December 2008
5430 Sports Opens Registration and Enhances Sustainability Initiatives
Boulder, CO (December 30, 2008) - Registration for the 2009 summer series of 5430 Sports triathlons opens on January 1. The races have all sold out early in previous years, “And, we expect the races to sell out even earlier this year,” says Barry Siff, Owner of 5430 Sports.
Dobriskey, Soos, Olinger to Celebrate the Countdown to 2009 at the 31st Emerald Nuts Midnight Run in Central Park on December 31
December 30, 2008 from Running USA wire (NEW YORK NY) British Olympians Lisa Dobriskey and Ricky Soos and NCAA All-American Brian Olinger lead a competitive field and more than 5,000 participants that will ring in the new year at the 31st Emerald Nuts Midnight Run on Wednesday, December 31 in Central Park.
Stu Mittleman Inducted into American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame
December 30, 2008 from press release Stu Mittleman began his ultra career inauspiciously in 1978, running a modest 6:11 for 50 miles in the Metropolitan 50 Mile in Central Park, New York City. Within two years, he had notched his first national class ultra performance, running 3:52 for 60K.
Check Out Our Blogs!
One neat feature of our new website is the Blog page. We have gathered numerous blogs from local athletes for your reading pleasure. Every time someone adds a new blog post, the page automatically updates. Check it out and let us know what you think.
2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sells out with 35,000 entries
December 27, 2008 from press release (INDIANAPOLIS IN) The 500 Festival announced today the 33rd running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has sold out with 35,000 entries. The event is schedule for May 2, 2009. Participants from all 50 states and 9 countries have registered. Entries postmarked on or before, December 26, 2008, will be accepted.
Best Wishes Throughout the Holidays!
For those who still have some last minute shopping, we always recommend supporting local specialty running stores. There are several races across the country, check our online National Calendar for a listing near you and you can also click on the Go To a Publication Near You link at the top to find links to several regional running magazines from across the country. If you are an Event Director, don't forget to add your 2009 listing to our online calendar - it's free!
---The Running Network LLC wishes you a wonderful and safe holiday!
CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Announces Challenge For A Free Trip To The 2009 Race
December 22, 2008 from press release On your mark, get set, go! Enter to win the second annual “CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge” national essay contest. As of Jan. 1, CIGNA will begin accepting entries to win an all-expense-paid trip, valued up to $5,000[1], to participate in the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Aug. 9, 2009 in Falmouth, MA.
USATF Amends Headphone Rule
December 22, 2008 from USATF press release (INDIANAPOLIS IN) USA Track & Field has amended Rule 144.3, which pertains to the use of headphones and other electronic devices, to enable race directors to choose to allow the use of headphones by runners in non-championship races.
Regional Race Report: Rudolph's Revenge 5K/10K (CO)
December 22, 2008 from Colorado Runner A record crowd of just over 600 runners gathered at Chatfield State Park for the fourth running of Rudolph's Revenge, the first race in the Winter Distance Series.
Rudolph's Revenge 5K/10K (Littleton, CO)
Littleton, CO (Dec 20, 2008) - A record crowd of just over 600 runners gathered at Chatfield State Park for the fourth running of Rudolph's Revenge, the first race in the Winter Distance Series.
