The Salt Lake City Marathon is a relative newcomer on the marathon scene, but it's made a big impression. Before you take in the breathtaking scenery, check out the official Web site and some of the links below for answers to common questions, course map and elevation profile, road closures for the race, and more.
The Salt Lake Marathon events also include a half marathon, taking place the same day.
Here are some key links for the 2008 Salt Lake City Marathon:
Salt Lake City Marathon frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Course map (PDF format)
Elevation profile
Road closure information
Sounds like a great backdrop for a marathon or half marathon. And if you missed the 2008 Salt Lake City Marathon, registration is now open for the 2009 SLC Marathon!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
2008 London Marathon Results (and How to Apply for the 2009 Race)
The 2008 Flora London Marathon took place April 13th, and you can find complete searchable results here.
You can search the London Marathon results by last name, club name, gender, and finish time or split times.
According to an article on RunnersWeb, Kenyan Martin Lel defended his title and in the process smashed Khalid Khannouchi's London Marathon course record with a time of 2:05:15. American Ryan Hall came in fifth.
The women's London Marathon was won by German Irina Mikitenko, who became only the second German to win the London Marathon. Favorite Gete Wami of Ethiopia fell at an aid station at the 30km mark, the article says, and recovered to finish in third place.
You can get all the information about the 2008 London Marathon results, facts about the marathon, and details on how to apply for the 2009 London Marathon at the race's official Web site.
You can search the London Marathon results by last name, club name, gender, and finish time or split times.
According to an article on RunnersWeb, Kenyan Martin Lel defended his title and in the process smashed Khalid Khannouchi's London Marathon course record with a time of 2:05:15. American Ryan Hall came in fifth.
The women's London Marathon was won by German Irina Mikitenko, who became only the second German to win the London Marathon. Favorite Gete Wami of Ethiopia fell at an aid station at the 30km mark, the article says, and recovered to finish in third place.
You can get all the information about the 2008 London Marathon results, facts about the marathon, and details on how to apply for the 2009 London Marathon at the race's official Web site.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
2008 New Jersey Marathon, May 4th - Still Open
The 2008 New Jersey Marathon at the beautiful Jersey Shore is still open. And it'll be easier to get to for New Yorkers and others traveling by mass transit, because New Jersey Transit has added train service to get runners to the starting line on May 4th by the starting time of 7:30 a.m.
If you're up for running a shorter distance, you can be part of a three- or four-person team for the marathon relay.
The Long Branch Half Marathon is sold out, unfortunately, but you can still get in by registering through Bosco's Buddies, a nonprofit organization devoted to awareness of hepatitis and other liver diseases.
If you're up for running a shorter distance, you can be part of a three- or four-person team for the marathon relay.
The Long Branch Half Marathon is sold out, unfortunately, but you can still get in by registering through Bosco's Buddies, a nonprofit organization devoted to awareness of hepatitis and other liver diseases.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
2008 Carlsbad 5000 - Race Results
Here is the results page for this year's running of the Carlsbad 5000 road race, which took place Sunday, April 6th in Carlsbad, California. Results will be posted on this page as they become available.
U.S. Olympic hopeful Alan Webb was part of the field in the 2008 Carlsbad 5000, looking to set another fast time... last summer he broke the American record for the mile, which had stood for a quarter of a century.
The Carlsbad 5000 bills itself as the world's fastest 5K, and I'm sure Webb is hoping that it turns out that way for him.
U.S. Olympic hopeful Alan Webb was part of the field in the 2008 Carlsbad 5000, looking to set another fast time... last summer he broke the American record for the mile, which had stood for a quarter of a century.
The Carlsbad 5000 bills itself as the world's fastest 5K, and I'm sure Webb is hoping that it turns out that way for him.
Race Results - 2008 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler
Results are posted for the 2008 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler in Washington, D.C.... you can find them here.
The page lets you view results in several different ways: overall, male, and female results for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler; results for the 10 Miler for corporate, government, media and running club teams; and male and female results for the 5K run/walk.
The page lets you view results in several different ways: overall, male, and female results for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler; results for the 10 Miler for corporate, government, media and running club teams; and male and female results for the 5K run/walk.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
2008 Nike Women's Marathon
The annual 2008 Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon will take place in San Francisco on October 19th. If you're interested in registering for the race, well, it's already been filled by a random drawing... BUT: you can still get in through the method listed below. For information on the Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon, see the organizer's FAQ.
As with previous years, the 2008 Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon are benefit events for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and it seems as if you can still gain entry into the Marathon if you sign up for the Team in Training program and sign up donors for the LLS. For more information on running the Nike Women's Marathon through Team in Training, see their page here.
The Nike Women's Marathon doesn't mention anything about the Half Marathon being sold out... maybe it's everyone who signs up is considered part of the "marathon," and they can choose to run the full marathon or the half?
As with previous years, the 2008 Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon are benefit events for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and it seems as if you can still gain entry into the Marathon if you sign up for the Team in Training program and sign up donors for the LLS. For more information on running the Nike Women's Marathon through Team in Training, see their page here.
The Nike Women's Marathon doesn't mention anything about the Half Marathon being sold out... maybe it's everyone who signs up is considered part of the "marathon," and they can choose to run the full marathon or the half?
2008 Army Ten Miler - Registration is Open
Registration opened on April 1st for what is said to be the largest 10 mile race in the country, the Army Ten Miler in Washington, D.C. Find out about registration, the course map, travel and hotel arrangements, the race expo, race weekend events, and more at the official Web site above; I've also pasted some links below.
This year's Army Ten Miler will take place October 5th, and a field of 26,000 runners is expected. The race begins at the Pentagon, which is probably as close as most people will ever get to the famed hub of the Department of Defense.
The Web site says that the race usually sells out in 40 to 60 days, but you'll probably not want to wait till then.
Here are some links with more information from the race's Web site:
* 2008 Army Ten Miler course map
* Registration - individuals (team registration also available)
* Hotel and travel links
* 2008 Army Ten Miler FAQs
This year's Army Ten Miler will take place October 5th, and a field of 26,000 runners is expected. The race begins at the Pentagon, which is probably as close as most people will ever get to the famed hub of the Department of Defense.
The Web site says that the race usually sells out in 40 to 60 days, but you'll probably not want to wait till then.
Here are some links with more information from the race's Web site:
* 2008 Army Ten Miler course map
* Registration - individuals (team registration also available)
* Hotel and travel links
* 2008 Army Ten Miler FAQs
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