2015 Nike Women's Race Series - Dates & Locations

Nike has announced a series of women's races worldwide... but none in the U.S., so far.

What's going on with the Nike Women's Race Series? Last Fall, we noted that the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco, a very popular event, was eliminated and replaced with a half marathon. In addition, a half marathon in Washington, D.C. was scrubbed.

A recent visit the the Nike women's running page shows a series of events scheduled in cities around the world for 2015. A race page invites runners to "Join the largest women's race series in the world, with distances ranging from 5K to 15K to Half Marathon."

As you can see, there's quite a broad worldwide reach. Ironically, only one is listed in the U.S.—San Francisco—and while it says "Details coming soon," it's the only race in that category for which no date is listed. See the Nike Women's Race Series race page for links to the races you can sign up for.

You can also check out the Nike+ Training Club events worldwide (which seem to be full-day training sessions).

Races available for sign-up: 

• Guangzhou, April 18
• Mexico City, April 26
• Manila, May 9
• Amsterdam, May 16
• Seoul, May 23
• Milan, June 5
• Paris, June 7
• Toronto, June 14
• Berlin, June 20
• London, June 21
• Stockholm, June 27

Races that say "Details coming soon":

• San Francisco (date not given)
• Quito, May 17
• Istanbul, June 6
• Medellin, June 7
• Moscow, June 21

Races for which registration is closed: 
Nagoya, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei (dates not shown)

We'll post further information on races and dates in the Nike Women's Race Series as we find them out.

2015 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon - *RESULTS* Runner Tracking, Mobile Apps, Results Page

See links for Shamrock Marathon runner tracking, results, and more below.

[Update: results for all events in the 2015 Shamrock Marathon weekend are in the books. Check results for all events here.]

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This weekend may look more like winter or summer depending on where in the U.S. you live, but one thing's for sure: it's the weekend of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. That race and the Anthem Half Marathon take place Sunday, and here are some links for essential details on the races and the weekend.

• Yuengling Shamrock Marathon info, including course map
• Anthem Half Marathon info, including course map
• results page for all events (as of Saturday, shows results for that day's 8K)
• runner tracking for all events
• official Shamrock Marathon mobile apps for iOS (visit their app store) and Android
• follow race updates all weekend on Twitter at @ShamrockOn

Good luck to all participants in the 2015 Shamrock Marathon weekend!

2015 NYC Half Marathon - Runner Tracking, Mobile App, Results, & More

See details on the 2015 NYC Half below, including runner tracking.

Congrats to all runners in the 2015 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon! The overall winners were Leonard Korir of Kenya for the men and Molly Huddle of the U.S. for the women (the first time an American woman has won the race). [See complete NYC Half Marathon race results].

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Runners take over Manhattan Sunday when the 2015 NYC Half Marathon brings elite athletes and everyday runners into the borough's streets. Here are some links to help you enjoy the race, whether you're running or watching.

Starting at 7:30 a.m., more than 20,000 runners will begin running through Central Park, then hit the streets to run to Times Square, west on 42nd St., and then to the West Side Highway, where they'll head south and pass through South Street Seaport and finish downtown Wall Street.

Find must-know information here:

• download the NYC Half Marathon mobile app for Apple and Android devices
• download the course map (PDF)
• see maps of the starting area and finish area (PDF)
• watch the race live on TV or online, starting at 7 a.m.
• find live unofficial results online at liveresults.nyrr.org once the race starts

See updates to the race on the NYC Half Facebook page and on the New York Road Runners Twitter feed. Also, look for and use the hashtag #UnitedNYCHalf.

Plenty of top athletes will be running the NYC Half Marathon, including (on the men's side) Stephen Sambu and Wesley Korir of Kenya,  and Americans including NYC Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi and Dathan Ritzenhein.The women's field includes Sally Kipyego, Joyce Chepkirui, and Buzunesh Deba, as well as Americans Molly Huddle and Desiree Linden.

Good luck to all runners, and here's hoping for fast times and an exciting finish.

2015 Rock & Roll D.C. Marathon & Half - Live Results

Check live results at the link below.

Congress may be gridlocked, but there's one thing that's definitely running in Washington, D.C. on March 14th: the Rock & Roll D.C. Marathon & Half Marathon. You can see live results here by entering a runner's name, bib number, or city.

For more information on the race, try checking the Competitor Rock & Roll Twitter feed at @RunRocknRoll.

Congrats to all runners!

2015 L.A. Marathon - Course Map, Runner Tracking, Results, & More

[See live L.A. Marathon results and live map track results]
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It's expected to be a hot one for Sunday's L.A. Marathon, and here are some tips and details to know if you're running the race.

Because of the unusually warm weather forecast for race day, organizers have moved the start time up to 6:55 a.m. from the 7:25 time shows in the race's PDF of Final Race Instructions and elsewhere on the website.

Here's some more info you'll want to know for the 2015 L.A. Marathon:

• frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Final Race Instructions (PDF file)
• official L. A. Marathon smartphone app: track runners and more (available for Apple and Android)
• L.A. Marathon results page: check here once the race is underway, or after it's finished. (You'll find previous years' race results there, too.)
• course map. and aid stations, amenities, etc.
• parking for race participants
• street closures for the race

Husband-and-wife runners Ryan and Sara Hall will both be running the Marathon this year.

The L.A. Marathon features a sightseers' dream of famous attractions, from Dodger Stadium to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, and the Santa Monica Pier. Check out the information above and you'll be prepared for race day. And be sure to hydrate and run safely in the hot, muggy weather.

Good luck to all runners!

2015 Napa Valley Marathon - Instructions, Course Maps, Results Page, & More

In this post you'll find some essential details for the 2015 Napa Valley Marathon, which takes place Sunday, March 1st. (Note: this is strictly a no-headphones race, according to the organizers. Runners violating this rule will be disqualified.)

Some vital information you'll want:

• last-minute instructions
• course maps
• race FAQs
• 2015 Napa Valley Marathon results page (nothing here before the race, but check back once the marathon is underway and after it's finished)

The race starts in Calistoga and finishes in Napa. Good luck to all runners, and enjoy the beautiful views!

2015 Tokyo Marathon - Course Map, Race Details, & More

See details below on this year's Tokyo Marathon.

UPDATE: No general race results posted yet, but LetsRun.com has posted times for the top 10 men and women in today's Tokyo Marathon (via screen grab from TV).

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The 2015 Tokyo Marathon takes place Sunday, February 22nd, and you'll find links to some key details below.

• race information - outline
• Tokyo Marathon course (you can also download the course and get a video tour)
• FAQs on the race and starting area
• runners' handbook (English, PDF) and links to other languages
  
• traffic regulations and changes

As in previous years of the Tokyo Marathon, we couldn't find any information on runner tracking or results. But we'll check closer to race time and will post any links or details we find.