Running USA wire 86, October 17, 2012

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In this edition:
Rudin Family to Receive Abebe Bikila Award
Deadline for RRCA Kids Run the Nation Grant October 31, 2012
McNab, Orf Win 4th GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K
The Marine Corps Marathon Launches Its 2012 Event Program at www.marinemarathon.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Inaugural Runner's World Half Marathon & Running Festival, Bethlehem, PA, Oct 19-21
Scream Scram, Denver, CO, October 19
Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon & Half, IN, Oct 20
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon, Kansas City, MO, October 20
Atlantic City Marathon & Half, Atlantic City, NJ, October 21
20th Ridgewalk & Run, Wellsville, NY, October 21
Army Ten-Miler, Washington, DC, October 21
Beach Running World Championships, Cocoa Beach, FL, October 21
Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile, Boalsburg, PA, October 21

USA 50 Mile Road Championships

35th Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon & Half, MI, Oct 21
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, OH, October 21
TASK Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon, MO, Oct 21
Mankato Marathon, Mankato, MN, October 21
IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines, IA, October 21
Kids Running America, Denver, CO, October 21
The Other Half, Moab, UT, October 21
Dawg Dash, Seattle, WA, October 21
Running USA 2012 Fall Race Director Workshop, Hamilton, NJ, Oct 26
Toronto Women's 8K & 5K, Toronto, CAN, October 27
Blue Moon Wicked 10K, Virginia Beach, VA, October 27
Hog Jog, Charlotte, NC, October 27
Traci Zeller Designs Race for Fetal Hope, Kannapolis, NC, Oct 27
5th Runnona 5K, Lake Nona, FL, October 27
Run Away from Domestic Violence Race, Hoover, AL, October 27
Ghost & Goblins 5K, Carmel, IN, October 27
Halloween Fearless 5K, St. Paul, MN, October 27
Inaugural Hella-Ween 5 Mile, Oakland, CA, October 27
Healdsburg Wine Country Half-Marathon, Healdsburg, CA, Oct 27
Superhero Mile, San Diego, CA, October 27






Rudin Family to Receive Abebe Bikila Award

New York Road Runners to recognize their outstanding contributions to the sport of distance running at October 31 ceremony as part of ING New York City Marathon week





NEW YORK - (October 16, 2012) - New York Road Runners will honor the Rudin Family with the Abebe Bikila Award for their outstanding commitment and contributions to the sport of distance running. The presentation of the award will take place on October 31 at the finish line of the ING New York City Marathon in Central Park. Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners and marathon race director of the ING New York City Marathon, will present the award to Jack Rudin at a ceremony where city and race officials will begin to paint the blue line that traces the race route through the five boroughs of New York.



In 1976, brothers Lewis and Jack Rudin honored their late father, Samuel Rudin - an avid long distance runner and a member of the Pastime Athletic Club in the Bronx - by becoming a sponsor of the New York City Marathon. For 36 years, the Rudin family has presented the winning athletes of the race with the Samuel Rudin Trophy.



"It is impossible to think of the ING New York City Marathon without mentioning the Rudin family," said Wittenberg. "Their steadfast, decades-long support of this tremendous race and NYRR, have helped advance the race to be one of NYC's most treasured traditions and furthered NYRR's efforts to help all New Yorkers Run for Life."



Jack Rudin, chairman of Rudin Management, Inc., stated, "On behalf of the entire Rudin family, we are honored to receive the Abebe Bikila Award. We have been very proud to be a part of the New York City Marathon since 1976 when my brother Lewis and I were first approached by Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton and Fred Lebow to sponsor the one-time five borough race honoring the bicentennial. It was such a success that the five-borough race became an annual event and is now the pre-eminent race in the world. There is no greater day in New York City than Marathon Sunday."



The Abebe Bikila Award, named for the legendary 1960 and 1964 Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia, has been presented annually by New York Road Runners since 1978 to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of distance running, both on and off the field of competition. Past recipients include Grete Waitz, Fred Lebow, Bill Rodgers, Allan Steinfeld, Paul Tergat, and last year's winner Gérman Silva.



About NYRR: New York Road Runners was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people. Over the past 54 years, NYRR has grown from a local running club to the world's premier community running organization. NYRR's mission is to empower everyone, of all ages and abilities - beginners and competitive athletes, the young and the elderly, adult professionals and underserved schoolchildren - to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness.



NYRR's races, community events, instruction and training resources, and youth programs give hundreds of thousands of people each year the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to start running and keep running for life. NYRR's premier event, the famed ING New York City Marathon, attracts the world's top pro runners and committed amateurs alike while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for the City. But NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire more than 100,000 kids in underserved communities in New York City, all 50 states, and around the world.



Headquartered in New York City, NYRR implements a unique nonprofit model that teams contributed and earned income to make all its efforts possible. To learn more, go to: www.nyrr.org







Deadline for RRCA Kids Run the Nation Grant October 31, 2012

$15,000 to be awarded to running clubs, events and after-school running programs



In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assists running clubs, events, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Since inception, the RRCA has granted a total of $20,000 to deserving youth programs around the U.S. This small grant program is funded by restricted contributions from RRCA members, individuals,

foundations and corporations. One hundred percent of the money raised is restricted to the grant fund and no portion of contributions to the Kids Run the Nation Fund are used for administrative expenses. Grants are awarded on an annual basis through an application and selection process overseen by a volunteer selection panel.



A total of $15,000 will be awarded in a combination of grants ranging from $500-$1000. Running clubs, events, or other organizations with the IRS 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply. Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized after-school running programs are eligible as well. No grants will be given to individuals under any circumstance. All applicants must be an official 501(c)(3), school, parent booster club, PTA, or a similar entity. The application deadline for a Kids Run the Nation Grant is Sunday, October 31, 2012.



For more information including criteria and an application, visit: www.rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-fund







McNab, Orf Win 4th GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K

Snow, Leinert claim inaugural 5K titles; more than 5,200 participants registered for the event



ST. LOUIS - (October 14, 2012) - Kevin McNab, 26, Cape Girardeau, MO captured the 4th GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K in 31 minutes, 14 seconds. McNab's winning time was off the course record of 30:18, set in 2009 by Ryan Bak. Finishing second was Matt O'Connor, who posted a 31:39, followed by Daniel Quigley with a 32:07.



On the women's side, Hilary Orf, 22, Ballwin, MO, won in 35:54. Orf, outdistanced 2009 race champion Julie Lossos, who finished second in a time of 36:46. Finishing third was Crystal Harris, clocking 36:52.



A 5K distance was added to the event this year, which attracted additional participants, making the popular event one of the largest Halloween-themed races in the U.S. Carter Snow won the inaugural 3.1 mile race in 16:03, while Shannon Leinert from Columbia, MO took the women's 5K crown (19:10).



In addition to prize money for overall winners, pumpkin pies are awarded to the top age group winners. In all, more than 5,200 participants registered for the event.



4th GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K

St. Louis, MO, Sunday, October 14, 2012



MEN

1) Kevin McNab (Cape Girardeau, MO), 31:14, $500

2) Matt O'Connor (St. Louis, MO), 31:39, $300

3) Daniel Quigley (Columbia, MO), 32:07, $200



WOMEN

1) Hilary Orf (Ballwin, MO), 35:54, $500

2) Julie Lossos (St. Louis, MO), 36:46, $300

3) Crystal Harris (Glen Caron, IL), 36:52, $200



For overall results, visit: www.gostlouis.org





The Marine Corps Marathon Launches Its 2012 Event Program

Event program "Salute" highlights 37th MCM events, technologies and participants



QUANTICO, Va. - (Oct. 12, 2012) - The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) has launched online the event program, "Salute" on the MCM website at www.marinemarathon.com. The full color 64-page magazine features the MCM Weekend of events, essential information for runners and spectators, the latest in results technologies, maps and unique participant profiles. Runners, spectators and the public can get their first look at the program online before the magazine is distributed at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by GE from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27.



The artfully designed "Salute" is the work of the students and faculty of the Northern Virginia Community College Communication Design Program's NOVA studio. The studio is part of the Institute for Public Service on NOVA's Alexandria, VA campus. The Institute is dedicated to applying the resources of the College to community work that support the public good.



"This publication serves as another example of the MCM's valuable community partnerships," says MCM Director Rick Nealis. "The MCM appreciates the dedication of the NOVA students and their advisers Angela Terry and Lisa Hill. The superbly designed program will serve as a memorable keepsake for MCM participants and their families."



Copies of "Salute" will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo which is open to the public at the DC Armory beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. The Expo will continue to be open throughout the day on Friday, Oct. 26 and on Saturday, Oct. 27. The DC Armory is located at 2001 East Capitol Street in Southeast Washington, DC. All MCM and MCM10K participants will pick up their event-day materials at the three-day Expo held prior to the 37th MCM on Sunday, Oct. 28.



More information about the 37th MCM is available at: www.marinemarathon.com



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 37th MCM will be held on October 28, 2012 in Arlington, VA.





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