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York College Men Clinch Fifth CAC Cross Country Championship

By mitchpa on December 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Patti Stirk York, PA, November 2, 2019—York College men’s cross-country squad made their final appearance count in the Capital Athletic Conference by capturing their second straight conference title while hosting the championships at Reservoir Hill on Saturday, November 2nd…. Read More ›
A Christmas Carol

By mitchpa on December 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Chuck Dickens Editor’s Note: We published Eben’s story over 15 years ago in RG. It’s as timely now as it was then. Please read and enjoy Eben’s running journey. With thanks to Chuck Dickens for sending it again. All… Read More ›
Temple Studio Hosts Thanksgiving 5K

By mitchpa on December 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Ben Zappa RIDGWAY, PA—The first annual Temple Studio Thanksgiving Day 5K was held November 28, 2019. Cold and rainy conditions did not deter 47 runners and walkers from completing the challenging course on the Clarion-Little Toby Trail and nearby… Read More ›
Corcoran Wins NCR Marathon by 12 Minutes

By mitchpa on December 3, 2019 • ( 4 )

by Clay Shaw Sparks, MD, November 30, 2019—Garrett Corcoran, former University of California runner now living in Maryland, won the NCR Marathon in 2:28:38. Graham Peck of Baltimore placed second in 2:41:27. Michael Nasulta of Baltimore was third in 2:41:43…. Read More ›
GASH AND TANNER CRUISE TO NCR HALF MARATHON WINS

By mitchpa on December 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Clay Shaw Sparks, MD, November 30, 2019—Langston Gash of Edgewood, MD and a Stevenson University standout won the NCR Half Marathon in 1:11:10. Ryan Forsyth who ran for the Univ of Colorado was second in 1:12:17. Jeremy Ardanuy of… Read More ›
Leak and Martino Lead the Diamond Winners

By mitchpa on December 3, 2019 • ( 2 )

by Clay Shaw Berwick, PA, November 26, 2019—No Berwick male runner has won the Run for the Diamonds since 1908, the first year it was held. Dylan Gearinger wanted to change history, had a great start, and led the first… Read More ›
Despite Cold Windy Rain, Records Shatter at 2019 Philadelphia Marathon

By mitchpa on December 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

by David Block for Runner’s Gazette Mother Nature refused to let the 2019 Philadelphia Marathon stop her from carrying out her “untimely” agenda. At the starting line this past November 24, the rain fell, but no runner displayed the white… Read More ›
Yigezu, Gemeda Win Rainy Philadelphia Marathon

By mitchpa on December 1, 2019 • ( 3 )

by Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 24, 2019—Diriba Yigezu of Ethiopia, made the podium in 2018 in third place. Competitive and not satisfied, Yigezu return to Philadelphia to win in 2019, in 2:16:31. Yigezu is based in New York City,… Read More ›
Philadelphians on Podium at Rothman Institute 8K

By mitchpa on November 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 23, 2019—Many competitive prize-money races are won by Kenyans and Ethiopians, and the Rothman Institute 8K was no exception. It is always nice to see the local athletes break through with great performances. Lawrence… Read More ›
Ngandu, Chepngeno Win Dietz & Watson Half Marathon

By mitchpa on November 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 23, 2019—James Ngandu of Kenya, and living in Van Wert, OH, won the Dietz & Watson Half Marathon in 1:02:16. Ngandu was in a three-man pack with Minnesota based Kenyans Panuel Mkungo, and Daniel… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Christmas Journeys

By mitchpa on November 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

by George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net December begins her 31-day run early on a Sunday morning. Time is a constant force. We steadily move along. Time neither speeds up nor slows down. Although many runners believe time creeps along while climbing steep… Read More ›
December Poetry

By mitchpa on November 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

by George A. Hancock Cookies! Back from a December runWas windy, cold, minus any sunAt least the roads were dryPreventing any slip-sliding cry. Now outside our main side doorAn aroma thrills my whole coreThe wife’s baking Christmas cookiesThe perfect size… Read More ›
Harrisburg Marathon History, 1973-2019

By mitchpa on November 26, 2019 • ( 2 )

by Nick Marshall Editor’s note: Nick Marshall has been keeping these stats for several years. We first became aware of them when a friend added my name to the email subscription list. Having run the marathon ten times, it feels… Read More ›
Schofield, Navarro Win Dover 10 Miler

By mitchpa on November 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Clay Shaw DOVER, PA, NOVEMBER 10, 2019—David Schofield of Dover ran away with the Dover 10 Miler in 57:53. Schofield won by nearly five minutes, as some of the regular Winter Series front runners opted for the Harrisburg Marathon…. Read More ›
The Search for My High School Letter

By mitchpa on November 19, 2019 • ( 1 )

by Dave Cooley I graduated from high school in Bedford, PA on May 23, 1951. I was living and working on a dairy farm and as a result I could not stay after school to attend school activities such as… Read More ›

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Race Coverage ›

City Island Race Attracts Runners from Upper Midwest at USRR New Year's Day Races
January 4, 2020
Triathlete Pearson Wins Club XC Open Race in Downpour
December 28, 2019

Athlete Profiles ›

My Interview with Julie Weiss, Marathon Goddess
September 8, 2019
Whitecomb Conquers Boston Marathon Seven Months After Breaking His Neck
July 4, 2019

Some of our favorite photos

Des Linden of Michigan is a fan favorite. Linden won in 2018, placed 5th in 2019 in 2:27:00.

Lead men pass the Lincoln Monument in the first mile of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run.

Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

Lead men and the Washington Monument.

Miguel Encinas of Bridgeport, Ohio runs the Debbie Green Memorial 5K with the USA flag.

Deena Kastor ran 59:15, then stayed around to warmly greet other fast finishers like Maura Carroll of Arlington, VA. Kastor was second master.

Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

East Kilbride Tartan Army. It wouldn’t be XC without them boyz. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

Megan DiGregorio of Baltimore running top master Pete LoBianco #204 just south of the Howard Tunnel, in the pouring rain.

Kirk Millikan of Richmond, VA ran 3:30:44 dressed as a taco. Matt Puffer #725 of Valparaiso, IN finished 42 seconds in front of the treat.

Yuki Kawauchi of Japan was the 2018 winner, Krista Duchene of Canada was third overall and top master among the women. Both might be hoping for wicked weather again in 2019, as they both thrive in bad conditions. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

Shalane Flanagan and Lynn Jennings. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda is overjoyed with the World XC title, he worked hard to win.

Lacy Deller in July 4 patriotic gear gives me the peace sign while rounding the Shoe House.

Rich Erdlen of the Flying Feet Racing Team, runs across the water.

Jared Ward #24 in the final 2K of the Boston Marathon. The iconic Citgo sign and Kenmore Square loom ahead. Ward had a great day with a 2:09:25 and 8th overall.

The iconic photo of every Broad Street Run, is the one with City Hall looming behind the leaders. One of the staff used to call it “the money shot.”

Gabriel Mudel of USA placed 72nd in U20 race. Behind him is the infamous Museum Roof.

Stephanie Bruce of USA, a veteran of two World XC heads through the mud, just ahead of three USA teammates. Dolshi Tesfu of Eritrea, placed 38th, and Emily Brichacek of Australia, placed 35th.