by maraadmin | Apr 7, 2002 | Paris
Sunday, 7 April, was one of the first dates on the European Spring marathon calendar. For some reason this race fails to attract the big marathon names, even though this race is a fast flat course, the marathon greats prefer London and Rotterdam. This could be...
by maraadmin | Nov 8, 2001 | Ethiopia, New York
History of the New York City Marathon The first New York City Marathon, in 1970, had 55 finishers and a total budget of $1,000. From this humble beginning, the race has grown to become a week long, worldwide celebration. On the guest list: 30,000 athletes, 12,000...
by maraadmin | Nov 5, 2001 | New York
It was 50 degrees F in Manhattan this morning, which is cool for spectators but as it gets warmer, might be uncomfortable for the marathoners. At 10:25, the push-rim wheelchair race has started, this year including multi-year Boston champion Franz Nietlispach....
