Way Hedding
New England Runner Magazine "2012 Race of the Year" Oldest shoreline race in Connecticut. Start and finish at beautiful Ocean Beach Park in New London, Ct.
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Distance: 10K · Kids Race
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Joan Benoit Samuelson, a native of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, won the first-ever women's Marathon at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and is founder and chair of the TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K. "A long time dream of mine has been realized" says Samuelson.
"I've always wanted to create a race that brings runners to some of my most favorite training grounds, so that they can enjoy the same beautiful environment, sense of community and rich history that has played such an important role in my life." Locals and visitors alike will enjoy themselves immensely whether they choose to spectate or participate.
Joan Benoit Samuelson, a native of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is founder and chair of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K.
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TD Beach to Beacon 10K, Race Date: 2024-08-03, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 28:12 | tadese worku | 22 | ethi |
| 2nd Male | 28:25 | peter mwaniki | 30 | ken |
| 3rd Male | 28:31 | mathew kimeli | 30 | ken |
| 4th Male | 28:34 | abbabiya simbassa | 31 | usa |
| Female | 32:05 | faith chepkoech | 21 | ken |
| 2nd Female | 32:17 | edna kiplagat | 44 | ken |
| 3rd Female | 32:20 | cintia chepngeno | 24 | ken |
| 4th Female | 32:22 | susanna sullivan | 34 | usa |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 33:20 | ryan irwin | 40 | usa |
| M 50-59 | 36:58 | mathew sawyer | 51 | usa |
| M 60-69 | 42:34 | peter lodge | 60 | usa |
| M 70+ | 46:07 | richard boyle | 72 | usa |
| F 40-49 | 38:52 | mitchelle lilienthal | 42 | usa |
| F 50-59 | 40:57 | mary pardi | 54 | usa |
| F 60-69 | 45:36 | erin chalat | 63 | usa |
| F 70+ | 58:51 | anne sowles | 71 | usa |
Ben True is the first American to win the Beach to Beason 10K and Dathan Ritzenheim took second who is also an American. Ben ran 28:17 and Dathan was 11 seconds back.
Mary Keitany broke the course record with her winning time of 30:45. It is the fastest 10K road time for women over the last 12 months at that time.
6000D La Plagne
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
La Plagne, France
Distance: 65k
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The 6000D, a legendary race and the first of its kind, is still considered a challenge by most trail runners. Climbing from the apple orchards up to the glacier is a real feat!
Individual challenge, accessible to all.
3500m of elevation gain over a 65km course that takes participants from the village of Aime in the valley to the top of Bellecôte glacier at 3047m via La Plagne's different altitude villages, then coming back down through the forest to Montchavin and finishing along the Isère river.
The trail is well marked with 95% of it on regular walking paths. There will be a large, enthusiastic crowd all along the trail to cheer you on.
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6000D La Plagne, Race Date: 2023-07-29, Distance: 65k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 06:20:45 | Jan BAUDET | ||
| 2nd Male | 06:21:32 | Baptiste CHASSAGNE | ||
| 3rd Male | 06:21:39 | Remy BRASSAC | ||
| 4th Male | 06:27:14 | Yohan VIANI | ||
| Female | 08:00:26 | Coralie BLANCHARD | ||
| 2nd Female | 08:11:51 | Anais LEROY | ||
| 3rd Female | 08:18:37 | Karla SALOU | ||
| 4th Female | 08:22:25 | Diana BALLET |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
From les Esserts up to the Pas des Brebis you should find a cruising pace because the climb is constant (one or two flat parts or slight declines for recovery, but very few). Enjoy the view from the ridges!!!
Descent to the Chalet de Rosuel quite technical in places but not dangerous.
The climb back up to Plan Bois is long and peaceful without major difficulty.
From Plan Bois to the Arpette, now that's a climb!!! Save your energy!!
From the Arpette down to the valley is a fairly steep descent with a lot more loose areas than previous years especially towards the finish.
Don't forget to look about you, the landscape is magnificent and worthy of being on a post card!! Supportors may go and watch the runners from the points shown in the Road Book. Please note that the Col du Palet can only be reached via the resort of Tignes.
Ocean Beach John & Kelley Half Marathon
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
New London, CT
Distance: Half Marathon
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The Kelley Course is a 13.1 mile measured loop, all on paved roads. Race starts and finishes in Ocean Beach Park. Plenty of parking, arrive early to avoid heavy beach traffic. Mostly flat with a few rolling hills, long hill at eight miles. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Long Island Sound on the way out and on the return to the beach with rural roads and a commercial stretch in Waterford.
Course is very well marked, all turns and mile marks in green paint. Roads are open to traffic, runners are asked toplease exercise caution at all times. Eight official water stops on course. New London Police, Waterford Police, and Waterford FirePolice will be on the course at busy road crossings, along with N.L.F.D. at start/finish line.
The Kelley Course was a 11.6 mile measured loop.
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Ocean Beach John & Kelley Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-08-03, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:10:26 | Mario Vazquez | 45 | |
| 2nd Male | 1:11:59 | Alex Norstrom | 28 | |
| 3rd Male | 1:12:07 | Tyler Raymond | 30 | |
| 4th Male | 1:13:16 | Mark Hegarty | 29 | |
| Female | 1:23:45 | Hayley Collins | 25 | |
| 2nd Female | 1:28:15 | Ashley Dana | 24 | |
| 3rd Female | 1:28:51 | Alayna Bigalbal | 28 | |
| 4th Female | 1:31:51 | Angie Rafter | 24 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
During the 50's and early 60's, Schaefer Day was an annual sports-oriented event, with swimming contests at the Ocean Beach Pool, auto races at the Waterford Speed Bowl, and a fireworks show at the New London Pier. In 1963 event sponsor F & F Distributors representing the F & M Schaefer Brewing Company met with Beach Manager Tony Pero, also attending the meeting were, John Priolo, Anthony Sabilia, and John Dempsey.
The plan was to organize a 12 mile road race on the roads of New London and Waterford, starting and finishing at Ocean Beach Park. A plan was adapted for the race which is always held on the first Saturday in August. From inception, race has been no entry fee. The first running of the Schaefer Race in 1963 drew 19 starters and was won by John J. Kelley, a native of New London, then living in Mystic with a time of 54:51.4 over the 10.5 mile course. The 1957 Boston Marathon Champion, Kelley won the first two races, followed by three straight wins for Amby Burfoot, the 1968 Boston Marathon Champion. Another local runner, New York City Marathon Champion Norm Higgins won the race in 1970.
Over the years the course distance has changed several times due to road construction. Traditionally starting at noon, moved to 10:00 a.m. in 1980, and moved to 9:00 a.m. in 1989. The race was billed "for serious runners only" and the quality of winners backed this claim. Women first appeared in the Schaefer race in 1970 when Nina Kuscik of New York finished in 72nd place. That year the race had 148 entries, topping the 100 mark for the first time. Race Director, John Priolo changed the race name in 1974 to the John J. Kelley Road Race, as an expression of gratitude for the veteran runner's many road racing accomplishments.
In 1977 the race attracted 204 runners, sending the entry list over 200 for the first time. When John Priolo moved to Florida, Anthony Sabilia and John Dempsey took over as race co-directors and in 1989 they passed the reins to Way Hedding. In 2003 Jessie Kelley's name was added to the race title following her death in 2003. In 2012 the race drew 758 official entries. Selected by New England Runner Magazine "2012 Race of the Year".
Beach Manager Dave Sugrue and his very capable staff will be on hand to insure everything runs smoothly at the beach. Race timing provided by SNERRO, who has timed this race from it's inception in 1963.
The Kelley Course is a13.1 mile measured loop, all on paved roads. Race starts and finishes in Ocean Beach Park. Plenty of parking, arrive early to avoid heavy beach traffic. Mostly flat with a few rolling hills, long hill at eight miles. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Long Island Sound on the way out and on the return to the beach with rural roads and a commercial stretch in Waterford.
Course is very well marked, all turns and mile marks in green paint. Roads are open to traffic, runners are asked toplease exercise caution at all times. Eight official water stops on course. New London Police, Waterford Police, and Waterford FirePolice will be on the course at busy road crossings, along with N.L.F.D. at start/finish line.
Boulder Rez Marathon
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
Boulder, Colorado
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 3/4 Marathon
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The Boulder Rez Marathon is quickly becoming a Boulder classic! This isn’t just another run around the lake. August temperatures will create the perfect race atmosphere. BBSC willoffer a Marathon, ¾ Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, guaranteeing the perfect distance for you! This popular course will take runners around the Boulder Reservoiron some stunning single tracks, packed-dirt trails, and paved park roads at the start and finish line. After your race enjoy the lively post-race atmosphere with music, awards, beer, food and more!
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Boulder Rez Marathon, Race Date: 2024-08-03, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:18:16 | anthony purviance | ||
| 2nd Male | 3:37:57 | jacob morales | ||
| 3rd Male | 3:40:05 | steve ronberg | ||
| 4th Male | 3:49:47 | jonathan reed | ||
| Female | 3:57:00 | catherine morales | ||
| 2nd Female | 4:12:02 | jennifer lawrence | ||
| 3rd Female | 4:31:07 | sunflower noonan | ||
| 4th Female | 4:31:19 | sarah jang |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:40:09 | steve ronberg | ||
| M 50-59 | 4:25:43 | jeffrey johnson | ||
| M 60-69 | 4:08:55 | Brian baroffio | ||
| M 70+ | 4:56:24 | david brown | ||
| F 40-49 | 4:37:06 | tami abkes | ||
| F 50-59 | 4:41:09 | michelle walker | ||
| F 60-69 | 5:28:42 | jamie huneycutt |
Thyon-Dixence Mountain Race
Sunday August 3rd, 2025
Thyon, Switzerland
Distance: 16Km
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Thyon to Dixence is considered one of the more beautiful trail races in the Valais region of Switzerland. Coming in the middle of the season, and with a scenic and relatively short course, it’s become a very popular race.
The run starts high on a ridge, and continues above treeline, on a combination of roads and mountain paths, through pastures and alpine areas, to the immense Dixence dam – the finish, in fact, is atop the dam itself.
Along the way, runners catch views of the glacier-covered Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn.
This race is part of the Valaisan Cup.
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Thyon-Dixence Mountain Race, Race Date: 2023-08-06, Distance: 16Km
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:09:11 | Philemon Kiriago | 21 | KEN |
| 2nd Male | 1:10:29 | Lengen Lolkurraru | 31 | KEN |
| 3rd Male | 1:11:20 | Diego Vera | 36 | COL |
| 4th Male | 1:11:38 | Ephantus Njeri | 22 | KEN |
| Female | 1:18:54 | Joyce Njeru | 26 | KEN |
| 2nd Female | 1:21:14 | Kisang Philaries | 27 | KEN |
| 3rd Female | 1:24:34 | Lucy Wambui | 38 | KEN |
| 4th Female | 1:27:10 | Oria Liaci | 22 | SUI |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
About The Course.
The route takes place in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Valais Alps.
The route follows roads and mountain paths under the majestic gaze of mountains such as the Dent-Blanche or the Matterhorn.
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This race, founded by Joan Benoit Samuelson, hugs the Maine coast ending at a light house. It's a world class field and raises millions every year for worthy causes. It's a very well run event and always the best race of the summer in Maine.