Chicago, IL – March 2017 - Abbott World Marathon Majors will expand its prize structure and introduce a new charity program. This will go into effect at AbbottWMM Series XI, which begins at the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, April 23, 2017. … [Read more...]
WMM decided in New York
November 4, 2013
The 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors (WMM) Series title came down to the streets of New York City at today’s running of the 43rd ING New York City Marathon. At the Series finale, the $1 million prize was still up for grabs among four race day competitors. … [Read more...]
WMM update after Kipsang Berlin win
September 30, 2013
The chase continues for the One Million Dollars for the 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors Series The 40th edition of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON took place on September 29, 2013 Weather: near perfect conditions 7C at start to 11C at the finish, (44F to 52F during race time) sunny, … [Read more...]
WMM returns in Boston and London
April 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
The chase for the million dollar World Marathon Majors prize is back with a bang when many of the leading contenders for the 2011/12 series race for points in the BAA Boston and Virgin London Marathon. … [Read more...]
WMM Stars to settle in New York
October 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
Marathon Superstars to Settle the Score at 2011 ING New York City Marathon BOSTON (October 31, 2011) - The men’s race for the 2010-2011 World Marathon Majors title will come down to the wire this weekend in the Big Apple. A cast of potential winners will toe … [Read more...]
WMM Position on World Records
September 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
At the 2011 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, the IAAF Congress passed a motion to change the standard by which women athletes achieve world record performances in road races. By the new criterion, only times … [Read more...]
WMM Points at Stake in Daegu
August 23, 2011 Leave a Comment
As the top track and field athletes from around the world arrive in Daegu, Korea for the IAAF World Championships, marathon runners will compete for World Marathon Majors points in addition to gold, silver and bronze medals. The women's and men's marathons, scheduled for August … [Read more...]
Tribute to Sammy Wanjiru
May 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
World Marathon Majors Press Release and Tribute to Sammy Wanjiru Sammy Wanjiru 1986-2011 World Marathon Majors is saddened by the news of the death of Sammy Wanjiru on May 15th. Wanjiru was an incredible marathon talent with a ferocious racing style. He was twice … [Read more...]
World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend
April 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend Sure to Have Huge Leaderboard Implications Series leaders Kebede and Shobukhova pace world’s best into London and Boston April 7, 2011—The 2010–2011 World Marathon Majors series resumes with a doubleheader weekend, … [Read more...]
