Issue 40-05-14 May 21, 2014
Upcoming Events
Wildcat Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, El Sobrante, CA, May 24
Kents Run 5K, Valparaiso, IN, May 24
YAM Scram Youth Running Festival, Burlington, VT, May 24
Mt. Wilson Trail Race, Sierra Madre, CA, May 24
Ottawa Race Weekend - Marathon and Half-Marathon, Ottawa, CAN, May 24-25
Toronto Women's Half Marathon/5K, Toronto, CAN, May 25
KeyBank Vermont City Marathon and Relay, Burlington, VT, May 25
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half, Ojai, CA, May 25
Buffalo Marathon, Buffalo, NY, May 25
Memorial Day - Challenge Hearts & Minds 5K, St. Paul, MN, May 26
BolderBOULDER 10K, Boulder, CO, May 26
NYCRUNS Memorial Day 5K & 10K, New York, NY, May 26
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.
American Women Look to Retake Podium at Freihofer's Run for Women 5K
ALBANY, NY- It has been a decade since the last American woman (Marla Runyan) won this IAAF silver-labeled 5K crown in Albany, N.Y.
Looking to break that lengthy drought at the 36th Freihofer's Run for Women on Saturday, May 31 is a cadre of talented U.S. distance runners with a point to prove. These ladies will not only be battling their elite international counterparts for pride, but also for more than $28,500 in cash prizes, including $10,000 reserved for the first woman to cross the finish line at the Empire State Plaza.
With a 5K road PB of 15:30, Amy Van Alstine (Flagstaff, Ariz.),
24, is a definite contender who is peaking at just the right time. The University of Richmond graduate, who trains with the newly created Northern Arizona Elite Club, won the 8K U.S. Cross-Country Championships in February in Boulder, Colo. (27:34) against a talented field that featured two-time world championships 1,500m medalist Jenny Simpson. The adidas-sponsored athlete also notched a second place finish at Stanford's Payton Jordan Invitational 5,000 (15:23) and was the second American at the recent Carlsbad 5000, an event recognized for fast times and world records.
"Amy had a terrific year in 2013 and proved she is among the very top American distance runners," said Event Director
George Regan. "Last year she was our top American and placed 4th with a time of 16:01. We know she'll be looking for an even stronger finish in 2014."
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2014 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Breaks Event Records
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -The 6th DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend on May 3-4 continued the event's stellar year-over-year growth; one of the most remarkable in U.S. road race history. Below are a few
highlights from race weekend - see the full story for a comprehensive summary.
-More than $100,000 in prize money was awarded, including $27,250 to American Development Program athletes.
-3,521 runners raised over $1.2 million dollars for charity
-American Development Program athletes participated in a pen pal program throughout the winter and spring encouraging and inspiring participating school children.
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Big Sur International Marathon Announces New Registration Plans
MONTEREY, Calif. - The popularity of the Big Sur International Marathon, held on the last Sunday each April, has caused race organizers to retool its registration system for the 2015 event and beyond. The "bucket list" marathon sold out in a record 59 minutes last year.
"While we were honored by the strong demand last year, it was clear that a single first-come, first-served registration period could be unfair to those who were unable to be online at the right time," said race director Doug Thurston. "For the 30th annual Big Sur International Marathon on April 26, 2015
, we are offering a new plan which we feel will allow more flexibility for people's time schedules. "
The marathon is providing four different opportunities for 625 entries each on different days and times followed by a lottery for additional entries. Registration will open on July 15, at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The second period is Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m. PDT; the third is Wednesday, July 23 at 5 p.m. PDT; and the final period Sunday, July 27 at 4 p.m. PDT.
Finally, a small lottery for 500 regular marathon slots will be offered for runners who may not have been successful in obtaining a registration in the four attempts. The lottery will be open between July 29 and August 6, with applicants being notified on August 11. All lottery applicants will pay a small, non-refundable lottery processing fee.
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Select Staffing Santa Barbara Marathon & Half Announces New Elite Rehab Team Competition
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Select Staffing Santa Barbara Veterans Day Marathon & Half has announced a new Elite Rehab Team Competition inviting military teams of five and corporate or open teams of three to "leave no person behind". In a unique format amongst road races, teams will have to finish no more than 13.1 seconds apart from each other in the Half Marathon and 26.2 seconds apart from each other in the Marathon.
The first 100 teams to register will enjoy 15% off team registration. Teams may use code TEAM100 to receive the discount at checkout.
"Whether it is raising money for their favorite charity or running alongside their friends and family en route to crossing the finish line with their hands held high, many runners participate to not only get fit, but to do something greater than themselves," commented race director Rusty Snow. "We look forward to seeing our military, corporate and open teams truly working together in completing their collective journeys from the orchards of Goleta to the beautiful waterfront finish in downtown Santa Barbara."
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Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Records Fastest Marathon Times in 13 Years
CLEVELAND (May 18, 2014) - The 2014
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon
saw the fastest finish time in the last 13 years on its new and well-received full marathon course as more than 20,000 runners converged at the start line for today's race.
Philip Lagat of Kenya won the men's
marathon with a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes, 39 seconds, while
Sarah Kiptoo of Kenya won the women's marathon for the second year in a row, running the course in 2:34:58. The drastic course makeover, which ran predominately on the west side of the city, earned praise from runners and fans.
Lagat isn't new to the city of Cleveland, as he won the men's 10K race in 2010. He pulled away from fellow countryman
Eliud Too with just a few miles remaining after a close race for
most of the way.The 37th event included a 10K, half-marathon and full marathon on Sunday and a 5K and Kids' Run
events on Saturday
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