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2020 Eugene Marathon Cancelled

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For the first time in it’s history the Eugene Marathon has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 Virus. The 2020 event had been scheduled for Sunday April 26th, and had a full weekend of events on tap, starting the Health & Wellness Expo on Friday April 24th.

Other running events scheduled were the Eugene 5K and Kids “Duck Dash” on Saturday, and a Half Marathon to go along with the Marathon on Sunday.

Runners may be able to Defer their to 2021 or 2022. Deferment info is available at the race website.

-:- More Eugene Marathon Coronavirus Updates
-:- Eugene Marathon Race Website
-:- Eugene Marathon Race Profile at RoadRaceRunner

EUGENE MARATHON COURSE RECORDS

Full Marathon
-:- Male: Jacob Chemtai 2:16:07 – 2014
-:- Female: Degefa Biruktayit Eshetu 2:33:15 – 2014

Half Marathon
-:- Male: Andrew Lemoncello 1:05:04 – 2015
-:- Female: Kristen Fryburg 1:12:57 – 2007

5K Run
-:- Male: Jeremiah Zak 14:46 – 2011
-:- Female: Carrie Strickland 16:59 – 2007

2006 – 2020 Eugen Marathon Race Results:

2020 Results: Canceled due to COVID-19

2019 Results at: enmotive.com or athlinks.com  / Photos 
2018 Results at: chronotrack.com or athlinks.com 
2017 Results at: chronotrack.com or athlinks.com 
2016 Results at: chronotrack.com / Photos 
2015 Results at: chronotrack.com or athlinks.com 
2014 Results at: chronotrack.com or athlinks.com 
2013 Results at: chronotrack.com / 5K 
2012 Results at: chronotrack.com / 5K 
2011 Results at: onlineraceresults.com / 5K 
2010 Results: Marathon / Half Marathon / Menu / 5K / Searchable
2009 Results: Marathon / Half Marathon / Menu / 5K / Searchable
2008 Results at: onlineraceresults.com or athlinks.com 
2007 Results at: onlineraceresults.com or athlinks.com 
2006 Results at: athlinks.com 


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Steamtown Marathon Stands as one of the Fastest Boston Marathon Qualifers

Steamtown Marathon

The Steamtown Marathon is held in northeastern Pennsylvania on the Sunday before Columbus Day. The annual event draws over 1,000 athletes every year. The 26.2 mile point to point route starts at Forest City High School in Forest City and runs through 14 communities, finishing at Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton.

The USATF course is certified and is one of the fastest qualifying courses for the Boston Marathon. If you are looking for a Marathon to use to qualify for Boston, This should be at the top of your list. Generally close to 25% of all finishers of the Steamtown Marathon qualify for the Boston Marathon.

You will run through 14 local communities during the peak of fall foliage and will be cared for by more than 2,000 volunteers. There will be 14 aid stations with Gatorade and water, port-a-lavs along the course, and several teams of bicyclists patrolling the course to make sure all are doing okay. The course includes several scenic miles of Rails to Trails along the Lackawanna River. Finishers receive a large medal, a commemorative shirt, and access to the free food tent.

The marathon was founded in 1996 and has donated more than $1.5 million to St. Joseph’s Center.

-:- Race Website
-:- RoadRaceRunner.com Race Profile

– -) 1997-2019 Steamtown Marathon Race Results:
2019 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / Printable / Mobile
2018 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / Mobile
2017 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / Mobile
2016 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / ScrantonRunning
2015 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / ScrantonRunning
2014 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2013 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2012 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2011 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2010 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2009 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2008 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2007 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2006 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2005 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2004 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2003 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2002 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks
2001 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks
2000 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks
1999 Results at: Athlinks
1998 Results at: Athlinks
1997 Results at: Athlinks

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Social Distancing – Runners Should Be More Than 2 Meters Apart

  • New study shows that following in the slipstream of another puts runners at risk of COVID-19.
  • 2 Meters is an ok distance when only jogging, but with increased speed the danger rises. And running directly behind creates the greatest danger. this is because of the dynamics of the slipstream.
  • So be extra careful when running outside with friends, or when approaching strangers from behind. Especially at higher speeds. Runners should maintain reasonable distance of 20 feet or more when moving in a straight line.
  • Full Story at RunnersWorld

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Steamtown Marathon Stands as one of the Fastest Boston Marathon Qualifers

Steamtown Marathon

The Steamtown Marathon is held in northeastern Pennsylvania on the Sunday before Columbus Day. The annual event draws over 1,000 athletes every year. The 26.2 mile point to point route starts at Forest City High School in Forest City and runs through 14 communities, finishing at Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton.

The USATF course is certified and is one of the fastest qualifying courses for the Boston Marathon. If you are looking for a Marathon to use to qualify for Boston, This should be at the top of your list. Generally close to 25% of all finishers of the Steamtown Marathon qualify for the Boston Marathon.

You will run through 14 local communities during the peak of fall foliage and will be cared for by more than 2,000 volunteers. There will be 14 aid stations with Gatorade and water, port-a-lavs along the course, and several teams of bicyclists patrolling the course to make sure all are doing okay. The course includes several scenic miles of Rails to Trails along the Lackawanna River. Finishers receive a large medal, a commemorative shirt, and access to the free food tent.

The marathon was founded in 1996 and has donated more than $1.5 million to St. Joseph’s Center.

-:- Race Website
-:- RoadRaceRunner.com Race Profile

– -) 1997-2019 Steamtown Marathon Race Results:
2019 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / Printable / Mobile
2018 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / Mobile  
2017 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / Mobile 
2016 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / ScrantonRunning
2015 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks / ScrantonRunning
2014 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2013 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2012 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2011 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2010 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2009 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2008 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2007 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2006 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2005 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2004 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2003 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2002 Results at: MarathonGuide / RunHigh / Athlinks 
2001 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks 
2000 Results at: MarathonGuide / Athlinks 
1999 Results at: Athlinks 
1998 Results at: Athlinks 
1997 Results at: Athlinks 

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Here’s what running can do to your health backed by science itself

 

 

We’re sure you have heard at least once in your life how running is a true medicine. Well, it’s not just a simple expression, it the reality!  There already exists tons of scientific evidence that back this expression and also can convince us how important and life-changing running can be.

Some of the most evident benefits one can get from running include prevention type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, lower high blood pressure, prevention of several types of cancers and stroke among others.

Another area running has proven to be quite beneficial has to do with your mental health. This cardio activity helps regulate our overall mood and makes us happier.

Running has the potential to make us fit

Well, the first benefit is quite obvious right? People all over the world use running as a great, effective tool to shed some extra pounds and get back in shape.

Running has the potential to make us burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time due to its intense rhythm and overall body movements.

Several studies have also indicated that running boosts the “afterburn” effect, which indicates the calories burned after the workout is done.

Running can make us feel happier

There is nothing that can discuss the fact that any type of exercise, especially the ones similar to running, no matter your current mood, has the potential to put you in a better mental place with the help of the “runner’s high” effect.

This effect indicates the rush of happy hormones in our body.

Many studies have shown how even 30 minutes of slow-intense running can improve one’s mood even when the individual might be suffering from clinical depression.

Running reduces the risk of life-threatening diseases

We’re not claiming that running has the potential to cure cancer or similar diseases, but we’re completely convinced that it helps prevent them! And this is not just our honest opinion here. Science has been proving this as a true fact for a long time now.

The truth is, according to a study by Journal of Nutrition, proved that exercise, especially running, is directly associated with a reduced risk of many types of cancers.

Also, experts claim that running can significantly help people who are already suffering from cancer as well. This activity can help one better cope with chemotherapy and feel happier while undergoing the necessary treatments.

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17,000 runners conquered Belfast’s city streets with a Common Cause

 

 

Yesterday, May 7, nearly 17,000 runners and athletes conquered Belfast’s city streets to complete the annual marathon map and also, raise money for different charity causes in the area.

Yesterday’s event marked the 37th annual race which features both men’s and women’s races.

This season, the one to dominate both of the race segments were Kenyans with Eric Koech, who won the men’s race, and Caroline Kepchirchir who took the women’s one.

Second place went to Kilkeel’s Laura Graham, who won last year’s women’s race.

 

This year, there were more than 300 members of Co Tyrone GAA clubs: Clonoe O’Rahilly and Pomeroy Plunketts, who had decided to become part of the major, challenging event.

Everyone can recall the tragedy the Plunketts suffered last year when two of their players lost their lives.  Christopher Colhoun, who passed away after being diagnosed with severe flu, and Colin McCreesh.

Colhoun’s wife Lisa was running the other day in memory of her husband and all the raised money are expected to go at St Patrick’s Primary School where her husband had been working for many years.

On the other hand, Castlecaulfield runner Spiderman (Chris Morrow), decided to team up with four other superheroes in memory of his little cousin Jayden Morrow who passed away in August 2017 from cancer.

“We are raising money for Angel Wishes. They supported Jayden for a year and did everything for him. The target was £2,000 but I have raised £2,000 myself. I ran the marathon two years ago for him as well but this year is the hardest as he is no longer with us,” Chris Morrow said.

“His mum and dad will be at the finishing line in Ormeau Park with his brother and we have had a banner made for them to hold. It will be an emotional finish,” Morrow added.

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Global Running Day: Auckland, the first location to start the series

The International Association of Athletics Federations has just announced the “Run 24:1”. The said event is a brand new series of one-mile long runs that will take place in 24 cities all around the world with the main intention to celebrate the Global Running Day.

The first inaugural run will kick off in Auckland on June 6 at 5am. Right after that, the celebration will head to Sydney, followed by Tokyo and then move to Minsk, Europe and in Addis Ababa in Africa.

The global event is expected to unite thousands of runners into one big, running event which also aims to spread awareness and make more people get involve in the sport.

 

The IAAF is partnering with several city governments, event organizers and sport ministries all around the world in order for the international running initiative to go as smoothly as possible.

The races are divided across 15 different time zones and each one of them is set to start at the exact local time in order to create the perfect, simultaneous International running celebration.

“Running is accessible to everyone, it is fun, it is competitive. It can be social, it can be solitary. It is testing, it is personal but most of all it builds strength, stamina, fitness and health. It is the mother of all sports,” IAAF President Sebastian Coe, said.

“On Wednesday 6th of June, we want as many people as possible to celebrate Global Running Day the biggest annual celebration of running.”