October 2008
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon named Best Amateur Single-Sport Event at 2008 SportsTravel Awards
October 31, 2008 from press release (OKLAHOMA CITY OK) Hailed by Runner's World Magazine as one of the 12 Must Run marathons in the world, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was named Best Amateur Single-Event Sport at the 2008 SportsTravel Awards at the TEAMS 2008 Conference Expo, organized annually by SportsTravel Magazine and held last week in Pittsburgh.
ING New York City Marathon Draws Stellar Field for Sunday's Race
October 31, 2008 from Running USA wire (New York NY) The ING New York City Marathon - set for Sunday, November 2 - again has drawn a deep international field including defending women's champion and world record holder Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain as well as recent race champions Marilson Gomes dos Santos, Paul Tergat and Hendrick Ramaala, two-time Olympi
Ironman TV Schedule
October 30, 2008 from USA Triathlon -- The following Ironman events are scheduled to be televised in the coming weeks on Versus and NBC. Please check your local listings to confirm dates and times in your area.
Versus
* Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. — Ford Ironman Arizona
* Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. — Ford Ironman Coeur D'Alene
VIP Guests To Attentd The Children's Hospital TTTS Race For Hope In Denver
Denver, CO (Oct 30, 2008) - In its 5th year of existence, The Children's Hospital's TTTS Race for Hope, one of the largest races in its National Race Series, will host VIP guests from the Denver Broncos and a former Mr. America.
Award Winning Lafayette Festival Has New Name: Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival
Lafayette, CO (October 28, 2008) – The thirteenth annual Lafayette Oatmeal Festival will have a new name in 2009--Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival. Lafayette Community Events announces that Quaker Oatmeal, the Festival’s major sponsor for the last12 years, will be the title sponsor for 12 more years.
Special Edition USATF Blog -- Fastest vs. First
October 29, 2008 from USATF (Indianapolis IN) Below is a blog by USATF Associate Director of Marketing and Long Distance Running Programs, Jim Estes, on the issue of how USATF determines the winners of road races. In two different October marathons - including most prominently the Nike Women's Marathon - the official order of finish was made a bit unclear by a disparity between order of finish and runners' "chip times."USATF has received several emails and calls from runners, fans and the media about these situations. In his blog, Estes explains the rationale for USATF and IAAF rules, sorting through the philosophies behind the nature of competition and the definition of victory.
Regional Race Report: Charlottesville Fall Classic 10K (VA)
October 29, 2008 from Washington Running Report (VA) Four African runners (two Kenyan and two Ethiopians) and two local runners took the victory at the First Annual Charlottesville Fall Classic Road Championship. The men's field was dominated by Nicholas Kurgat of Kenya. Nicholas trains in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but is originally from Kenya. Nicholas winning time was 30:06.
NBCSports.com and Universal Sports Broadcast of ING New York City Marathon This Sunday
September 29, 2008 from press release (NEW YORK NY) NBC Sports and Universal Sports will provide LIVE broadcast and online coverage of the ING New York City Marathon 2008 this Sunday, November 2. All the live marathon action can be accessed at NBCSports.com/Marathon. Additionally, NBC Sports will present a one-hour highlights show of the Marathon, Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Regional Race Report: Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Champs (CO)
October 28, 2008 from Colorado Runner (CO) Adams State College won their seventh straight Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's cross country championship title and their fourth consecutive RMAC men's cross country championship title. The 2008 RMAC Cross Country Championships were held Oct. 25 in Grand Junction, Colo. at the 27 1/4 Road Motocross Area.
Regional Race Report: Valvoline Instant Oil Change Goblin Gallop 5K
October 28, 2008 from Washington Running Report (DC) At this year's Goblin Gallop, nearly 1200 runners finished the 5K and the fun run included around 500 hundred happy Halloween costumed characters.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships (Grand Junction, CO)
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - October 25, 2008 - Adams State College won their seventh straight Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's cross country championship title and their fourth consecutive RMAC men's cross country championship title. The 2008 RMAC Cross Country Championships were held Oct. 25 in Grand Junction, Colo. at the 27 1/4 Road Motocross Area.
Dumm, Fenster Win Marine Corps Marathon in Debuts
October 27, 2008 By Steve Nearman, Running USA wire (ARLINGTON, VA) It appeared for a while that Andrew Dumm had committed the fatal rookie error at Sunday's 33rd Marine Corps Marathon.
Regional Race Report: Mayor's Cup Cross Country Races (MA)
October 27, 2008 from Running USA wire (BOSTON MA) A record field of more than 1,000 entrants and a course record run by Mary Cullen (IRL / Providence, RI) highlighted the 19th edition of the Mayor's Cup Cross Country Races, presented by the Boston Athletic Association and adidas, and directed by USATF-New England and the Boston Centers for Youth & Families.
Cheruiyot & Mockenhaupt Win Dresdener Kleinwort Frankfurt Marathon
October 26, 2008 from press release (GERMANY) Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot smashed the course record in the Dresdener Kleinwort Frankfurt Marathon Sunday morning, clocking 2:07:21. And on his debut, no less.
Regional Race Report: The Other Half (UT)
October 24, 2008 from Colorado Runner (Moab, UT) This half marathon starts at the historic Dewey Bridge on the Colorado River, near mile post 30 of Highway 128 just outside of Moab. The course parallels the river, amid backdrops of gorgeous scenery, including prominent landmarks Fisher Towers, Castle Rock, and the La Sal Mountains.
USA Triathlon Age Group & Elite National Champs Headed to Alabama
October 24, 2008 from press release (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) USA Triathlon (USAT) is proud to announce that Tuscaloosa, AL, will host the 2009 and 2010 Age Group and Elite National Championships. The 2009 event is scheduled for August 22.
International Race Preview: Dresdner Kleinwort Frankurt Marathon
October 24, 2008 from press release -- Germany's oldest city marathon, the Dresdner Kleinwort Frankurt Marathon is fast on its way to becoming one of Europe's best. Favourites for Sunday's 27th race are led by William Kiplagat and Vincent Kipsos of Kenya, both of whom have run sub-2.07, and colleague Ben Maiyo, whose best is 2.07.09.
Running Network New York Reception for Event Directors/Running Industry on October 30
October 23, 2008 from news release -- The Running Network, LLC is hosting a reception for Event Directors/Running Industry in celebration of the ING New York City Marathon on Thursday, October 30 from 8 to 10 pm.
For more details click here for invitation (.pdf)
NYMarathon-partyinvite2008.pdf
Regional Race Report: BCC Invitational Summary (WA)
October 23, 2008 from Northwest Runner BCC hosted 8 men's teams and 5 women's teams for the 10th Annual BCC XC Invitational on Saturday, October 18th. Club Northwest captured the individual and team titles for men and women with John Timeus and Vanessa Hunter taking top honors in 24:33 and 16:59 respectively.
The Other Half (Moab, UT)
Moab, UT (October 19, 2008) - This half marathon starts at the historic Dewey Bridge on the Colorado River, near mile post 30 of Highway 128 just outside of Moab. The course parallels the river, amid backdrops of gorgeous scenery, including prominent landmarks Fisher Towers, Castle Rock, and the La Sal Mountains.
Regional Race Report: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 5K (VA)
October 22, 2008 from Washington Running Report The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, Cathy Lanier, [photo] was on hand to start the race on the north side of the square. Runners burst around the corner and headed south towards Pennsylvania Avenue.
2008 Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon
October 22, 2008 from Detroit Free Press coverage The day dawned sparkling clear, cool and windless, what most runners considered perfect conditions for a race that was a human cornucopia of ages, shapes and motivations. And for the seventh time in eight years, a Kenyan, David Cheruiyot, won the marathon.
Ordway & Prince Win Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
October 21, 2008 from RunOhio (Columbus OH) After a few years of no prize money in the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon resulting in the race’s slowest overall winning times last year. Race officials decided six weeks ago to reintroduce prize money for the top three overall and the top three Ohioans. Also, new this year was a half an hour earlier start.
Women's World Marathon Majors Series Champions' Race--Down to Last Race of the Season
October 21, 2008 from press release -- For the second consecutive year, the World Marathon Majors Series women¹s champions race will come down to the final race of the season at the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday November 2, with three women still in contention for the $500,000 champion¹s purse.
Basweti & Olaru Win Denver Marathon
October 20, 2008 from Colorado Runner (DENVER CO) The Denver Marathon race weekend brought nearly 8,000 athletes from 13 countries and 46 states to experience running at 5,280 feet, while also bringing elite field winners from as far away as Kenya and as close as Lakewood, Colo.
International Race Report: Morgenpost Dresden Marathon
October 30, 2008 from press release(GERMANY) -- Phaustin Baha Sulle is back with a win. Running a course record of 2:13:03 the 26-year-old from Tanzania set the highlight of the 10th edition of the Morgenpost Dresden Marathon. There was a surprise in the women's race, which was won by 23-year-old Remalda Kergyte (Lithuania) in 2:38:48.
Regional Race Report: Stone Ridge 5K Run for Education (VA)
October 20, 2008 from Washington Running Report -- For this year's event, the numbers swelled up more than 150% with just short of 700 in the 5K. The fun run started out in the opposite direction, combining with the 5K to have 1226 participants. Arcola Elementary School had 253 by itself to lead all schools.
Denver Marathon (Denver, CO)
DENVER, Colo. – October 19, 2008 – The 2008 Denver Marathon™, the largest marathon event in Colorado, celebrated its third annual marathon today in the Mile High City, including a marathon, a half-marathon, ING Marathon Relay and the McDonald’s Mile Kids Race.
Donaldson Shines at World Championship 24 Hour in Korea
Jamie Donaldson of Littleton, Colo., was the U.S. star at this weekend's World 24 Hour Run Championship, held in Seoul, Korea. Donaldson, who earlier this year had set a new women's course record at the Badwater 135 mile race (from Death Valley to Mount Whitney in California), finished 5th among women with 136.75 miles. Donaldson led the U.S.
Regional Race Report: Blue Sky Marathon and Half Marathon (CO)
October 17, 2008 from Colorado Runner (CO) Perfect weather and a well organized first year race saw Johannes Rudolph of Boulder and Lindsey Haberman [photo] of Fort Collins win the inaugural Blue Sky Marathon on Sunday, October 5, 2008.
Regional Race Report: Westridge Knights on the Run 5K (VA)
October 17, 2008 from Washington Running Report (VA) Westridge Elementary School hosted the first annual "Westridge Knights on the Run" 1K Family Fun Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, October 11, 2008. There were 161 participants the 5K and 127 participants in the 1K Family Fun Walk.
Inaugural Blue Sky Marathon and Half Marathon Races a Huge Success!
Fort Collins, CO – [10/5/08] Perfect weather and a well organized first year race saw Johannes Rudolph of Boulder and Lindsey Haberman (below) of Fort Collins win the inaugural Blue Sky Marathon on Sunday, October 5th, 2008.
Regoinal Race Report: 86-Mile Market to Market Relay (NE)
October 16, 2008 from press release (OMAHA, NE) More than 1,200 runners took on the 86-mile Market To Market relay race from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE on October 11.
International Race Report: Osaduik, Murphy Win Royal Victoria Marathon
October 16, 2008 From Louise Hodgson-Jones / Running USA wire (VICTORIA, BC, Canada) Sunday's 29th Royal Victoria Marathon held under unseasonably warm, sunny skies saw Steve Osaduik win his third successive men's marathon title and witnessed a new World Record in the women's 80-84 category.
Grossman & Vanderelli Win USA 50 Mile Road Championships
October 16, 2008 from American Track & Field (BOALSBURG, PA) Eric Grossman (Emory, VA), ran Saturday's Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile in 5:48:34 on his way to winning the USA 50 Mile Championship and setting a new course record by nearly five minutes. Grossman, 40, took the lead after 12 miles and ran solo on his way to the overall and masters titles.
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Announces Verizon Wireless As Official Wireless Sponsor
San Antonio, TX (October 16, 2008) — The Competitor Group is pleased to announce that Verizon Wireless has signed an agreement to become the official wireless partner of the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon.
Inaugural Wisconsin Marathon To Debut Spring 2009
October 16, 2008 from press release (KENOSHA, WI) The Kenosha Area Conventioa and Visitor's Bureau, working with Chicago Sports Media, Inc., today announced the official formation and registration launch of the Wisconsin Marathon. The marathon, to be located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is scheduled to take place on May 2, 2009.
Wallen Wins CEO Ironman World Championship
October 16, 2008 from press release (Kona, HI) Honolulu resident Aaron Wallen, president of Haas Insulation, won first place in the 2008 CEO Ironman World Championship in Kona on Saturday.
Regional Race Report: Page's Run 5K (MD)
October 15, 2008 from Washington Running Report (MD) Before the race, hot shot Patrick Reaves (23) of Silver Spring, MD was seen jetting out striders. He had an excellent summer, including an overall win at the vaunted Annapolis 10 Mile. Then a shadow passed over the road and the tall dark "Clint Eastwood" of runners solemnly strode up to the starting line. Steven Crane (27) of Arlington, VA (in photo) was the top dog, the head honcho, the runner with the mostest, the Summer Runner Rankings champion. He had eight overalls wins and a sub 15:00 5K on his resume.
Rock n Roll San Antonio Makes Texas History
September 15, 2008 from press release (San Antonio, TX) With over 28,000 registered participants, the Rock Œn¹ Roll San Antonio has officially become the largest marathon and 1Ž2 marathon in Texas history. The inaugural race will be capped at 30,000 participants, so prospective runners are encouraged to register now before the race reaches its capacity as soon as next week.
ING Georgia Marathon Named Region Championship by Road Runners Club of America
October 15, 2008 from Running Journal (ATLANTA GA) The ING Georgia Marathon has been named the 2009 Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Southern Region Marathon Championship.
2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Photo Gallery
October 14, 2008 from Photo Gallery. The top American male finisher at this year's 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in the Elite Division was Mike Reneau of the Hansons Brooks Distance Project (based in Michigan). Steadily improving each year, the 30-year-old, set a personal best with his 2:16:20 finish, good enough for 6th overall.
Colorado Runner Events Looking For Seasonal Employees
Colorado Runner Events, owners of the Winter Distance Series and the Greenland Trail Races is looking for two qualified individuals to work four weekends per year to help produce our events.
All-Ohio Intercollegiate Cross Country Championships
October 14, 2008 from RunOhio (Delaware, OH) Nearly perfect October weather greeted the runners in the All-Ohio Intercollegiate Cross Country Championships at the Methodist Theological School in Delaware.
Regional Race Report: Race for the Taste 10K (FL)
October 14, 2008 from Florida Running & Triathlon -- Cobi Morales (Miami Beach, FL) wins the 2008 Race For The Taste 10K on Sunday at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL. Morales, 34, finished the 6.2 mile course at 35:53 besting the nearest competitor by 45 seconds.
USA Triathlon Collegiate Nationals Headed to Texas for 2009, 2010
October 14, 2008 from press release (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) USA Triathlon has announced Lubbock, Texas, as the host city for the 2009 USAT Collegiate National Championship, which will take place on April 18. Lubbock, the home of Texas Tech University, is a college-oriented city with a population of over 200,000.
Eugene Marathon Wins Green Award
October 13, 2008 from press release. Eugene Marathon was selected one of the top 10 Greenest Races in North America by Runner's World Magazine. The announcement was made in the special "green" November issue.
Cheruiyot, Grigoryeva Capture Titles at 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
In only his second marathon, Kenya’s Evans Cheruiyot pulled away from fellow countryman David Mandago in the final two miles of the 31st annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon to win the men’s title in 2:06:25. On the women’s side, Russia’s Lidiya Grigoryeva won her first Bank of America Chicago Marathon title in 2:27:17.
Coloradoans Run Well At Bank Of America Chicago Marathon
In only his second marathon, Kenya’s Evans Cheruiyot pulled away from fellow countryman David Mandago in the final two miles of the 31st annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon to win the men’s title in 2:06:25. On the women’s side, Russia’s Lidiya Grigoryeva won her first Bank of America Chicago Marathon title in 2:27:17.
2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Race Day Coverage
October 12, 2008 by Larry Eder (from www.runblogrun.com) The weather was again part of the story at the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, version 31, with a spectacular win by Evans Cheruiyot, in his only second marathon, running a 2:06:25, the thirtieth fastest time on the all time list, after a near suicidal early pace.
