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Freihofer's Run For Women

Saturday May 31st, 2025
Albany, NY
Distance: 5K
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Freihofer's, a leading baker of wholesome products, is committed to fostering the growth and recognition of women in sports and inspiring all generations of women to experience the benefits of exercise and good nutrition. That's why we're proud to sponsor the annual Freihofer's Run for Women 5K -- one of the world's largest and most prestigious all-female road races.

TheRace will take place at our new and improved venue in the shadow of the NY State Capitol and City Hall in the heart of downtown Albany. The new venue features improved access, better parking, a more spacious start and a gradual downhill finish surrounded by beautiful urban parks making it one of the most picturesque anywhere.

Thousands of women of all ages and abilities will compete alongside many of the country’s greatest long distance runners. In addition to the Women's 5k, the weekend events include a Health & Fitness Expo and a Kids Run series including the Freihofer’s Junior 3k.

The 41st edition will take place in the shadow of the NY State Capitol and City Hall in the heart of downtown Albany. The new venue features improved access, better parking, a more spacious start and a gradual downhill finish surrounded by beautiful urban parks making it one of the most picturesque anywhere

2019 will be the 106th anniversary of the Freihofer’s Baking Company, founded in 1913 by the Freihofer brothers in Troy, NY. The Freihofer’s Baking Company has been dedicated to delivering baked goods with the freshest and purest ingredients to their customers.

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Freihofer's Run For Women, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: 5k
Division Time Name Age Home
Female 15:41 Keira DAmato VA
2nd Female 15:45 Amy Davis-Green MI
3rd Female 15:51 Jessie Cardin MI
4th Female 15:57 Anne-Marie Blaney MI
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The course for the 5Kstarts near Albany City Hall, heads up Washington Ave, winds through Washington Park, and then returns back on Washington to finish near the start.

ADIDAS Stockholm Marathon

Saturday May 31st, 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
Distance: Marathon
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ASICS Stockholm Marathon is an exciting race in a beautiful city with runners from all over the world. This is one of the major sporting events in Sweden with hundreds of thousands of spectators along the route cheering the participants.

The race takes you through Stockholm, one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction.

At the finish, in the classical 1912 Olympic Stadium, enthusiastic fans greet the runners.The Olympic Stadium has been the site of numerous memorable athletic performances, with no less than 83 officially recognised world records in track and field. There is no other arena anywhere in the world that comes close to that number.The race will finish in the world famous stadium built for the 1912 Olympic Games.

The 1912 Olympic Stadium is truly a classic venue for athletics.The Marathon Expo, the Pasta Party and the Post Race Celebration are traditional parts of the event, bringing all the runners together in a joyful atmosphere. With almost 7,500 international runners from more than 90 countries the ASICS Stockholm Marathon is also a multicultural festival.

We welcome you to the most popular event in one of the world’s most beautiful capitals!


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Yuko Gordon
It was a wonderful event. I thoroughly enjoyed the race over the beautiful course although it was much hillier than expected. Drink and food stations were perfect. Thank you and I miss it already.
ADIDAS Stockholm Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 2:14:17 Kibii, Fredrick KEN
2nd Male 2:14:30 Ngeno, Robert KEN
3rd Male 2:15:41 Kipkorir, Benard KEN
4th Male 2:15:53 Kipyeko, Kennedy KEN
Female 2:31:46 Kibor, Marion KEN
2nd Female 2:32:54 Melaku, Sifan ETH
3rd Female 2:34:01 Jeruto, Ivyne KEN
4th Female 2:37:28 Wikström, Carolina SWE
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It is basically a two-lap course through the central parts of Stockholm. The surroundings vary from the woods of the Royal park "Djurgården" to the streets of a big city. The course passes buildings such as the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Royal Opera and the Houses of Parliament. The course is one of the most scenic in the world.

Much of the race is run along beautiful waterways. When passing the "Västerbron" bridge, the runners will enjoy a fantastic view over a city with buildings ranging in age from the medieval times to the present day. The difference in altitude between the highest and the lowest point of the course is 29 meters.

Start just outside the Olympic Stadium and finish inside the beautiful arena. The first lap is 16.6 kilometers, the second lap 25.6 kilometers.



Covered Bridges Half Marathon

Sunday June 1st, 2025
Hartford, VT
Distance: Half Marathon
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The Covered Bridges Half Marathon was first run in 1992. Race founder David Chioffi and a group of community members got together to create a half marathon along some of the best running routes around Woodstock, Vermont. The course they designed was unique because of the four covered bridges along the way, two of which the runners ran through. After building a mailing list of over 4,000 names, the race had nearly 400 runners that first year.

Like many races, the course was adjusted several times in the first few years to address traffic and parking concerns, as well as the growing popularity of the race. The current course has been in place since 1997. The popularity of the race has continued to rise, reaching 2,900 registrants in 2001.

The race was scaled back in 2002 to 2,000 registrants in order to maintain the small feel of the race and in response to reduced parking capacity. The race has grown very slowly to the present cap of 2,300 runners. The on-line registration fills quickly each year, usually in a few minutes from the time that it “goes live.”

The race is organized by a completely volunteer staff, under the corporate umbrella of CBHM, Inc., a non-profit corporation formed specifically to organize running events and donate the proceeds to charity.

The race donates more than $50,000 each year to local non-profit groups focused on youth activities and youth sports in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire

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Covered Bridges Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-02, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 1:06:28 Adam Martin Caldwell 29
2nd Male 1:11:19 Ben Szuhaj 27
3rd Male 1:12:18 Kai Wiggins 30
4th Male 1:12:52 Ben Bosworth 29
Female 1:20:37 Meggie Donovan 31
2nd Female 1:28:16 Sarah Tully 24
3rd Female 1:28:16 Emily Tully 24
4th Female 1:28:35 Susan Mix 57
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Race Testimonials

Mike and Bill,

Thank YOU for putting on such a great race! My husband and I have run this ten times. It keeps getting better. This year was phenomenal! You even got fantastic weather for us! Thank you for all you do to make it such a special race! It truly is the best 13.1 miles in New England. And all your volunteers are terrific. Can’t thank them enough for all they do by coming out to support us on a Sunday morning when they could be sleeping in. Please let them know how much we appreciate them as well!

It is aprivilege to run in this race and thank YOU for making it so!!

You are the BEST!!! Thankfully, Pat K

HI Everyone:

Mike, I sure I am speaking from all of us when I say, "Kudos, for another excellent CBHM!". The day was perfect for the race and all of our runners had a great time, many of them are already planning to come back next year. And I LOVED the bright melon volunteer shirts! Those really stood out!

I really appreciate how we all work so well together. I think our idea of sharing massage therapists is a good one, so which ever therapist is available can take the next person in line. The Charity sign at our Finish tent was a nice way to shield and provide a bit of privacy for the massages - that may not have been the intention, but it was helpful.

I have someone's small tarp. All the best. Cathy

Mike,

Just wanted to say "thanks" for allowing me to bea part of the Covered Bridges Run this year.What a great event!! Everything, from the spaghetti dinner to the race to the after race activities, was just phenomenal. The support from the local community was awesome and I know that they, as well as you and Bill, put in a tremendous amount of time and energy into making the event happen.

My family andI really enjoyedthe weekend in Vermont and we were able to checkout some of the great places to visit like the Marsh, Billings, Rockefeller National Historic Site, Quechee Gorge,and the Coolidge Birthplace in Plymouth. We are looking forward to spending some more time in Vermont this summer.

Thanks again for letting me run and I look forward to being a part of the silver anniversary race next year. Best wishes, Todd

Mike,

Truly a fabulous day. I want to thank you again for giving The Family Place the opportunity to be part of the Covered Bridges. It is such an inspiring event. I hope you and Bill got to relax tonight and enjoy your tremendous accomplishment once again. Most sincerely, Mary

Mike

This was my 1st time running CBHM and it was great

Great course with scenery and a well run event. You certainly got the volunteer teams behind you Congrats AND – thanks for taking thetime on Satto explain to my wife & I about drop =off options and parking, etc.

Best Harry H Cape Cod, MA

It was a SPECTACULAR event… THANK YOU!! Megan

Hi Mike, Bill, and team;

thank you very much for this wonderful race -- it was wonderful again (as always) and not just because the weather was fabulous this year.

The personal touch you add to the race, throughout the year, is unparalleled.

I very much hope to see you next year again.

Another AMAZING day! Fabulously organized from start to finish. Incredible volunteers and cheering spectators! Thank you! Was a pleasure to participate! Can't thank you and the team enough! Kate B



Uganda International Marathon

Sunday June 1st, 2025
Masaka, Uganda
Distance: Marathon
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The Uganda Marathon is a 7-day adventure in rural Uganda. Explore an incredible community in East Africa. Visit, connect with, and support grass roots projects lead by local organisations and making a powerful impact on the community. Organise a sports day for local disadvantaged kids and run with Uganda in the biggest international race in East Africa.

In May 2022, come and take part in the Uganda Marathon! Described as “The best week of my life” by 1 in 5 participants, you can connect with Africa like no other trip in the world. Come and volunteer, meet the community, make life-long friends, sleep under the African skies and run in the birthplace of running, in an Adventure Like No Other!


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Uganda International Marathon, Race Date: 2022-06-05, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 3:36:30 Mark Callaghan
2nd Male 3:36:50 Paul Lacey
3rd Male 4:05:25 Paul Mitchell
4th Male 4:07:12 Andrew Teale
Female 4:10:40 Nikki Cox
2nd Female 4:22:09 Julie Holloway
3rd Female 4:33:11 Lucy Honeyman
4th Female 4:48:04 Georgina Elliot
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Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon

Sunday June 1st, 2025
Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT
Distance: Half Marathon · 5K
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The Fairfield Half Marathon was founded in 1981 and is annually chosen by running magazines as one of the best races in America. Since its inception the event has raised funds for numerous charities. The Fairfield Fire Department and the Town of Fairfield have supported the event from the beginning providing many in kind services; from traffic and emergency services onrace day to thousands of volunteer hours by firefighters.

Course Records
Men: John Yuda (2001) – 1:02:39
Women: Elaine Van Blunk (1993) – 1:12:06

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Prize Money: $5500

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Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-02, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 1:07:53 Mario Vazquez 45 Farmington, CT
2nd Male 1:09:31 Matthew Walker 31 West Hartford, CT
3rd Male 1:10:55 Colin Waters 23 Newington, CT
4th Male 1:11:35 Morgan Kennedy 36 Portland, CT
Female 1:19:03 Angelia Rafter 24 Windham, CT
2nd Female 1:23:07 Veronica Tysseland 42 Westport, CT
3rd Female 1:24:07 Hayley Collins 25 Tolland, CT
4th Female 1:24:13 Kidan Kidane 29 New Haven, CT
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 1:07:53 Mario Vazquez 45 Farmington, CT
M 50-59 1:21:26 David Guzik 53 Fairfield, CT
M 60-69 1:32:57 Kevin Glenn 66 Bolton, CT
M 70+ 1:57:55 WES BYERLY 72 Ridgefield, CT
F 40-49 1:23:07 Veronica Tysseland 42 Westport, CT
F 50-59 1:38:44 Laura Yarish 59 Westport, CT
F 60-69 1:44:54 Leigh Webb 64 Stonington, CT
F 70+ 2:18:31 Gail Kislevitz 72 New London, CT
Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon

Our History

The Fairfield Road Races are a unique community event in Fairfield, Connecticut with a celebrated history of regional participation and broad-based community support. The races have gained national acclaim and a large international following. The half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K (3.1 miles) field over 6,000 runners, including international stars and runners from across the country. Several thousand volunteers and spectators line the course annually to support the runners.

The Half Marathon race started with just 200 runners has become one of the premier running events in the United States, selling out each year with 4500 participants. Accolades for the race include being two-time host of the U.S. Women’s National Half Marathon Championship, three-time host of the National Masters’ Half Marathon Championship, and routinely selected as one of the country’s top road races by Runner’s World magazine.

The 5K race was added to the schedule in 1995 to encourage more casual runners to participate in a race. The 5K has now become a popular family event and a warm-up run on Saturday for Half Marathon participants running the following day.



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