Running USA Wire

Issue 24-03-14 March 26, 2014




Upcoming Events

Palmetto200 Relay, Columbia, SC, March 28
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond, VA, March 28
Palmetto70 Relay, Cordesville, SC, March 29
Rumpshaker 5K, Birmingham, AL, March 29
Lagoon Valley Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Vacaville, CA, March 29
Junior Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA, March 29
Atlanta Women's 5K, Atlanta, GA, March 29
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond, VA, March 29
Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA, March 30
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Knoxville, TN, March 30
NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K, New York, NY, March 30
Divas Half Marathon and 5K - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, March 30
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.


Olympian Nick Willis Returns to Defend Medtronic TC 1 Mile Crown


ST. PAUL, Minn. - Olympic silver
medalist Nick Willis will return to Minneapolis on Thursday, May 8 to defend the Medtronic TC 1 Mile title he won last year in record-setting fashion, race organizer Twin Cities In Motion announced. Willis, the 1500-meter runner-up at the Beijing Games in 2008 for New Zealand, will target the course record of 3:56.1 he set last year and the $10,000 bonus that comes with bettering it.



The 10th anniversary Medtronic TC 1 Mile, to be held just two days after the 60th anniversary of Roger Bannister's first-ever sub-four-minute mile, will draw more than 3,000 runners to downtown Minneapolis for a full evening of racing. A festive Nicollet Mall atmosphere - where Minneapolitans enjoying the downtown nightlife cheer runners along the route - makes the Medtronic TC 1 Mile a unique event on the Minnesota and national running calendar.


"I'm excited to be returning to the Twin Cities to defend my title in the Medtronic TC 1 Mile," Willis told race organizers. "I was blown away by the size of the fields that went before our elite race, and it really pumped me up to run fast despite the cold temperatures last year. It is a fun event with one of the best prize purses available in our sport, so I hope to continue making it part of my yearly schedule."



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org
Smyth, Mullen Win 39th Canyonlands Half Marathon



MOAB, Utah - The 39thCanyonlands Half Marathon and 5 Mile race ran smoothly on Saturday, March 15, 2014, resulting in 3,700 finishers. The event, which fills local motels and restaurants, is an unofficial marker for the start of "the season" in Moab.


With the temperatures in the low 40's at the start, the runners warmed up quickly as they ran alongside towering canyon walls on a winding course down the Colorado River to Swanny City Park in downtown Moab.



The course is a favorite among many, with the river paralleling the course. Enthusiastic aid stations cheer on runners, and Taiko Drummers provide a boost of motivation.

Despite wind gusts up to 38 mph and a challenging headwind at mile nine on an uphill climb, runners thanked the wind at their back for the last two miles.


Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org


Sheila E. Performs at Oakland Running Festival


OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland's own Sheila E. made a surprise appearance on the Main Stage of the
Oakland Running Festival
(ORF) on Sunday, March 23rd to shoot the video for her new song 'Fiesta' and congratulate event participants.


Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) reported an event record field of 9,768 runners competed at the fifth edition ORF. Race officials estimate the event generated around $4 million in economic impact and raised up to $400,000 for local charities.



The men's marathon title was captured in a convincing fashion by 30-year-old Eulogio Rodriguez from Whittier, Calif. in a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, 23 seconds. He finished more than 10 minutes ahead of the second place finisher. Oakland resident Kris Klotzbach brought home the women's marathon crown with a time of 3:05:23



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org


Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon is Sold-Out


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Wine C ountry Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running, is now sold out, announced the event producer Destination Races. Now in its eighth year, this popular Mother's Day weekend event features a scenic 13.1-mile course running from downtown Santa Ynez through Los Olivos into Solvang. The race is scheduled for Saturday, May 10. Last years sold-out race attracted 3,400 runners and wine enthusiasts from 43 states and six foreign countries to the valley.


For those seeking an entry to the 2014 race, Destination Races offers a new VIP Destination registration category ($350) that includes special event access, amenities and an exclusive VIP level of wine country ambiance and hospitality, plus a donation to a host charity. The Destination VIP package is limited to 30 persons. "We felt it was time to offer a more exclusive, hassle-free experience with an added VIP wine & food paring event," said Destination Races President, Matt Dockstader. "Knowing this race sells out early, these packages also present another option to enter the race, while enjoying the extra perks and wine country ambiance."



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org


Follow Running USA on social media








Visit RunningUSA.org

2014 Women's 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







Running USA Annual Marathon Report


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - (March 23, 2014) - With the spring marathon season opening, it is time for
Running USA's annual Marathon Report.



Despite several cancellations due to weather and the Boston Marathon terror attack, 2013 was another record year for the classic distance with more than 1,100 marathons run across the country generating 541,000 finishers with a breakdown of 57% men and 43% women (a new high).



Last year, we reported that the estimated number of U.S. marathon finishers had declined from a record high 518,000 finishers in 2011 to 487,000 in 2012 (a 6% decrease), but like 2001, most of the decline was attributed to a unique situation; in 2001, it was post-9/11 travel impacting fall marathons, and in 2012, the ING New York City Marathon, the world's largest 26.2 mile race with 47,000-plus finishers, was cancelled due to the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. If the NYC Marathon had been held in 2012, there is no doubt that the 2012 overall marathon finisher total would have exceeded the 2011 record of 518,000 marathon finishers.



2013 was also another year of unlikely perils impacting U.S. marathons. On April 15, the Boston Marathon's finish line area suffered an act of terror, 4 hours, 9 minutes, 43 seconds into the race. In addition, two large-scale December events, the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon and St. Jude Memphis Marathon were cancelled due to inclement weather, both the same weekend. The result of those unable to finish the Boston Marathon as well as event cancellations was approximately 13,000 fewer marathon finishers for 2013 in those events. But the return of the New York City Marathon (left, PhotoRun) with its record 50,266 finishers helped push the aforementioned 2013 number to a new high.



Read the rest of the story on 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