Running USA Wire

Issue 70-09-14 September 10, 2014




Upcoming Events

Emerald Bay Marathon and Half Marathon, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Sept. 12
Cal-Neva Marathon & Nevada Half Marathon, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Sept. 13
Sombrero Trail Run, Estes Park, CO, Sept. 13
XTERRA Red Mountain Trail Run, Birmingham, AL, Sept. 13
Heroes in Recovery 6K, Leiper's Fork, TN, Sept. 13
Divas Half Marathon and 5K - DC Wine Country, Loudon County, VA, Sept. 13
Rock N' Run 5k Presented by Florida Hospital, Casselberry, FL, Sept. 13
Run Around the Park Relay, Atlanta, GA, Sept. 14
Lake Tahoe Marathon, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Sept. 14
La Sportiva EverGold 5K& 11K, Vail, CO, Sept. 14
Bucktown 5K, Chicago, IL, Sept. 14
Walk of Hope 5K Run, Rochester, MN, Sept. 14
Harmon Farms Trail Run, Inver Grove Heights, MN, Sept. 14
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Canadian, Californian win Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon


KELOWNA, B.C. - Canadian Kimberly Doerksen became the first woman to claim the title of overall champion at the 2nd edition Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running and produced by Destination Races.
The 23-year-old Doerksen, from Gibsons, BC, covered the 13.1 mile course in 1 hour, 15 minutes, 55 seconds, eclipsing her own course record by over two minutes - a mark she set in the inaugural event last year. Doerksen's winning time averages out to a pace of 5:48/mile. Men's champion Andrew Maxwell of Santa Barbara, California ran a 1:17:43, finished runner-up to Doerksen overall and beat 2nd
place men's finisher, Rory Switzer, 53, of Kelowna.


The race was held on a picturesque day, starting at The Vibrant Vine at 7:00am, as 1,400 runners passed through the sun-drenched vineyards and apple groves, and ultimately descended upon the waterfront of Okanagan Lake. The race drew participants from every Canadian province and territory, with eight US states represented as well.


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Saucony Run For Good Announces Grant Winners


LEXINGTON, Mass. - September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. As kids head back to school, this national designation brings attention to the importance of physical activity each day, alongside reading, writing and arithmetic. While physical activity is known to lower the risk of obesity in children, new research suggests it may also help them perform better in school. As the Saucony Run for Good Foundation announces its latest round of grant winners, Saucony continues to encourage and support community-based programs that give kids more opportunities to run and be active.


The following organizations have been selected to receive a Saucony Run For Good Foundation grant:

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Wausau Area, Wausau, Wisc.
Nicolas County Board of Education, Carlisle, Ken.
Camp Harbor View, Boston, Mass.
Marathon High, Austin, Texas
TrackShack Foundation, Orlando, Florida
Marathon Kids, Austin, Texas
Van Wert Elementary School, Van Wert, Ohio
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Application Window Open for RRCA Kids Run the Nation Grants


ARLINGTON, Va. - In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assists running clubs, events, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Since then, the RRCA has granted a total of $70,000 to deserving youth programs around the US.


This year, a total of $20,000 will again be awarded in a combination of grants ranging from $500-$1,000. Running clubs, events, or other organizations with the IRS 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply. Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized after-school running programs are eligible as well. No grants will be given to individuals under any circumstance. All applicants must be an official 501(c)(3), school, parent booster club, PTA, or a similar entity. The application deadline for a Kids Run the Nation Grant is October 1, 2014. The application and full grant criteria can be found at http://www.rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-fund/



In 2013, 25 youth running programs throughout the U.S. serving over 4,500 children received a total of $20,250 in grants from the RRCA.


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Run for Heroes Marathon Announces Final Edition of 26.2 Event


AMHERSTBURG, Ontario - The World Alzheimer's Day Run For Heroes Marathon, Canada's most southern Boston-qualifier marathon and one of the region's most unique tourism draws, announced earlier this month that its 8th edition will be its last.


"With a heavy heart we have decided to not continue the marathon race due to extraneous costs involved in producing the event in Amherstburg," said Chris Uszynski, Race Director and Founder.


"This is the last year for the 42K and we hope to continue to produce the half-marathon, 10K and kid's events in future years," said Uszynski.


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Goucher, Linden, Vail Join Keflezighi at TCS NYC Marathon


NEW YORK - Acclaimed American talent, led by 2012 Olympians Kara Goucher and Desiree Linden, will join
Meb Keflezighi on the start line at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2014, it was announced by Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners.

Goucher will return to New York for the first time since making her mark on the 2008 New York City Marathon when she ran the fastest women's American debut marathon-2 hours, 25 minutes, and 53 seconds-and finished in third place, and Linden will run the New York City Marathon for the first time. Keflezighi will lead the American men, including top returner Ryan Vail.


"It's an honor and thrill to welcome such an extraordinary lineup of American runners to this year's Marathon," said Wittenberg. "Kara, Desi, and Ryan are, along with Meb, some of America's most established and adored distance runners. As they lead the way through the City's five boroughs and diverse running communities on Marathon Day, we're sure they'll inspire not only the 50,000-plus runners following in their footsteps, but the next generation of great American marathoners as well."



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