Issue 44-06-14 June 4, 2014
Upcoming Events
National Running Day, Nationwide, June 4
Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4 Miler, Richmond, VA, June 5
Indianapolis Monumental Mile, Indianapolis, IN, June 5
Runner's World Heartbreak Hill Half Marathon, Boston, MA, June 6-9
Hospital Hill Run - Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kansas City, MO, June 6-7
Into the Wild Running Festival, Keenesburg, CO, June 7-8
Move Your Feet Move the World 5K, Bessemer, AL, June 7
Lymphoma Research Foundation 5K, Minneapolis, MN, June 7
Thelma and Louise Half Marathon, Moab, UT, June 7
Joe's Run 10K/5K, Fort Worth, TX, June 7
XTERRA Richmond Trail Run, Richmond, VA, June 7
XTERRA Earth Conservancy Trail Run, Mocanaqua, PA, June 7
Garden of the Gods 10 Mile, Manitou Springs, CO, June 8
Into the Wild Running Festival, Keenesburg, CO, June 7-8
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Announces Running Festival Weekends
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - June 4, 2014 - For one day each year, the sport of running becomes a collective celebration of the passion millions of people share when they lace up their shoes and head out the door. This special occasion falls on the first Wednesday in June each year as National Running Day inspires and motivates the estimated 49 million Americans who run.
On Wednesday, June 4, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series celebrates National Running Day by hosting free running events in dozens of cities across the country. Additionally, registration discounts are being offered for all global Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series events, as well as the Women's Running Series, the TriRock Triathlon Series and the legendary Carlsbad 5000.
"Runners are passionate about their sport and National Running Day really highlights that shared enthusiasm. We're pleased to not only offer savings for runners, but also opportunities to come together and celebrate as a community," said Keith Kendrick, Chief Marketing Officer. "This is a great time for new runners to commit to a race, as our series boasts a variety of distances and events, and for experienced athletes to plan their fall schedule."
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GNC Live Well Liberty Mile Champion Heather Kampf Returns to Steel City
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- The 2014 GNC Live Well Liberty Mile
returns to downtown
Pittsburgh on Friday evening, August 1 with two-time defending champion Heather Kampf of Team USA Minnesota. Featuring a new American Development Program Pro Mile at the third edition of the race, professionals will compete for $20,000 in guaranteed prize money with each race champion taking home with $4000.
The American Development Program Pro Mile is the second of three events this year in Pittsburgh's inaugural
American Development Program that offers exposure and incentives to America's best runners. The program kicked off with the 6th DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon on May 4 and culminates with the 2nd EQT Pittsburgh 10-Miler on November 9.
"At the 3rd GNC Live Well Liberty Mile, we will showcase the middle distance part of the American Development Program with an exclusive heat for America's top Milers," said Patrice Matamoros, CEO of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. "America has some of the best Milers in the world, and it is always a thrilling race for the fans. With the 2016 Rio Olympics approaching, this race provides another opportunity for Olympic hopefuls to compete in a world-class event and elevate their careers."
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Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend Makes Its Intergalactic Arrival at Disneyland Resort in 2015
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Joining forces with one of Hollywood's most iconic brands, runDisney is creating another transportive race weekend - the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation at Disneyland Resort. The intergalactic journey begins January 15 and runs through
January 18, 2015
.
The Star Wars event is the fourth runDisney race weekend scheduled for 2015 at Disneyland Resort, doubling the number of races held in 2013. The new race weekend offers runners a variety of race experiences for all levels, from Padawans to Jedi Masters - kids races, a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon. And for those who show an event greater strength for the Force, there will be a two-race challenge involving the 10K and the half marathon with a commemorative medal awaiting every finisher.
In addition, there will be a slew of family-friendly events throughout the weekend, including a Health and Fitness Expo and a Star Wars-themed pre-race party, plus popular Star Wars and Disney characters and other entertainment. Registration opens June 10 at www.runDisney.com
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World's Top Runners Build on Success in Houston
HOUSTON - Over the past decade, the Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend has proven to be a breeding ground for the up-and-coming and resurgent distance runners on the international scene. Americans Ryan Hall, Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan, along with Ethiopians Dire Tune, Deriba Merga, Teyiba Erkesso and Feyisa Lilesa have all won in Houston and gone on to win races such as the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon or the U.S. Olympic Trials.
"Our elite athlete committee has a great tradition of bringing in professional athletes who are ready to produce really high-quality performances," said Race Director and President of the Board Brant Kotch. "That ability has never been more evident than over the last six or seven years, when our winners have quickly gone on to win and place highly in Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and New York. I know they're already hard at work on our 2015 field and beyond."
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Happy National Running Day! Celebrate Today
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - (June 1, 2014) -
National Running Day-a coast-to-coast cele
bration of running and a collaboration with top U.S. running organizations to promote running as a healthy and accessible form of exercise-will take place on Wednesday, June 4, it was announced by Running USA. From New York City to Houston, and in more than 100 cities across the country, runners will participate in group runs, wear National Running Day customizable bibs, pledge their miles to charity, post photos to social media and more.
"Running USA and our members look forward to promoting National Running Day not only as a way to celebrate running and its many benefits, but also as a platform to invite and encourage new runners to take their first steps to fitness and kick off a life-changing commitment," said Rich Harshbarger, CEO of Running USA.
National Running Day allows longtime and beginner runners alike to celebrate the sport and build connection and community between fellow runners of all ages and abilities, as well as attracts new participants. Whether runners join a group run for the hundredth or first time, spread the running bug to a friend, sign up for a race, or set a new goal, the day is meant to celebrate the reasons and people that make a running a special part of their lives.
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