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Barnicoat Charges to Victory in U20 Men’s Race

By mitchpa on December 18, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships—Will Barnicoat of Great Britain took advantage of a stumble by Nicholas Griggs of Ireland. Griggs seemingly had the race… Read More ›
Battocletti Thrills Crowd with Another Win

By mitchpa on December 15, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Cross-Country Championships, (U23, 5.772 KM) Piermonte La Mandria Park—Nadia Battocletti of Italy had the pressures of being the defending champion in the U23 race,… Read More ›
Hicks Repeats U23 Win and Leads Great Britain to Team Title

By mitchpa on December 15, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Cross-Country Championships, (U23, 7.662KM) Piermonte La Mandria Park—Charles Hicks of Great Britain repeated as U23 champion winning in 23:40. Hicks, who was the NCAA… Read More ›
Grøvdal Repeats as European XC Champion

By mitchpa on December 14, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Athletics XC Championships (Senior Women 7.662 KM)—Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway repeated as European Cross Country champion as she overcame a strong challenge by… Read More ›
Ingebrigtsen Repeats as Men’s Cross Country XC Champion

By mitchpa on December 14, 2022 • ( 2 )

By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Athletics XC Championships (Senior Men, 9.672 KM)—Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway repeated as European Athletics Cross Country champion with a convincing and measured race strategy,… Read More ›
Zimmerman Leaves her Mark at 2022 Philadelphia Marathon

By mitchpa on December 9, 2022 • ( 0 )

By David Block for Runner’s Gazette On the weekend of November 19-20, Philadelphia hosted the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, and the Rothman Institute 8K. A key standout was Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia. She won… Read More ›
Hanson and Rowe Win NCR Marathon

By mitchpa on December 1, 2022 • ( 0 )

Story and photos by Clay Shaw November 26, 2022, Sparks, MD, NCR MARATHON—On a beautiful day in late November, ideal for running, Daniel Rowe of Baltimore won the 33rd NCR Marathon by nearly 15 minutes, in 2:27:47. Emily Hanson of… Read More ›
The Runner’s Rite of Spring™. . . the 50th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom

By mitchpa on November 29, 2022 • ( 0 )

Don’t Miss Our 50th Celebration! New this year: 5K on Saturday, 10 Mile on Sunday 10 Mile Lottery: December 1 – 15, 2022 5K Registration (no lottery) opens: December 20, 2022 Kids Run and Virtual Run registration opens: January 2,… Read More ›
Santana and Martino Sparkle in the Diamonds Run

By mitchpa on November 26, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Berwick, PA, November 24, 2022 Thanksgiving Day, 113th Run for the Diamonds—The 2022 Run for the Diamonds seemed back to normal after two years of no pasta dinner and wave starts…. Read More ›
Zimmerman Wins Her Hometown Marathon and Sets a Personal Best

By mitchpa on November 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2022, Philadelphia Marathon—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia charged through the streets of Philadelphia despite the cold temperatures and strong winds. She had a two-minute lead on the rest of… Read More ›
Biehl and Corcoran win JFK 50

By mitchpa on November 21, 2022 • ( 1 )

By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.19.22 Hagerstown, MD, November 19, 2022, 60th JFK 50 Miler—Sarah Biehl of Columbus, OH ran a course record of 6:05:42. Biehl, who was runner-up in 2021, shattered the course record of 6:12:00… Read More ›
November’s Outlook

By mitchpa on November 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net November’s 30-day run begins on a Tuesday this year. We have reached autumn’s last month. A month where daylight is disappearing. Our daylight hours are shrinking. We welcome any and all daylight. Yet, we’re aware the… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for November 2022

By mitchpa on November 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

by George A. Hancock Dreary November November dawns dreary Our eyes quite bleary As we run again outside There’s no need to hide. Dawn will arrive soon Perhaps creating a swoon As folks realize no change Will caress our road… Read More ›
Termorshuizen and Burch Conquer Bridges and Wind

By mitchpa on November 15, 2022 • ( 1 )

By Clay Shaw Harrisburg, PA, November 13 2022, 50th Harrisburg Marathon—The wind can be nasty in November. After a prolonged, warm autumn, including the day before the marathon, the northerlies came down with a vengeance along the Susquehanna River, battering… Read More ›
Lokedi Wins Debut; Chebet Does a Boston-New York Double

By mitchpa on November 8, 2022 • ( 0 )

by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York NY, November 6, 2022, 51st TCS New York City Marathon—Sharon Lokedi of Kenya was patient in her marathon debut, waiting until mile 25 to make her winning move, finishing… Read More ›

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Race Coverage ›

Obiri Sets Course Record; Ugandan Men Dominate
March 20, 2023
Lund & Bruce Earn Silver in Mixed Relay and Win Individual Medals the Next Day
March 1, 2023

Athlete Profiles ›

Frank McDonald Sets Diamonds’ Course Record
February 28, 2023
Gabby Suver Interview
June 8, 2022

Some of our favorite photos

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).

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.”

Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

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.

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

Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Lead men and the Washington Monument.

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

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

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

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

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