BY THE NUMBERS(Information provided courtesy of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon) HISTORY1977 – year of the first Chicago Marathon. 947,945 finishers to date.45,932 finishers in 2019 (Largest finisher field) 2,128 finishers in 1977 (first finisher field)5 world records set… Read More ›

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Matherne and Gerstenbacher repeat as champions
By Clay Shaw York, PA, September 24, 2022, 45th White Rose Run—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia enjoys running the York White Rose Run, and definitely enjoys winning it. She won this 5-mile city race in 29:27. Matherne joins Caroll Myers and… Read More ›
Hasay and Wang Win 5K at Philadelphia Distance Run
by Clay Shaw Jordan Hasay of San Luis Obispo, CA was a surprise entrant in the Philadelphia Distance Run’s companion 5K race. She won in 17:32, and then changed numbers quickly and ran the half marathon. Georganne Watson of Phoenixville,… Read More ›
Ngandu and Ngige Win 2022 Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, September 18, 2022, Philadelphia Distance Run—James Ngandu of Kenya had the best PB going into the PDR with a 1:01:25. Ngandu didn’t disappoint. He caught early leader Shadrack Keter, also of Kenya, midway through the… Read More ›
Dymond steals the show despite the rain
By Clay Shaw Harrisburg Half Marathon, Pennsylvania, September 11, 2022—Laurie Dymond of Chambersburg won the Harrisburg Half in 1:30:38. Dymond is 56 and has a long resume of accomplishments. Recently she became the race director of the Tom Ausherman 5… Read More ›
Why Broadbent Ran the BIH Half-Marathon in Full Amish Attire
by Anabelle Broadbent for Runner’s Gazette First, thank you for capturing and sharing the images of me running the Bird In Hand Half Marathon! I will treasure those images of a very special day in my life. I wanted to… Read More ›
Hiestand and Doherty Win Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw Bird-In-Hand, PA, September 10, 2022—Michael Hiestand of Williamsport, PA, following the race’s lead vehicle, an Amish cart, went wire to wire for the victory on the hills of Lancaster County, in 1:17:59. Andrew Yoder of Charlottesville, VA… Read More ›
Roman-Duval Captures Fifth Win and Doud Captures Top Male at Annapolis 10 Mile
Story and Photos by George Banker In its 47-year history, the Annapolis 10-Mile Run has been canceled three times (2011 Hurricane Irene, 2020-21 for the COVID-19 pandemic). Each year the race delivers on heat, humidity, and hills. On Sunday, August… Read More ›
Flynn and Abeles Win Rail Trail 10 Miler
By Clay Shaw 24th York Rail Trail 10 Miler, Seven Valleys to York, PA, August 27, 2022—Alysha Flynn of York won the Rail Trail 10 Miler in 1:08:05, topping all the men except the top three. Sarah Wenger of Dallastown… Read More ›
D’AMATO and MANTZ Win USATF 20K Championships at New Haven
By Clay ShawPhotos by Mike Scott New Haven, CT, September 5, 2022—We had plans to cover the 44th running of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race in 2022, but sometimes things happen. We certainly hope to finally make it… Read More ›
Gash and Reiser Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills
by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, August 20, 2022—Langston Gash of Parkville, MD won the Dreaded Druid Hills 10k Run in 34:27. Daniel Rowe of Baltimore was second in 34:38. Jake Fowler of Mendham, NJ was third in 36:37. Brendan Lilley… Read More ›
Shank and Boward Win Ausherman 5 Miler
By Clay Shaw Chambersburg, PA. August 13, 2022—The Tom Ausherman 5 Miler was seemingly lost forever, like many other Pennsylvania favorites. Thanks to the Dymond family and others, the race took place on its usual second Saturday in August. Kevin Shank… Read More ›
Mosip and Mananu Win Final Debbie Green 5K
by Clay Shaw Wheeling, WV, August 7, 2022, Debbie Green Memorial 5k (25th and final running)—Race director Ron Green carefully decided that the 25th running of the Debbie Green Memorial 5K in 2022 would be the last and final race. … Read More ›
Miller and Urban Win in East Berlin
By Clay Shaw July 16, 2022, East Berlin, PA, Summerfest 5K—Steven Miller of York won the Summerfest 5K in 17:27. Miller, 15, who runs XC for West York was running with several other teenagers for the early part of the… Read More ›
Patience, Patience, Pounce: Gebreslase Wins with Late Surge
By Clay Shaw World Athletics Championships Oregon 22, Women’s Marathon, July 18, 2022–Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia made it an Ethiopian sweep of gold with a 2:18:11 victory in Eugene, Oregon. Gebreslase ran behind, or one step to the side of,… Read More ›