Regional News
Heather Fuhr Sets New Women's Course Record at the 2010 Catalina Marathon
AVALON, Calif. – Under near perfect conditions and sunny skies, the 33rd annual Catalina Marathon introduced a new course record set by female winner Heather Fuhr with a time of 3:07:00.
Defending Champ Korir Faces Tough Field in 2010 Honda LA Marathon
Elite field looking for fast times on new Stadium to the Sea course on March 21
LOS ANGELES – March 15, 2010 – When Wesley Korir lined up at the start of the Los Angeles Marathon last year, the idea of winning the race, setting a new race record and winning $188,705 in cash and prizes wasn’t even a dream. He was just hoping to run a strong race.
Giant Expo Kicks Off Honda LA Marathon Weekend
Dodger Stadium to play host to exhibits, seminars and 50,000 attendees
LOS ANGELES – March 14, 2010 – One of the largest racing expositions in the world, the LA Marathon Expo, will be mounted just outside the centerfield fence at Dodger Stadium on Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. More than 100 exhibitors will offer innovative demonstrations and state-of-the-art products and services on running, health, fitness and lifestyle improvement over several acres located adjacent to the Marathon’s starting line.
Full Schedule of Events for 2010 Honda LA Marathon Race Week
Sold-out Marathon preceded by massive Expo and news conferences
LOS ANGELES – March 14, 2010 – The 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss is, in fact, much more than simply a 26.2-mile foot race. A full schedule of events is planned for the Marathon week, with a special series of events for news media.
Honda LA Marathon Sells Out; Largest Field in Event History Expected
LOS ANGELES – The 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss has reached its capacity of 25,000 registrants. This is the first time in the 25-year history of the event that the race has sold out – a nod from runners that the new Stadium to the Sea course has widespread appeal.
Multi-Platform Coverage on Tap for 2010 Honda LA Marathon
Live coverage of the March 21 race slated for radio, television and Internet
LOS ANGELES – March 12, 2010 – No matter where in the world you are, you’ll be able to see the 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss and the inaugural running of the new Stadium to the Sea race course.
Emerald Nuts Expands Partnership with Honda LA Marathon
Snack Brand of Diamond Foods to provide Official Snack Nut for March 21 race
LOS ANGELES – March 11, 2010 – Building off of a successful partnership the past few years, Emerald Nuts® has entered into a two-year partnership as the “Official Snack Nut” of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss.
Coca-Cola to Refresh 25,000 L.A. Marathoners on March 21
Company will continue “Live Positively” commitment as Official Marathon Sponsor
LOS ANGELES – March 11, 2010 – The Coca-Cola Company has been known for refreshment and programs that support healthy, active communities for more than a century. On Sunday, March 21, Coca-Cola will continue both traditions, serving as an Official Sponsor of the 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss. As the Official Beverage Sponsor, Coca-Cola will keep an expected 25,000 marathoners hydrated along their 26.2-mile marathon route.
Lagat, Kibii Reign at Union-Tribune Race for Literacy 8K
SAN DIEGO - Kenyans Haron Lagat and Jane Kibii claimed victories at the 22nd Union-Tribune Race for Literacy 8K held on Sunday morning. Temperatures in the mid-50s and steady rain made for some very un-chamber-of-commerce-like San Diego conditions, but it did not deter the 2,110 runners and walkers who participated in the 4.97-mile event that started in historic Balboa Park and finished downtown. More than 3,500 were registered in the event.
Karno Kids Foundation, Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative, Plus 3 Network Partner for Youth Health
Dean Karnazes' and Brandi Chastain's charities announce the "Leave No Child Inside Challenge" sponsored by Road ID
SAN FRANCISCO - Dean Karnazes' charity, The Karno Kids Foundation, has partnered with Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain's Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) and the Plus 3 Network to ensure that there is sufficient funding for important, active after school programs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Catalina Marathon, #1 Off-Road Marathon, on March 13
33rd edition has 23 miles of dirt trails where the buffalo roam; final leg of the American Trail Championship on beautiful Catalina Island
AVALON, Calif. - The tradition continues this weekend at the 33rd Catalina Marathon, rated the #1 Off-Road Marathon in the world. More than a thousand athletes will run 26.2 miles from Two Harbors to Avalon on Catalina Island, located 20 miles off the coast of Long Beach. The race is on Saturday, March 13th, and begins at 7:00am.
Nike Announces Inaugural “Nike Track Nationals” Competition
Competition Opens March 1 culminating in National Championship Event at Legendary Hayward Field July 2
BEAVERTON, ORE (March 3, 2010) – Today Nike opened registration and announced details for the Nike Track Nationals competition, the first ever national championship competition to name the best high school track and field program in the United States.
Arnstein, Coordt Win 32nd Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon
by Mark Winitz
From Running USA, NAPA, Calif. - (March 7, 2010) - Michael Arnstein, 33, of New York, N.Y. and Mary Coordt, 40, of Elk Grove, Calif. earned wins Sunday at the 32nd Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon (NVM).
Miami Design Firm Wins 2010 Honda LA Marathon Commemorative Shirt-Design Contest
Jacober & Associates wins $295 prize in public voting for 25th anniversary design
LOS ANGELES – March 1, 2010 – A design picturing a stylized sun and its rays, designed by Jacober & Associates of Miami, Florida, was named the winner of the competition to design the 25th anniversary commemorative T-shirt for the 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss.
Featured Event: 11th Annual Zimbabwe Run in Mountain View, March 28
We are the Clarks of The Sustainable Living Foundation. We are sending this e-mail to remind you that the 11th Annual Run for Zimbabwe Orphans and Zimbabwean Fair – an event for people of all ages-- is coming up on Sunday March 28, 2010 at St. Joseph School, 1120 Miramonte Ave. Mountain View, CA. noon to 4 p.m.
Houston Selected as Host of 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
First time a single city is chosen for both men's and women's races
HOUSTON (Mar. 1, 2010) – The road to the 2012 Olympic Marathon in London will run through Houston. For the first time in the history of the U.S. Olympic Trials, one city will host the marathon for both men and women in the same year.
McMillanRunning.com Launches Ultramarathon Coaching Service; Hires Veteran Ultramarathoner Ian Torrence
From press release
Flagstaff, AZ – McMillanRunning.com, the world’s foremost online coaching resource, has hired veteran ultrarunner Ian Torrence to head its new ultramarathon coaching division. The creation of the new ultramarathon division expands the offerings of McMillanRunning.com to include any distance beyond the marathon (most typically 50 kilometers, 50 miles, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles).
2010 Honda LA Marathon Registration to Close in Days
Only about 2,000 slots left for March 21 race capped at 25,000 entrants
LOS ANGELES – February 28, 2010 – A spectacular new course has created so much interest in the 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss that runners who do not register right away will not be able to run in the 25th edition of the race on Sunday, March 21.
Big Sur’s Mud Run Sells Out Six Weeks Early
Big Sur Mud Run’s early sellout emphasizes a trend toward greater interest in offbeat running events;
Big Sur’s race has distinct military flavor
Defending champion Korir looking to repeat in 2010 Honda LA Marathon
Race record holder thinks the new Stadium to the Sea could be the fastest ever
LOS ANGELES – February 24, 2010 – Almost no one expected Wesley Korir, a Kenyan who graduated from the University of Louisville in 2008, to win the 2009 Los Angeles Marathon. Not even Korir.
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