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Charlottesville Ten Miler

Saturday March 22nd, 2025
Charlottesville, VA
Distance: 10 Miles
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First run in 1976, the Charlottesville 10 Miler is a beloved tradition and the area's oldest and most prestigious race. Starting on the University of Virginia campus, right in front of the iconic John Paul Jones Arena, the course takes runners on a scenic tour through the historic city of Charlottesville. Organized by the Charlottesville Track Club, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities over the past four decades, making it a race that gives back to the community.

Charlottesville is a city rich in history—Thomas Jefferson, anyone? Home to the University of Virginia, the city also boasts Monticello, Jefferson’s famed plantation and residence, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside the city, you’ll also find Highland, the home of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. Located 116 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., Charlottesville blends historical charm with a vibrant running culture, making the Charlottesville 10 Miler a race experience like no other.



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Charlottesville Ten Miler, Race Date: 2025-03-22, Distance: 10mi
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 50:23 Graham Crawford 32 Charlottesville, VA
2nd Male 50:24 Martin Hehir 32 Crozet, VA
3rd Male 51:21 George Austin III 22 Harrisonburg, VA
4th Male 51:27 Gabriel Loader 27 Charlottesville, VA
Female 55:38 Rachel Ward 35 Crozet, VA
2nd Female 59:18 Jenna Magness 25 Charlottesville, VA
3rd Female 1:03:38 Emily Johnson 28 Charlottesville, VA
4th Female 1:03:47 Ashley Palmer 42 Lynchburg, VA
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 59:08 Peter Derby 43 Richmond, VA
M 50-59 1:06:32 Sean Stanford 50 Charlottesville, VA
M 60-69 1:04:21 HERNAN GARBINI 63 Charlottesville, VA
M 70+ 1:27:32 ROBERT JOHNSON 72 Richmond, VA
F 40-49 1:03:47 Ashley Palmer 42 Lynchburg, VA
F 50-59 1:09:07 Bridget Donaldson 50 Charlottesville, VA
F 60-69 1:15:28 Kendall Tata 62 Stanardsville, VA
F 70+ 1:41:45 Ellen Brock 73 Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Ten Miler

A CHARLOTTESVILLE TRADITION

1976 - 42 entrants compete in the Charlottesville Track Club’s inaugural Ten Miler.Max and Jenny White(husband and wife) win the inaugural titles on the original Camp Holiday Trails course. The winning time is 59:30.

1977 - The Dogwood Festival includes the 10-Miler in its lineup for the first time.

1978 - The race has 235 entrants. UVA law studentDrew Mearnssets the Holiday Trails course record with a time 50:30.

1979 - Mearns wins his third straight title.

1981 -Cynthia Lorenzonisets the women’s course record (61:05). No woman would run faster on the old Holiday Trails course.

1982 - 390 entrants, the Ten Miler field is 80 percent male and 20 percent female.

1983 - Original race directorsJames and Karen Beaverlead the race for the eighth and final time.

1984 - The Charlottesville Track Club unveils thenew downtown course, having police close roads to auto traffic for the first time in Charlottesville due to a race.Cynthia Lorenzonibecomes the first woman to break 60 minutes, and 16-year-oldCharlie Fredasets an age group record (56:43) that still stands today.

1985 - 497 entrants, the Ten Miler has its hottest race-day temperatures—hovering around the mid-80s at the start. UVA law studentGeoff Mearns, the brother of Drew, wins in 50:51. 17 year-oldSusan Knowlessets an age group course record
(62:58) that still stands today.

1986 -Richard Ferguson, a UVA sports psychology student becomes the first 10-Miler runner to break 50 minutes in capturing his second title. Olympic marathon gold medalistFrank Shorteris a special guest for the races largest-ever field of 694.

1987 -John Bays, 65, andLouise Martin, 70, set age group records that still stand today with times of 77:27 and 99:49 respectively.

1988 - UVA philosophy studentsGordon and Juliette Christiebecome the first husband and wife champions on the new city course.

1989 - The race breaks the 1,000th entrant mark for the first time with 1,415 runners. Olympian and former UVA All-AmericanMargaret Groosruns a record-setting 54:38 and finishes eighth overall, the best finish by a woman in race history. Two men,Ken FrenetteandMike Cotton, break the 50-minute barrier for the first time.

1990 - On the coldest day in race history, three inches of snow fall on racers during 38-degree weather.

1991 - A record 63 people break 60 minutes.

1992 - Now 70,John Bayssets another standing age group record with a time of 84:03.

1993 - Olympic Marathon ChampionJoan Benoit Samuelsonsets the 35-39 age group record with a time of 57:19.

1995 -Mark Lorenzonicalls it a day after 12 years of directing the 10-Miler.

2000 - A record 1,911 runners cross the Ten Miler’s finish line.Jeanne Gaillo, 38, becomes the oldest women’s winner with a time of 63:44.

2002 -Burkhard Spiekermann, 44, places in the top 10 for the fifth time.

2003 - The10-Miler hits 2,000 entrants and donates $20,000 to Blue Ridge Food Bank.

2006 -Dana Coonsis the first female champion under one hour (59:53) since Olympic Marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson’s 57:19 victory in 1993.Jeff Eggleston(51:50) runs the fastest men’s time since Travis Walter’s victory in 2000.
Eighty- year-oldRev. Wendell Goldenbreaks new ground as the Ten Miler’s only octogenarian finisher (1:55:52).

2007 -Andrea Wright, 45, becomes the oldest winner in the Ten Miler’s history. Her two second victory overEliza O’Connell, 36, represents the closet Ten Miler finish ever.Nancy Fraser, 70, becomes the first women to win outright an entire age group. She defeated both the women and men.

2008 - A record field of 2,525 entrants.

2009 - PACEM is the beneficiary.

2010 - Record number of finishers - 2,342. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Emergency Food Bank, and Meals on Wheels are the beneficiaries.

2011 - Camp Holiday Trails is the beneficiary.

2012 - A record amount of money was raised for UVA Lung Cancer Research in honor of past CTC president, long time volunteer, and memberCarol Finch.

2013 - The Senior Center is the beneficiary.

2014 - Barrett Early Learning Center is the beneficiary.

2015 - Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) is the benficiary.

2016 - SARA is the beneficiary.
MILE 1
A long uphill at the start helps to gently and safely lead the racers over a series of rolling hills along Alderman Road.

MILE 2
One of the longest and toughest hills peppers the runners as they climb the loop around Scott Stadium.

MILE 3
A gentle mile-long rise carries the racers along McCormick Road and through the heart of Jefferson's University to the UVA Chapel and Rotunda.

MILE 4
After a slight uphill along Rugby Road, the racers turn onto Grady Avenue and are treated to the longest downhill of the course.

MILE 5
The runners continue to get relief as they race down Preston Avenue but as they hit the brick of the Downtown Mall, the racers begin the first of a series of climbs.

MILE 6
After a long and gentle downhill through the historic Court Square area and a very steep plunge down scenic Second Street, the racers are hit with a tough climb up Northwood before flattening out along dogwood-lined Evergreen Avenue.

MILE 7
The legendary climb up Lexington and Maple is the most talked about section of the course. After their ascent, racers are rewarded with a cruise down Seventh Street, the Downtown Mall and then onto Water Street.

MILE 8
Many consider the gentle but seemingly unending uphill straightaway along Main Street to be the most mental portion of the course.

MILE 9
After climbing the steep hill along "The Corner," the racers are greeted with a gentle but long and steady downhill back through the beautiful University Grounds.

MILE 10
Alderman Road is like a roller coaster of hills but the racers know they're home when they crest the railroad bridge at Copeley Rd.

Grand Blue Mile

Tuesday April 22nd, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa
Distance: 1 Mile
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The Grand Blue Mile was created by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Drake Relays to encourage healthy habits and empower positive change. Held annually since 2010, the Grand Blue Mile has hosted more than 30,000 participants from 26 states, six countries, and four continents.

The annual event brings friends and families together to celebrate wellness through a one-mile street run in Downtown Des Moines suited for all ages and abilities.

From competitive to recreational, there?s something for everyone at the Grand Blue Mile.



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Prize Money: $35,000

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Grand Blue Mile, Race Date: 2023-04-25, Distance: Mile
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 4:02 Sam Prakel Versailles, OH
2nd Male 4:03 Casey Comber Baltimore, MD
3rd Male 4:03 Vincent Ciattei Baltimore, MD
4th Male 4:04 Nick Randazzo Ventura, CA
Female 4:28 Nikki Hiltz Flagstaff, CA
2nd Female 4:28 Sinclaire Johnson Portland, OR
3rd Female 4:31 Addy Wiley Huntington, IN
4th Female 4:31 Colleen Quigley St. Louis, OR
Division Time Name Age Home
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Grand Blue Mile officials from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Drake Relays have announced the USA Track & Field (USATF) one-mile road championships will remain a part of the annual Grand Blue Mile through 2023.

The prestigious USATF 1 Mile Road Championships elevate the elite-level competition of the Grand Blue Mile and will annually attract Olympians and world championship participants from across the country to vie for a national title and share of the $30,000 prize purse.

“We are honored and privileged to welcome back the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships through 2023,” said Chris Verlengia, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s senior brand marketing manager and Grand Blue Mile co-race director. “By extending our longstanding partnership, USATF has cemented Grand Blue Mile’s status asthedefinitive showcase for America’s best milers, and we’re humbled to have hosted more 1 Mile Road Championships than any other race in the nation.”

Early entrants for the 2020 USATF 1 Mile Road Championships at Grand Blue Mile include defending men’s championTripp Hurt and 2018 champion Riley Masters. In the women’s race, the 2018 Grand Blue Mile champion, Emily Lipari, will join 2019 runner-up and three-time champion Heather Kampf.

“Like the Drake Relays, the Grand Blue Mile has become a destination for the world’s greatest athletes,” said Blake Boldon, Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays. “As we look to the next decade of this special event, we’re proud to solidify our partnership with Wellmark to bring America’s most accomplished middle-distance runners, alongside participants of all ages and abilities, to Downtown Des Moines.”

In 2019, more than 30 track and field stars competed for the national title and share of the prize purse at the Grand Blue Mile. Hurt won the men’s championship with a time of 4:04. The women’s championship, and new women’s course record, was captured by Nikki Hiltz in a time of 4:30.


Cleveland 10 Miler Road Race

Saturday April 26th, 2025
Cleveland, OH
Distance: 10 Miles
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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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Cleveland 10 Miler Road Race, Race Date: 2024-04-27, Distance: 10mi
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
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Kentucky Derby Festival

Saturday April 26th, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky
Distance: Marathon · Mini Marathon
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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.”

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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.
Kentucky Derby Festival, Race Date: 2024-04-27, Distance: Marathon
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 Derby Festival

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

  • Boston Marathon Qualifying event
  • Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, Baby Joggers, Strollers, Roller Skates and Roller Blades are not permitted on the course
  • Headphones (Ipods, MP3 players, CDs, Tape Walkmans, Radios, etc.) are discouraged
  • Fluid and Medical Stations are positioned along the race course
  • Water and Powerade are offered at Fluid Stations
  • Norton Sports Health Medical Stations along route

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.


Illinois Marathon Race Weekend

Saturday April 26th, 2025
Champaign, IL
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile
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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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Prize Money: $17,800

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This looks like a really good Midwest marathon. Good course, prize money and fun!
Illinois Marathon Race Weekend, Race Date: 2024-04-27, Distance: Marathon
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
Illinois Marathon Race Weekend

Course Info

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.

Start near the State Farm Center, run through crowd-filled neighborhoods and tree-lined parks, and finish on the 50-yard line of historic Memorial Stadium. The maps show course routes; mile markers; hydration, gel, and medical stations; shelters; relay exchange zones; and maps to help residents and onlookers get around town.
  • Flat and fast courses… A beautiful, scenic tour of revitalized downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods and awesome, paved park trails
  • Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from Champaign-Urbana who exemplify Midwest hospitality
  • First-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare
  • Unforgettable finish line inside the Memorial Stadium.
  • Boston qualifier

    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.



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