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U.S. 25K Championships This Weekend
Brian Sell (Rochester Hills, MI) will look to defend his men's national title and Kristin Price (Raleigh, NC) will lead the women's field Saturday at the 15th running of the USA 25 km Championships in Grand Rapids, MI. The Championships are held in conjunction with the Fifth Third River Bank Run.
Regional Race Report: Spirit Challenge 10K (Steamboat Springs, CO)
The Steamboat Springs Running Series got underway on May 3 with the 23rd annual Spirit Challenge 5K/10K. Derek Leidigh won the men's 5-kilometer in 19:37.
Regional Race Report: Colorado Marathon
On a perfect morning for running, nearly 2,500 participants gathered in Fort Collins for the annual Colorado Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. 686 people finished their marathon trek down the Poudre Canyon. Leading the way was Brian Scott of Naperville, IL, who won in 2:31:33 was three minutes faster than second place.
Regional Race Report: Civitan 10K (Fredericksburg, VA)
Traditionally held on Memorial Day, this year's Civitan 10K took place a month earlier than usual. This meant cooler temperatures and the potential for many PRs. So far this year, Tim Young (21) has proven unbeatable -- and today would be no exception.
Regional Race Report: Race for Hope 5K (DC)
Thousands of runners and walkers lined Pennsylvania Avenue Sunday for the 5K Run/Walk, raising more than $1.75 million for brain tumor research.
Regional Race Preview: Chicago's Nike+ Human Race
Nike announced that Chicago will be a host for the Nike+ Human Race, the world's biggest one day running event ever.
Flanagan Breaks American Record in 10,000 Meter Debut
Making her debut at 10,000 meters, Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, NC) smashed the American record by 17 seconds, running 30:34.49 at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational in Palo Alto, CA!
Marine Corps Marathon Registration Has Closed
Registration has closed for the 2008 MCM as of Tuesday morning (May 6). You can check with MCM Charity Partners to learn how you can participate as a fund-raiser.
National Distance Running Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2008
May 5, 2008
From press release
April 19, 2008 (Utica, NY) - The National Distance Running Hall of Fame announces the Induction Class of 2008. Members of the class of 2008, which will be announced as part of the Boston Marathon Weekend, include: Amby Burfoot, Priscilla Welch and Johnny Hayes.
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon: Tie Declared
Regional Race Preview: Inaugural Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend for 2009
Regional Event: New England Runner 2008 Pub Series
Regional Race Report: Ford's Colony 8K Run (Williamsburg, VA)
Regional Race Preview: Jesse Owens Track and Field Classic May 2 & 3 in Ohio
De Reuck, Wade capture USA Masters 10K titles
2004 U.S. Olympian Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, CO) and 2008 USA Masters Cross Country Champion Sean Wade (Houston, TX), led all contenders at the USA Masters 10K Championships, hosted by The Texas Round-Up Festival on Saturday in Austin, TX.
Kenya and Russia Claim top Marks at Country Music Marathon
Kenya's Sylvester Chebii, 26, won the ninth annual Country Music Marathon in a time of 2:14:2. In the women's race, Svetlana Ponomarenko, 38, from Russia outkicked defending champion Olena Shurkhno, 30, from the Ukraine, finishing in 2:30:33.
De Reuck, Wade capture USA Masters 10K titles at Texas Round-Up
Kenya and Russia Claim top Marks at Country Music Marathon
Regional Race Report: DARCARS Pike's Peek 10K (Rockville, MD)
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon Ends in Historic Fashion
One-hour highlight show to air on Sunday, April 27 on MSNBC
Boston, MA -- On a spectacular Sunday morning in Boston, the top female marathoners in the United States put forth an historic performance.
