Mo Farah sets English marathon record

It wasn’t the fairy-tale debut that many hoped for, but nonetheless there was an English marathon record for Mo Farah (coach: Alberto Salazar) as he finished eight in the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon. Opting to run in the second group in the early stages, Farah...

New Sponsor for Auckland Marathon

The Auckland marathon has a new sponsor, ASB Bank, and will be using the harbour bridge for all the events associated with the marathon and half marathon. New Auckland Management Up till now the quarter marathon has run up and down Tamaki Drive to Okahu Bay but from...

Marathon Standards for Teams

The marathon standards are set for the 2015 Pan American Games (Toronto, Ont.) and the 2015 World Championships (Beijing, China). The 2015 Pan American Games standard is 2 hours and 18 minutes for the men and 2 hours and 40 minutes for the women. The 2015 World...
Kipsang and Deba for NYC Challenge

Kipsang and Deba for NYC Challenge

NEW YORK – An extraordinary contingent of decorated marathoners from around the world, featuring world record-holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya and Bronx resident and two-time New York City Marathon runner-up Buzunesh Deba of Ethiopia, will compete in a race for...
Strong field to challenge Komon

Strong field to challenge Komon

The 2014 De Lage Landen Marathon Eindhoven race organisers have assembled a strong men’s elite field to challenge star name Leonard Komon, whose appearance has been previously announced, and hopefully reduce the course record on October 12. The man many will have...