Running USA wire 96-11-12

Issue 96-11-12 Nov. 25, 2012


Upcoming Events



GivingThanks 5K, St. Paul, MN, November 29
XTERRA Victoria Bryant Trail Run, Royston, GA, December 1
XTERRA Salt Fork Trail Run, Lore City, OH, December 1
30th Winter Sun 10K, Moab, UT, December 1
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, Memphis, TN, Dec. 1
OUC Half-Marathon and 5K, Orlando, FL, December 1
Rudolph Ramble, Denver, CO, December 2
Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Las Vegas, NV, December 2
XTERRA Trail Running World Championship, Oahu, HI, Dec. 2
Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5K, Birmingham, AL, December 8
Reindeer Run, Sea World, FL, December 8
Samuel Adams Surf-n-Santa 10 Miler & Frosty's 5K, Virginia Beach, VA, Dec 8
Tucson Marathon, Tucson, AZ, December 9
Holiday Half-Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Run, Pomona, CA, December 9
Inaugural Woman's Half Marathon & 10K , Baton Rouge, LA, December 9
MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Dallas, TX, December 9
XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run, Laguna Beach, CA, December 9
Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon, Relay, 5K, Oxnard, CA, December 9
Running USA 2013: The Industry Conference: A Bold Past, A Bright Future; Savannah, GA, February 24-26


For more upcoming events for 2012-2013, visit the Running USA Website event calendar.








Campbell and Nunn Win 2012 Atlanta Half Marathon

ATLANTA - Over 12,800 runners and walkers kicked off Thanksgiving morning at the 2012 Atlanta Half Marathon events on Thursday, November 22, making it one of the largest participant fields in the event's history. Along with the Atlanta Half Marathon, the Thanksgiving Day event featured the Thanksgiving Day 5K, the Mashed Potato Mile for children ages 7 to 12 and the Gravy Gallop for kids ages 6 and under.
"The Atlanta Half Marathon events really bring the Atlanta Track Club's mission of inspiring and engaging the community to achieve health and fitness through running to life," said Tracey Russell, Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club. "It's truly inspiring to see so many families and friends come together to kick off their holiday in a healthy and active way."



Near-perfect running conditions contributed to a personal record for Atlanta Half Marathon first place finisher, Wallace Campbell, 26, of Clemson, S.C., who finished with a time of 1 hour, 8 minutes, 10 seconds, more than a minute ahead of second place finisher, Jared Carson, 26, of Atlanta. Campbell took the lead just past mile three, and maintained his lead through the finish. In the women's race, Molly Nunn, 29, of Winston Salem, N.C., took top honors with a time of 1:21:31, more than a minute and a half ahead of second place finisher, Abbie Robinson, 22, of Douglasville, Ga.



Michael Conway, 20, of West Hartford, Ct., took home a victory in the men's division of the Thanksgiving Day 5K with a time of 15:14, while Jenny Turner, 27, of Sandy Springs, Ga. won the women's division with a time of 18:28. 2012 marked the third running of the Thanksgiving Day 5K.



Five hundred kids participated in the Mashed Potato Mile and Gravy Gallop, a record number for the youth portion of the Thanksgiving Day events.





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Top Finish is Gravy for Navy Officer in Turkey Trot 10K



QUANTICO, Va.- Lieutenant Commander Michael Krisman of the U.S. Navy trotted his way to victory at the Turkey Trot 10K on Saturday, Nov. 17, the final race in the 2012 MCM Event Series organized by the
Marine Corps Marathon (MCM).

790 finishers from 19 states gobbled up the course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

LCDR Krisman, 36, a resident of Montclair, Va., completed the course in 35 minutes, 41 seconds to claim the first place finish and a 20 lb. turkey in his MCM event debut.

"I just arrived in the area this summer and had never run any of these (MCM) races before," says LCDR Krisman. "It was a lot harder than I thought, but it was a good course and well laid-out. Those hills were just tough at mile five."



The women's field was led by Vicky Jasparro, 39, of Fredericksburg, Va. Jasparro finished the 6.2-mile course in 39:22, setting a new Turkey Trot 10K record for the women's division. The previous record of 39:38 was set at the first MCM-organized Turkey Trot 10K held in 2008.

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4th Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance Set for Saturday, May 4


BOSTON - Runners and walkers will once again experience the thrill of crossing Fenway Park's home base while supporting Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families in the fourth Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance Saturday, May 4, 2013.


This fundraiser supports the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program, which provides clinical care and support to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and families affected by combat stress and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Event participants and sponsors have raised more than $7.3 million since the Red Sox Foundation introduced the event in 2010.



New Balance President & CEO Rob DeMartini joined Red Sox Foundation and Mass General Hospital officials, runners, veterans, and families to announce the 2013 date and mark the Boston-based company's commitment to Home Base.



This year, runners and walkers who register prior to January 15 will have a lower fundraising minimum of $750; all others must raise at least $1,000. In addition, the participant age limit has been lowered to 14 years old. Younger children can also walk if accompanied by a full fundraising adult and must only raise a minimum of $125.



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Dean Karnazes Joins San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half Race Weekend Festivities

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif -- Dean Karnazes, the Ultra Marathon man who Time Magazine named one of the most influential people on the planet, completed 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, and is an inspiration to countless runners, will participate in the San Luis Obispo Marathon + Halfpresented by LeftLane Sports on Friday-Sunday, April 5-7, 2013. Karnazes will run the marathon course on Sunday, April 7. Participants are encouraged to "Run with Dean."


"It's great to have Dean come to San Luis Obispo, home to his college alma mater, to support the San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half," says Samantha Pruitt, Race Director. "Dean is an inspiration to so many people, not just runners. He's not only a great ambassador of running, but a great humanitarian through his charitable efforts with Karnos Kids in the fight against childhood obesity. He embodies going from couch potato to the best a person can be with determination and resolution."


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Running USA 2013: The Industry Conference







COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Running USA 2013: The Industry Conference will celebrate its 10th edition on February 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Georgia. Registration for the sport's premier and largest conference is open at www.runningusa.org/running-usa-conference.


The conference theme is "A Bold Past, A Bright Future", and like past gatherings, there will be inspirational and educational speakers and panelists, ideas and best practices presented and exchanged, annual awards, networking opportunities and more.



"Running USA 2013, our 10th edition, should be an exceptional conference, and for the first time, our annual conference will be in the South. We look forward to celebrating the sport with our attendees and sponsors in charming Savannah, Georgia," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO.



Presenting sponsors of Running USA 2013 are The Active Network, Ashworth Awards, Competitor Group, Leslie Jordan, Inc. and MarathonFoto.com.



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