The chase continues for the One Million Dollars for the 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors Series The 40th edition of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON took place on September 29, 2013 Weather: near perfect conditions 7C at start to 11C at the finish, (44F to 52F during race time) sunny, … [Read more...]
Flat and Forgiving
September 27, 2013
You can always trust an American to come up with a good slogan, especially where Berlin is concerned. Everyone recalls JFK, in the lee of the Wall at the height of the Cold War, roaring, ‘Ich bin Ein Berliner,’ in support of the beleaguered and blockaded citizens. … [Read more...]
Ethiopians to race Eindhoven Marathon
September 18, 2013
With less than four weeks to go before the 2013 De Lage Landen Marathon Eindhoven, the organisers are happy to announce that two world class Ethiopian runners, Yemane Tsegay Adhane and Bazu Worku, will be on the start line for this year’s race in the Dutch city on Sunday 13 … [Read more...]
Peninsula Marathon entries 2013
September 9, 2013
Entries for the popular Cape Peninsula Marathon on Sunday 17 February 2013, are open and participants can enter online at www.topevents.co.za or pick up an entry form at any Sportsmans Warehouse, who will also be accepting entries at the till points. Two runners stand the chance … [Read more...]
Marathon 2013 February entry deadline
September 8, 2013
The Cape Peninsula marathon and half marathon take place on Sunday 17 February and runners are reminded to enter online at www.topevents.co.za or pick up an entry form at any Sportsmans Warehouse, who will also be accepting entries at the till points. Over 1 500 entries have been … [Read more...]
Two Oceans 2013 Charity Beneficiaries
September 6, 2013
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon provides runners a great day out and is also a fantastic way to give back to the community. The Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI) is the event’s official fundraising initiative that provides much needed support to select groups of charities … [Read more...]
Four Men and Top Returning Women
September 5, 2013
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that the 2013 elite competition will feature four of the world's fastest marathon men and the top two finishers from last year's women's race. Kenya's Moses Mosop, Dennis Kimetto and Emmanuel Mutai, and Ethiopia's Ayele Abshero … [Read more...]
Top field expected at Berlin 2013
September 4, 2013
In addition to the number one and number two in the world, world-record holder, Patrick Makau, and Wilson Kipsang (both of Kenya), several other top-notch runners will be competing in Berlin on September 29: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) was crowned world champion in the 5000m in 2003 … [Read more...]
Important Updates to Chicago 2013
August 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, in partnership with city officials, today announced a few important changes to participant procedures. … [Read more...]
WMM: Uganda and Kenya triumphs
August 17, 2013 1 Comment
On the opening day of the IAAF World Championships on 10 August, Edna Kiplagat of Kenya successfully defended her marathon World Championship title in 2:25:44, making history as the first female marathon runner to retain back-to-back world titles. Valeria Straneo of Italy was … [Read more...]
