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Ocean Beach John & Kelley Half Marathon
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
New London, CT
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
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
Offical Race Web Site
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
Offical Race Web Site
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.
Golden Gate 10k/5k DOUBLE 8K
Sunday August 3rd, 2025
San Francisco, CA
Distance: 10K · 5K · Double 8K
Offical Race Web Site
The Golden Gate courses offers unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge for more than 80% of the way! The course will begin at historic Crissy Field near the Presidio of San Francisco. Runners will enjoy the gorgeous vistas of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We are offering three races: Golden Gate 10K and 5K (run/walk) and Golden Gate Double 8K. The Double 8K is a two-stage run (5K+break+3K) designed for runners of all ages and skill levels!
Enjoy the great views of the Golden Gate! New large medals for all finishers, special logo patch shirt and logo tote bag for all participants. (Get signed up before we sell out as we have in the past.) Prize money for men and women's winners of the Double 8k. $100 each and trophies for winners in each Double 8k race.
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2023 winners
2023 Anthony Cortes clocked 25:20 for the win
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2023 runners come from all over the world to run.
2023 Top two in the Golden Gate 10k
2023 this couple came from Italy to run
14 year old Evey Powell from England blew away the field clocking 30:31 to win the women's division. 7th best time ever. Her mom cheering her on from the infield.
Anthony Cortes from Half Moon Bay is the current Double King. Since he won the first leg, he is wearing the yellow jersey. Jose Pina beat him in the 3k leg but only by a few seconds and Anthony held his lead and beat Jose Pina by 21 seconds. He won the recent Golden Gate Double 8K, Brisbane Double 15k in April 2022 and Palo Alto Double 15k in December 2021. He will be running the Palo Alto Double 15k Dec 17, 2022. Can he make it four in a row?
Double veteran John Henry (67) finished first 60-69 clocking 36:02 at Golden Gate 22
Start of the 2022 races
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Golden Gate 10k/5k DOUBLE 8K, Race Date: 2024-08-04, Distance: Double 8K
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 26:05 | ANTHONY CORTES | 30 | |
| 2nd Male | 29:51 | ROWAN PRINDIVILLE | 16 | |
| 3rd Male | 31:57 | EROL CETINOK | 16 | |
| 4th Male | 32:19 | MICHAEL PRINDIVILLE | 49 | |
| Female | 30:20 | CAROLINE CHANG | 15 | |
| 2nd Female | 35:15 | ANNABEL CHUNG | 14 | |
| 3rd Female | 38:23 | APRIL CHEN | 23 | |
| 4th Female | 38:35 | NANCY ESCALANTE FLORES | 23 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 32:19 | MICHAEL PRINDIVILLE | 49 | |
| M 50-59 | 40:38 | PETER REYES | 53 | |
| M 60-69 | 32:25 | ROBERTO PALOS | 60 | |
| F 40-49 | 41:23 | MOLLY BYRNE | 49 | |
| F 50-59 | 45:53 | EIZABETH LENNIE | 59 | |
| F 60-69 | 49:06 | AMY GONSIER | 69 | |
| F 70+ | 41:37 | SUZANNE KOONCE | 72 |
Golden Gate 10k/5k DOUBLE 8K, Race Date: 2024-08-04, Distance: 5k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 16:26 | AARON ALLBRITTON | 39 | |
| 2nd Male | 18:59 | JEFF GONZALES | 32 | |
| 3rd Male | 19:38 | ALEJANDRO GARCIA | 31 | |
| 4th Male | 19:47 | SHANE BARRY | 35 | |
| Female | 20:46 | REBECCA LILLEYMAN | 16 | |
| 2nd Female | 23:27 | JULIA GAMBOGI | 32 | |
| 3rd Female | 23:44 | JENNIFER HILLIER | 39 | |
| 4th Female | 24:40 | YANG QIU | 35 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 20:37 | GLEN LALLY | 44 | |
| M 50-59 | 41:59 | PHILIPPE LEMOINE | 53 | |
| M 60-69 | 48:23 | CHUCK LOUDEN | 62 | |
| M 70+ | 43:57 | BRIAN HARTLEY | 71 | |
| F 40-49 | 27:36 | KAREN LAU | 43 | |
| F 50-59 | 34:05 | JULIET VIESCA | 59 | |
| F 60-69 | 31:16 | DANA BOYER | 60 |
Golden Gate 10k/5k DOUBLE 8K, Race Date: 2024-08-04, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 32:21 | ROBERT JR | 26 | |
| 2nd Male | 35:05 | JONATHAN TEETER | 37 | |
| 3rd Male | 38:29 | BERNHARD BRANDL | 45 | |
| 4th Male | 39:13 | NICHLOS INCARDONE | 32 | |
| Female | 37:40 | ANA BARROSO | 20 | |
| 2nd Female | 40:58 | JAMIE YU | 28 | |
| 3rd Female | 45:28 | ISHA GOSWAMI | 19 | |
| 4th Female | 45:56 | CANDES GENTRY | 47 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 38:29 | BERNHARD BRANDL | 45 | |
| M 50-59 | 40:30 | BRENT SNADER | 50 | |
| M 60-69 | 52:19 | GEOFFREY REDDIN | 62 | |
| M 70+ | 1:04:10 | GARY BRICKLEY | 71 | |
| F 40-49 | 45:56 | CANDES GENTRY | 47 | |
| F 50-59 | 47:10 | MANDY TACHIKI | 50 | |
| F 60-69 | 1:32:42 | NICOLE MORIN | 65 |
The Pina family has run many Doubles (green shirts with father to their left). Pictured with Double Veteran Roberto Palos (58) who clocked 31:25 winning the 50-59 age-group. He holds the 50-59 age group record for the Double 8k clocking 28:03 2015 in Palo Alto. Next to him is Bob Anderson, race director and creator of Double Racing Bob Anderson. In 2021 he clocked 40:43 at Golden Gate for the 4th best time 70 plus. In 2022 he placed first in his division.
August 6, 2023
Two world bests set at the 9th Annual Golden Gate Double 8k today August 6
We had an amazing morning in San Francisco for our 9th annual Golden Gate Double 8k (5k+break+3k) and our Golden Gate 10k/5k. We had 452 registered runners. The weather was perfect. Like in the 50-60’s with hardly any wind. And we could see the GG bridge the whole time.
Congrats to our Double winners: the current king of the Double Anthony Cortes clocked 25:20 (15:52 + 9:28) for the win. 14-year- old Caroline Chang did her first double today and won clocking 32:03.
There were two world bests set today. 71-year-old Suzanne Koonce (second photo) from Menlo Park, California smashed the current 70 plus record set by Sharlet Gilbert of 43:38. Suzanne clocked 41:48 today.
Bobby Hastings of Chico, California set the record for 60-69 a couple of years back of 31:39, a time that was nearly two minutes ahead of everyone else. Today he focused on beating that time and he did clocking 31:29.
August 7, 2022
"What a fun morning we had in San Francisco August 7. We held our Golden Gate Double 8k and our Golden Gate 10k/5k. The weather was perfect and our sold out field had a nice time," said race director Bob Anderson.
Anthony Cortes (clocked 25:21) from Half Moon Bay won his third straight Double race but this time not by much. Jose Pina was just 23 seconds behind in second place.
In the female division 14-year-old Evey Powell from England blew away the field clocking 30:31. 7th best time ever. Her 12 year old sister won the 5k clocking 22:05.
Nina Zarin’s from Arlington Va was the overal winner in the Golden Gate 10k clocking a blistering 35:59. First male was Noah Gonzalez clocking a solid 37:36.
"Congrats to all of our finishers and thanks to our crew who made it all happen," notedBob Anderson Race Director
Start:
Crissy Field
634 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Finish:
Crissy Field
San Francisco Bay Trail, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Above 5k course, 3k course (middle) and 10K course (bottom)
Fat Dog 120 Trail Race
Sunday August 10th, 2025
Manning Park, Canada
Distance: 120 miles
Offical Race Web Site
Most scenic ultra race in Canada. Join us for a challenging point to point race that straddles 3 stunning provincial parks in British Columbia, Canada in the Cascade Mountains. Just short of Everest for elevation gain; Fat Dog 120 mile is 8682 meters, Everest is 8848 meters.
Stunning alpine views, meadows of wildflowers, good mix of technical and non-technical trails, very little forest service road, point to point, challenging profile, sumptuous aid stations, enthusiastic volunteers, and a lake at the end for soaking. SERIOUSLY SCENIC.
Difficulty
Challenging race due to climbs. Technical and non-technical mix. One river crossing for 120 mile and relay (has current, ropes provided). 120 mile race has elevation gain of 8682 meters, just short of Everest at 8848 meters. 120 mile racers have said that the only harder race is Hardrock.
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Fat Dog 120 Trail Race, Race Date: 2024-08-11, Distance: 120 miles
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 25:13:48 | PauRius | 30 | Chilliwack |
| 2nd Male | 28:20:05 | ToddMarwick | 32 | North Vancouver |
| 3rd Male | 29:18:17 | MikeSidic | 41 | Vancouver |
| 4th Male | 32:12:26 | ZacharySzablewski | 34 | Ravensdale |
| Female | 34:10:33 | JessicaTemple | 32 | Chilliwack |
| 2nd Female | 35:21:18 | TaraBassili | 34 | North Vancouver |
| 3rd Female | 35:48:25 | MeredithWilson | 44 | North Vancouver |
| 4th Female | 37:56:38 | SophiaKlein | 45 | Cape Town |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 29:18:17 | MikeSidic | 41 | Vancouver |
| M 50-59 | 34:19:28 | JedGrieve | 50 | Qualicum Bay |
| M 60-69 | 42:28:34 | ColinBerry | 60 | Huonville |
| F 40-49 | 35:48:25 | MeredithWilson | 44 | North Vancouver |
| F 50-59 | 41:27:48 | AllisonJacquemont | 50 | Westmount |
| F 60-69 | 47:08:04 | SusanLowe-Wylde | 63 | Blairmore |
120 miler
The 120 mile event is considered one of the top 9 toughest ultras in the world by Outside Online. Difficult point to point trail race with elevation gain(8672.7 metres)just less than Everest (8848 metres). Crosses three stunning provincial parks and one recreational area in British Columbia, BC: Cathedral Provincial Park,Cascades recreational area, E.C. Manning Provincial Park and Skagit Valley Provincial Park. Scenic, technical and non-technical trails, one river crossing, and sumptuous aid stations. Well rewarded for climbs with top of the ridge vistas. Bring a camera. Demanding final leg to finish. All racers must be prepared for a challenging route. Starts near Keremeos, finishes at beautiful Lightning Lake.
70 miler
Challenging point to point trail race across two stunning provincial parks in British Columbia, BC: E.C. Manning Provincial Park and Skagit Valley Provincial Park. Scenic, technical and non-technical trails and sumptuous aid stations. Well rewarded for climbs with top of the ridge vistas. Demanding last leg to finish. All racers must be prepared for a demanding route. Starts and finishes in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Finish at beautiful Lightning Lake.
Relay
The relay follows the same route as the 120 mile race but has one additional out and back. Point to point trail race across three stunning provincial parks and one recreational area in British Columbia, BC: Cathedral Provincial Park, Cascades recreational area, E.C. Manning Provincial Park and Skagit Valley Provincial Park. Scenic, technical and non-technical trails, one river crossing, and sumptuous aid stations. Well rewarded for climbs with top of the ridge vistas. Demanding finish. All racers must be prepared for a challenging route. Teams provide their own transportation to exchange points. Starts near Keremeos, finishes at beautiful Lightning Lake.
Legs vary from7 to38 km. Minimum2 racers, maximum9 racers. Team members can combine legs if desired, for example, one person can do relay legs 5 and 6.
50 miler
Challenging point to point trail race across two stunning provincial parks in British Columbia, BC: E.C. Manning Provincial Park and Skagit Valley Provincial Park. Scenic, technical and non-technical trails and sumptuous aid stations. Well rewarded for climbs with top of the ridge vistas. Demanding last leg to the finish. All racers must be prepared for a challenging route. Starts and finishes in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Finish at beautiful Lightning Lake.
40 miler
Point to point trail race across two stunning provincial parks in British Columbia, BC: Skagit Valley Provincial Park and E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Scenic, technical and non-technical trails and sumptuous aid stations. Well rewarded for climbs with top of the ridge vistas. Demanding last leg to the finish. All racers must be prepared for a challenging route. Starts in Skagit Valley Provincial Park and finishes in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Finish at beautiful Lightning Lake.
About the course
120 Mile and Relay
120 mile and relay do all the legs shown above.
70 Mile Route
Start atBlackwall Peak to Bonnevier junction. Then do Legs 4 to 6 above.
Gain = 4055 m. Loss= 4800 m.
50 Mile Route
Start at Cayuse Flatsand go to Cascade. Then do Legs 5 and 6 above.
Gain = 3271 m. Loss = 2810 m.
40 Mile Route
Start at Sumallo Grove, go through Skagit and then do Skyline. 40 mile route.
Gain = 2792 m. Loss = 2152 m.
Relay Legs
Descriptions: relay Leg 1 Cathedral, relay Leg 2 Ashnola, relay Leg 3 Trapper, relay LEg 4 Bonnevier, relay Leg 5 Heather, relay Leg 6 Cayuse Flats, relay Leg 7 Cascade, relay Leg 8 Shawatum, and relay Leg 9 Skyline.
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