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USATF Announces 2007 USA Running Circuit Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS - (January 2, 2007) - USA Track & Field on Tuesday announced the USA Running Circuit (USARC) schedule for 2007. The thirteenth edition for the men and twelfth for the women, the 2007 USARC has nine events for men and seven events for women. The USA Running Circuit (USARC), a USA Track & Field road series, features USA Championships from 5K to the marathon and attracts the best U.S. distance runners, including Olympians Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi, Marla Runyan and Anthony Famiglietti. "We are extremely proud of the quality of events that will be hosting USA Championships in 2007," said Fred Finke, USATF Long Distance Running Chair. "Thanks to growing relationships with several major events, our athletes will have the opportunity to compete at some of the most prestigious events in the sport." |
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In addition to competing for a total prize purse of $632,600, U.S. athletes will have the opportunity to qualify for various Team USA events, including the IAAF World Championships Marathon, the IAAF World Road Running Championships and the Chiba International Ekiden. The 2007 USARC kicks off at the USA Half-Marathon Championships hosted by the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday, January 14 and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon in New York City on Saturday, November 3 ends the grand prix circuit as the 2008 U.S. men's Olympic Marathon team for Beijing is determined. 2007 USA Running Circuit WOMEN The first ten U.S. runners earn points at each USARC race (15 for first, 12 for second, 10 for third, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1), with a final $12,500 grand prix purse ($6000, $4000 and $2500) for the top three men and women point scorers overall. The USARC points at the USA Marathon Championships will be doubled. The mission of the USA Running Circuit is to showcase, support and promote U.S. runners. Since its inception in 1995, the USARC and its races have provided over $6 million dollars to U.S. distance runners. For more information on the 2007 USARC including the USARC Grand Prix champions, visit: USATF.org |
Return to top / Return to main page ING Georgia Marathon Reaches Registration Milestone
in New Year "Safety is our first concern, so once all spots are gone we will not want to expand the field beyond 15,000. Next year, it might be different. This year, it is important to create a race that is safe, fun and memorable for all participants: runners, wheelchair athletes, walkers, volunteers and for the spectators who come out to cheer," said Victoria Seahorn, race director of the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. An expected field of 15,000 would make it one of the largest inaugural events in the country. "The ING Georgia Marathon will not only be a great event for the participants, but it will create significant economic impact as well," Seahorn added. Compared to other marathons in Georgia, the inaugural event is quickly on its way to becoming the largest long-distance event in the state. The Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon usually attracts close to 9,000 participants with nearly 90 percent of those participating in the half-marathon. From the entries received through January 1, 2007, the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon organizers have confirmed that, approximately 45 percent are registered for the marathon and 55 percent for the half-marathon. Participants have registered from all 50 states and 18 countries. "With the abundance of successful marathons in the U.S. and around the world, there is always a risk when launching a new event," said Ron Wayne, former U.S. marathon champion and director of running and volleyball promotions for Mizuno, one of the race sponsors. "[Race Director] Victoria Seahorn and her staff have developed a user-friendly, informative race website, have extensively promoted the race within the state of Georgia, and have attended many top national marathon race expos promoting the race on a national and worldwide level. As a result of all their efforts, the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon is well on its way to reaching its participation goal of 15,000 runners." For more information or to register, visit: INGGeorgiaMarathon.com Contact: Javier De Jesus, (404) 210-2780; Javier@inggeorgiamarathon.com Return to top / Return to main page Road Runner Akron Marathon
Adds Half-Marathon for 2007 AKRON, Ohio - For 2007, the Road Runner Akron Marathon - which celebrates its 5th edition on Saturday, September 29 - is planning a full list of promotions and activities to mark the milestone including a new half-marathon. "With the addition of the half, we now offer a distance for nearly everyone. Now is the time to put your training programs in place and strive to achieve your personal best," said Amy Freeman, Operations Director. Race weekend will now include the traditional 26.2-mile marathon, the new 13.1 mile half-marathon, a 2-person relay, a 5-person relay and a 1K Kids Fun Run. The half-marathon course is being designed in conjunction with the other distances offered. "The final course route is still under review, but we have plans of utilizing the existing course as much as possible with the same start and finish," said Jim Barnett, Executive Race Director. In addition to the half-marathon announcement, the University of Akron Health and Fitness Expo will be moving to a new location in 2007. The expo, which takes place on Friday, September 28, 2007, has out-grown the University of Akron's Field House where it was previously held and is excited to return to the John S. Knight Center. The Road Runner Akron Marathon, already selected as one of the 50 great marathons in the country (Fairbanks to Boston - 50 Great U.S. Marathons), is also Akron's largest single-day sporting event and is devoted to promoting health & fitness and economic development for our region. Registration for the marathon, half-marathon and Chase team relays have already begun. For information on or to register for the 2007 Road Runner Akron Marathon, please visit: AkronMarathon.org Contact: Jim Barnett, Executive Race Director, (330) 657-2224 Return to top / Return to main page Windermere Real Estate / Teton Valley to Sponsor Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team The Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team has announced Windermere Real Estate / Teton Valley based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as its Official Real Estate Company. "Developing partnerships with industry leaders is integral to the future of our sport and the future of our team in terms of promotion, visibility and success. Our relationship with Windermere Real Estate / Teton Valley will help us achieve our goals," said Nancy Hobbs, Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team manager. According to Julie Bryan, owner of Windermere / Teton Valley, "As a member of the Mountain Ultra Trail Council and also as a past member of the U.S. Mountain Running Team, I believe in supporting my passion of running. My hours at work mean nothing if I can not place some of the money back into what I love. Windermere is a quality-over-quantity company and we believe in service, ethics, integrity and community. If I worked less, I would probably still be running at 4:30am. I am pleased to be a part of the backbone of the sport I live and breathe." In addition to Windermere / Teton Valley, the USA National Team has been title sponsored by Teva, the official footwear of the team, since 2002. Its team uniforms are sponsored by official apparel sponsor SportHill, while 180s is the team's official ear warmer, glove and sunglass sponsor and FuelBelt, Inc. is the official hydration system of the team. The Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team will compete at the 23rd World Mountain Running Trophy in Saillon, Switzerland on Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16, 2007. Last year, the U.S. women's team won this country's first ever gold medal at the competition. Contacts: Nancy Hobbs, (719) 573-4133; trlrunner@aol.com or Richard Bolt, (603) 494-6947; r_boltski@yahoo.com Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director |