Bob Anderson
This is a fast course. When I was 64 I ran 1:26:27, my best half marathon time of the year by several minutes. The first six miles is very fast but you need to be ready for the downhill. Your quads take a beating. The last five miles is flat and boring but if you can hang on, you will get yourself a good time on a certified course. The race director and staff are really nice people. It sells out fast. Put it on your list.
Hospital Hill Run
Saturday May 31st, 2025
Kansas City, Missouri
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Hospital Hill Run has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. Special Olympics of Metro KC was the first official charity partner in 1996. A partnership program, allowing multiple charities to use the race as their own fund raiser, started in 2008. Over the years, more and more charities have used the event to raise awareness and money.
Volunteers have always been the backbone of the Hospital Hill Run. Each year, more and more individuals and groups come out over the course of 4 days to unwrap medals, pack post-race food packets, sort, stack, and pass out t-shirts, distribute bibs, set up and staff aid stations, cheer and steer participants on course, award medals, give wet towels, food, and hydration at the finish line, and then help clean it all up..
The race has grown from the beginning 99 runners to more than 5,000 entries.
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displays approximate race location · Kansas City MO 64101
Hospital Hill Run, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:12:47 | Peter Callan | 26 | KS |
| 2nd Male | 1:15:36 | Sam Rosenberg | 19 | MO |
| 3rd Male | 1:15:36 | Samuel Wilhelm | 21 | MO |
| 4th Male | 1:18:37 | Alex Luce | 17 | KS |
| Female | 1:26:13 | Lynn Alexander | 43 | KS |
| 2nd Female | 1:27:47 | Amy Marxkors | 40 | MO |
| 3rd Female | 1:33:00 | Amy Regan | 29 | MO |
| 4th Female | 1:33:17 | Amy Guthrey | 39 | MO |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:22:41 | Ben Olson | 40 | MO |
| M 50-59 | 1:36:33 | Elliot Brand | 51 | KS |
| M 60-69 | 1:33:39 | MICHAEL FRONSOE | 66 | KS |
| M 70+ | 2:01:04 | cary sherf | 71 | TX |
| F 40-49 | 1:26:13 | Lynn Alexander | 43 | KS |
| F 50-59 | 1:37:48 | Molly Roudebush | 54 | KS |
| F 60-69 | 1:54:32 | Carol Wright | 64 | MO |
| F 70+ | 2:07:05 | Pam Perica | 70 | KS |
The half marathon distance was added to the Hospital Hill Run in 1976 to complement the 6.8 mile event. The half marathon course shows athletes some of the highlights of Kansas City including the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center, The Kansas City Star building, Hospital Hill, UMKC Campus, Brookside Neighborhood, The Plaza, Broadway Business District, theThe National World War I Museum and Memorial and finally back to the beginning at Crown Center.
Fontana Days Half Marathon
Saturday June 7th, 2025
Fontana, California
Distance: Half Marathon · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The Fontana Days Run Half Marathon began back in 1955 with a reported 200 participants. Race founders were unaware that the annual Half Marathon would grow to include over 2,000 participants. The Fontana Days Run provides participants with a safe, festive, and well organized event.
The Annual Fontana Days Run features a Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Race Walk, 5K Family Fitness Walk, and a Children's Half Mile Dash. Finish Line festivities include local vendors, exhibitors, entertainment, and food.
Fontana's Half Marathon Run is known as the fastest Half Marathon due to the gradual downward slope of the course as well as one of the oldest Half Marathons in the United States.
There is an elevated drop of 2,125 feet from start to finish and because of this, most participants are able to record their personal record time (PR) in Fontana.
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displays approximate race location · Fontana CA 92335
Fontana Days Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:10:16 | NATHAN RATH | ||
| 2nd Male | 1:10:51 | HELIO CARRILLO | ||
| 3rd Male | 1:11:22 | ERIK CHAZIN | ||
| 4th Male | 1:13:13 | JOSEPH CHAVARRIA | ||
| Female | 1:18:43 | ABBEY VINUELAS | ||
| 2nd Female | 1:25:35 | YANET BRADLEY | ||
| 3rd Female | 1:27:04 | NANCY ALPERT | ||
| 4th Female | 1:27:10 | REBECCA MCMACKIN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:10:16 | NATHAN RATH | ||
| M 50-59 | 1:19:46 | SALVADOR PINZON | ||
| M 60-69 | 1:16:32 | DANNY ARTEAGA | ||
| M 70+ | 1:44:15 | PEDRO ROJAS | ||
| F 40-49 | 1:27:10 | REBECCA MCMACKIN | ||
| F 50-59 | 1:29:39 | HOLLIE RUTTER | ||
| F 60-69 | 1:42:10 | MICHELLE JANG | ||
| F 70+ | 2:15:36 | LYNDA NEUMAN |
Recognized as the World’s Fastest Half Marathon Course by the USATF in 1985. The Half Marathon starting line is located at the Applewhite Campground in Lytle Creek. The first 6 miles of the Half Marathon include fast and steep, downhill running through the scenic San Bernardino National Forest and Lytle Creek Community. The last 7.1 miles of the course are also fast, but more of a moderate to gradual downhill run along Sierra Avenue towards Fontana City Hall. There is an elevation drop of 2,125 feet from start to finish.
Saturday May 31st, 2025
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
Distance: Half Marathon
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Held in the stunning city with over 750 years of history, the Mattoni Ceske Budajovice Half Marathon is one of the most exciting races of the RunCzech Running League. With both speed and beauty, it offers a flat and fast course that led to a great result of the race premiere in 2012. Start the race in the colorful heart of the city, the grand town square, and continue through the 13th century streets, passing interesting landmarks and wonderful green scenery.
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Mattoni Ceske Budejovice Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:03:38 | Sebastian HENDEL | ||
| 2nd Male | 1:04:24 | Daniele DONOFRIO | ||
| 3rd Male | 1:04:44 | Mykola MEVSHA | ||
| 4th Male | 1:04:50 | Abdenasser OUKHELFEN BEN HADDOU | ||
| Female | 1:11:25 | Maryna NEMCHENKO | ||
| 2nd Female | 1:16:24 | Nataliya SEMENOVYCH | ||
| 3rd Female | 1:16:42 | Lilia FISIKOVICI | ||
| 4th Female | 1:19:17 | Nataliya LEHONKOVA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
A Little History:
"We wanted to create a traditional city marathon on par with those in New York, Berlin or London. In addition to the full marathon, we wanted to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people of all ages, interests and occupations. We have prepared a number of non-competitive short-distance runs for those who are not yet ready to run the marathon or the half marathon," said Carlo Capalbo, president of PIM.
The Prague International Marathon originated in 1995 and has been on the fast track to international acclaim since then. The marathon founders including C. Capalbo had no idea how successful the first edition would be. 958 runners flooded the streets of Prague in June 1995 and the number grew to over 4,000 ten years later. Another 10,000 people took part in the short-distance non-competitive runs at this time as well.
Marathon runners around the world associate the race specifically with its visually stunning course. The PIM ranks among the ten greatest marathons in the world in the book entitled The Greatest Marathons in History by Italian
Four years after the foundation of the Prague International Marathon, the organizers decided to introduce a half marathon for Prague runners. The Half Marathon is becoming the most popular event of the PIM Running series. Every year thousands of runners take part in this demanding and fast paced race. They take in the beautiful scenery while preparing for the start on the Charles Bridge.A number of running magazines from around the world included the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon among the top ten or even top five half marathons in the world!
PIM has been expanding and introducing new races such as the September Grand Prix, In-line races, and the Junior Marathon (all since 1997). The Marathon Music Festival (since 1999) has provided musical accompaniment at all PIM events.
In 2012 we launched the RunCzech running league at RunCzech.com, comprising three races held in Prague (marathon, half marathon, Grand Prix) and three half marathons taking place in Ceske Budajovice, Olomouc and Ústí nad Labem. In 2013 we added the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon. In 2014, all of these races drew in 69,807 participants. One of the new features of this series is the running league ranking which awards points to the runners for each completed race
Spitsbergen Marathon
Monday July 14th, 2025
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The only marathon in the world with polar bear guards. A unique running experience at 78 degrees north. Run in the Arctic wilderness surrounded by fjords and mountains.
Running a marathon on Svalbard is a unique experience. Temperature-wise, the conditions are ideal. It's not hot and too cold during the mild and dry Arctic summer.
Spitsbergen Marathon is truly an international race. Runners from all over the world gather at 78 degrees north to run in the world's most northern marathon on permanent ground. The local residents of Longyearbyen cheer for everyone, and the town turns into a running hot spot for a few days as the marathon goes on. After the race, there's always a banquetorganized where you'll be served a big, delicious - calorie rich - meal while you get to meet and mingle with the other runners.
Spitsbergen Marathon held the first weekend in June every year. We have 3 distances, as well as Lab and Line race for the youngest.
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Spitsbergen Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:03:54 | Erik Furnes | NOR | |
| 2nd Male | 3:05:38 | Gerwin De Groot | NED | |
| 3rd Male | 3:06:53 | Nikolay Ryabkov | CAN | |
| 4th Male | 3:08:33 | Rune Hodne | NOR | |
| Female | 3:09:38 | Anne M. Karlsen | NOR | |
| 2nd Female | 3:37:58 | Maaike Weerdesteijn | NED | |
| 3rd Female | 3:39:21 | Áine Kenny | IRL | |
| 4th Female | 3:42:03 | Valentyna Getman | NOR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:05:38 | gerwin de groot | ned | |
| M 50-59 | 4:34:01 | matthias kohler | ger | |
| M 60-69 | 4:26:09 | chi-wei chen | tpe | |
| M 70+ | 4:08:41 | tony glaser | msr | |
| F 40-49 | 3:09:38 | anne karlsen | nor | |
| F 50-59 | 5:33:02 | inese robotama | lat | |
| F 60-69 | 4:22:36 | oddny ringheim | nor |
Bungalow Beach Run
Saturday June 7th, 2025
Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Distance: 5 Miles
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Join the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series and 1,000 of our favorite runners at the breezy beachfront bistro. The 5 mile run kicks off on the Atlantic City Boardwalk and ends with a 100 yard dash to the finish line on the sand along side the Atlantic Ocean. Finish at Atlantic City's Bungalow Beach to enjoy music and great food and drink in the Ibiza style beach bar.
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Herb Townsend
I am 83 years old, and finished the race on Saturday, but I am unable to find my results. The race description stated there would be an over-80 age group award. I chose this race, and paid the inflated entry fee, because of the over-80 age group. Can you please tell me my finishing time and place|?
I am 83 years old, and finished the race on Saturday, but I am unable to find my results. The race description stated there would be an over-80 age group award. I chose this race, and paid the inflated entry fee, because of the over-80 age group. Can you please tell me my finishing time and place|?
Bungalow Beach Run, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: 5 Miles
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 28:30 | Joseph Wigginton | 19 | |
| 2nd Male | 30:00 | Matt Sparacino | 46 | |
| 3rd Male | 30:05 | Aaron Holibaugh | 32 | |
| 4th Male | 30:50 | Stephen Augustyn | 37 | |
| Female | 32:05 | Miho Richardson | 27 | |
| 2nd Female | 32:45 | Jessica Rosetti | 42 | |
| 3rd Female | 33:00 | Colleen Mcgroarty | 34 | |
| 4th Female | 33:40 | Caitlin Jokubaitis | 31 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 30:00 | Matt Sparacino | 46 | |
| M 50-59 | 31:44 | Bennett Brookstein | 52 | |
| M 60-69 | 35:24 | Carmelo Rivera | 61 | |
| M 70+ | 39:55 | William Cook | 70 | |
| F 40-49 | 32:45 | Jessica Rosetti | 42 | |
| F 50-59 | 40:06 | Jill Leonard | 59 | |
| F 60-69 | 37:12 | Donna Grocki | 64 | |
| F 70+ | 58:07 | Rosemary Kates | 70 |
The race course starts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk with 5 miles on the Boardwalk and streets of Atlantic City & Ventnor, NJ. The final dash to the finish line is on the beach.
Hydration Stations
Water & Gatorade will be supplied at miles 1, 2, 3, 4 & finish line.
RunnerBags
There will not be any bag check at the start and finish area of this event. No bags can be left at the starting line. Any untendeditems will be removed and disposed of. Runners are encouraged to leave personal items and baggagein their cars, or with spectators.
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One of the older half marathons, this is a tough hilly course through Kansas, well run, well supported, offering a great sense of accomplishment for all finishers.