April 2008
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
Parker's Kris Lawson Wins Big Sur international Marathon
CARMEL, Calif. - (April 27, 2008) - The 23rd Big Sur International Marathon on Sunday concluded in spectacular fashion with a postcard perfect day, nearly 8,000 event participants and flawless execution.
Annual Tri The Creek Sprint Triathlon Set For June 21
The annual Tri the Creek Spring Triathlon, rated at the best event of its kind in Colorado, will be held on Saturday, June 21 at Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora. Hosted by The Denver Athletic Club, it is expected to draw up to 500 participants for the 8 a.m. start.
Running Events on the Fast Track in Gunnison-Crested Butte Colorado
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO (April 23, 2008) — The trails that have made Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado, world renowned for mountain bikers also are a haven for runners. From mid-May, when snows gradually begins receding to reveal a carpet of wildflowers, to early October, when the aspen have concluded their stunning fall show, trails in the area always astound with their beauty.
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.
Laux holds on for victory at Cherry Creek Sneak (Rocky Mtn News)
While Nelson Laux (left, photo by John Leyba/Denver Post) had some company he couldn't shake during the 26th Cherry Creek Sneak on Sunday, Danielle Korb was all by herself. Laux ran nearly the entire 5-mile course with Payton Batliner before Laux broke away with less than a half-mile remaining to win the elite race in 24 minutes, 40 seconds, while Batliner finished second in 24:45.
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.