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• Danoski and El Jazouli win the 116th Berwick Run for the Diamonds

  By mitchpa on December 4, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.27.25 Berwick, PA—Thanksgiving morning in Berwick, PA is likely my favorite event of the year. It’s the history, the course, the race committee, all combined to make it our Thanksgiving “job.”… Read More ›

• Oeser and Frans triumph at Philadelphia Marathon

  By mitchpa on November 28, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.23.25 Philadelphia, PA—Anna Oeser of Brookfield, CT made her marathon debut a winning one in Philadelphia, winning in 2:34:56.  The former Boston College runner led from start to finish. Once again this… Read More ›

• Belzberg and Troyer win 2025 JFK 50 Miler

  By mitchpa on November 24, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.22.25 Boonsboro to Williamsport, MD—Jade Belzberg of Fort Langley, BC, Canada won the women’s title in 6:07:54. Shea Aquilano of Carmel, IN ran close most of the race, finishing second in… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner November 2025

  By mitchpa on November 19, 2025 • ( 1 )

  by George Hancock Eastern Standard Time Often words are a cruel crimeAs we begin Eastern Standard TimeNovember 2 is the beginning dateDarkness becomes the real fate. Politicians said it’s time to endTime changes that many fendStudies show many suffer hardSadly,… Read More ›

• Sheffield Leroy and Fick win 53rd Harrisburg Marathon

  By mitchpa on November 13, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.9.25 Harrisburg, PA—Matthew Fick of West Chester, PA ran alone, with the exception of a few relay competitors, on his way to a 2:24:40 victory at the Harrisburg Marathon.  With the… Read More ›

• History At The 50th MCM: King Captures Third Win; Barrett Smashes 35-Year-Old Women’s Record

  By mitchpa on November 8, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Story and Photos by George Banker  Sunday, October 26, 2025 was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon. The Founding Father of the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon was Colonel James Fowler and after the completion of the first race the following… Read More ›

• Obiri wins NYC Marathon in new record 2:19:51; Kipruto wins by a step

  By mitchpa on November 6, 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.2.25 New York, NY—Hellen Obiri of Kenya stressed that patience was the key element in her record setting victory at the 54th TCS New York City Marathon.  Obiri, the 2023 champion,… Read More ›

• Rodenfels and Kemboi win Abbott Dash 5K

  By mitchpa on November 3, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.1.25 New York, NY—Annie Rodenfels of Boston, MA knows this course and used that knowledge and her kick to win her third Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in 15:33…. Read More ›

• Mantilla and Latvakoski win inaugural Fleet Feet Half

  By mitchpa on October 30, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.26.25 York, PA—Leila Mantilla of Havertown, PA and the Liberty Track Club blitzed the new race course from John Rudy Park to York City and back, on the York Heritage Rail… Read More ›

• Kayley Cerney Overall Winner of the ICF In Their Shoes 5K

  By mitchpa on October 29, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By George Banker “My friends Anna Hertlein and Jonathan Lewis are the ones who introduced me to this race last year. We enjoyed the race and the celebration afterwards, so when it was time to sign up again, it was… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner for October

  By mitchpa on October 29, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Hancock October 2025 October arrives on WednesdayLong daylight has slipped awayOften, there’s a morning chillYet sights providing a thrill. More colors along the roadHighlight autumn’s road modeSadly, our dry weather daysCrippled autumn’s color ways. For weeks we had… Read More ›

• Pressl and Fogg win CareFirst Half Marathon; Wes Porter blitzes Pandora 10K in 29:30

  By mitchpa on October 27, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.19.25, Baltimore, MD—Baltimore is home to Under Armour; the campus at Curtis Bay is beautiful. The Baltimore Marathon tours around the location at Mile 11.  Under Armour sends lots of their… Read More ›

• Cluett and Mance Win 25th Baltimore Marathon

  By mitchpa on October 25, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.18.25 Baltimore, MD—Rachel Cluett of Garrett Park, MD ran strong over the final six miles to earn a victory in 2:53:12.  2024 NCR Marathon champ Liz Ozeki of Rockville, MD was… Read More ›

• Hayman and Myers Win 42nd Delaware Distance Classic 15K

  By mitchpa on October 22, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.19.25, Wilmington, DE—Lindsay Hayman of Newark, DE won a very close women’s race in 56:05. Hayman had the faster finish on the Wilmington Waterfront, taking the lead there.  Jennifer Pesce of… Read More ›

• Betman Defends Title At 50th Annapolis Ten Mile Run; Sanchez-Guayllazaca Captures Men’s Title

  By mitchpa on October 21, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Story and Photos by George Banker Sun August 24, 2025—On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Annapolis Striders celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Annapolis 10 Mile Run. In 1976 there were 7 finishers, and this year 4,161 (the highest finishers… Read More ›