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Kastor, Ritzenhein to Run Inaugural NYRR Dash to the Finish Line
Marine Corps Marathon Extends Runner Tracking to Social Media Networks
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Competitor Group Launch Country Music Marathon Collaboration
Inaugural ACC Championship Chase 5K Set for December 3
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Scream Scram 5K, Denver, CO, October 21
Ragnar Relay Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, October 21
Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll New York 10K, NY, NY, October 22
Inaugural 13.1 Dallas & Uptown 5-Miler, TX, October 22
ZOOMA Great Lakes Women's Half & 5K, Fontana, WI, Oct 22
Run Away from Domestic Violence, Hoover, AL, October 22
BCBS Kids Wheel & Run 5K, Atlanta, GA, October 22
Great Turtle Half & 5.7 Mile, Mackinac Island, MI, Oct 22
U Can Finish 5 Miler & 2 Miler, Orlando, FL, Oct 23
Run 4 Life Dustin Bauer Memorial 5K, Cockeysville, MD, Oct 23
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, Myrtle Beach, SC, October 23
Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile, Boalsburg, PA, October 23
USA 50 Mile Road Championships
Inaugural Solutia Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & 1/2, MO, Oct 23
Littleton Stride 5K, Littleton, CO, October 23
Dawg Dash 5K & 10K, Seattle, WA, October 23
Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference, Houston, TX, Jan 15-17 "Passing the Torch: Running Toward the Future"
Kastor, Ritzenhein to Run Inaugural NYRR Dash to the Finish Line
Part of ING New York City Marathon weekend festivities on Saturday, November 5, the 5K race will start near United Nations and end at iconic marathon finish line in Central Park; field also includes Sally Kipyego, Matt Tegenkamp, Ben True and Chris Thompson
NEW YORK - (October 19, 2011) - The inaugural NYRR Dash to the Finish Line will draw some big names, including Olympians Deena Kastor and Dathan Ritzenhein on Saturday, November 5, during ING New York City Marathon weekend, it was announced by New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.
To be held the day before the ING New York City Marathon, the race will offer a flat and fast 3.1-mile course through the heart of Manhattan, starting near the United Nations, crossing Midtown on famed 42nd Street, and heading uptown to Central Park for the last dash across the world-renowned ING New York City Marathon finish line. All runners are invited, and the race is a key element in New York Road Runners' strategy of opening up the weekend festivities to more people.
Kastor (Agoura HS)will be joined by previously announced U.S. 5000 meter record holder Molly Huddle, as well as Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Lakewood HS, California), who was the runner-up at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and 2011 World Championships 10,000m silver medalist Sally Kipyego of Kenya. Ritzenhein will also be in good company: 2008 Olympians Matt Tegenkamp and Lopez Lomong, two-time USA champion Ben True and Britain's Chris Thompson are all entered.
"The Dash to the Finish Line is just one more way for everyone to get involved in marathon weekend," said Wittenberg. "From Opening Ceremonies, to the Dash to the Finish Line, and the Mobile Spectator App, there are so many ways to get involved even if you aren't running. And to top it off, there is the bonus of running across our famed marathon finish line with so many of our talented athletes in this fast, fun 5K."
Kastor, 38, of Mammoth Lakes, CA, is the U.S. marathon record holder (2:19:36, London, 2006). She earned the marathon bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After the birth of her first child in February, Kastor began a comeback to racing at the NYRR New York Mini 10K in June. She recently won the Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half-Marathon in 1:12:23.
"I'm excited to be a part of the inaugural NYRR Dash to the Finish Line," said Kastor. "This race is one more reason to get excited about ING New York City Marathon weekend. As I continue my focus and training for the Olympic Trials Marathon in January, this race will certainly be a 'dash' for me, but it's another way to enjoy marathon week in New York City."
Ritzenhein, 28, of Portland, OR, hasn't raced since last year's ING New York City Marathon, when he finished eighth in 2:12:33. The two-time Olympian is back training after a series of injuries earlier in the year. The NYRR Dash to the Finish Line will be Ritzenhein's first competitive race in his buildup to the Olympic Marathon Trials in January in Houston.
"I'm very excited to be returning to action at the NYRR Dash to the Finish Line," said Ritzenhein. "This is a great first step for me to making the 2012 Olympic team and putting the past year behind me. After a full year off from racing, I can't think of a better place to make my return. I've had great comebacks in New York in the past and can't wait to do it again. Putting on my racing shoes once again on the streets of New York is the best way for me to set my sights on making a third Olympic team."
Lewy Boulet, 38, of Oakland, CA, won the Falmouth Road Race in August, and she set personal bests at 5000 and 10,000 meters this summer. A native of Poland, Lewy Boulet was part of the USA team that took the bronze medal at the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
Kipyego, 25, of Kenya, attended Texas Tech University, where she was an NCAA standout, equaling the record for most individual NCAA championships in history. She was the 2011 World Championships silver medalist at 10,000 meters in Daegu, South Korea. Most recently, she finished second at the NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile in a time of 4:22.6, three-tenths of a second behind winner Jenny Simpson of the USA.
Tegenkamp, 29, of Portland, OR, competed in his first Olympics in 2008 and hopes to represent the USA again in 2012. He recently competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2011 World Championships, and he is one of only five U.S. men to have run under 13 minutes for 5000 meters.
Lomong, 26, of Beaverton, OR, is a two-time USA champion at 1500 meters, and he represented the U.S. in that event at the 2008 Olympic Games. Lomong resettled in the United States after escaping captivity in Sudan, and he became a citizen in 2007, one year before being selected as the flag bearer for Team USA during the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
True, 25, of Hanover, NH, has been on a tear in 2011, finishing as the top American at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships before winning the BAA 5K (during Boston Marathon weekend) and USA 10K and USA 5K titles. He also finished national runner-up at the USA 15K and 10 Mile Championships. True is part of the In the Arena training group in New Hampshire.
Thompson, 30, is one of Great Britain's top distance runners and a likely contender for the 2012 Olympic squad. The 2010 European Championships 10,000m silver medalist has raced in New York before, finishing fourth in the 2010 UAE Healthy Kidney 10K,and in 2006 on Randall's Island at 5000 meters in the adidas Grand Prix.
For more information, visit: www.INGnycmarathon.org
Marine Corps Marathon Extends Runner Tracking to Social Media Networks
View MCM runner's progress instantly on Facebook, Twitter and mobile devices
QUANTICO, Va. - (October 19, 2011) - The 36th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is tremendously increasing runner tracking throughout the world of social networks and the mobile universe. For the first time, runners and spectators can view a participant's progress every 10K in real time on individual Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, email and text messages. A Facebook leader board on the MCM Official Page tracking the male and female front runners also is being unveiled at the upcoming MCM on Sunday, October 30.
By registering for a new runner tracking program, available on the MCM website, runners and spectators will be able to receive continuous updates as an individual runner reaches the 10K, 20K, 30K and 40K splits and across the MCM finish. These updates can be automatically posted on a runner's personal Facebook and Twitter page, or they can be received via email or over SMS text messaging.
Starting Thursday, October 20, MCM participants and spectators will be able to register for the updates free of charge through the MCM website at www.marinemarathon.com.
"The power of social media enables those who cannot be at the event to virtually support a runner," says Rick Nealis, MCM Director. "This new capability allows everyone from close family to long lost Facebook friends to cheer a runner's progress."
In addition to the social media updates, the MCM will be utilizing myStanly presented by Grant Thornton to display live tweets throughout MCM Weekend. Anyone can join the conversation, by tweeting finish time goals, observations about MCM Weekend, running tips or encouraging messages. Runners should tweet with the hashtag #36thMCM.
The live Twitter display engineered by MetroStar Systems will be featured on large monitors at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, MCM headquarters hotel; the Health & Fitness Expo at the DC Armory and at the MCM finish line.
For more information about myStanly, visit: www.myStanly.com
Voted the best marathon for families, the Marine Corps Marathon honors the dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism of its participants. Runners from all walks of life participate in the largest marathon not to offer prize money, earning the name, "The People's Marathon". The MCM, sponsored by Brooks, Nissan, Aetna, Arlington, VA and GE, is the fifth largest marathon in the United States and the ninth largest in the world. The 36th MCM will be held on Oct. 30 in Arlington, VA.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Competitor Group Launch Country Music Marathon Collaboration
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital title partner for Country Music Marathon; St. Jude Heroes becomes official charity training program for Tennessee's largest running event; more than 30,000 runners expected for 13th edition in Nashville on Saturday, April 28, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (October 14, 2011) - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases, and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), organizers of the Country Music Marathon, have announced a new title partnership as the official benefiting charity of the Country Music Marathon. The 2012 event will be rebranded as the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan and will take place Saturday, April 28.
"The St. Jude Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon is the perfect match for St Jude's rich history with the country music industry and our St. Jude Heroes program," said Richard Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "The event is truly a marriage of fitness enthusiasts and country fans alike nationwide who want to do something meaningful in the fight against childhood cancer and other deadly diseases."
Among the 30,000 runners and walkers who annually participate in Nashville's 26.2-mile block party will be members of the St. Jude Heroes team who are Running For a Reason®, to support and save the lives of children as they go thru some of the toughest times of their lives.
Over the past 12 years, the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon has established itself as a Nashville institution, now bringing more than 30,000 runners to a city long known for its musical genius. Runners enjoy many of Nashville's most historic sites like the Parthenon, world-renowned Music Row and an expansive finish line festival outside the Tennessee Titan's home, LP Field, located along the Cumberland River.
"While I believe each and every event Competitor Group organizes is spectacular, the St. Jude Country Music Marathon is my personal favorite," said Tracy Sundlun, Senior Vice-President of CGI and a founder of the Nashville race. "We are excited to launch a new era of the marathon by partnering with St. Jude and their incredible national network of supporters and country music radio stations, which will take the promotion of this event and the City of Nashville to a whole new level, bringing many more participants and visitors to experience this great city on the last Saturday of each April."
Over its 12-year history, charity partners have raised more than $22.3 million through the Country Music Marathon, which has become one of the largest and most successful fundraising platforms in the state of Tennessee.
For more information, or to register for the event, visit: Competitor.com
Inaugural ACC Championship Chase 5K Set for December 3
Road race presented by Harris Teeter in Uptown Charlotte will take place the morning of Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game; proceeds to benefit Wounded Warrior Project
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The inaugural ACC Championship Chase 5K presented by Harris Teeter will take place the morning of Saturday, December 3, 2011, it was announced by game officials. The road race signifies the official kickoff of the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship day festivities.
Registration will be $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. Fans who register online by Friday, November 4 will receive a discount code for $5 off of any individual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship tickets. There is a limit of eight tickets per registrant.
Race day registration, packet pick-up and chip pick-up will begin at 7:00am. The race will start at 8:00am with the start / finish line located on South Tryon Street, between 3rd & 4th Streets, in Uptown Charlotte. ACC mascots and cheerleaders will be rooting on participants on the course and a post-race party will take place at EpiCentre.
Full registration and race information is available online at www.ACCFootballCharlotte.com.
All of the ACC Championship Chase 5K presented by Harris Teeter proceeds and direct donations will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). WWP exists to honor and empower wounded warriors who incurred service-connected injuries on or after September 11, 2001. With the mission to honor and empower, WWP is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they adjust to their new normal and achieve new triumphs.
"Harris Teeter has a long history of supporting both college athletics as well as organizations dedicated to helping our military and military families" said Catherine Reuhl, Harris Teeter, a grocery store chain. "It is an exciting time when we can use our relationship with the ACC to promote and raise money for an organization as honorable as Wounded Warrior Project."
"This is a great new event for the city of Charlotte and the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship weekend," said Will Webb, executive director of Charlotte Collegiate Football, the local organizing committee. "Having the ACC Championship Chase 5K presented by Harris Teeter to kickoff gameday is a great addition to the local festivities."
Fans and runners can visit the local organizing committee's official website, www.ACCFootballCharlotte.com, for more information about the championship football game and surrounding events.
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