| News From: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
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Goff Goes Off
(News & Record)
Jen Goff ran her first marathon at the Richmond Marathon on Saturday and completed her first marathon distance with a time of 3 hours and 6 minutes buy running a six-minute negative split.
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| News From: Saturday, November 14, 2009 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Basweti Captures Second Consecutive Richmond Marathon Title
(Times Dispatch.)
Jynocel Basweti delivered the first back to back victories in five years for the Richmond Marathon. Basweti won the 26.2 mile race with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 28 seconds.
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| News From: Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Rain Won't Slow Down Richmond Marathon
(WTVR)
The recent heavy rain from passing storms will not effect the course of the Richmond Marathon. Race organizers are monitoring the James River levels to allow for a safe, flood-free race.
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Mens Champions From 2008 and 2007 Highlight SunTrust Richmond Marathon Field
(Times Dispatch)
The thirty-second annual Richmond Marathon pits Jynocel Basweti against Mohamed Awol the top finishers from the 2007 and 2008 marathons.
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Richmond Marathon
(Puggal News)
The thirty-second running of the Richmond Marathon will have the defending champion Jynocel Basweti out to keep his title against Mohammed Awol who was second last year.
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| News From: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Richmond Marathon Course Appears Safe From Flooding
(Times Dispatch)
The massive amount of rain from the remnants of Hurrican Ida will not cause race organizers to re-route the marathon on Saturday. Most of the areas rivers will crest prior to the start of the marathon.
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| News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Students to Run in Richmond Marathon Saturday
(The Collegian)
Meg McCall turned 21 on Monday and will race in the Richmond Marathon this weekend along with fellow senior Drew Goldfarb. McCall looked at the marathon as a big challenge and decided to make the marathon her New Year's resolution.
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Last Minute Richmond Marathon Tips
(Richmond.com)
The thirty-second annual Richmond Marathon takes place this weekend. Hydration and proper carbohydrates are the main emphasis on preparation for the 26.2 mile race
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Richmond Marathon Weekend Sets Registration Record
(Richmond Times-Dispatch)
More than fourteen-thousand, six-hundred and fifty people have registered for the Sun Trust Richmond Marathon which sets a new record for the event and marks the ninth year of the past eleven which has seen a new record.
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| News From: Sunday, November 16, 2008 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan beats last year's winner in Richmond marathon
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Jynocel Basweti, 22, of Kenya made sure there would not be a photo finish at the thirty-first running of the Richmond Marathon. Basweti lept through the finish line in 2 hours 22 minutes and 22 seconds, nearly two and a half minutes ahead of second place.
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| News From: Friday, November 14, 2008 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Race weekend sets participation record for the Richmond Marathon.
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
The Richmond Marathon smashed the one year old participation record by over 3,000 runners. Race organizers have stated the the addition of the half marathon boosted numbers to well over the 14,000 mark.
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| News From: Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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A son's cross-country courtesy via Richmond Marathon
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Running 26.2 miles is a difficult task and the training for such a race is more arduous than most expect. Walter Bullock adds six thousand miles of travel into that training all for the love of his 73 year old mother.
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| News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Richmond Marathon weather watch: a little too warm
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
The Sun Trust Richmond Marathon will be the host for over ten thousand runners on Saturday morning. Weather forecasters and participants are watching the weather with scrutiny. The morning lows will on drop into the fifties and high could reach seventy. These temperatures could pose a threat to long distance runners.
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| News From: Friday, October 31, 2008 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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SunTrust Richmond Marathon sets event entry record
(Midlothian Exchange)
WIth over two weeks of open registration and plenty of room for more participants the Sun Trust Richmond Marathon has announced a new record of over 12,000 participants in the marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids run. The new total has surpassed last years mark of 11,742
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| News From: Thursday, October 23, 2008 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Donate Life in the SunTrust Richmond Marathon.
(Active Richmond)
Donate Life is part of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon. The are part of an effort to educate others about organ, eye and tissue donation. There is a critical shortage of donors and all the race activities will help bring to light how we can all save and enhance lives.
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| News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Cheromei, a Lynchburger, almost wins his first marathon in Richmond by not being an elite.
(WNET)
David Cheromei set his goals on running the 8K in Richmond, VA and was told he could not get in..but the marathon had a few spots left. He toed the line and nearly won the whole thing.
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| News From: Monday, November 12, 2007 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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A photo perfect day results in a photo finish at the Richmond Marathon
(Richmond.com - Sports Backers)
A lean at the tape and 1/10th of a second separated Awol from Cheromei in the men's Richmond Marathon. The leaders crossed nearly together in 2 hours, 20 minutes and 20 seconds to usher in well over 5000 record setting participants in the Richmond Marathon.
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| News From: Sunday, November 11, 2007 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Thousands Participate In Richmond Marathon
(NBC12 News)
More than five thousand runners took off from the start line this morning for the 30th annual Suntrust Richmond Marathon.
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| News From: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Richmond Marathon Celebrates 30th Anniversary and record numbers of registrants.
(Western Chesterfield Exchange)
Garland Carlton, 67, of Midlothian is no stranger to the Richmond Marathon. Having completed the first 29, he will join 6 others trying to finish all 30 races and they will have 11,000 other participants to help them this weekend.
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| News From: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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SunTrust Richmond Marathon schedule:
A primer for Saturday's Richmond races
(inRich.com)
Road closures and route changes aplenty at the Richmond Marathon scheduled to start at 8am this Saturday. A fun filled weekend in store for locals and runners from all over the country.
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| News From: Monday, October 15, 2007 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Richmond Marathon Nears Record Numbers
(Richmond)
more than 4,300 runners had registered for the marathon, already surpassing last year's race day total of 3,933. A total field of over 5,000 is expected by race day on Saturday, Nov. 10. The current record marathon for entries is 4,763, set in 2005.
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| News From: Monday, November 13, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Weekend Roars To A Miserable, Moist Conclusion at Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Comments on the race that was affected by the prevailing weather
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| News From: Sunday, November 12, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Heat Takes Toll At Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Comments on the race, in which there were temperatures near 80 degrees.
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| News From: Saturday, November 11, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Fekadu Runs Away To Win Richmond Marathon
(International Herald Tribune)
Running unchallenged through most of the race, Fekadu finished in 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 23 seconds.
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Richmond Marathon Traffic: Street Closures
(Times Dispatch)
Information on road status
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| News From: Friday, November 10, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Teacher To Run In Richmond Marathon
(News Leader)
Article on Joy Blosser of Churchville who will participate in her second marathon.
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Richmond Marathon Notes
(Times Dispatch)
Information on the marathon and medical assistance that will be available.
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| News From: Thursday, November 9, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Richmond Marathon Women's Race Is Wide Open
(Times Dispatch)
Comments on the marathon and athletes participating.
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| News From: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Richmond Marathon: Street Closings
(Times Dispatch)
Information on road closures is given.
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Military Solidarity Inspires Hamilton in Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Article on Chelsea Hamilton, a 27-year-old fourth-year medical student at Georgetown University, who will participate in the marathon.
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Rock Your Socks Off at Richmond Marathon
(Richmond.com)
Comments by several participants and brief information on the marathon.
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| News From: Sunday, July 23, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Marathon Training Becoming a Science
(Times Dispatch)
Jodie Pillow has acquired a formidable ally - high-tech science - as she prepares for the SunTrust Richmond Marathon. Endorphin Fitness program is an emphasis-on-endurance outfit that sprouted in Richmond a year and a half ago.
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| News From: Sunday, July 16, 2006 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Ivins Resting for Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Vacation notwithstanding, Kathy Ivins has no intention of shirking her preparations for the Nov. 11 SunTrust Richmond Marathon.
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| News From: Monday, November 14, 2005 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Runner Keeps his Promise at Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Article on Mark Dunn who flew from Malaysia to participate in the marathon.
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| News From: Saturday, November 12, 2005 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Belarussian Sets new Course Record at Richmond Marathon
(Daily Press)
Andrei Gordeev had a record time of 2 hours, 14 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Richmond Marathon has a Sense of the Unknown
(Times Dispatch)
Rono will not participate this year, thus opening the several other runners to win.
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| News From: Friday, November 11, 2005 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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SunTrust Richmond Marathon: Preview
(Times Dispatch)
Interview with Tammy Slusser who won the women's championship last year.
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| News From: Thursday, November 10, 2005 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Richmond Marathon: Events
(Times Dispatch)
List of things to do in Richmond
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| News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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America's Friendliest Marathon: Richmond
(Richmond)
Information on the marathon is given.
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| News From: Sunday, November 14, 2004 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Weather keeps Elly Rono from another course record but not third straight win
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Rono comnments on his race strategy, and his past accomplishments. He may run next year, for a fourth victory ...
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Local man with new lungs completes Richmond marathon
(Access North GA)
Geiger participated in his first marathon, accompanied by the father of the 14-year-old girl whose lungs were used in a double-lung transplant to save his life. He had to "race walk" given his physical condition.
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| News From: Saturday, November 13, 2004 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Rono Wins Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Kenyan Elly Rono continued his domination of the Richmond SunTrust Marathon by winning his third in a row. Other results are also given.
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| News From: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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The SunTrust Richmond Marathon poster to benefit Donate Life
(Richmond.com)
The SunTrust Richmond Marathon today unveiled its 2004 Commemorative poster, created by local artist Robert Meganck. Proceeds will benefit Donate Life.
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| News From: Sunday, November 16, 2003 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Two marathons in in two weeks poses no problems for Rono
(Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Elly Rono again won at the Richmond Marathon and again set a new course record, this time after having run the New York City Marathon just two weeks prior.
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| News From: Saturday, November 15, 2003 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan wins Richmond Marathon for second year in a row
(Associated Press)
Defending champion Elly Rono of Kenya broke his own course record at the Sun Trust Richmond Marathon on Saturday, finishing in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 36 seconds.
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| News From: Friday, November 14, 2003 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Richmond Marathon Notes
(Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Tracking devices attached to each runners shoe along with special pads placed on the course will allow fans to track the progress of anyone in the race using the the race's website.
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| News From: Sunday, November 10, 2002 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Late Entry from Kenya Steady in Pulling Fast One in Richmond Marathon
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Kenyan-born runner Elly Rono, now living in Duluth, N.C. won the Richmond Marathon by more than four minutes in 2:16:02. "I had no idea I could run that time," said Rono. His miles were steady at a 5:08 pace, hitting the halfway mark at 1:07:22. At the end of the race, he was able to cheer on some friends and running-mates, and offer advice to some female athletes. Rono now has his eyes on Boston.
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Former BYU star starts quickly, overcomes blister to take Richmond women's field
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Maggie Chan-Roper won her first marathon by capturing the women's championship in Saturday's SunTrust Richmond race in 2:37:53 - the third-fastest time in the event's 25-year history. She beat an elite field, finishing more than 2½ minutes ahead of runner-up Alena Vinitskaya (2:40:26) and nearly 10 in front of third-place finisher Irina Suvorova (2:47:29).
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Late entry from Kenya steady in pulling fast one in Richmond
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Kenyan Elly Rono won Saturday's Sun Trust Richmond Marathon in Virginia by four minutes with a 2:16:02 finish, demolishing the record set last year of 2:17:49.
Rono, who said he had no idea he would run the race that fast, kept up a 5:08 pace, and with a few miles left went for the record and the prize money that went with it.
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| News From: Saturday, November 9, 2002 |
| | Richmond Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Rono wins the Richmond Marathon
(Times Dispatch)
Kenya's Elly Rono won the Richmond Marathon on Saturday in a record 2 hours, 16 minutes, 2 seconds. The 32-year-old Rono broke the mark of 2:17:29 set last year by countryman Reuben Chesang. Rono earned $2,500 for the win and the use of a Volkswagen Beetle for a year for breaking the record. Kenya's James Mutuse was second in 2:20:19. Maggie Roper of Provo, Utah, won the women's race in 2:37:53.
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