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Boston City Mayor passes away

Boston City Mayor passes away

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 Boston under his watchful eye.   Thomas M....

Daska, Desisa Crowned Boston Champions

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 established a new event record of 1:08:20, while...
Kentucky Derby Festival Raises Record Funds

Kentucky Derby Festival Raises Record Funds

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 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon...

Legends to be inducted

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 celebrations. The very strict minimum criteria...
Economic Impact of Chicago Marathon

Economic Impact of Chicago Marathon

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 University of Illinois at...