Running USA Wire Issue 91-11-13 November 13, 2013 Upcoming Events Anthem Richmond Marathon, American Family Fitness Half-Marathon & HCA 8K, Richmond, VA, Nov. 16 XTERRA Little Mulberry Park Trail Run, Dacula, GA, Nov. 16 Pacific Coast Lighthouse 5K, Monterey, CA, Nov. 16 Heroes in Recovery 6K, Memphis, TN, Nov. 16 Trick or Trot 5K/10K, Denver, CO, Nov. 16 Delaware Canal Half Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 16 Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K, Denver, CO, Nov. 16 Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, San Antonio, TX, Nov. 17 Bucks County Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 17 Big Sur Half Marathon, Monterey, CA, Nov. 17 Philadelphia Marathon and Half-Marathon Weekend, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 17 Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 17 NYCRuns Brooklyn Marathon, Brooklyn, NY, Nov. 17 Running USA 2014: The 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network, San Diego, CA, Feb 9-11 Find the full Running USA events calendar here. Mashkantceva to Defend Title at 2013 GORE-TEX Philadelphia Marathon PHILADELPHIA - The GORE-TEX ® Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon will feature a talented elite athlete field for the 20th running of the event on Sunday, November 17. "We are excited about the depth of the elite field in this year's Marathon and Half Marathon," said Desiree Peterkin-Bell, GORE-TEX ® Philadelphia Marathon Executive Director. "Our spectators will have a chance to watch some of the most talented runners in the world compete." With a deep field, the course record -Joseph Ndetitu's 2003 time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, 47 seconds -- is at risk of falling. Ndetitu's time will face competition from a field of international and local runners, including Kenyans Philip Lagat, who ran a 2:15:26 in January at India's Ahmedabad Sabarmati Marathon, and Fred Koskei, who placed fifth at last year's challenging Baltimore Marathon with a 2:15:37. Irina Mashkantceva (Russia), returns to the GORE-TEX ® Philadelphia Marathon to defend her title on Philadelphia's fast course. Mashkantceva posted a course record last year with her 2:35:37. Read the rest of the article on RunningUSA.org King Returns to Hawaii in Search of XTERRA Crown If all goes well for Max King on his trip to Hawaii later this month, it will be part reclamation, part redemption, and part vacation. The 33-year-old is on a mission to regain the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship crown, and redeem himself for an uncharacteristic race in Utah back in September. The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, and King is returning to the 21K race this year after skipping it last year for the birth of his daughter. He won the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. "The scenery of the course easily stands out as one of the main draws to the Kualoa course," said King, who resides in Bend, Oregon. "Not only that, but it's a challenging half-marathon that still requires a good amount of speed training to do well. It's got everything a good trail race should have. The climb at mile 9 is the one challenge of the course that usually decides the outcome. It can make or break a race, so good hill training is essential." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Sandy Hook Run for the Families Wins National Award, Sets International Record GLASTONBURY, Conn. - The Hartford Marathon Foundation's Sandy Hook Run for the Families was awarded "Best Amateur Single-Sport Event" by SportsTravel Magazine at the TEAMS '13 Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City last week. The Hartford Marathon Foundation donated its resources to produce the Sandy Hook Run for the Families and enlisted support of longtime business, community and civic partners in honoring the memories of victims and supporting all of those affected by the tragedy in Newtown. The event hit maximum registration capacity of 15,000 and is recognized by Running USA as the world's largest inaugural 5K with 9,479 timed finishers and an additional 897 registered participants in the Kids Run. 100% of registration fees combined with fundraising efforts of race participants totaling $450,143.00 was donated to The Sandy Hook School Support Fund, administered by the United Way of Western Connecticut in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Saucony Premieres "Finding Strong" Film LEXINGTON, Mass. - The highly anticipated red carpet premiere of the independent do cumentary film Finding Strong, produced by global performance running footwear and apparel brand Saucony in collaboration with Runner's World magazine, the worldwide authority on running, took place at the New York Institute of Technology Auditorium in New York City on Saturday, November 2nd. Finding Strong, a film directed by Brian Vernor, takes viewers on a global journey to spotlight how the simple act of running can create and empower communities. The inaugural film premiere, held on the eve of the New York City Marathon, benefited the Achilles Kids organization to help meet the needs of children with disabilities. Click here to watch the film's trailer. Spanning multiple continents, Finding Strong gracefully depicts the transformative power of running. The 22-minute documentary explores fascinating runners around the world, including elite National Guardsmen in Japan, a youth running community in Brazil, goat-herding girls in Djibouti and physically challenged athletes in New York City. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Follow Running USA on social media Visit RunningUSA.org 2013 National Runner Survey Now Available - Vital Industry Data Member News Updates Runners of Interest Race Calendar More About Us Running USA Presenting Sponsors Running USA Contacts To submit a press release to the Running USA wire, email Leah Etling, Running USA Content Manager, at leah@runningusa.org To request an interview or information about running or road racing, contact Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director, at ryan@runningusa.org or call (805) 966-7747 For membership information, email Nancy Hobbs, Running USA Membership Director, at membership@runningusa.org In case you missed it on RunningUSA.org Elite Prize Purse Announced for 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced the elite pri ze purse for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. A total of $259,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the four races on race day, including a $40,000 first place payout for each the men's and women's champions at the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon. With the return of the USA Half Marathon Championships to Houston, the Half Marathon prize purse will now pay ten deep, while the Marathon will pay out to the top seven. In addition to the awards based on finish, there are time-based bonuses varying between $1,000 - $10,000 in both races. There's also a course record bonus of $15,000 for the marathon and an American record bonus of $5,000 for the half marathon. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Strongest Field Ever for Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay MONTEREY, Calif. - Thirty-five of the nation's top half marathon runners comprise the fastest-ever field to compete in the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay, set for Sunday morning, November 17. Seven of the male athletes posting times under 1 hour, 3 minutes are poised to set a new course record in this year's 11th presentation. In total, 18 male elite runners and 17 female elites will vie for a prize purse of $17,850 with an additional $1,000 offered for breaking the course record. The prize money purse, the largest offered for a half-marathon in the western United States, and the fast, scenic course continues to draw top runners from throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as international athletes who live and train in the States. Find out who will compete Sunday at RunningUSA.org Forward this email This email was sent to keithconning@aol.com by runningusa@runningusa.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Running USA | 1631 Mesa Ave, Suite A | Colorado Springs | CO | 80906

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Upcoming Events
Anthem Richmond Marathon, American Family Fitness Half-Marathon & HCA 8K, Richmond, VA, Nov. 16
XTERRA Little Mulberry Park Trail Run, Dacula, GA, Nov. 16
Pacific Coast Lighthouse 5K, Monterey, CA, Nov. 16
Heroes in Recovery 6K, Memphis, TN, Nov. 16
Trick or Trot 5K/10K, Denver, CO, Nov. 16
Delaware Canal Half Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 16
Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K, Denver, CO, Nov. 16
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, San Antonio, TX, Nov. 17
Bucks County Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 17
Big Sur Half Marathon, Monterey, CA, Nov. 17
Philadelphia Marathon and Half-Marathon Weekend, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 17
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 17
NYCRuns Brooklyn Marathon, Brooklyn, NY, Nov. 17
Running USA 2014: The 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network, San Diego, CA, Feb 9-11
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.


Mashkantceva to Defend Title at 2013 GORE-TEX Philadelphia Marathon



PHILADELPHIA - The GORE-TEX ® Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon will feature a talented elite athlete field for the 20th running of the event on Sunday, November 17.


"We are excited about the depth of the elite field in this year's Marathon and Half Marathon," said
Desiree Peterkin-Bell, GORE-TEX ® Philadelphia Marathon Executive Director. "Our spectators will have a chance to watch some of the most talented runners in the world compete."



With a deep field, the course record -Joseph Ndetitu's 2003 time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, 47 seconds -- is at risk of falling. Ndetitu's time will face competition from a field of international and local runners, including Kenyans
Philip Lagat, who ran a 2:15:26 in January at India's Ahmedabad Sabarmati Marathon, and Fred Koskei, who placed fifth at last year's challenging Baltimore Marathon with a 2:15:37.



Irina Mashkantceva (Russia), returns to the GORE-TEX ® Philadelphia Marathon to defend her title on Philadelphia's fast course. Mashkantceva posted a course record last year with her 2:35:37.



Read the rest of the article on RunningUSA.org
King Returns to Hawaii in Search of XTERRA Crown



If all goes well for Max King on his trip to Hawaii later this month, it will be part reclamation, part redemption, and part vacation.


The 33-year-old is on a mission to regain the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship
crown, and redeem himself for an uncharacteristic race in Utah back in September.


The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, and King is returning to the 21K race this year after skipping it last year for the birth of his daughter. He won the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.



"The scenery of the course easily stands out as one of the main draws to the Kualoa course," said King, who resides in Bend, Oregon. "Not only that, but it's a challenging half-marathon that still requires a good amount of speed training to do well. It's got everything a good trail race should have. The climb at mile 9 is the one challenge of the course that usually decides the outcome. It can make or break a race, so good hill training is essential."



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org


Sandy Hook Run for the Families Wins National Award, Sets International Record


GLASTONBURY, Conn. - The
Hartford Marathon Foundation's Sandy Hook Run for the Families was awarded "Best Amateur Single-Sport Event" by SportsTravel Magazine at the TEAMS '13 Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City last week.



The Hartford Marathon Foundation donated its resources to produce the Sandy Hook Run for the Families and enlisted support of longtime business, community and civic partners in honoring the memories of victims and supporting all of those affected by the tragedy in Newtown.



The event hit maximum registration capacity of 15,000 and is recognized by Running USA as the world's largest inaugural 5K with 9,479 timed finishers and an additional 897 registered participants in the Kids Run.


100% of registration fees combined with fundraising efforts of race participants totaling $450,143.00 was donated to The Sandy Hook School Support Fund, administered by the United Way of Western Connecticut in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank.


Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org

Saucony Premieres "Finding Strong" Film


LEXINGTON, Mass. - The highly anticipated red carpet premiere of the independent do cumentary film Finding Strong, produced by global performance running footwear and apparel brand Saucony in collaboration with Runner's World magazine, the worldwide authority on running, took place at the New York Institute of Technology Auditorium in New York City on Saturday, November 2nd.



Finding Strong, a film directed by Brian Vernor, takes viewers on a global journey to spotlight how the simple act of running can create and empower communities. The inaugural film premiere, held on the eve of the New York City Marathon, benefited the Achilles Kids organization to help meet the needs of children with disabilities. Click here to watch the film's trailer.



Spanning multiple continents, Finding Strong gracefully depicts the transformative power of running. The 22-minute documentary explores fascinating runners around the world, including elite National Guardsmen in Japan, a youth running community in Brazil, goat-herding girls in Djibouti and physically challenged athletes in New York City.



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org




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In case you missed it on RunningUSA.org







Elite Prize Purse Announced for 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend


HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee
(HMC) announced the elite pri ze purse for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

A total of $259,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the four races on race day, including a $40,000 first place payout for each the men's and women's champions at the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon.

With the return of the USA Half Marathon Championships to Houston, the Half Marathon prize purse will now pay ten deep, while the Marathon will pay out to the top seven. In addition to the awards based on finish, there are time-based bonuses varying between $1,000 - $10,000 in both races. There's also a course record bonus of $15,000 for the marathon and an American record bonus of $5,000 for the half marathon.

Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org






Strongest Field Ever for Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay


MONTEREY, Calif. - Thirty-five of the nation's top half marathon runners
comprise the fastest-ever field to compete in the
Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay, set for Sunday morning, November 17. Seven of the male athletes posting times under 1 hour, 3 minutes are poised to set a new course record in this year's 11th presentation.



In total, 18 male elite runners and 17 female elites will vie for a prize purse of $17,850 with an additional $1,000 offered for breaking the course record. The prize money purse, the largest offered for a half-marathon in the western United States, and the fast, scenic course continues to draw top runners from throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as international athletes who live and train in the States.



Find out who will compete Sunday at RunningUSA.org








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