Sunday February 2nd, 2025
Beppu and Oita, Japan
Distance: Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Beppu-Oita Marathon is an annual men's marathon race that takes place every February between the cities of Beppu and Oita on the island of Kyushu in Japan. First held in 1952 as a 35km race, the looped marathon course begins at the bottom of Takasaki Mountain and reaches Beppu's Kankoko International Port before turning back towards the finishing point in the Aita Municipal Athletic Stadium. The race has IAAF Silver Label Road Race status. The event is sponsored by the The Mainichi Newspapers Co. and is formally known as the Beppu-Ota Mainichi Marathon.
The marathon race attracts approximately 500 entrants each year, of whom around two-thirds finish the course. The large majority of the runners are Japanese, or Japanese-based. A small number of international athletes are invited to compete each year, although other foreign athletes also appear in the race for pace setting purposes. An additional road race, the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Half Marathon, was held in conjunction with the main race between 1976 and 2001.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:06:01 | Vincent KIPCHUMBA | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 2:06:07 | Hiroki WAKABAYASI | jpn | |
| 3rd Male | 2:06:38 | Shohei OTSUKA | jpn | |
| 4th Male | 2:07:11 | Atsumi ASHIWA | jpn |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The course for this competition marathon race starts and ends at the Oita Municipal Athletic Stadium, and the halfway point is set at the Beppu Kankoko International Port. It is a rather easy course to run as most of the course is on flat land. This course will thus be the first step to a successful career for new runners.
At the Beppu Oita Everyday Marathon (then Beppu Marathon), Yasuo Ikenaka (deceased) from Nakatsu city, Oita Prefecture, who served as the Olympic representative coach in 1952 during the postwar reconstruction period said, "In order to open the way to the Olympics I would like to hold a nationwide competition locally in the city. "Initially it started ahead of Beppu station, it was a 35 km course that folded Shiraki Oita city.In the following 53 year twice tournament it is changed to a full marathon.It began to be called the Japan's three major classic races with the "Biwako Daily Marathon" (then marathon every day), which started in 46 years, and the "Fukuoka International Marathon" (then Asahi Marathon) that started in 1974.
In the 12th tournament tournament, Toru Terazawa (Kurashiki Les) set the world record of 2 hours 15 minutes 15 seconds 8, which is 0 seconds 4 above the record of Abe (Ethiopia).This record is the last marathon world record recorded by Japanese athletes in the domestic race.After that, Terasawa accomplished four consecutive victories until the competition 15 times.
Kenji Kimihara (Yawata Steel) won the domestic highest of 2 hours 13 minutes 33 seconds 4 in the 67th year 16th tournament, and Shoumo (Asahi Kasei) won 2 hours 9 minutes 5 seconds 6 at the 27th rally in 1982, It broke the first time "wall of 10 minutes".
In the course to arrive and depart from the Oita municipal track and field stadium from 33 times in 1984.In 1994, at the convention, Hirokazu Morishita (Asahi Kasei) won 2 hours 8 minutes 53 seconds to significantly update the first marathon record, leading to the silver medal of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.
From the 50th memorial tournament in 2001 it was the race for the world championship selection.Started in front of Takasakiyama · Uimitago in Oita-shi from 59th convention for 10 years, and it changed significantly to the course which finishes to Oita municipal track and field stadium.From the next 60 tournaments, the marathon was relaxed within 3 hours and 30 minutes, and the girls also opened the door.
In the 12th 62th tournament, Yuuki Kawanai (Saitama Prefectural Government Office) and Kentaro Nakamoto (Yaskawa Electric) deploy intense dead heat from 28 kilograms past 40 kilometers.Kawachi won the tournament record for the first time in 17 years, 2 hours 8 minutes 15 seconds, Nakamoto also entered second place at his best 2 hours 8 minutes 35 seconds, both of whom won the title of the world championship.
In the 16th year 65th tournament, it changed to a course that makes it easy to get a good record by eliminating the blind alley in Oita city and reducing the height difference of the final stage.We also held a marathon national election visit to the Rio de Janeiro-Paralympic Games.
34 years old veteran, Kentaro Nakamoto (YASKAWA Electric Co., Ltd.) won the first victory with a favorable time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 32 seconds in the 17th 66th tournament.Nakamoto is the first vertex of the marathon for the 14th time.He was also chosen as representative of the world championship London tournament.
67 times in 18 years, 68 times in 19 years is designated as the "MGC series" that can acquire the right to participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Japan's national team selection race "Marathon Grand Champion Race" (MGC), Tokyo It is expected to be a hot battle with leading runners who aim for the Olympics.
Until now, Hiromi Taniguchi, Hirokazu Morishita, Tomoya Adachi (Asahi Kasei in all) and others decorate the first victory of the marathon, are often referred to as "new entrance gate."
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Cleveland, OH
Distance: 10 Miles
Offical Race Web Site
Since its inception in 2005, the Hermes Cleveland 10 Miler has grown to become the premier ten mile road race in Northeast Ohio.Each year, this outstanding race features over 2,000 runners and spectators in both the individual and relay events.
This unique course takes competitors on a journey that starts at beautiful Edgewater Park along Lake Erie, then tours some of Cleveland’s historic westside neighborhoods including the city of Lakewood.The race is completed with runners and spectators enjoying a post race celebration including hot breakfast, music and more!
The 10 Miler was created to help train for many marathons being run in May. The inaugural race took place on Sunday, April 28th. The race started and finished downtown at the House of Blues. The first year featured over 1,400 participants.
Hermes Sports & Events is named after Hermes, the winged-footed messenger god of classical mythology. Hermes was the Son of Zeus and Maia, daughter of the Titan Atlas. He wore wings on his sandals as a sign of his swiftness. Hermes was a young athletic man and is credited for inventing foot racing. We at Hermes continue in his name to carry out and expand on the legend of foot racing.
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displays approximate race location · Cleveland OH 44113
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 57:37 | Jeffrey Bonezzi | 36 | Rocky River, OH |
| 2nd Male | 58:44 | Jonathan Zappala | 35 | Lakewood, OH |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:48 | Tristan Vaughan | 24 | Homerville, OH |
| 4th Male | 1:00:59 | Kenneth Janosko | 32 | Mentor, OH |
| Female | 1:03:07 | Amber Kemmann | 15 | Brunswick, OH |
| 2nd Female | 1:03:49 | Jessica Zangmeister | 33 | Fairview Park, OH |
| 3rd Female | 1:05:48 | Stacey Billig | 31 | Canton, OH |
| 4th Female | 1:11:01 | Natosha Eyer | 39 | Elyria, OH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:06:07 | Adam Ciroli | 40 | Medina, OH |
| M 50-59 | 1:09:41 | Douglas Basinski | 53 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| M 60-69 | 1:21:36 | Neil Dostal | 62 | Cleveland, OH |
| M 70+ | 1:19:21 | Randy Barkacs | 72 | Amherst, OH |
| F 40-49 | 1:17:50 | Molly Stout | 41 | Shaker Heights, |
| F 50-59 | 1:25:03 | Michelle Zuponcic | 52 | Mantua, OH |
| F 60-69 | 1:23:50 | Connie Brys | 61 | Painesville, OH |
| F 70+ | 1:52:26 | Cynthia Wildman | 71 | South Euclid, OH |
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky
Distance: Marathon · Mini Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and mini Marathon presented by Walmart and Humana Vitality has grown from a small local road race into the largest day of road racing in Kentucky history. Runners from all 50 states and several foreign countries annually complete the scenic 13.1- and 26.2-mile courses that start and finish in downtown Louisville.
Both races share the same start and finish lines, with runners from both races staying on the same course until Marathon runners split off at the 11-mile marker. Large and enthusiastic crowds line the sidewalks along the route, and volunteers handle duties ranging from race registration to handing out bottled water and orange slices. The course is scenic, yet challenging, including a hilly stretch through Iroquois Park and passing through historic Churchill Downs race course...
The resounding feedback from runners is organization, support and volunteers. That’s why they come back year after year. JoAnne Dewer from Indianapolis summed it up: “I’ve run great races all over the country and right in my own back yard. Never have I seen an event that was so well organized. Incredible volunteers … they’re everywhere! And there’s no better crowd than a Louisville crowd,” Dewer exclaimed. “I’ll continue to travel around to other races, but the mini is one I’ll always come back to.”
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location · Louisville KY 40210
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:26:12 | Antonio Marchi | 35 | Lexington , KY US |
| 2nd Male | 2:44:26 | Brandon Page | 33 | Louisville , KY US |
| 3rd Male | 2:46:42 | Adam Togami | 29 | New Albany , IN US |
| 4th Male | 2:48:15 | Nathan Kuck | 29 | Royal Oak , MI US |
| Female | 2:51:27 | Caroline Gosser | 27 | Louisville , KY US |
| 2nd Female | 2:57:44 | Anna Wells | 23 | Louisville , KY US |
| 3rd Female | 3:00:52 | Jennifer Karkoska | 33 | Hanover , MD US |
| 4th Female | 3:14:43 | Abby Petter | 42 | Louisville , KY US |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:53:55 | Greg Chaganos | 42 | Skokie , IL US |
| M 50-59 | 3:05:27 | Steven Money | 52 | La Center , WA US |
| M 60-69 | 3:36:31 | Yushe Chen | 61 | Carmel , IN US |
| M 70+ | 4:01:23 | Choctaw Badgett | 73 | Lewisport , KY US |
| F 40-49 | 3:14:43 | Abby Petter | 42 | Louisville , KY US |
| F 50-59 | 3:51:07 | Kyoko Yamamoto | 50 | Knoxville , TN US |
| F 60-69 | 4:17:27 | Margaret Johnson | 60 | Louisville , KY US |
| F 70+ | 5:09:48 | Jan Melton | 72 | Roswell , NM US |
Kentucky Half Classic
It can be hard to determine which half marathon you want to run in the spring. To make it easier, Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon in Lexington and the Kentucky Derby Festivalmini Marathon in Louisville have teamed up and are encouraging runners to do both!
Now you can run the picturesque horse farms of Lexington including Donamire Farm,Stone street Farm and Keeneland along with great urban attractions in Louisville such as Louisville Slugger, the University of Louisville campus, Churchill Downs and more.
United States Track and Field Sanctioned Course and Event
NOTE: All participants must maintain no more than a 13:45 minute per mile pace for the full Marathon or a 15:00 minute per mile in the half Marathon.
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Champaign, IL
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile
Offical Race Web Site
The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon offers a beautiful, scenic tour of the University of Illinois campus, revitalized downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and an awesome paved park trail. Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from Champaign-Urbana line the course, exuding Midwest hospitality.
You'll find first-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare. Enjoy a spectacular finish at the 50-yard-line of the University's historic Memorial Stadium and attend the rockin'post race 28th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash right outside the stadium. Live music, free beer, bragging rights.
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displays approximate race location ·
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:13:38 | Darren Barnes | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:19:33 | Thomas Strang | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:29:46 | Jaime Marcos | ||
| 4th Male | 2:30:32 | Dan Froeschle | ||
| Female | 2:20:35 | Nancy Barasch | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:21:28 | BRITTANY WEDEKING | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:57:58 | Alexis Dorsey | ||
| 4th Female | 2:59:03 | Brisa McGrath |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:19:33 | Thomas Strang | ||
| M 50-59 | 3:04:52 | Christopher Allen | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:45:44 | Jeffrey Taylor | ||
| M 70+ | 4:47:01 | Marlin Weekley | ||
| F 40-49 | 3:24:09 | Kelly Cunningham | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:37:13 | Suzanne Rinehart | ||
| F 60-69 | 5:15:17 | Paula Rawlings |
All of the races start and finish on campus of the University of Illinois — home of the Fighting Illinii.
The course Marathon
The race starts near State Farm Center, runs through campus, loops through Urbana, back through campus, out into Champaign, and finishes on the 50-yard line of Memorial Stadium.
MARATHON PRIZE MONEY: $12,800 for 2020 (includes $500 bonus prize money each for first male and first female Illinois resident). Course record bonus is $500.
HALF MARATHON PRIZE MONEY: $3,100 for 2020. Course record bonus is $200.
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Annecy, France
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The Semi Marathon du Lac d’Annecy is a picturesque half marathon set against the backdrop of Lake Annecy in France. This race is known for its stunning route that circles the pristine lake, offering runners breathtaking views of the surrounding French Alps.
It's a popular event for its scenic beauty and relatively flat course, making it attractive for both competitive and recreational runners. The event provides a unique combination of athletic challenge and the serene beauty of the Annecy region.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:02:21 | Joseph Koech | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:02:23 | Brian Kipchumba | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:04:11 | Yakoub Labquira | MAR | |
| 4th Male | 1:06:22 | Reuben Kipruto | KEN | |
| Female | 1:14:31 | Ines Haumoudi | FRA | |
| 2nd Female | 1:18:01 | Kristin Colard | FRA | |
| 3rd Female | 1:20:55 | Nely Jepkoech | KEN | |
| 4th Female | 1:21:32 | Lucie Jolivet | FRA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Louisville is a city that was born to worship running, fast. Today it's not just the horses who have all the fun. The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon gives people a real taste of this historic city and the thrill of crossing the finish line.