NBC & Universal Sports announce enhanced coverage of World Championships
As a prelude to its robust coverage of the 2009 world championships in swimming, gymnastics and track and field, Universal Sports presents "Pieces of '08, Beijing Stories" featuring many of the inspiring and memorable stories from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The first show, "One World, One Dream," aired Monday, June 22, 2009.
Abdirahman to defend USA Men's 10 km title
from USATF - INDIANAPOLIS - Three-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.), will face two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti (Knoxville, Tenn.), as he seeks his third straight USA Men's 10 km title Saturday at the 40th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting and Trade Exhibit Scheduled For November
Hollywood, Florida will again play host to the Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting and Trade Show, November 5 - 7. The three-day meeting offers formal sessions on critical topics for running event directors and officials, informal networking opportunities, and a chance for event directors to shop for equipment and service needs at the Trade Show.
Fleet Feet Sports Expands Annual Conference; Celebrates 2009 Award Winners
Attendees Represent 80 Stores and Record 60 Vendors - Cambridge, Maryland, July 1, 2009 - Fleet Feet, Inc., (www.fleetfeetsports.com) the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employee
Join the Fun and Help Your Neighbors at the Cigna/Elliot Corporate 5k Road Race
Proceeds to Benefit Elliot Health System - Hooksett, N. H. – July 1, 2009 – As many as 6,000 elite and recreational runners, wheelchair racers, walkers, families and corporate team members are expected at the 17th running of the CIGNA/Elliot Corporate 5K Road Race. The event will take place in downtown Manchester, N. H. on Thursday, August 13 at 6:20 p.m.
Josh Moen, Antonio Vega, Patrick Smyth to Run USA Men's 10k Championship at Peachtree July 4th
Minneapolis/St. Paul - July 2, 2009 - Team USA Minnesota's Josh Moen, Antonio Vega and Patrick Smyth will be among the competitors at the USA Men's 10k Championship which will be held in conjunction with the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th.
The North Face Endurance Team Claims Five Top-15 Finishes at Western States
Global athlete team makes its mark at 36th annual 100-mile run - SAN LEANDRO, California—July 1, 2009—The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced team results of the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run 2009, which took place June 27 – 28, 2009.
2009 San Francisco Marathon
The 2009 San Francisco Marathon: July 26, 2009
Registration for the 2009 Events is NOW OPEN!
Run the Golden Gate Bridge with the award-winning San Francisco Marathon! Featuring a Full Marathon, 2 Half Marathons (Choose a Half™), 5K and Progressive Marathon, you will have the experience of a lifetime as you run through the streets of San Francisco!
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Lagat, Jemutai Win Hyde Park Blast
Strands, Run Ohio take Old Spice Team Challenge - CINCINNATI - (June 27, 2009) - Almost 5,000 participants came together in the fight against cancer as they took part in the 8th Hyde Park Blast on Saturday morning. The event included Ohio's 4 Mile RRCA Championship and a challenging course that has been recognized as one of the area's best and most scenic events.
Seattle Shines Hosting Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Perfect weather, challenging course produces great competition; sold-out field of 25,000 - SEATTLE - (June 27, 2009) - On a day that dawned with clear blue skies, the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon lived up to the hype, kicking off the Seafair season and solidifying its place as a signature summer event in the Pacific Northwest.
