Running USA wire 78-09-13

Issue 78-09-13 September 29, 2013




Upcoming Events
Twilight Zone of Terror 10 Miler, Walt Disney World Resort, FL, Oct. 5
Disney Happy Haunted 5K Trail Run, Walt Disney World Resort, FL, Oct. 5
Walk of Hope 5K, Duluth, MN, Oct. 5
Red Heel Run, Osage, IA, Oct. 5
Bravest Race, Dallas, TX, Oct. 5
USA 10K Trail Championships, Laurel Springs, NC, Oct. 5
Medtronic TC Family Events, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 5
White Tail Trail Half Marathon, Waynesville, OH, Oct. 5
Yellowstone Teton Endurance Races, West Yellowstone, MT, Oct. 5-6
Applefest Half-Marathon, Hollis, NH, Oct. 5
Cartersville 10K, Cartersville, GA, Oct. 5
XTERRA Marathon of Trail Races, Colorado Springs, CO, Oct. 5
Heroes in Recovery 6K, Roswell, GA, Oct. 5
XTERRA Estrella Mountain Trail Run, Goodyear, AZ, Oct. 6
Divas Half Marathon and 5k in Long Island, Palmetto Bay, NY, Oct. 6
Rock 'n' Roll San Jose 1/2 Marathon, San Jose, CA, Oct. 6
Coors Light Crawlin Crab Half-Marathon, Hampton, VA, Oct. 6
Pikes Peak Road Ascent 10K, Cascade, CO, Oct. 6
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 6
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and USA Masters Championships, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 6
Gretes Great Gallop, New York, NY, Oct. 6
Rock 'n' Roll Cleveland Half Marathon, Cleveland, OH, Oct. 6
Portland Marathon & Half-Marathon, Portland, OR, Oct. 6
Smuttynose RockFest Marathon & Half Marathon, Hampton, NH, Oct. 6
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half-Marathon, National Harbor, MD, Oct. 6
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U.S. Elite Athletes Set to Compete in Great Halloween 10K Race


ST. LOUIS, Mo. -
GO! St. Louis, a local not-for-profit organization that specializes in providing fitness events and programs for the region on a year-round basis, announced that the elite athlete field for the 2013 Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race, which includes Missouri's largest 10K race is starting to take shape. Headlining the men's field are three athletes from Team RunFan in Flagstaff, Ariz. - Jordan Chipangama, Matt Llano and Eric Fernandez.



Chipangama, 25, returns to the Gateway City, after finishing second in the 2013 GO! St. Louis Half Marathon in April, where he posted a time of 1 hour, 3 minutes, 22 seconds - second to record-setter Aaron Braun's 1:03:13.



On the women's side, 2012 Olympic Marathon qualifier and 2009 Halloween 10K winner Julie Lossos returns to compete,

along with local standout Crystal Harris.



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LA Rolls Out Olympic Carpet for USA Track & Field Officials


LOS ANGELES - Civic and business leaders are rolling out the red carpet for USA Track & Field officials, who will soon select the host city for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Competing as one of three finalists, Los Angeles is pulling out all the stops to secure the event, which would take place in March 2016, just months before the Rio Summer Games. Many observers view the effort as a dry run for a Los Angeles campaign to secure the 2024 Summer Games. That effort is gaining momentum as local officials organize to bring the Summer Games here for the third time in history.

"Our city has a rich and vibrant Olympic history, h
aving hosted the games in 1932 and 1984," said
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. "The legacy of the 1984 games lives on today, and our great city is ready to show the nation that our Olympic spirit continues to thrive."

Three-time Olympian Deena Kastor, who grew up in Southern California and won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics, said Los Angeles is the perfect place to host the Olympic Marathon Trials, given its rich history and vibrant future.



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Chevron Renews as Title Sponsor of Chevron Houston Marathon



HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced that Chevron Corporation has renewed its title sponsorship of the annual Chevron Houston Marathon road race, extending their partnership through 2018. The Chevron Houston Marathon is the premier winter marathon and will be conducted by the HMC in downtown Houston on Sunday, January 19 at 7:00 a.m.

The 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon will debut a new course that will feature wider streets to accommodate the growth of the event and enhance the runner experience. The Chevron Houston Marathon has sold out for the ninth-consecutive year, however guaranteed race entries are still available through the
Run for a Reason Charity Program at www.RunforaReasonHouston.com.


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New Balance Sponsors the 2014 Maratona Di Roma


ROME - Global athletic leader
New Balance announced the signing of a multi-year sponsorship deal with the IAAF Gold Label Maratona di Roma. The company will serve as the official athletic footwear and apparel sponsor starting with the 20th anniversary Maratona di Roma, which will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2014. The race is one of the most magnificent marathon courses in the world with the grandeur of its classical landmarks offering a glorious sense of classical history.



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Celebrity Runners Add Meaning to Their Miles for the 2013 ING New York City Marathon


NEW YORK CITY - Celebrities will sparkle at the ING New York City Marathon




on Sunday, November 3, and many of these participants will be running on behalf of meaningful causes. Several of the celebrity runners for this year's race are marathon veterans, including Every Mother Counts founder Christy Turlington Burns, actor Patrick Wilson, restaurateur Joe Bastianich, and author
Richard Blais.

Those new to this year's field and previously announced include actress
Pamela Anderson, Olympic swimming gold medalist Summer Sanders, and entrepreneur Bill Rancic, who is running on behalf of TIMEX, it was announced by New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.



"We always look forward to having our celebrity runners be a part of the ING New York City Marathon," said Wittenberg. "Like thousands of our runners, they are adding meaning to their miles by raising awareness and funds for special causes close to their hearts. Star power helps spread the story of the power of the Marathon, and the benefits of running. Each of these notable participants are admirable advocates of healthy living, and exhibit a refreshing sense of determination to take on the ultimate challenge of 26.2 miles."



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