Nakamura for London marathon

Nakamura for London marathon

Nine Japanese women have been added to the field for next month’s London marathon after the Nagoya marathon was called off following the earthquake and tsunami. The Nagoya event was earmarked as the final selection race for the Japan team to travel to the...

Running USA 2010 Marathon Report

U.S. finisher total surpasses 1/2 million mark for the first time; more all-time records for the classic distance; ING New York City Marathon sets another world record as largest everCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – (March 16, 2011) – Despite the lingering recession,...

Purcell, Latham Win Catalina Marathon

AVALON, Calif. – (March, 2011) – More than 1,100 runners came to Catalina Island with cool weather in the 50s and near perfect running conditions on Saturday morning for the 34th Catalina Marathon. There were participants from 23 countries represented along with 38...

Thorvilson Three-Peats at Little Rock Marathon

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – (March 6, 2011) – At the 9th Little Rock Marathon on Sunday morning, Mark Chepsis, 34, a Kenyan native who now lives in Toluca, Mexico, won the men’s division in 2 hours, 24 minutes, 7 seconds, while Little Rock’s own Leah...