The World Athletics Championships in Oregon have been rescheduled to 15-24 July in 2022, following the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Oregon World … [Read more...]
Accelerator Series on to two last venues
November 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
DETROIT (Oct. 14, 2019) – The Running USA Accelerator Series presented by Race Roster is in the final stops of its 2019 tour, and you can join the learning and networking in New York City on Nov. 2 or Austin, Texas on … [Read more...]
Napa Valley Marathon 2019 Wrap-up
November 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
NAPA, Calif.—March 3, 2019 — Approximately 4,000 eager competitors lined up at the start of the 41st annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon (NVM) and inaugural Half Marathon under mild temperatures in the upper … [Read more...]
Chicago Marathon Boosts Economy
September 29, 2017 By 1 Comment
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to contribute to Chicago ’s economy, with the 2016 race delivering an estimated $282 million in total business impact to the city. The findings come from the … [Read more...]
Baltimore Running Festival economic impact
December 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
BALTIMORE - Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc (CSE) announced the 2014 Baltimore Running Festival generated an estimated $40.2 million in economic impact according to a recent study by RESI, an economic research and … [Read more...]
Boston City Mayor passes away
October 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The B.A.A. expresses our profound sadness at Mayor Menino's passing, together with our deep gratitude for the magnificent support to the Marathon, the B.A.A. and the hundreds of thousands of athletes who have run in … [Read more...]
Daska, Desisa Crowned Boston Champions
October 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
BOSTON – On a picture perfect day for racing, Ethiopians Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa were crowned champions at the 14th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Daska … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby Festival Raises Record Funds
June 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It was another record year for the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Charity Module Program. 32 different charitable organizations raised funds by having individual runners and running teams participate in the … [Read more...]
Legends to be inducted
December 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
IAAF Hall of Fame – 12 legends to be inducted Council approved the names of 12 athletes who will compose this year’s induction into the IAAF Hall of Fame which was inaugurated last year as part of the IAAF’s centenary … [Read more...]
Economic Impact of Chicago Marathon
September 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon contributes an estimated $243.46 million in total business activity to the Chicago economy, according to a new economic impact report. The independent study was conducted by … [Read more...]
