Issue 85-11-14 Nov. 12, 2014
Upcoming Events
Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By the Bay Kids 3K, Pacific Grove, CA, Nov. 15
XTERRA Fajardo Trail Run, Fajardo, PUR, Nov. 15
Hilton Head Bridge Run, Hilton Head Island, SC, Nov. 15
Anthem Richmond Marathon, American Family Fitness Half-Marathon & HCA 8K, Richmond, VA, Nov. 15
XTERRA Little Mulberry Park Trail Run, Dacula, GA, Nov. 15
Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K, Denver, CO, Nov. 15
Delaware Canal Half Marathon and Bucks County 5K, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 15
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run - Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, Nov. 15
Malibu International Marathon, Half Marathon, SUPathlon, Malibu, CA, Nov. 16
Bucks County Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 16
Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA, Nov. 16
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 16
NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon, Brooklyn, NY, Nov. 16
Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, Columbus, OH, Nov. 16
Inaugural Celebration Run San Diego Half Marathon and 10K, San Diego, CA, Nov. 16
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USATF Announces 2014 Hall of Fame Class
INDIANAPOLIS - Trailblazers and living legends comprise the
41st National Track & Field Hall of Fame induction class featuring Stacy Dragila, Lance Deal, Tom Burke, Pat "Paddy" Ryan and contributor Theodore "Ted" Corbitt, USA Track & Field announced last week.
The group will be honored Thursday evening, Dec. 4, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet, which is a part of the USATF Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California.
The Contributor honor is presented to someone who has made a significant impact on growing the sport of track and field. Receiving the honor is Ted Corbitt, a man regarded as the "Father of American Distance Running." Not only was he the first African-American marathoner to make the U.S. Olympic Team, but he was also also the founder of USATF's Road Running Technical Council, where he became the galvanizing force behind measuring and certifying the official distances of race courses.
Corbitt was inducted to the Running USA Hall of Champions in 2013.
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Houston Marathon Foundation Continues Commitment to Elite Distance Running
HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced that it will provide $40,000 in funding
for U.S. elite long-distance running development programs.
Grant support for the training and development of U.S. long-distance runners has been awarded to local Houston athlete and former Rice University four-time NCAA Division I All-American Becky Wade, Team USA Minnesota and
ZAP Fitness, headquartered in North Carolina.
"The Houston Marathon Committee has been an industry leader in its support of U.S. long distance running for decades by hosting national championships and Olympic Trials, as well as providing dedicated prize money for U.S. participants," said Houston Marathon Foundation and Committee Executive Director Wade Morehead. "The Houston Marathon Foundation has continued this tradition since its inception and we are thrilled to be able to support our country's finest runners, including Houston resident Becky Wade, in their quest to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games."
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.US National 12K Partners with Team Red, White & Blue
INDIANAPOLIS - Team Red, White & Blue has come aboard as a partner for the 2014
.US National 12K,
USATF announced on Veterans Day. Slated for Nov. 16 in Alexandria, Va., the race features a 12 km, 1 Mile run/walk and ½ mile kids' fun run. It is both an all-comers, community event and a
USATF National Championship
for elite and masters athletes, as well as registered USATF clubs.
"We are honored and proud to partner with Team Red, White & Blue," said USATF CEO Max Siegel. "The .US National 12K is a true national event, and having Team RWB adds to the national celebration. We hope everyone taking part in the race will join us in thanking each Team RWB member we see volunteering along the course and competing in the races for their service to our country."
Team RWB is dedicated to enriching the lives of America's veterans by providing local and consistent opportunities for veterans and their families to connect with their communities through physical and social activities. Team RWB members will volunteer on race day, take part in the race and support promotional events leading up to the race.
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2015 Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon Sells Out In Minutes
SONOMA, Calif. - A record number of people attempted to register for the 2015 Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running, when registration opened on Friday, November 7th. With nearly three times as many people trying to register as had ever before, many experienced a delay during the payment process, and others weren't able to register at all.
The Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon is the flagship event in the seven-race series, and has been selling out since 2009. With participants from all over the country and globally, registration has become a race in itself.
"The fact that two thirds of our participants are coming from outside California and the United States is astounding!" commented Destination Races Founder and President
Matt Dockstader. "However, it's a challenging day when so many people plan accordingly and make the effort to register and then get rejected or delayed in the process. We apologize to all those who were affected."
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Korir, Hall Win Second EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler
PITTSBURGH - Traversing five city neighborhoods and four bridges, more than 4,000 finishers
took on the 2nd EQT Pittsburgh
10 Miler - Pittsburgh's premier fall road race. Runners rejoiced at favorable weather conditions with temperatures in the high 30s and overcast skies for the start of the race.
The road race boasted a deep elite field that ensured an exciting finish for the men's and women's race. Through the hilly first three miles, Kenyans
Leonard Korir, 27, Nelson Oyugi,
24, and Team USA Minnesota member
Jonathan Grey, 26, led the front of the male pack, setting a swift 4:41
minute per mile pace. Korir and Oyugi pulled away to later cross the finish line just 4 seconds apart with Korir claiming the men's title in 46 minutes, 52 seconds-just two seconds shy of the course record.
In the women's race, 2012 USA Cross Country champion
Sara Hall, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon record holder
Sophy Jepchirchir, 20, and Ethiopian
Buze Diriba, 20, battled right down to the finish. Hall, 31, outkicked Diriba to break the finish line tape first to claim the top overall and American female titles-both Hall and Diriba finished with an official time of 53:47, a new race record.
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