Regional News
Monterey Running Club Gives $12,500 in Scholarships
The Monterey Bay Wednesday Night Laundry Runners (WNLR) running club provided $12,500 in college scholarship funding to ten selected Monterey County High School senior runners.
Reyes, McLarty Win Santa Barbara Wine County Half Marathon
SOLVANG, Calif. - (May 12, 2012) - Smiling faces and fast runners ruled the day at the sixth running of the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon. On Saturday morning, Sergio Reyes of Palmdale, CA and Andrea McLarty of Santa Barbara both cruised to dominant victories under near perfect running (and wine tasting) conditions in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Thousands to Gather for the 7th Santa Monica Classic 5K & 10K
LOS ANGELES – This Sunday, May 20, more than 4,000 runners are expected to gather in Santa Monica for the 7th Santa Monica Classic. The event, which includes both 5K & 10K races, will continue the tradition of raising awareness for the environmental non-profit Heal the Bay.
Zazzle Bay to Breakers Elite Field to Sport Olympian, Course Record Holder & Boston Marathon Champ
San Francisco, Calif. – As the Zazzle Bay to Breakers kicks off its second century on May 20, 2012, the City can bank on seeing the highest caliber of competition to grace this race in decades. Welcoming back an Olympic silver medalist, the course record holder, and former Boston Marathon champ, this race is sure to be one to go down in the history books.
Online Registration for the 2012 Santa Monica Classic Has Closed
Late registration is available at Packet Pick-Up on May 19th and on race morning.
Olympians to Stage Discus Duels at CSM Friday; Powell Wants Record Back
SAN MATEO -- Two-time Olympic discus thrower Suzy Powell of Modesto wants to reclaim the American record that reigning Olympic champion Stephanie Brown Trafton took away in Maui last week.
Brown-Trafton Named USATF Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS - Stephanie Brown-Trafton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the American record in the discus with a throw of 67.74m/222-3 last Friday in Maui, Hawaii.
JUST RUN® Youth Fitness Program Receives National and Local Honors
JUST RUN® is on a roll.
The award-winning youth fitness program under the auspices of the Big Sur International Marathon, has just added two major honors, received a generous local grant and surpassed 8,600 school children enrolled in this year's program.
The SF Giant Race Announce Matt Cain Runner Bobblehead
The San Francisco Giant Race announced today the release of the first-ever Matt Cain runner bobblehead finisher prize. The exclusive bobblehead features Giants pitcher Matt Cain in running shoes, shorts and a custom orange headband. The bobblehead is available only to those who register for the September 16th Giant Race that finishes on the field at AT&T Park.
Brown-Trafton Sets Discus American Record
INDIANAPOLIS - Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown-Trafton set an American record of 67.74m/222-3 on Friday at the Altius TC Throwdown in Maui, Hawaii.
“Worth the Hurt” at the San Francisco Marathon
“Worth the Hurt” began as an inspired description of the famously hilly and scenic San Francisco Marathon, but in 2012, the event has turned into a distinct challenge, and a new model of charitable giving.
Olympic Year Produces Top Marks at Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational
By Mark Winitz - Palo Alto, Stanford University, April 29, 2012 - In an important Olympic year, a host of exceptional performances were registered at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational as distance runners, in particular, sought fast times.
This Weekend: Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is hosting the 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids' Fun Run & Bike Tour event at the Irvine Spectrum Center on Sunday, May 6, 2012.
This Weekend: Safari Park Half Marathon
The Safari Park Half Marathon offers runners the unique opportunity to run through a lush landscape with views of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and more.
Registration for 30th CIM Enjoys Strong Start
A surge in early registration for the 30th annual California International Marathon could help the race fill its field months before the Dec. 2 event.
Wind and Fog Adds to Challenge of Big Sur Marathon
In a day that combined sunshine, fog and heavy winds, nearly 9,000 runners braved the elements to compete in the Big Sur International Marathon and shorter distance events on the scenic Big Sur coastline of Central California.
Mt. SAC Brings the Stars Out
Always a meet that floods stat lists with super early-season marks, the 2012 edition of the Mt. SAC Relays didn't disappoint. From a barely-windy 9.85 for Walter Dix to another 23-plus leap for Brittney Reese, many of the athletes who will likely populate Team USA in London made their mark.
A Message From The USATF President/Chair
In her latest “Message From The President/Chair,” Stephanie Hightower looks back at the last 18 months at USA Track & Field and sets the tone for the future.
New Title Sponsor for San Francisco Marathon
SAN FRANCISCO - Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing Business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) announced that its partnership with The San Francisco Marathon (TSFM) has reached the next level, with Wipro becoming the marathon’s title sponsor for 2012.
New Mobile App, Digital Gift Bag Debut for Big Sur Marathon Participants
CARMEL, Calif. - (April 18, 2012) - Runners hailing from 35 countries to participate in the Big Sur International Marathon can now be connected in advance of their journey to the California coastline. A new mobile app is debuting this week, and the runners' virtual goodie bag will be digitally delivered the week of the April 29 race.
