By Tom Walski The Run for the Diamonds in Berwick, PA is one of the oldest running events in the … More
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123rd Boston Marathon: Cherono Wins in Sprint; Degefa Dominates Field
by Clay Shaw BOSTON, MA, APRIL 15, 2019—Runners’ Christmas, the Boston Marathon, is in my opinion the world’s greatest marathon. … More
Boston Marathon Facts and Figures
Boston Athletic Association Media Relations sent us an email with lots of interesting information about this year’s marathon. We thought … More
Gebrhiwet Repeats as Champ at B.A.A. 5K
By Clay Shaw BOSTON, MA, APRIL 13, 2019—Hagos Gebrhiwet, an Ethiopian Olympic medalist, repeated as BAA 5K champ. Gebrihwet finished … More
Runners Are Ready – No Matter What the Weather. A Few Are Even Hoping for Bad Weather!
By Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw Boston, Massachusetts, April 12, 2019–Today’s Boston Marathon press conference featured the defending champs Desi … More
Wanjiru Sets New 10 Mile All-Comers Record; Yimer Repeats, Kebenei Gets USA Record
By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 6, 2019—Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya led nearly the entire Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 … More
Junior Men’s and Women’s Results: Aarhus World XC Championships, Denmark, March 30, 2019
by Clay Shaw Under 20 Men: Mengesha, Worku Lead Ethiopia to Victory Milkesa Mengesha, of Ethiopia won in 23:52, just … More
Senior Men’s and Women’s Results: Aarhus World XC Championships, Denmark, March 30, 2019 – and that course!!!
By Clay Shaw The course was planned to be remarkable in many ways. “Hard” would be an understatement. The winners … More
The Course Inspection: The Day Before World Cross Country
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Aarhus, Denmark, March 29, 2019 Your RG photojournalists spent the day inspecting the course, … More
Colorado Runners Triumph in Lucky Charm 5K/10K
By Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, 3.23.19—Dan Craighead of Lafayette, Colorado won the 10K in 33:12. Luis Miranda of Lebanon, PA … More
Tilahun Surprises Elite Men’s Field, Jepkosgei No Surprise As Women’s Champ at United Airlines Half
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 17, 2019—Belay Tilahun, wearing bib #1163 was the surprise winner … More
40th Annual Philadelphia Bar Association 10K and 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, May 19 at 7:30am Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA; Change the story for abused and neglected children. This year … More
Gillette Takes Fourth Consecutive Diamond; Equals Kelley’s Streak
By Bill Bull Men’s Race BERWICK, PA, NOVEMBER 22, 2018—“Except for the Boston and Olympic marathons, there is no race … More
Ardanuy, Cocchiaro Win Kelly Shamrock 5K
By Clay Shaw BALTIMORE, MD, March 10, 2019—Jeremy Ardanuy of Baltimore won the Kelly Shamrock in 15:20. Jim Heilman of … More
Wyoming Valley Striders Announce the Inaugural Vince Wojnar Triple Crown; New Races on Tap for 2019
The Wyoming Valley Striders (WVS) is a running club steeped in tradition that has been the driving force behind the distance running scene in … More
