by Clay Shaw ANACOSTIA PARK, WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 24, 2020—In this pandemic year Keira D’Amato is in great shape. With no big races, Keira, with the help of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 10 Miler organization, created and paid… Read More ›
Race Coverage
Hayden Hawks Wins with 5:18:40 Course Record; Camille Herron adds JFK Win to Her Resume
by Clay Shaw BOONSBORO, MD, NOVEMBER 21, 2020—Hayden Hawks of Cedar City, Utah set a new course record of 5:18:40, winning the 58th JFK 50 Miler. Earlier in the summer Hawks won the Squaw Peak 50 Miler in the Wasatch Mountains… Read More ›
Youth, Wisdom Triumph at Retooled Tussey Mountainback
By Mike Casper BOALSBURG, PA, ROTHROCK STATE FOREST, OCTOBER 11, 2020—Any runner can tell you: you just can’t avoid the hills. The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon developed a modified game plan in consultation with the Bureau of… Read More ›
Weida, Mills Triumph in Gettysburg
by Clay Shaw GETTYSBURG, PA, OCTOBER 17, 2020—Peter Weida of Lancaster took a commanding lead early in the marathon. Weida hit the halfway mark in 1:17:34, and ran strong and consistent throughout, winning in 2:35:24. Scott Davis of Carlisle was… Read More ›
Wainwright, Dragun Win York Marathon
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, OCTOBER 11, 2020—Collin Wainwright of Springfield, PA won the social-distanced York Marathon in 2:36:32. Starting in the third wave, Wainwright and second place finisher Hung Tran (2:40:17) of Silver Spring, MD, were clearly out in… Read More ›
Myers, Matherne Win 43rd York White Rose Run 5 Miler
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020—Never thought that our event in York, PA would be our biggest and most competitive event to photograph since the Atlanta Olympic Marathon Trials. It’s true, and Karen and I were the race… Read More ›
Franklin County Runners Take Top Spots in Revamped Harrisburg Half
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, SEPTEMBER 12 and 13, 2020—Kudos to the Harrisburg YMCA for going through the rules and changes that allowed this long-time favorite event to take place. The 2020 version of the Harrisburg Half started and finished… Read More ›
Gash, DiGregorio Win Bel Air Town Run
by Clay Shaw BEL AIR, MD, AUGUST 9, 2020—In this Pandemic 2020 year, live races are hard to come by. Community support, race directorship willing to go forward with modifications, and the runners themselves willing to abide by the changes… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: What’s Next?
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Running is a simple act. For me, running requires no special motivation. I run because I can. And, I like running. I’m in my 47th road-running year. Running is my sport. Running is my pastime. OK,… Read More ›
Mccabe, Matherne Win Competitive EBACC Summerfest 5K
by Clay Shaw EAST BERLIN, PA, JULY 18, 2020—Central Pennsylvania runners have been waiting for months for some competition. A long-time well-directed event, the EBACC SummerFest 5K offers cash awards to the top three. The event also has a reasonable… Read More ›
Shoe House 5 Miler: First Live Race in Four Months
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA—The 8th Annual Shoe House 5 Miler, held July 4, 2020, became the first regional race to be held live since the start of the pandemic in mid-March. Race director Melissa Darrin had mixed emotions about… Read More ›
ShamWalk/Run Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
by Ben Zappa RIDGWAY, PA—Race Director Julie Lang reports: “We had 39 registered with 32 completing the Sham Walk/Run 5K on March 14, after the COVID-19 announcement. It was a sunny, chilly morning. I can’t remember the exact temps, but… Read More ›
Deer Run Amok as Linne, Arnold Triumph at Springettsbury
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, FEBRUARY 22, 2020—Benjamin Linne of York won the Springettsbury 10K in 34:37, on the hilly course that borders the Rocky Ridge. Stephanie Arnold of Gettysburg was the top woman and top master in 42:48. A… Read More ›
Ardanuy, Makarevich Conquer Washington Birthday Marathon Hills
by George Banker GREENBELT, MD—On Sunday, February 16, 2020 the DC Road Runners Club hosted the 59th Washington’s Birthday Marathon (WBM) and the 32nd three-person relay. (The first race was held February 22, 1962 in Greenbelt, Maryland on the grounds… Read More ›
Army Ten-Miler Soldier-Athletes Run for an Olympic Marathon Position
by George Banker Every dream of athletes is to represent their country at the International Olympic Games and to bear the title of “Olympian.” The athletes train hard for four years but there is no guarantee that the dreams will… Read More ›