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The 31st Annual Cape Cod Marathon and Marathon Relay—One of the Most Scenic in America

Tue, 12 May 2008 11:17:00 GMT

Location, organization, competition, volunteers with motivation—this race has it all; the Dunkin’ Donuts Cape Cod Marathon and New Balance Marathon Relay are quintessential New England, and road racing at its best.

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The Need for Speed Relay Against Domestic Violence—New York’s Original, and Another Seven Relays Around the Nation

Tue, 12 May 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Enjoy the terrific experience and camaraderie of a distance relay while making a real difference in the lives of children impacted by domestic violence. Thanks to the Avon Foundation, this tremendously important issue now has legs—your legs.

The Vision 5K—Unique Challenge and Awesome Fun for Everyone

Wed, 06 May 2008 11:45:00 GMT

One of the most unique sporting events in the Boston Region, the Vision 5K is for everyone from elite runner to beginning walker, and it is the National Championship for blind and visually impaired runners.

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Enjoy the Best of Maine—the Peak Performance Maine Marathon and Half-Marathon

Wed, 06 May 2008 12:24:00 GMT

Running in beautiful Portland, Maine on October 5, 2008—you will want to be part of this one.

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The Stowe 8 Miler is Back, and is as Great as Ever!

Tue, 28 Apr 2008 10:20:00 GMT

Running Sunday, July 20, 2008, 9:00 a.m. in beautiful Stowe, Vermont, it will have the same great course and that unique charm that has made it a New England favorite since 1981.

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Boston Marathon Photo Album

Wed, 22 Apr 2008 14:09:00 GMT

Cool Running staff photographers Jim Rhoades, Ted Tyler, Richie Blake and Frank Georges caught much of the action along the Boston Marathon course on Monday. Check out their photo album.

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15th Annual ING Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon - Saturday, October 11, 2008

Tue, 28 Apr 2008 10:01:00 GMT

The ING Hartford Marathon is now part of the growing ING family of marathons—new sponsor, new course, green intitiatives, and Hartford Marathon Foundation’s commitment to the environment and philanthropic causes make this series of events very special.

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Talent, Guts, and Perseverance on Display at the Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials

Tue, 21 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT

When asked at a press conference during the week leading up to the Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon in Boston about her strategic plan for the race, contender Blake Russell commented that her coach advised her “not to try to win (the race) in the first mile.”

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Q&A With Spirit of the Marathon Director Jon Dunham

Fri, 17 Apr 2008 19:06:00 GMT

There have been many attempts through the years to capture the essence and meaning of the marathon, through books, articles, and motivational speeches. Now a young filmmaker, Jon Dunham, has brought his version to the big screen, with the feature-length documentary Spirit of the Marathon.

Manchester City Marathon and Half Marathon Blends the Past with the Future

Fri, 08 May 2008 14:20:00 GMT

Sunday, November 2, 2008, marks the 2nd Annual Manchester City Marathon and Half Marathon in Manchester, N.H. The challenging and scenic course has all the right elements to place it high on the "to do list" with other long-distance New England races.

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There’s only one hill and it’s down

Tue, 07 Apr 2008 11:56:00 GMT

Okay you’ve run the toughest race, you’ve run the hilliest race, and you’ve run the flattest race; now it is time for you to run the fastest race. Welcome to the Hollis Apple Country Fast 5K; New England’s fastest 5K.

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The Reach the Beach Relay Celebrates 10 Years—350 Teams, 200 Miles, 24 Hours

Tue, 31 Mar 2008 12:25:00 GMT

It’s the experience of a lifetime--a fabulous late summer overnight relay through New Hampshire. It is one of the longest relays in the USA, an unforgettable 36 legs from the White Mountains, through legendary Lake Country, embracing dozens of small towns to the seashore.

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Applefest Half Marathon and Relay—Small Town Atmosphere, Big Time Race

Tue, 24 Mar 2008 09:16:00 GMT

The 26th Annual Applefest Half Marathon and two-person Half Marathon Relay is a running celebration in Hollis, New Hampshire. Beautiful rural course, fruit basket and pie prizes, beautiful medals, scrumptious post race food—yes, that famous apple crisp.

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Boston to Beijing: The 2008 Women's Olympic Marathon Trials

Thu, 12 Mar 2008 09:28:00 GMT

Don Allison previews the upcoming Women's Olympic Trials Marathon scheduled to be run on Marathon Weekend in Boston.