TOKYO, Feb. 20, 2015 – The ninth running of the Tokyo Marathon on Feb. 22, 2015, marks the official start of Abbott's title sponsorship of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM) and a number of key changes to the iconic series. Announced today by the organizers of the six … [Read more...]
Bekele, Mergia chase Dubai Marathon records
January 22, 2015
The weather forecasters have been kept busy in recent days as Dubai has been beset by evening thunderstorms at the start of this week, but a different kind of storm awaits the city in the Gulf on Friday morning: distance running fans around the world will have their focus firmly … [Read more...]
Saint Antonio Marathon 2015 prepares
January 22, 2015
The Saint Antonio Marathon will take place for the 15th time on April 19th, 2015. The event is steeped in tradition and is located in Padua, Italy. … [Read more...]
Kenenisa Bekele for Dubai Marathon
December 16, 2014
Dubai will be next Stage in Kenenisa Bekele’s Marathon Quest Kenenisa Bekele’s next marathon will be in Dubai. The organisers of the Standard Chartered Dubai marathon in conjunction with Dubai Holding announced the news at a press conference in the Desert Emirate on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Run in San Valentino Marathon
November 13, 2014
Terni, Umbria, Italy - The San Valentino Marathon, which is run from the city of Saint Valentine, some 100km from Rome, was first run in these beautiful medieval surroundings in 2011. The event takes place on the 15th February 2015, when you get your chance to 'Run for Love' … [Read more...]
WMM race down to NYC Marathon
October 29, 2014
Either Kipsang or Kimetto will receive the winner-take-all cheque of $500,000. Fellow Kenyan Rita Jeptoo has already secured the women’s World Marathon Majors title NEW YORK - The 2013-2014 World Marathon Majors series will come to an exciting conclusion in New York City on … [Read more...]
4 Added to NYRR Hall of Fame
October 23, 2014
German Silva, George Spitz, Allan Steinfeld, and Kathrine Switzer — will comprise the 2014 NYRR Hall of Fame class, and former sports editor at the New York Times Neil Amdur, will receive the George Hirsch Journalism Award … [Read more...]
Komon aims for Eindhoven record
October 10, 2014
Leonard Komon, the 10km and 15km world record holder on the roads, has been inspired by the 2:02:57 world record set by his compatriot Dennis Kimetto at the Berlin Marathon just over a week ago and will have it in his mind during his marathon debut at the 2014 De Lage Landen … [Read more...]
Aland Marathon 2015 has new course
October 1, 2014
On Sunday the 26th October Aland Marathon and Half Marathon will take place in a new form and on a new course. The new track, which is geographically situated in the middle of the Åland Isles, will make the race even more intimate and heighten its uniqueness. The Chief-of-Track … [Read more...]
Record Chase in Berlin 2014
September 26, 2014
Such is the breadth of experience to sharpen the competitive instincts of the men’s field for the 41st edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday (September 28), that the race to the finish line close to the Brandenburg Gate could see the world record broken almost as an … [Read more...]
