2009 Disney World Marathon - Instructions, Course Map, and More

Here you'll find information for the 2009 Disney World Marathon, which takes place on January 11th.

The Disney World Marathon week includes not only the Marathon but the Half Marathon, Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, and the Circle of Life 5K.

For additional information:
* Schedule of 2009 Walt Disney Marathon events, including all races and the runners' expo
* PDF version of the marathon and half marathon final race instructions
* Disney World Marathon course map and maps for the Half Marathon and 5K
* Registration verification, race number pickup card, and waiver for all races

2008 Twin Cities Marathon - Sunday, Oct. 5th

The 2008 Twin Cities Marathon is only a few hours away - check last-minute instructions and traffic info at the official Twin Cities Marathon Web site. You'll also find frequently asked questions, a schedule for race weekend, and things to do in the Twin Cities area.

You can track runners by entering their information here: www.mtectracking.com:8080/Mtrack/Mtrack?raceid=2.

This year's Twin Cities Marathon will serve as the USA Men's Marathon Championship and the Men's and Women's Masters Marathon Championship. There's more than just a marathon going on, though... tomorrow's 10-mile race will serve as the USA Women's 10-mile Championship, and today saw the running of the 5k race and the Medtronic Mile.

St. George Marathon (Utah) - Lottery Results

If you're hoping to run in the St. George Marathon in Utah, your wait is over: the results of the entry lottery have been posted at the race's Web site.

Although the race won't be held until October 4th, 2008, the lottery has just been held and the results of who's gotten in have been posted at the link above. If you didn't make it in, you can still gain entry by signing up to raise money for one of the race's charities.

Check the Web site for the course map and elevation and other information.

The St. George Marathon sounds not only scenic but very fast: the Web site says the race features a descent of nearly 2,600 feet!

2008 Beach to Beacon 10K Run - Registration Open

Registration for the 2008 Beach to Beacon 10K Run is now open! This race takes place August 2, 2008 along the beautiful, rocky coast of Maine, beginning in Cape Elizabeth. The race's Web site says that there is no paper registration this year, so head on over the the Web site to get details and to register.

The race starts at Crescent Beach and ends at Portland Head Light, the nation's first commissioned lighthouse. The Web site has a course map and elevation information.

The Beach to Beacon 10K Run was founded by Maine native Joan Benoit Samuelson, gold-medal winner of the first-ever Olympic women's marathon in 1984.

St. Patrick's Day Runs to Celebrate

St. Patrick's Day is one of those festive occasions that dovetails naturally with a race, and there are plenty of races on St. Paddy's Day weekend 2008 and through the end of March.

Active.com's running Web site has a special page dedicated to this year's St. Paddy's Day races. You can find events throughout the country of various lengths. Most are the weekend surrounding March 17th, but some of the races are as late as March 30th. Just lace up your shoes, throw on some green clothing, and you're ready to go.

St. Patrick's Day involves festivity, celebration, and music, so there's usually plenty of entertainment and good times surrounding these races. And the mid-March timing means good weather (or at least the chance of it) in most parts of the U.S.

2008 L.A. Marathon - Run Through the Streets of Los Angeles

The 2008 L.A. Marathon takes place this Sunday, March 2nd, and online registration is still open. Their site says it has been extended to this Wednesday, Feb. 27th due to popular demand.

You can find detailed course maps from the L.A. Department of Transportation here. (NOTE: this link doesn't seem to work with the Safari browser.)

The 2008 L.A. Marathon features a 5K race and walk, but no half marathon.

This being Los Angeles, you'll find plenty of entertainment stations along the course, reflecting many of the different ethnic groups found in the L.A. area and all levels of entertainment, from local favorites to international stars.

2008 New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon - Race Results

Now here's a race that must have a truly unique course... the New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon. Running through the French Quarter and other historic areas must be incredible. You can find the results for the 2008 New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon here, which includes results for the marathon, half marathon, and 5K, and racewalking results for the marathon and the half.

2008 AT&T Austin Marathon - Course Map, Road Closures, and More

The 2008 AT&T Austin Marathon takes place tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 17th. Here is some information you'll want to know for the race.

The 2008 AT&T Austin Marathon and half marathon are sold out. Also runners can no longer switch their registration between races.

Some links:
Course information
Travel guide and road closures
Travel information
Frequently asked questions - FAQ