ROAD RACE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY UPDATES

08 Events Archive

Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | March 2008 | April 2008 | May 2008 | June | Aug 2008 | Sept 2008 | Oct 2008 | Nov 2008 | July 2009 |

January 2008

Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half-Marathon
(formerly Mississippi Marathon)
Race Date: 1/05/08
Jackson, MS
URL: www.msbluesmarathon.com
Size: Inaugural
Prize Structure: $30,000 total prize money. Men: $4000-3000-2000-1500-1000 40+: $1000-700-500 Wheelchair: $500 Handcycle: $500 Tri-County: $300. Bonus: $1000 break course record Men: 2:23:24 Women: 3:04:02. Women: Same as men in all categories. Expo Information: Name: Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half-Marathon Expo Dates: January 4, 2008.

Matanzas 5000 (5K) 3.1 miles
Race Date: 1/26/08
St. Augustine, FL
URL: www.ancientcityrr.org
Size: 1500
Features: Fast, flat scenic course; Part of the Jacksonville Grand Prix; USATF Certified
Prize Structure: $1800 in prize money. Men: $500-200-100 40+: $100
Women: Same as men in all categories. Bonus: $100 to break course record. Men's Times CR: NA  2007: 14:27 Last Money: 14:49  Women CR: 15:42  2007: 16:14 Last Money: 17:12
Elite Athletic Coordinator: Same as Event Director
Event Director: , Event Director, Ancient City Road Runners, PO Box 4911, St. Augustine FL 32085 Phone: () FAX: Email: todd@ancientcityrr.org Race HOTLINE: 904-461-1615 

February 2008

SurfCity USA® Marathon 
(formerly Pacific Shoreline)
Race Date: 2/3/08
Huntington Beach, CA 
Ancillary Events: Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Races, Active Lifestyle Expo
URL: www.runsurfcity.com
Size: 10,000
Features: Start on Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street, pass by the crowds at the famous Huntington Beach pier, to the beachfront running path with the waves crashing just seconds away. The Marathon runs through Huntington Beach Central Park and on the beachfront path, and the Half Marathon down PCH is flat and fast! 
Prize Structure: (Half Marathon): $12,000 in prize money. Prize money is a Speed Bonus split between all runners (male or female) that break the standing Course Records in the Half Marathon. Men's Times: CR: 1:05:46
2007: 1:05:46 Women CR: 1:14:26 2007: 1:14:26.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as Event Director.
Expo Information: Name: Surf City USA® Marathon Active Lifestyle Expo 
Dates: Feb. 1-3 Site: Pacific Coast Highway in front of the Hilton Waterfront Hotel  Attendance: 20,000 Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 50. Booth Size: 10x10. Booth Price: $1000. Stuff Packets?: No.
Expo Coordinator: Lisa Scolman, 800 Grand Ave. Ste C-10, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 888-422-0RUN (day) Fax: 760-434-7706 E-mail: expo@runsurfcity.com
Event Director: Kinane Events, 800 Grand Ave, Ste. C-10 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 888-422-0RUN (both) Fax: 760-434-7706 E-mail: info@runsurfcity.com

New Sponsor
Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15k & 5k

Race Date: 2/9/08
Tampa, FL
URL: www.tampabayrun.com
Size: 14,000
URL: www.tampabayrun.com
Ancillary Events: Bank of America Marathon & Half Marathon.
Features: Certified, flat, fast and scenic out and back waterfront course.
Prize Structure: (15k): $10,000 in prize money for local athletes only. Men: Local: $2000-1500-750-500-250. 40+: none. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Elite Instructions: NR.
Men’s Times: CR:  NR 2005: NR Last Money:  NR Women: CR: NR 2005: NR Last Money: NR
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as Event Director. 
Expo Information: Name: 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo Dates: Feb. 16-17 Site: Tampa Convention Center - East Hall, Tampa, FL Attendance: 50,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 200. Booth Size: 10’ x 10’. Booth Price: $1000. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $300.
Expo Coordinator: Same as Event Director. 
Event Director: Susan Harmeling, PO Box 1881, Tampa, FL 33601 Phone: 813-254-7866 FAX: 813-254-9307 E-Mail: gdcarun@verizon.net 

26.2 With Donna - The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer
Race Date: 2/17/08
Jacksonville, FL
URL: http://www.breastcancermarathon.com/index.html
Size: Inaugural
Ancillary Events: Half-Marathon
Prize Structure: (Marathon): $60,000 in prize money. Men: $10,000-7000-3250-2000-1000. 40+: $1500-1000-500. Local: $1500-100-750. Women: Same as men in all categories plus $1000 for first female breast cancer survivor. Half-Marathon: United States Women’s Distance Running Development Half Marathon Prize Division:: $2000-1500-750-500-250.
Expo Information: Name: Health and Fitness Expo Dates: Feb 15-16, 2008 Site: Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32245
Event Director: Jeff Galloway

AT&T Austin Marathon 
Race Date: 2/17/08
Austin, TX
URL: www.attaustimmarathon.com
Feature: The race will employ a unique international team challenge format for the first time. Teams will be organized by each country's federation. The USA team will be selected by the men's and women's long distance running committees of USATF. Interested USA athletes or their representatives should contact Jim Estes, USATF Senior Manager of LDR/Marketing, at Jim.Estes@usatf.org or 317-713-4661 for consideration.
Team Prize Structure: $33,000 in team prizes: Teams: $15,000-10,000-5,000-3,000.

World’s Best 10k Race

Race Date: 2/24/2008
San Juan, PR
Size: 11,663
URL: www.worldbest10k.com
Ancillary Events: Juvenile relays, kayaks, boxing, Special Olympics, many other sports.
Features: Certified, almost perfectly flat course. Great pasta party. Three days of sport for the whole family.
Prize Structure: (10k): $600,000 in prize money, including bonuses. Bonuses: World Record: $100,000. Men sub-28:00: $10,000. Women sub-31:00: $10,000. Men: $20,000-12,000-8000-6000-4000-3000-2500-2000-1500-1000. Age groups: $200-150...20 for 10th. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Elite Instructions: Expenses considered. Apply ASAP.
Men’s Times: CR:  27:47 2005: 27:55 Last Money:  29:21 Women: CR: 30:21 2005: 32:11 Last Money: 35:38
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as Event Director. 
Expo Information: Name: Fitness Expo Dates: Feb. 24 Site: Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Attendance: NR. Selling? NR. # of Booths: NR. Booth Size: NR. Booth Price: NR. Stuff Packets?: NR.
Expo Coordinator: Same as Event Director. 
Event Director: Rafael Acosta, PO Box 2780, San Juan, PR 00984 Phone: 787-767-2000 or 767-9191 FAX: 787-763-2000 or 767-9199 E-Mail: racosta@ptmpr.com  

March 2008

Maratona della Citta di Roma
Race Date: 3/16/08
Rome, Italy
URL: www.maratonadiroma.it
Featrues: Beautiful course through one of the world's most historic cities, and a chance to win sizable bonuses and prize money. 
Prize Structure: (Marathon): About 250,000 euros in prize money. Bonuses: 250,000 euros for world record ($366,000 U.S.) sub-2:04:26 man, sub-2:15:25. Italian all-comers: $73,000 U.S. for 2:07:45 men, 2:24:59 woman. Italian Citizens: (National Record): $110,000 sub 2:07:22 man, sub 2:23:47.  Course Record: $37,000, 2:08:02 man, 2:25:07 woman.Men: 16,000 euros-10,000-7000-5000-3000-2000-1000-750-500-500. Women: Same as men in all categories. 
Expo Information: Name: Villaggio Maratona Dates: Mar 13-15. Attendance: 87,000.
Men's Times: CR: 2:08:02 2007: 2:09:36 Last Money: 2:13:40  Women: CR: 2:25:07 2007: 2:25:07. Last Money: 2:43:11

April 2008

Pepsi's Fifth Annual Race to Stop the Silence 10K/5K
Race Date: 4/13/08
District of Columbia
URL: http://www.stopcsa.org/RACE/gettingthere.pdf
Prize Structure: Men: $300-200-100. Women: Same as men.
Contact: Stop the Silence, P.O. Box 127, Glenn Dale, MD | 301.464.4791, Event Manager: Race Director at ppine@stopcsa.org

May 2008

Providence Rhode Races (Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K)
Race Date: 5/4/08
Providence, RI
URL: http://www.rhoderace.com/
Expo Information: Name: Providence Running Expo Dates: May. 3 Site: Johnson Wales University Harborside Campus Attendance:  Selling? Yes. # of Booths:  Booth Size:  Booth Price: Stuff Packets?:  Cost: TBD.
Expo Coordinator: NA
Race Hotline: (401)437-8881 Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Email: help@rhoderaces.com

BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon
Race Date: 5/4/08
Vancouver, BC, Canada 
Ancillary Events: Half Marathon, Kids Fun Runs
URL: www.bmovanmarathon.ca
Size: 12,631
Features: Scenic course through one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Course is certified and recognized by Athletics Canada/Run Canada, AIMS and IAAF Certification code is BC-2007-004-BDC (Athletics Canada), CAN-2007-002-BDC (IAAF). The course is also certified for the Boston Marathon.
Prize Structure: (Marathon, Half Marathon): $17,500 US dollars in prize money and bonuses in both races combined. Bonuses: 1st sub-2:15 male: $2500. 1st sub-2:35 female: $2500. Men: Marathon: $3000-1000-500 Half Marathon: $100-500-250. Women: Same as men in all categories, both races. Men's Times: CR: 2:13:14 2007: 2:25:27 Last Money: 2:38:00 Women CR: 2:35:50 2007: 2:35:50 Last Money: 3:00:55.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as Event Director.
Expo Information: Name: Urban Lifestye Expo
Dates: May. 1-3 Site: Westin Bayshore Hotel Attendance: 25,000 Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 100+. Booth Size: 10x10. Booth Price: $800. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: TBD.
Expo Coordinator: NA
E-mail: events@vanmarathon.bc.ca
Event Manager: Janet Anderson, janand@telus.net, Vancouver International Marathon, Box 3213, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 3X8, Phone:  604-872-2928  Fax:  604-872-2903

Dick's Sporting Goods Bolder Boulder 10k
Race Date: 5/26/08
Boulder, CO 
URL: www.bolderboulder.com
Size: 44,077
Prize Structure: Bonuses: Men: Sub 28:00 $5,000-Sub 28:15 $2,000-Sub 28:30 $1,750-Sub 28:45 $1,500-Sub 29:00 $1,250-Sub 29:15 $1,000-Sub 29:30 $ 750-Sub 29:45 $ 500-Sub 30:00 $ 250. Women: Sub 32:15 $5,000-Sub 32:30 $1,750-Sub 32:45 $1,500-Sub 33:00 $1,250-Sub 33:15 $1,000-Sub 33:30 $ 750-Sub 33:45 $ 500-Sub 34:00 $ 250.

Georgetown 8k
Race Date: 5/31/08
Washington, D.C.
Features: Fast out and back course on the Capital Crescent Trail in Georgetown.
URL: www.georgetown8k.com
Prize Structure (Projected): Men: $400-200-100. Women: Same as men.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Max Lockwood, max.lockwood@gmail.com

2008 AMC High Performance Track & Field Series (800, 1500, 3000SC)
Race Date: 5/31/08
IUPUI Track, Indianapolis, Indiana
URL: www.indianainvaders.com/americanmilersclub
Event Director: Greg Harger, Director, Indiana Invaders, greg.harger@indianainvaders.com

June 2008

2008 AMC High Performance Track & Field Series (800, 1500)
Race Date: 6/09/08
IUPUI Track, Indianapolis, Indiana
URL: www.indianainvaders.com/americanmilersclub
Event Director: Greg Harger, Director, Indiana Invaders, greg.harger@indianainvaders.com

2008 AMC High Performance Track & Field Series (800, 1500)
Race Date: 6/11/08
IUPUI Track, Indianapolis, Indiana
URL: www.indianainvaders.com/americanmilersclub
Event Director: Greg Harger, Director, Indiana Invaders, greg.harger@indianainvaders.com

2008 AMC High Performance Track & Field Series (800, 1500)
Race Date: 6/14/08
IUPUI Track, Indianapolis, Indiana
URL: www.indianainvaders.com/americanmilersclub
Event Director: Greg Harger, Director, Indiana Invaders, greg.harger@indianainvaders.com

August 2008


The Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon and Frontrunner Relay
Race Date: 8/31/08
Columbus, OH
URL: www.spiritofcolumbushalf.com
Size: 3000+ (inaugural)
Features: The race highlights a point-to-point gradual downhill course.
Prize Structure: $35,000 in prize money. Elite Prize: $25,000 Men: $5000-3000-2000-1000-625-500-375 40+: $5000 in prize money. $1000-600-400-200-125-100-75. Women: Same as men in all categories. Wheelchair: $5000 in prize money. $1000-600-400-200-125-100-75.
Elite Coordinator: Douglas S. Grout, CEO, Victory Man Racing dba Run Wild Racing, doug@runwildracing.com, www.runwildracing.com
Phone: 614-371-9453
Fax: 614-839-9239
Expo Information: Name: Spirit of Columbus Expo  Dates: Friday, Aug 29-4:00pm-8:00pm, Sat, Aug 30-12:00pm-8:00pm Site: Embassy Suites, Dublin, OH  Attendance: 5000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 32. Booth Size:  8x10. Booth Price: $350. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $250
Race Coordination: Shannon Kurek
Email:  skurek@victorymanracing.com

September 2008

Arc Race 2008
Race Date: 9/06/08
Projected Race Date: 9/05/09
Liverpool, New York
URL: http://www.arcon.org/events/arc-race-info.cfm
Ancillary Events: Half Marathon, 5k Run, 3k Fun Walk
Features: Certified course, chip timed, Family Fun Zone with free food & entertainment, Health & Welless center and more.
Prize Structure Changed: The cash prizes have been changed to a combination of in-kind prizes and gift cards due to changes beyond our control by a sponsor. There are over $5,000 in in-kind prizes and over $3,000 in Wegmans gift cards being handed out for a total of more than $8,000 in prizes (no cash).
Men's Time: 2007: 1:18:40 Women: 2007: 1:26:22. 
Elite Instructions: Register Online
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD.
Expo Information: Name: Arc Race Health & Wellness Dates: Site : Long Branch Park, Liverpool, NY Attendance: 1200. Selling?: Yes # of Booths: NA Booth Size: NA Booth Price: $500 Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost: $250.
Expo Coordinator: Sara Iritz Abbott, 600 S. Wilbur Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 476-7441, ext. 103 (day) 
Fax: (315) 476-7446
E-mail: sabbott@arcon.org
Event Director: Gini Gozzi, 600 S. Wilbur Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 476-7441, ext. 147
Fax: (315) 476-7446
E-mail: ggozzi@arcon.org

SaskCentral Queen City Marathon
Race Date: 9/07/08
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
URL: www.runqcm.com
Size: 3,200 (500 in marathon)
Features: AIMS/Athletics Canada certified course 
Information: Doug Russell, Phone: 1-866-278-6726, runqcm@hotmail.com 

October 2008

Columbus Marathon
Race Date: 10/19/08
Columbus, OH
Size: 4,700
URL: www.columbusmarathon.com
Added Prizes: Prize Structure: Marathon, Half Marathon):  $30,000 total in prize money for both races; Men: Marathon:$2500-100-750 40+: $750-500-250 Ohioans: $750-500-250 Hand Cycle: $1250-750-500 Wheelchairs: $1250-750-500.  Women: Same as men. Men: Half Marathon: $1000-750-500 Women: Same as men.

IAAF World Road Running Championships
Status: Pending
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
URL: www.iaaf.org
Features: Prize money.

November 2008

Cave Hill 5K Run and 2-Mile Parade of Flags Walk
Race Date: 11/08/08
Louisville, KY
URL: http://www.adoptaflag.org/CAVEHILLFLAGRUN-2007.asp
Features: The flag-lined course starts at a back gate to Cave Hill Cemetery at 1351 Payne Street, in front of Breckinridge School. 
Prize Structure: Men: $100-50-25. Women: Same as men.

December 2008

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run 5K/10K
Race Date: 12/06/09
Savannah, GA
URL: www.savannahriverbridgerun.com
Ancillary Events: Double Pump Race (run both 5K and 10K), kids fun run.
Size: 4,000
Features: The 10K passes some of Savannah's famed squares, crosses the Talmadge Bridge and returns. The bridge is a 1.4 mile span at a 5.5% grade, 196 feet above the Savannah River.
Prize Structure: (10K): $4,900 Men: $1000-500-250. 40+: $400-200-100. Women: Same as men in all categories. Costume Contest: $400-200-100.
Event Director: Fleet Feet Savannah, call 912.355.3527 for details.
Expo Information: Name: Fleet Feet Sports Expo Date: Friday, Dec. 5th, 2008-9am-9pm. Site: Savannah Civic Center. 

July 2009

San Francisco Marathon
Status: NR
Race Date: 7/26/09
San Francisco, CA
Size: 11,200
URL: www.runsfm.com
Ancillary Events: Marathon, Half Marathon, Run-Walk.
Features: Run the Golden Gate Bridge, Best Running City, Coaster Medal, Technical T-Shirt, "green focus". 
Expo Information: Name: RunSMF Expo Dates: July 24-25 Site: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco, CA Attendance: 45,000 Selling? Yes. # of jBooths: 100. Booth Size: 10'x10" Booth Price: $1500. StuffPackets?: Yes. Cost: $1800. 
Expo Coordinator: Expo Director, PO Box 77148, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415-814-2823
Fax: 415-276-4179
E-Mail: expovendors@runsfm.com
Event Director: Race Director, PO Box 77148, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415-814-2823
Fax: 415-276-4179
E-mail: info@runsfm.com

Click here to go to races that have appeared on this page but whose race dates have already occurred.