By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.13.25 Baltimore, MD—Julia Roman-Duval, 43, of Columbia, MD won the Celtic Solstice 5 miler for the sixth time with a time of 31:05. It was Julia’s first Celtic win since 2022. James Heilman, and… Read More ›
2025
NCR Trail Marathon Dominated By Hugus And Merkel: Lobo And Betman The Champions of the Half
By George Banker “The main thing is putting on something good for the people,” stated Charlie Reynolds, past Race Director and BRRC President 1977-98. “If you don’t like potholes, car exhaust and large crowds and you do like small-town marathons,… Read More ›
Parker Wolfe wins USATF XC as top 6 go to Tallahassee-U20 and Mixed Relay berths are also earned
By Clay Shaw 12.6.25 Portland, OR—Parker Wolfe, 22, of Nike Swoosh TC and University of North Carolina won the USATF 10km in 29:16.4 on the muddy Glendoveer Golf Course route. Wolfe will lead the top six athletes to represent the… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for December 2025
by George Hancock December December, Month 12 is hereAmidst festive Christmas cheerDecorations dot the road sceneAnd this old runner finds it keen. Bright Christmas lights are niceTurn them on early is my adviceChristmas lights color our roadsProviding many happy episodes…. Read More ›
Kelati, Izzo, and Kurgat lead USA women to Tallahassee
By Clay Shaw 12.6.25 Portland, OR—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ and the UA/Dark Sky Distance team won the USATF women’s 10K in Glendoveer Golf Course in suburban Portland. It was rainy for this race and muddy and chilly for all… Read More ›
Danoski and El Jazouli win the 116th Berwick Run for the Diamonds
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.27.25 Berwick, PA—Thanksgiving morning in Berwick, PA is likely my favorite event of the year. It’s the history, the course, the race committee, all combined to make it our Thanksgiving “job.”… Read More ›
Oeser and Frans triumph at Philadelphia Marathon
by Clay ShawPhotography Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.23.25 Philadelphia, PA—Anna Oeser of Brookfield, CT made her marathon debut a winning one in Philadelphia, winning in 2:34:56. The former Boston College runner led from start to finish. Once again this… Read More ›
Belzberg and Troyer win 2025 JFK 50 Miler
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.22.25 Boonsboro to Williamsport, MD—Jade Belzberg of Fort Langley, BC, Canada won the women’s title in 6:07:54. Shea Aquilano of Carmel, IN ran close most of the race, finishing second in… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner November 2025
by George Hancock Eastern Standard Time Often words are a cruel crimeAs we begin Eastern Standard TimeNovember 2 is the beginning dateDarkness becomes the real fate. Politicians said it’s time to endTime changes that many fendStudies show many suffer hardSadly,… Read More ›
Sheffield Leroy and Fick win 53rd Harrisburg Marathon
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.9.25 Harrisburg, PA—Matthew Fick of West Chester, PA ran alone, with the exception of a few relay competitors, on his way to a 2:24:40 victory at the Harrisburg Marathon. With the… Read More ›
History At The 50th MCM: King Captures Third Win; Barrett Smashes 35-Year-Old Women’s Record
Story and Photos by George Banker Sunday, October 26, 2025 was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon. The Founding Father of the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon was Colonel James Fowler and after the completion of the first race the following… Read More ›
Obiri wins NYC Marathon in new record 2:19:51; Kipruto wins by a step
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.2.25 New York, NY—Hellen Obiri of Kenya stressed that patience was the key element in her record setting victory at the 54th TCS New York City Marathon. Obiri, the 2023 champion,… Read More ›
Rodenfels and Kemboi win Abbott Dash 5K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.1.25 New York, NY—Annie Rodenfels of Boston, MA knows this course and used that knowledge and her kick to win her third Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in 15:33…. Read More ›
Mantilla and Latvakoski win inaugural Fleet Feet Half
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.26.25 York, PA—Leila Mantilla of Havertown, PA and the Liberty Track Club blitzed the new race course from John Rudy Park to York City and back, on the York Heritage Rail… Read More ›
Kayley Cerney Overall Winner of the ICF In Their Shoes 5K
By George Banker “My friends Anna Hertlein and Jonathan Lewis are the ones who introduced me to this race last year. We enjoyed the race and the celebration afterwards, so when it was time to sign up again, it was… Read More ›
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