Regional News
Competitive Relays and Multis Highlight Day 2 of Junior Olympics
SACRAMENTO - Day 2 of the 2010 USA National Junior Olympic Championships was highlighted by several down-to-the-wire multi-event and relay competitions, as well as appearances by gold medalists Maurice Greene and Andre Phillips at the Opening Ceremony. The meet is being held July 27- Aug.
Top Performances from Cali Athletes in 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships
Parker Deuel, Joshua MacDonald and Caitlin Palacio put in top performances on opening day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Alexa Harman-Thomas' record-setting performance in the Youth Girls' pentathlon highlighted the first day of the 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in Sacramento, California. The meet will be held July 27- Aug. 1 at Hughes Stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College.
3MTC's Armand Shyne Headlines 2010 National Junior Olympic Championships
Courtesy of USATF
Record holders Bryce Love (Carolina Elite) and Armand Shyne (3m TC) will join numerous returning champions and elite youth athletes to lead the male side of competition at the 2010 National Junior Olympic Championships. The country's most prestigious youth track and field meet will be held July 27- Aug. 1 at Hughes Stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College in Sacramento, Calif.
Harvey Sets World Record as USA Masters Championships Conclude
SACRAMENTO - Sabra Harvey of Houston, Texas, set the world masters W60 1,500m record on the final day of 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the A.G. Spanos Sports Complex on the campus of Sacramento State University in Sacramento, Calif.
Lewis Shatters World Record at 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Championships
SACRAMENTO - Oneithea "Neni" Lewis set a world age-group record in the women's hammer throw Thursday at the 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the A.G. Spanos Sports Complex on the campus of Sacramento State University in Sacramento, Calif.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Becomes Largest Annual Sporting Event in San Diego
Courtesy of Running USA Wire
Economic impact study reveals June race generated more than $54 million for San Diego region
SAN DIEGO - (July 20, 2010) - The 2010 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society produced more than $54 million in total economic impact, including $34 million in direct visitor spending, according to a study conducted by the San Diego State University Sports MBA program.
Sacramento Area Stars Look to Shine at 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 30 local athletes will be among the 1,400 competitors entered at the 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships July 22-25 at the A.G. Spanos Sports Complex on the campus of Sacramento State University in Sacramento, Calif.
Sacramento to Host 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships
INDIANAPOLIS - Twelve Olympians and 113 reigning world champions are among the 1,400 competitors entered at the 2010 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships July 22-25 at the A.G. Spanos Sports Complex on the campus of Sacramento State University in Sacramento, Calif.
Sendeku Shatters Course Record at Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
by Matt Dockstader
Courtesy of Running USA Wire
Fullove women's winner; 7th edition draws race record turnout of nearly 3,000 runners
SONOMA, Calif. - (July 18, 2010) - Tesfaye Sendeku of Ethiopia won the 7th Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on Sunday morning in convincing fashion by smashing the course record with a time of 1 hour, 3 minutes, 58 seconds.
Sacramento Gears Up for Pair of Major Masters Meets
2010 USA Masters Championships at Sacramento State
leads into 2011 World Masters Athletics Championships
The latest in a long-running series of national-championship events gets
underway July 22 with the USA Masters Track & Field Championships at
Hornet Stadium on the Sacramento State campus.
2011 LA Marathon Registration Open Now!
Registration is now open! Last year’s event sold out, so don’t get left behind.
2011 LA Marathon Registration Opens July 15
Los Angeles – Registration for the 2011 Honda Los Angeles Marathon presented by K-Swiss opens on Thursday, July 15th and, if history is any guide, the race will sell out.
Stanton, Wadeck Win All-Star Game Charity 5K
by Ryan Lamppa, Running USA wire
The second edition, part of the All-Star Game festivities in Anaheim, had more than 7,200 finishers; $200,000 raised for four cancer charities
ANAHEIM, Calif. - (July 11, 2010) - At the 2nd All-Star Game Charity 5K on Sunday morning, Conor Stanton, 18, of nearby Fullerton and Vivien Wadeck, 31, from North Hollywood were the winners in 15 minutes, 48 seconds and 17:50 respectively.
East Coast Clubs Dominate Club Track & Field Championships in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Central Park Track Club - New Balance (Metropolitan) and Norfolk Real Deal (Virginia) battled each other for both the men's and women's titles this weekend at the tenth annual USATF National Club Track & Field Championships at San Francisco State University with each claiming one of the titles.
San Francisco to Host 2010 USATF National Club Championships
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 500 athletes are expected to compete for $10,000 in team prize money July 9-10 at the 10th USA Track & Field National Club Championships on the campus of San Francisco State University in San Francisco, Calif.
Bay to Breakers 100th Running Announced for May 15, 2011
Cooperation with City and Neighborhoods will result in improvements for 100th running of “Civic Treasure”
San Francisco, July 7, 2010—The organizer of the Bay to Breakers road race confirmed that the 100th running of the venerable 12k race will take place on May 15, 2011.
Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge Expects Early Sell Out
Registration Opens with Big Sur Marathon Registration July 15
The Big Sur Marathon’s “Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge” opens for registration at 7 a.m. PST on Thursday, July 15. An early sellout is anticipated for the event which attracts highly motivated and strong endurance runners willing to run two marathons on two coasts in close proximity. Participation for the May 1, 2011 Boston 2 Big Sur (or B2B) Challenge is limited to the first 400 runners on a first-come, first-served basis.
Big Sur International Marathon Earns Gold Certification for Greening Program
Courtesy of Running USA Wire
"Zero Waste" efforts provide key results for marathon's 25th presentation
CARMEL, Calif. - The Big Sur International Marathon has earned Gold Certification for its greening efforts in the 2010 race, its 25th presentation. Cited as "one of the most progressive events in the world," the certification was awarded by the Council for Responsible Sport, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of environment and social responsibility in sporting events.
Discount Registration for Lake Tahoe Marathon This Weekend
The last early bird discount for the 2010 Lake Tahoe Marathon ends this weekend.
JUST RUN® Expands Reach to 17 States
Courtesy of Running USA Wire
The award-winning youth fitness program, JUST RUN®, wraps up another successful year with 6,000 fitter kids in a record 17 states
