Parkhoi, Sanchez take Copenhagen 2012 titles

While the 10,500 Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon 2012 Finishers are probably still recovering from Sunday’s accomplishment, race organizer Sparta Athletics and Running can look back at an overly successful marathon event which was surprisingly won by domestic...

Kogo, Akor win Cleveland 2012

CLEVELAND – May 20, 2012 – The 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon weekend opened Saturday with a winning performance by an Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 5K and ended Sunday with a record turnout and a pair of fast times in the men’s and...
Thrilling finishes to Hannover 2012

Thrilling finishes to Hannover 2012

Two thrilling finishes that went right to the wire marked the TUI Marathon Hanover on Sunday. In the men’s race a fascinating battle for victory ended with a triumph for Joseph Kiptum (Kenya), who just held off Ethiopia’s Megersa Bacha Chikuala. Both clocked 2:09:56....
Korir Targets Chicago Marathon

Korir Targets Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that Wesley Korir, the newly crowned Boston Marathon champion, will return to run Chicago’s fall classic for the fifth consecutive year. Korir is the first elite athlete announced for the 35th...

Roach, Olura win Big Sur 2012

CARMEL, Calif. – April 29, 2012 – In a day that combined sunshine, fog and heavy winds, nearly 9,000 runners braved the elements to compete in the 27th Big Sur International Marathon and shorter distance events on the scenic Big Sur coastline of Central...