Running USA wire 69-08-13

Issue 69-08-13 August 28, 2013




Upcoming Events
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, Anaheim, CA, Aug. 30
XTERRA Fisher Farm Trail Run, Davidson, NC, Aug. 31
Grand Teton Races, Driggs, ID, Aug. 31
XTERRA Puget Sound Trail Run, Puget Sound, WA, Aug. 31
The Panhandle Marathon, Lubbock, TX, Sept. 1
Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon, McMinnville, OR, Sept. 1
Kaua'i Marathon, Kauai, HI, Sept. 1
Disneyland® Half-Marathon, Anaheim, CA, Sept. 1
Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA, Sept. 1
American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO, Sept. 2
USA 20K Championships (Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race), New Haven, CT, Sept. 2
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Top Fields Announced for 2013 USA 20K Championship


The 2013 USA 20K Championships will be held on Monday, Sept. 2 at the 36thStratton Faxon New Haven Road Race in Connecticut. Two-time Olympian Matt Tegenkamp returns to defend his title, while 2012 national runner-up Molly Pritz will look to improve on her performance from last year.


To repeat, Tegenkamp, 31, will need to beat a top field including fellow U.S. Olympian Abdi Abdirahman, 2012 runner-up Luke Puskedra, marathoner Jason Hartmann,
Shadrack Biwott and Josphat Boit. Biwott was third at the USA 10K Championships in July. Boit was runner-up in the USA 25K Championships in May and fifth at the national half-marathon championships in June. Tegenkamp, who was fourth at the 25K nationals, is gearing up for his debut in the marathon that he will make in Chicago this October.



In the women's race, defending champion Renee Metivier Baillie will not compete. That may mean an opportunity for Pritz, 25, the 2011 USA 25K champion and also the top American woman at the ING NYC Marathon that year. Other women to watch include three-time Olympian Jen Rhines (5th, 2013 USA 10 Mile Championships), Mattie Suver (2nd, 2013 USA 25K Championships), Tara Erdmann (2nd, 2012 USA 10K Championships), Lindsey Scherf (2nd, 2012 USA 25K Championships) and Alisha Williams (2nd, 2013 USA 15K Championships).

Tara Erdman (Flowing Wells HS, Tucson 2007; Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles 2011)


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John Hancock's 2013 Boston Marathon Fundraising Program Nets A Record $7.9 Million


BOSTON - John Hancock's 2013 Boston Marathon Fundraising Programs raised nearly $8 million for non-profit organizations as part of the 117th running of the historic race on Monday, April 15, 2013. The record total for 2013 represents a 16 percent increase over 2012's fundraising results.




As part of John Hancock's sponsorship of the Marathon, each year the company provides non-profits with guaranteed entry numbers ("bibs") that enable funds to be raised for their organizations. More than 1,000 runners helped raise funds and awareness for 146 organizations this year.



Included in that total, 154 employee runners from John Hancock and parent company Manulife Financial raised more than $285,000 in 2013, a 44 percent increase over 2012.


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Colfax Marathon's Government Cup Relay Awards Charity Beneficiaries


DENVER -- The Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon awarded $50,000 in charitable donations to winning teams in the 2013 Corporate and Government Cup Marathon Relay throughout the summer. Awards for winning Government Cup Teams were presented this week.


"The Marathon is a unique event that brings together thousands of people every year to have fun, be fit, and raise money for charities," Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock stated in his opening remarks at the Corporate Cup Celebration and awards ceremony. "We are pleased to see so many teams running in the Corporate and Government Cup. It's a great way to encourage employee wellness."



Two hundred teams from more than 100 companies competed in the 5-person marathon relay Corporate Cup in 2013, and 82 teams competed in the Government Cup division.



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New Divisions for Athletes with Disabilities at the ING Hartford Marathon


GLASTONBURY, Conn. - The
Hartford Marathon Foundation will offer new divisions for Athletes with Disabilities at this year's ING Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. Athletes who have physical challenges, visual impairments or use a wheelchair for mobility purposes are encouraged to participate in the ING Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K on Saturday, October 12, 2013, and compete in male and female award divisions. Athletes will use the same start and finish lines and course routes but will have designated seeded areas and wheelchair accessible facilities.



The ING Hartford Marathon will provide divisions and expanded services in addition to the previously offered push rim wheelchair division through collaborative partnerships with the Hospital for Special Care, Achilles International CT Chapter, Gaylord Hospital and the YMCA of Greater Hartford. Athletes with disabilities will have better opportunity and resources to join thousands of runners at the 20th running celebration in October.




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Corrigan Sports Enterprises Seeking New Title Sponsor for Baltimore Running Festival


BALTIMORE -- Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) announced it is seeking a new title sponsor for the
Baltimore Running Festival
on Saturday, October 12



Under Armour, Inc., which has served in this role for the last 10 years, will still be involved as the event's official apparel provider and furnish every participant with the company's high quality moisture-wicking performance shirts.





Lee Corrigan, president of CSE, said, "We're grateful to Under Armour for all of its past and continued support of the Baltimore Running Festival and helping grow this event into a global success for the city and a top destination for runners. Runner registration is 15% ahead of our pace at this time last year and our popularity in the running community is at an all-time high. This decision will not impact our runners."



The Baltimore Running Festival has attracted significant additional new sponsors this year including Transamerica, ShopRite and Designer Shoe Warehouse. The Health & Fitness Expo, set for Thursday to Friday, Oct. 10-11 at the Baltimore Convention Center, also sold out all of its vendor booths.



Last year's festival generated an event record $38.6 million in economic impact and raised $1.7 million for local charities. It was also the largest participatory event in the state in 2012.



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