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Betman Defends Title At 50th Annapolis Ten Mile Run; Sanchez-Guayllazaca Captures Men’s Title
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 ›
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Feysa Hawi and Jacob Kiplimo Win Chicago Marathon; Mantz sets new American record and Rogers is first USA woman
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.12.25, Chicago, IL—Feysa Hawi of Ethiopia is now 5th on the all-time women’s marathon list, with a strong and convincing 2:14:57 victory. After going through halfway in 1:07:30 with Magdalena Shauri… Read More ›
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Register and Datta Win 48th White Rose Run
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.27.25 York, PA—Nicole Register, 22, of Jacobus, PA who has placed well in previous editions of the York White Rose Run 5 Miler, took the women’s division in 31:25. The new… Read More ›
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Buchalski and Kioko Win Philadelphia Distance Classic
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.21.25, Philadelphia, PA—Allie Buchalski of Seattle, WA made her pro half-marathon debut at the distance a good one. Buchalski won in 1:09:59. Atsede Tesema of Ethiopia was second in 1:11:02. Anna… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner for September 2025
by George HancockPhotos by Bob Hancock September 2025 Monday begins September funAnd for me another darker runLabor Day is early, the first dateAnd we prepare for our fall gait. Meteorological autumn is now onAs witnessed by this darker dawnA new… Read More ›
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“To stay involved and give back to the sport I love and grew up with”
Andy Carr Interview by George Banker I am starting this interview with the phrase, “everyone has a story.” There is no one answer, and I took a short cut and decided to use AI for a definition to provide a… Read More ›
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I’m extremely goal oriented, and I love a good challenge, which is why the sport of running is so appealing to me
Interview with Elizabeth Clor by George Banker “Aging is inevitable. Decline doesn’t have to be. Staying active keeps your body stronger, your mind sharp, and your life fuller. It’s important to find an activity that you love that will keep… Read More ›
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Miller and Zavala Win Harrisburg Half Marathon
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.7.25 Harrisburg, PA—Annika Miller of Annandale, VA, and Ivan Zavala of Avondale, PA were clear winners in the Harrisburg Half Marathon. Zavala won in 1:13:32, Miller won in 1:24:48. The half… Read More ›
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Pagano and Hampton Win Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw 9.6.25 Bird-in-Hand, PA—Lianne Pagano of Boston, MA and Bryce Hampton of Lancaster, PA were the winners of the 2025 Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon. Pagano won in 1:22:45, with only six men in the 1805 runner field finishing ahead… Read More ›
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2025 Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run(s) 10K and 5K
Story and Photos by Karen Mitchell Sasquatch began as a 5K cross country-type course held on a Farm and Natural Lands Trust (FNLT)-preserved farm in Mount Wolf, PA and continued every September from 2011-2017 when the nomadic Sasquatch appeared to… Read More ›
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Utah Runners Dominate USATF 20K Championships, New Haven Road Race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.1.25 New Haven, CT—Conner Mantz of Provo, Utah set a new American 20k record of 56:16 while winning the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race (20k). Mantz also won in 2022…. Read More ›
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Smelko and Loper Win Rail Trail 10 Miler
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 8.23.25 Seven Valleys to York, PA—The York R0ad Runners Club has taken over stewardship of this mainstay event that started in 1999 when the same section of the Seven Valleys to… Read More ›
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Somerville and Kaminski Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills 10K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 8.16.25 Baltimore, MD—Kristin Somerville of Pikesville, MD and Zach Kaminski of Baltimore were the overall champions at the Dreaded Druid Hills 10k. Somerville ran 45:31. Kaminski won in 34:25, on the… Read More ›
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Bondy and Shank Win 36th Tom Ausherman 5 Miler
by Clay Shaw 8.9.25, Chambersburg, PA—Ana Bondy of Carlisle was the women’s champion with a 31:05. Ana was third in 2024, and moved up to win by 30 seconds. A rare stretch of delightful weather greeted the runners on the… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner for August 2025
by George HancockPhotos by Bob Hancock August 2025 August brings a later dawnAs our summer moves onMost schools will open soonAnd many students will swoon. Road runners note the changeOccurring across the local range6:13 a.m. is sunrise on the firstAs… Read More ›
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