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2014 Chicago Marathon Delivers More Than $254 Million to Chicago Economy
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to provide year-over-year growth to Chicago's economy, with the 2014 race delivering an estimated $254 million in total business.
Skechers Performance Becomes Title Sponsor of Los Angeles Marathon
As title sponsor of the race, Skechers Performance will have a prominent presence at all marathon week activities including the Los Angeles Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.
Our 2015 Allan Steinfeld Development Award recipient provides an update on their team, including a big road mile win by Heather Kampf and their newest athlete Parker Stinson competing on Labor Day in New Haven, CT.
Spotlight on the Sport: National Black Marathoners Assocation
A recent addition to the Running USA Board of Directors, National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA) co-founder and executive director Tony Reed has done much over the last decade to advance the visibility of black athletes participating - and excelling - at long distance running events.
Saucony and RunKeeper Team Up to Fight Childhood Obesity
In support of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Saucony and fitness-tracking app RunKeeper are issuing a challenge: Transform your run into a "run for good."
Approximately 200 six-person, along with a few three-person teams will begin their journey at staggered start times throughout the morning, and conclude with a post-race celebration in the wine country region of Hermann.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half Marathon Sells Out for 9th Straight Year
Adding more than 1,000 additional spaces to this year's event due to an increase in demand, the 12,000 runner half marathon sold out over a month in advance.