2016 NYC Marathon - [RESULTS] Course Map, Runner Tracking & More

See links below for NYC Marathon runner tracking, course maps, spectator info, & more.

Set your clocks back tonight and get ready for tomorrow's New York City Marathon! Here are some links to key information you'll want to have:

[Update: Check the NYC Marathon results page for live updates, lists of finishers & award winners, and much more.]

• course information: includes a PDF version of the course map, as well as details on road closures & sweep buses
• NYC Marathon Help Center: has answers to many questions runners will have
• how to track runners: download the NYC Marathon app for iOS or Android, or track runners on the web
• map of the finish and post-finish areas 
• details on how to find a pace team to keep you on track
• spectator information: suggestions on the best spots to watch the race, and a handy printable spectator's guide
• follow the race online at Twitter or Facebook

High temperature is predicted to be 55 degrees, much better for running than the 70 degrees seen earlier during race week.

Good luck to everyone running the 2016 New York City Marathon!

2016 Duke City Marathon - Race Results

See the link to 2016 Duke City Marathon race results below.

The Duke City Marathon weekend is in full swing in Albuquerque, with the 5K, half marathon, and the big daddy of them all, the marathon, taking place today. See the Duke City Marathon results page for finishing places and stats for all the races as they come in.

As of 8:45 a.m. local time, results for the half marathon on 5K races are in. For the latest details on the race, check out the Duke City Marathon Twitter account (@DukeCityRun) and Facebook page.

Congrats to all runners!

2016 New York Mini 10K Race - [RESULTS] Watch Live!

2019 Update: The NYRR New York Mini 10K is a spring tradition in NYC, and this year's race takes place Saturday, June 8th in Central Park. The original women-only race, the Mini has been held since 1972. You can still enter the race are the New York Mini 10K registration page. The race entry fee varies depending on the entrant's age, NYRR membership status, etc. Good luck!

Also: If you're interested in a longer women-only race, the NYRR's SHAPE Women's Half Marathon will be run this Sunday, April 14th. As of midnight on April 12th, registration is still open (but near capacity).

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One of the largest women's road races, the New York Road Runners' New York Mini 10K takes on extra luster this year because it features 18 17 Olympians from various countries. The race take place at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, June 11th, and you can watch it live at USA Track & Field's website, USATF.TV (the specific link seems to be here) or at runnerspace.com.

[Update: See 2016 New York Mini 10K results. You can also read stories about today's Mini 10K events.]

The Olympians competing today (along with thousands of everyday runners) include American Des Linden.

Look for details on the race on social media by searching for the hashtag #Mini10K. Once the race is complete, you can find results at liveresults.nyrr.org.

The weather looks to be cooperating (65 degrees, not bad for June), so tune in at 7:50 a.m. to watch the 2016 NY Mini 10K.

2016 Comrades Marathon - [RESULTS] Race Instructions, Course Map, & More

The famous Comrades Marathon takes place this Sunday, May 29th, and as usual it promises to be one of the most grueling races and tests of human endurance. See the links below for details on Comrades 2016, which begins at city hall in Pietermaritzburg and ends at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The official distance for this year's Comrades Marathon is 89.208 km, and start time is 5:30 a.m. local time.

[UPDATE, May 29: See 2016 Comrades Marathon results]

Links to essential information:

• final race instructions (PDF)
• Comrades 2016 course map
• frequently asked questions (FAQs)

See the final race instructions, which have details on everything from the start, tote bag service, and time limits to toilets, refreshment stations, and medical information.

For late-breaking information, check out Comrades on social media: facebook.com/comradesmarathon and twitter.com/comradesrace.

Check out the race information page for general rules and details on qualifying, timing, and more.

Best of luck to all Comrades 2016 competitors!

2016 Spring Lake 5 - [RESULTS] Race Details

A few months ago we wrote about registration details for the classic Spring Lake 5 race. The event has long since sold out, and now the day of the race is in sight. The website all the race details, but here is the schedule of events, from the Spring Lake 5 website:

[Update, May 28, 11:30 a.m.: See 2016 Spring Lake 5 results]

Friday May 27:
> 6:00 pm Kids Races (Start line Ocean & Atlantic Avenues)
> 10 am to 8 pm PM Packet Pickup for SL5 at the Spring Lake train station.

Saturday May 28:
> 6:30 AM Packet Pickup
> 8:00 AM Roads on race course will be closed to traffic. Get there before 8 if you want to park close to the start.
> 8:30 AM Start of 5 mile race (Start line at Ocean & Sussex Avenues)
> Post-Race Beginning-of-Summer Party!

The official race instruction sheet notes that parking in the race area is limited, and suggests that you arrive early to find a spot. Also, "Streets east of Third Avenue will by closed at 7:30 a.m. to parking." And Ocean Avenue will be completely closed to traffic at the start and finish areas on the morning of the race, so don't even think of driving in those areas.

Entrants can pick up t-shirts today at the Spring Lake train station (Warren Avenue near Fifth Avenue) on Thurs. from 12-2 and 4-7p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There are four water stops on the course (on both sides of the street), in addition to the water at the start and finish.

Good luck to all participating in the 40th running of the Spring Lake 5!

2016 Brooklyn Half Marathon - Race Results

The rain held off for Saturday's 2016 Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon, giving runners an ideal combination cool temperatures and overcast skies. More than 27,000 runners took part, making the race the world's biggest half marathon of the year.

See the complete 2016 Brooklyn Half Marathon results, see the award winners, and read more race details.

Congrats to the huge field of runners who conquered the streets of Kings County, from Grand Army Plaza to Coney Island!

2016 Pittsburgh Marathon - Race Results

See links to Pittsburgh Marathon results in the post below.

The 2016 Pittsburgh Marathon is in the books, and thousands of runners braved the rain to finish the marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay on Sunday.

The soggy Pittsburgh Marathon results have been posted, which you can peruse from the comfort of your home, plane, or hotel room (hopefully, very dry). You can also find the results of the other races that took place yesterday, as well as Saturday's event, the 5K walk, the kids' marathon, and the pet walk.

Congrats to all who persevered through the wet conditions on Sunday, and who participated all the events of the 2016 Pittsburgh Marathon weekend.

2016 Broad Street Run - [RESULTS] Course Maps, FAQs & More

See info on the 2016 Broad Street Run below.

Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Philadelphia Sunday, May 1st in 2016 Broad Street Run. Whether you're running or watching, get up to speed with all you need to know about the race with these links to essential information:

[Update, 5/1: See Broad Street Run live results.]

• race FAQs (frequently asked questions)
• race program and information guide (PDF) and an article on the race from Philly Voice
• Broad Street Run interactive course map
• social media links, including Facebook and Twitter
• course info, including corral map, start area map, and finish area map (PDF)
• spectator information, including best places to watch the race

The website lists a mobile app you can download, but the link to the iOS app says it "can't be downloaded in your country" (the U.S.), and the link to the Android app gives a similar message. We did find this link to the Android app. 

The site doesn't seem to list any other options for tracking runners, but we'll note it here if we run across it.

Good luck to all runners in the 2016 Broad Street Run!

2016 London Marathon - Results

The 2016 London Marathon is in the books, and you can find searchable race results here. You can also see the top finishers by viewing the race leaderboard.

Congrats to today's London Marathon winners, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya on the men's side in 2:03:05 and countrywoman Jemima Sumgong for the women in 2:22:58.

And special congratulations to British astronaut Tim Peake, who ran the London Marathon in space!

You can also view previous years' London Marathon results.

Congrats to all participants in the 2016 London Marathon!

2016 Boston Marathon - [Searchable Results] Mobile App, Runner Tracking, How to Watch, & More

Above: Boston Marathon viewing information. See details on running tracking and more below.

Monday, April 18th is Patriots' Day in New England, and that means it's Boston Marathon day. Here are some links so you can watch, follow, and track the race:

[Update, April 18th: Boston Marathon searchable results are now available]

• Boston Marathon course map (JPG)
• mobile app - track runners, view the course map, read athlete bios, & much more
• Marathon participant information, including baggage policy, transportation to starting line, hydration & medical information, & more

Online and local TV coverage in the Boston area will be provided by WBZ-TV from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and my38 will re-air the race at 8 p.m. Outside the area, online and national coverage will be on NBC Sports Network.

While the Boston Marathon is the main focus, there are other races this weekend. In the 5K race, Dejen Gebremeskel won the men's race, while Molly Huddle won her third straight B.A.A. 5K title.

Chris O'Hare won the men's B.A.A. Invitational Mile, while Brook Handler took the women's crown.

Good luck to all runners in tomorrow's Boston Marathon!

2016 Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run - Race Results

Spring in Washington, D.C. means the Cherry Blossom race, which took place today, Sunday, April 3rd. The runners have been streaming in, and you can check the Cherry Blossom race results. You'll find results for both the 10-mile run and the 5K run/walk.

Winners of the 10-mile race are listed as Sam Chelanga of the U.S. in 48:25.09 for the men, and Veronicah Nyaruai Wanjiru of Kenya in 53:11.63 for the women.

For more information on the races, see the Cherry Blossom Run home page.

2016 NYC Half Marathon - Live Results

The annual NYC Half Marathon is taking place this morning, taking runners on a tour of Manhattan from Central Park through Times Square down to the Financial District.

Whether you want to see how the elites did or follow friends who are running, check the live results page to check all the stats. Just enter the participant's bib number in the search box at the upper-right portion of the page. You can also check the course map.

How the elites do at the NYC Half Marathon? Find out at the leaderboard. Today's winners:

• Men: Stephen Sambu, 1:01:16
• Women: Molly Huddle, 1:10:41
• U.S. men: Sam Chelanga, 1:01:43
• U.S. women: Molly Huddle, 1:10:41
• Pro handrim wheelchair, men: Ernst van Dyk, 47:37
• Pro handrim wheelchair, women: Tatyana McFadden, 52:25

Fortunately the rain and snow held off on this first day of Spring, leaving the runners a chilly but dry course. Congrats to all finishers! Check the NYRR results page later today for full stats on finishers and times of today's NYC Half Marathon.

2016 L.A. Marathon - Runner Tracking, Course Map, & More

The Olympians had their day on the streets of Los Angeles Saturday. Now it's time for the everyday runners (and a bunch more elites) to go marathoning on the city's streets in the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon. Check out these links for essential information on Sunday's race:

• runner tracking
•  results page: check here after the race to see finishing times and stats
• L.A. Marathon course map and elevation profile
• starting line information and map of the start at Dodger Stadium
• street closures

The weather will be warm again for the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon, as it was for Saturday's Olympic Marathon Trials. Be sure to stay hydrated and use any other strategies to keep cool. And good luck!

2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials - Watch Live! [RESULTS added]

The field for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon team will be set today in Los Angeles, and the event will be televised live for perhaps the first time. The top three men's and women's finishers will go to the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games later this year.

[UPDATE: the runners survived the hot conditions in L.A., and you can now view the U.S. Olympic Marathon results. Congrats to the winners who will represent the U.S. at the Summer Games in Rio:
Men: Galen Rupp, Meb Keflezighi, and Jared Ward
Women: Amy Cragg, Des Linden, and Shalane Flanagan]

Here are some places to find all the information you want to know about the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials in L.A.:

• official website: www.latrials2016.com
• start times: 10:06 a.m. for men, 10:22 for women
• free live broadcast: 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST on NBC. Streaming: www.nbcsports.com/live-extra

As usual, there are many stories within the race, including 40-year-old Boston Marathon winner and Olympic medalist (and defending trials winner) Meb Keflezighi, running in his last Olympic trials. And national 10,000 meters record holder Galen Rupp making his debut in the marathon. The women's field includes 2012 trials defending champion Shalane Flanagan and 2012 runner-up Des Linden.

For previews of the race, see write-ups from the Competitor series, five things to watch for from Runner's World, and a look at Rupp's journey.

Enjoy the race, and good luck to all competitors in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon trials!

2016 Spring Lake 5 Race Registration - Open Now!

The start of the Spring Lake 5 a few years ago. See registration info for this year's race below.

Registration is open for the 2016 Spring Lake 5 race at the Jersey shore!

The online sign-up just opened, at 5 a.m. on Feb. 7th, and you can register for the Spring Lake 4 here. The five-mile race takes place May 28th—Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend—at 8:30 a.m. A series of kids' races will also be held; these are listed as 6 p.m. (on Friday the 27th, we'd assume). Registration for the kids' races opens Feb. 15th at 12:01 a.m.

This is one of the most popular races in New Jersey, and always sells out quickly. (The site notes, "Registration ends February 7, 2016 at 11:59pm EST," but the field may well be full before then.) [UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: Apparently the 2016 Spring Lake 5 is sold out; the website says that online registration is no longer available. BUT: in past years, runners have been able to enter the race by signing up through a number of charities, which involves committing to raise a certain amount of donations for the charity. See the Spring Lake 5 website to find out if this option is available.]

In the meantime, check out the Spring Lake 5 course map.

Registration is now open, so go to the sign up page as soon as you see this. It may only take a few hours to fill up, maybe less than that?

Good luck, and start training now for the 2016 Spring Lake 5!

2016 Shamrock Shuffle 8K, Chicago - [RESULTS] Registration, Course Map, & More

Register for the 2016 Shamrock Shuffle below.

 January isn't too early to plan for the 2016 Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago, which has gained a big following in recent years. See the links before for details like registration, course map, travel and parking details, and more.

[RESULTS: See 2016 Shamrock Shuffle results]

This year's race will take place Sunday, April 3rd, and takes runners on a unique course that winds through the Windy City's famous loop and finishes in Grant Park. Here are links for must-know information for running the 2016 Shamrock Shuffle 8K:

• general information 
• registration form 
• health and fitness expo
• travel, parking, and more
• Shamrock Shuffle course map (PDF, 2015 race)
• frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• street closures for the race
• official race rules and regulations

The eight-kilometer (4.97) race packet includes a Nike race shirt, sunglasses, & a drink ticket for a beer at the post-race party (assuming you're 21 or over).

Spring isn't that far off, folks, and the sell-out date for the 2016 Shamrock Shuffle 8K is even closer (no saying when it'll be, but better to sign up sooner rather than later).

2016 Miami Marathon: [RESULTS] Runner Tracking, Course Maps, & More

There may be a blizzard hitting the East Coast, but the 2016 Miami Marathon will be thankfully free of such distractions when the race steps off on Sunday, January 24th. See the links below for details on runner tracking, course maps, directions, and more.

[UPDATE, Jan. 24: Check the Miami Marathon results page to see your time. (Note: page may be slow to load; you may need to try more than once to get results)]

• course guide (including location of aid stations)
• runner tracking and mobile app (note: you can log on to www.RaceMyRace.com/Miami at any time during the race to track participants)
• schedule of events
• athlete's guide (PDF)
• parking and directions info

The gear check opens at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, and both the marathon and half marathon start at 6 a.m. at American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd.

Good luck to all!

2016 Arizona Rock & Roll Marathon - Race Results & More

The weekend of January 16th and 17th marked the running of the Arizona Rock & Roll Marathon and half marathon, which take runners through the streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Race results are up, and the quickest way to find your individual stats are on this results search page.

Scroll down further on the page, and you'll find the race leaderboards, showing the top finishers for the marathon, half marathon, 5K, and other events. In the half marathon, a couple of American men tuning up for next month's Olympic marathon trials did well: Scott Bauhs finished first in 1:02:23, While Ben Bruce came in second in 1:02:28 (which, while not a winning time, was a PR for him, as he noted on Twitter after the race).

In the women's division, Janet Cherobon-Bawcom, a 2012 Olympian in the 10,000 meters, won the half marathon in 1:11:49. The runner-up was Tara Welling in 1:13:07. (See more in this story on the Arizona Rock & Roll Marathon.)

Note: Not to be outdone by her husband, Stephanie Rothstein Bruce came in ninth in the half marathon while pacing her friend Caitlin Comfort—not a bad finish, considering she gave birth to the couple's second child just a few months ago.

Tommy Rivers Puzey won the men’s Arizona Rock & Roll Marathon in 2:25:22, more than two minutes ahead of second-place finisher Roosevelt Cook. Tanya Gallager won the women's race, almost a minute in from of McKale Davis.

With some parts of the U.S. having typical freezing weather, we bet a distance run in the Arizona sun was a welcome experience.

2016 Mumbai Marathon - Race Results, Mobile Apps, & More

The 2016 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is underway! (or, more likely, completed by the time you read this). Keep up with the event by checking out these links for key information:

• Mumbai Marathon race results (enter bib number into search box)
• official mobile app, to check out race times, statistics, and more on the go (available for iOS, Android, and Windows)
• race photo request (apparently you enter your info and they email you when your race photos are ready)
• Mumbai Marathon Twitter account: follow for the latest details on finishers, results, and more

Congratulations to the more than 40,000 runners who competed in the 13th running of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon!