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News From: Saturday, April 1, 2023
 Yakima River Canyon Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bean pushes through adversity to win Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Baylen Bean won the 2023 Yakima River Canyon Marathon in 2:52:22 while Lara Malpass won the women's race in 3:34:52.
 
News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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   Fewer runners no problem for Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Despite decreasing participation numbers, race director Frank Purdy of Yakima River Canyon Marathon is confident the race will survive due to a strong volunteer base and more.
 
News From: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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   Yakima River Canyon Marathon set to return for first time in three years (Yakima Herald-Republic)
The 2022 Yakima River Canyon Marathon is set on April 2, after cancellations in 2020 and 2021, due to coronavirus concerns and deaths of its two race directors.
 
News From: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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   Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Valley of the Sun triathlon canceled for 2021 (Yakima Herald-Republic)
The 2021 Yakima River Canyon Marathon, set on March 27, was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Saturday, March 30, 2019
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   More than 300 people turnout for Yakima River Canyon Marathon (KIMA TV)
Yon Yilma won the 2019 Yakima River Marathon while Audrey Kingsley won the women's race.
 
   Luke Thompson: Desire wins out on marathon day (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Luke Thompson, who covered Yakima River Canyon Marathon for two years, talks about his personal experience running the 2019 race.
 
   West Valley grad wins women's Yakima Canyon River Marathon, Yilma outlasts defending men's champ (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Yon Yilma won the 2019 Yakima River Canyon Marathon in 2:35:07 while Audrey Kingsley won the women's race in 3:05:03.
 
News From: Monday, April 9, 2018
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   Runners get off to a soggy start at Yakima Canyon Marathon (Daily Record)
Masanori Okabe won the 2018 Yakima Canyon Marathon in 2:44 while Amy Mott won the women's race in 3:31.
 
News From: Sunday, April 2, 2017
 Yakima River Canyon Marathon
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   Photos: Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Scenes from the Yakima River Canyon Marathon in a photo gallery
 
News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2017
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   Yakima River Canyon Marathon: Canyon road to be closed for marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic)
The 17th Yakima River Canyon Marathon on Saturday, April 1, will close traffic along part of the State Route 821.
 
News From: Sunday, April 3, 2016
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   Top woman Norman runs to honor father; Zuchetto also wins at Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald)
In the men's race, Matthew Zuchetto, defeated several other competitors in a close finish while womens winner April Norman was all alone in front from start to finish to claim victory.
 
News From: Thursday, March 31, 2016
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  Human Interest Story
   Swanson returns to Yakima River Canyon Marathon after endurance success (YakimaHerald.com)
Gunhild Swanson is running in Saturday's Yakima River Canyon Marathon
 
News From: Monday, March 30, 2015
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   Geertgens, Morrell win Yakima River Canyon Marathon titles (Yakima Herald)
Steve Geertgens won the Yakima River Canyon Marahton in 2 hours 58 minutes and 3 seconds.
 
News From: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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   Yakima River Canyon road to close for marathon (Yakima Herald)
The Yakima River Canyon portion of State Route 821 will be closed to through traffic Saturday for the 15th running of the Yakima River Canyon Marathon.
 
News From: Thursday, July 3, 2014
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   Yakima River Canyon Marathon Thanks (Yakima Herald)
For just the second time in 14 years the Yakima River Canyon was green for the annual marathon down it's corridors.
 
News From: Monday, April 7, 2014
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   2014 Yakima River Canyon Marathon Top 10 Finishers (Yakima Herald)
Scott Traver won the Yakima River Canyon Marathon with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 57 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, April 6, 2014
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   Traver, Hugie Terry Win Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald)
Scott Traver won the Yakima River Canyon Marathon with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 46 seconds.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Yakima River Canyon Marathon Favorites Are Up In the Air (Yakima Herald)
Several hundred runners will be running the Yakima River Canyon Marathon with no obvious favorite for the race. Chuck Engle has won the race the last three years and the last two only after signing up at the last minute.
 
News From: Thursday, April 3, 2014
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   Yakima River Marathon will Close Roads Saturday (Yakima Herald)
The Yakima River Canyon Marathon will close down roads on Saturday to allow safe passage of hundreds of runners along the course.
 
News From: Sunday, April 7, 2013
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   Fast Yakima River Canyon Marathon Times are Gone With the Wind (Yakima Herald)
Chuck Engle won the Yakima River Canyon Marathon in 2 hours 45 minutes and 4 seconds despite strong headwinds during the point to point race.
 
  Human Interest Story
   More than 400 People Run Through the Yakima River Canyon (KNDO.com)
Strong headwinds didn't deter more than four-hundred runners from completing the Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Runners from all over the nation and several countries attended the race
 
News From: Friday, April 5, 2013
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  Human Interest Story
   Hundreds Registered for Yaakima River Canyon Marathon (KAPPTV.com)
More than four-hundred and fifty runners will take part in the Yakima River Canyon Marathon on Saturday Morning. Bart Yasso was on hand to meet and greet registered runners.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Yakima River Canyon Marathon Favorites Are Anybody's Guess (Yakima Herald)
As of mid-week no previous winners of the Yakima Canyon River Marathon, men's or women's, were registered. The women's title is up for grabs and 58 year-old Rick Becker hopes to claim the title by running under 2 hours and 40 minutes
 
News From: Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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   First Time Yakima Canyon Marathon For Former Ike Star (Yakima Herald)
Aleah Mickelson will toe the line of the Yakima River Canyon Marathon on Saturday. The course is known for it's dramatic climbs and stunning river valley views.
 
   No Slowing Down for Yakima River Canyon Marathon Veterans Ron Fowler and David Jones (Yakima Herald)
The thirteenth annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon kicks off this weekend and neither Ron Fowler or David Jones will miss the starting line. The are among twenty runners who have run all thirteen editions of the marathon along the Yakima river valley.
 
News From: Monday, April 2, 2012
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   NV Grad Emmai Wins In Second Start, While Engle Lives Up To Name At Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Sports Yakima)
Despite temperatures hovering near thrity degrees and a sky full of snow, Armani Emmai and Chuck Engle won the women and men's division, respectively, of the Yakima River Canyon Marathon.
 
News From: Sunday, April 1, 2012
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   Saturday's Yakima River Canyon Marathon (KNDO.com)
More than six-hundred people from all over the world showed up for the twelfth annual running of the Yakima River Canyon Marathon. M.J. Engle won the race with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 39 seconds
 
News From: Saturday, March 31, 2012
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   Top Spots Up For Grabs At Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Sports Yakima)
Over six-hundred runners are registered for the Yakima River Canyon Marathon despite the cold rainy forecast. Defending champion Chuck Engle is not expected to return. Defending women's champion Camille Moseley is not on the pre-registered list either.
 
News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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  Human Interest Story
   Bob Dolphin of Yakima Preps For 500th Marathon (KAPP TV)
Bob Dolphin will attempt to run his five-hundredth marathon this weekend at the Yakima River Canyon Marathon.
 
News From: Sunday, April 3, 2011
 Yakima River Canyon Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Hundreds Participate In 11th Annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon (KNDO.com)
Over 500 runners began the eleventh annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon that runs from Ellensburg to Selah Washington.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Yakima Marathon: In It To Win It, Engle Sets Blistering Pace En Route To Men's Victory (Yakima Herald Review)
Chuck Engle took on last year's defending Yakima River Canyon Marathon champion and third place finisher to win the marathon with a time 2 hours 41 minutes and 22 seconds despite a second half head wind and two major climbs.
 
   Yakima Marathon: Wind Doesn't Slow All Runners (Yakima Herald Review)
Despite to massive hills in the second half of the Yakima River Canyon Marathon and a head wind the seem to hold some runners in place over 500 participants finished the 26.2 miles down River Canyon Road.
 
   2011 Yakima River Canyon Marathon Results (Yakima Herald Review)
Chuck Engle won the Yakima River Canyon Marathon with a time of 2:41:22
 
News From: Saturday, April 2, 2011
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Yakima Marathon Takes Over Canyon (Yakima Herald-Review)
The eleventh annual Yakima Marathon ran along the closed Canyon River Road from 7 am until 3:30 pm allowing over 500 runners safe passage.
 
News From: Thursday, March 31, 2011
 Yakima River Canyon Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Skip That Scenic Drive Through Yakima Canyon On Saturday. Run The Marathon! (Yakima Herald)
State Route 821 will be closed for much of the day on Saturday for the eleventh annual running of the Yakima River Canyon Marathon
 
News From: Saturday, March 27, 2010
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   Late Climb Takes Its Toll Once Again At Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Sports Yakima)
Sean Meissner passed Gilbert Ondusko just before mile 22 and never looked back as he won the Yakima River Canyon Marathon with a time of 2 hours 45 minutes and 14 seconds.
 
News From: Friday, March 26, 2010
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  Human Interest Story
   Yakima Canyon Road To Close Saturday For Marathon (Yakima Herald)
The tenth annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon will shut down state route 821 from 7 am to 3:30 pm and a 25 mph speed limit will be enforced for local traffic while runners are on the road.
 
News From: Sunday, April 5, 2009
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   Yakima River Canyon Marathon: Times Are Tight (Yakima Herald)
Joe Darda and Mary Hanna won the 2009 Yakima River Canyon Marathon.
 
   Ellensburg native Darda wins Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Daily Record)
Joe Darda of Ellensburg, Washington who ran the third fastest time in course history by crossing the tape in 2 hours 35 minutes and 12 seconds.
 
News From: Thursday, April 2, 2009
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   Yakima River Canyon marathon a course of human events (Yakima Herald)
Dan Archambeau was like many other first time marathon runners. He finished one and at that moment would not think of doing another. The ninth annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon, held on Saturday, will be Dan's 200th marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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  Human Interest Story
   SR-821 to close Saturday for Yakima marathon (Yakima Herald)
The main route through the Yakima River Canyon, State Route 821, will be closed for much of Saturday for the ninth annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon. Canyon access will be limited to race officials and locals with permits.
 
News From: Monday, April 7, 2008
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   Yakima Marathon -- Hard-fought wins (Yakima Herald Republic)
Jesus Valdez found himself asleep finally at 1 am the night before the Yakima River Canyon Marathon. At 43 year of age and a 2 hour 46 minute and 26 second winning time he was the oldest victor in the races history. Annie Thiessen, the 37-year-old veterinarian who nearly broke the three-hour barrier in capturing the women's title in 3:00:25.
 
News From: Friday, April 4, 2008
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   A 78 year old Dolphin Running Marathons! (KNDO)
Bob Dolphin heads up the Yakima River Canyon Marathon with over 500 Runners each year. He not only directs the race, he runs in it as well. He also runs nearly 20 other marathons through out the year. An average year of running for the 78 year old.
 
News From: Sunday, April 1, 2007
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   Familiar Feeling At Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald Republic)
For the first time in the race's seven-year history, the Canyon Marathon had a lead pack for more than half the race, with Santos running stride-for-stride with Rick Becker of Selah and Shaun Endsley, an Ironman triathlete.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Yakima's Kupp Decides To Race; Finishes Third (Yakima Herald Republic)
Comments on the marathon by several participants.
 
News From: Saturday, March 31, 2007
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  Human Interest Story
   Runners Compete In The Yakima River Canyon Run (KNDO)
Larry Carroll liked the race because it's well organized.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Field For Men's Yakima River Canyon Marathon Looking Formidable (Yakima Herald Republic)
Defending champion Manuh Santos of Yakima, masters cross country world champ Rick Becker of Selah and 2005 Canyon Marathon runner-up Cliff Richards of Maple Valley are all very capable of running in the two-hour, 45-minute range, or perhaps even faster.
 
News From: Thursday, March 29, 2007
 Yakima River Canyon Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Yakima River Canyon Race Will Be Runner's 400th Marathon (Yakima Herald Republic)
Bob Dolphin, 77, director with his wife of the race since its inception in 2001, will participate in the marathon and be his 400th race.
 
   Many Going To Great Lengths To Compete In Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald)
The anticipated field of nearly 500 -- a Canyon Marathon record -- will represent at least 26 states and five countries.
 
News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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   Road Closures for Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald)
At the end of the article that describes what is going on around the valley, information is given on where residents and recreationists can get passes that allow canyon access.
 

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