MONTEREY, Calif. – (November 20, 2011) – One of the strongest fields of elite runners ever assembled for a half-marathon in the Western U.S. faced off Sunday morning in an exciting match-up at the Big Sur … [Read more...]
Kennedy, Masters Athlete of the Year
November 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – Christine Kennedy (Los Gatos, Calif.) has been named the 2011 Masters Athlete of the Year by USA Track and Field’s Masters Committee. Kennedy will be honored on Saturday, December 3, at the Jesse … [Read more...]
Locals Dominate San Antonio Marathon
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – (November 13, 2011) – A heavy morning fog lifted into bright afternoon sunshine on Sunday as more than 30,000 entrants pushed through the miles at the 4th Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio … [Read more...]
Kemei Sets Record at Richmond Marathon
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
RICHMOND, Va. – (November 12, 2011) – With a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes, 45 seconds, Kenya’s Kennedy Kemei, 33, set a new course and Virginia state record Saturday morning at the 34th SunTrust Richmond … [Read more...]
World Juniors 2014 for USA
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – An IAAF World Athletics Series event will come to the U.S. for the first time in more than 20 years when Eugene, Ore., hosts the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics. USA Track & Field and … [Read more...]
Keflezighi named USATF Athlete of the Week
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – Meb Keflezighi (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a personal best at the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday. Keflezighi was the top … [Read more...]
Georgia Runners Win Savannah Marathon
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SAVANNAH, Ga. – (November 5, 2011) – After selling out in mid-August, the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon debuted as the largest running block party in Georgia on … [Read more...]
Gillettes rule 48th Atlanta Marathon
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
ATLANTA – (October 30, 2011) – Nearly 1,200 marathon participants and 300 relay teams toed the line at the Atlanta Marathon and Marathon Relay on Sunday morning. The event started and finished at Atlantic … [Read more...]
Macias, Mallon win Wine Country Half
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
HEALDSBURG, Calif. – (October 29, 2011) – It turned out to be a picture perfect, and fast, day at the fourth running of the Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon on Saturday morning. Defending champion and … [Read more...]
Devers, Greene lead Hall of Fame Class
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field announced Tuesday the selection of all-time track and field greats Gail Devers, Maurice Greene, Vince Matthews, and Clarence Demar, along with standout coach Bob Timmons, into … [Read more...]
