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Le Semi De Cannes

Sunday February 23rd, 2025
Cannes, France
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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Ugandan star athlete Joshua Cheptegei has set a 2022 season world-leading time of 26 minutes and 49 seconds over the 10km in Cannes, France.

Cheptegei 25, crossed the finishing line of the 10km road race ahead of Kenya’s Samuel Habtom, a distant 27 minutes and 51 seconds behind, while Uganda’s Abel Sikowo came third, posting 27.58 minutes.

It was the first race for the world 5,000 and 10,000m record holder.

Though this was Cheptegei’s first race of the season, the 25-year-old impressively managed to record the sixth-fastest ever 10km, something he hoped bodes well for the year ahead.

“I thank God almighty for the grace to run strong again after a long time. I am optimistic that this year God will do something great,” Cheptegei said.

Eritrea’s Habtom Samuel and Uganda’s Boniface Abel Sikowo came in second and third, respectively, in times of 27:51 and 27:58.

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Le Semi De Cannes, Race Date: 2025-02-23, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 1:04:26 montoinya raphael ncaa
2nd Male 1:06:29 boudhair hamid fra
3rd Male 1:06:44 ngengiyumva dieudonne fra
4th Male 1:06:51 kertoum abdellah fra
Female 1:10:03 HERBIET CHLOE fra
2nd Female 1:13:09 FITZGERALD MAKENNA can
3rd Female 1:17:03 HOT FLORIANE fra
4th Female 1:17:16 GARREAU JEANNE fra
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Malaga Half Marathon

Sunday March 15th, 2026
Malaga, Spain
Distance: Half Marathon
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TheTotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathonis one of Europe’s premier road racing events, held annually in the sun-drenched coastal city ofMálaga, Spain. Known for its lightning-fast course and ideal racing conditions, this half marathon attracts elite athletes and recreational runners from around the world.

Set along the scenicCosta del Sol, the route is celebrated for itsultra-flat profile, featuring just a7-meter elevation differenceand onlyseven turns—making it one of thefastest and flattest half marathons in the world. The combination of speed, scenery, and Spanish charm creates a unique and memorable race experience.

Participants enjoy:

• A professionally organized event with amass startthat unites thousands of runners each year

• Acertified, record-eligible courseperfect for setting personal bests

• A vibrant atmosphere filled withMediterranean culture, historic architecture, andcoastal views

• Mild spring weather that makes Málaga an ideal race destination

With a growing reputation for world-class performances and warm hospitality, theTotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathoncontinues to be a favorite on the international running calendar.

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Malaga Half Marathon, Race Date: 2025-03-23, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 58:27 Gilbert Kiprotich ken
2nd Male 58:44 Patrick Mosin ken
3rd Male 61:21 Richard Yator ken
4th Male 63:38 Boay Maganga rwa
Female 65:46 Loice Chemnung ken
2nd Female 67:01 Miriam Chebet ken
3rd Female 68:00 joy Cheptoyek uga
4th Female 69:24 Dinorah Samum ken
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 1:09:51 JAVIER ARCAS GARCÍA esp
M 50-59 1:14:15 PHILIPPE CECCALDI fra
M 60-69 1:23:14 IGNACIO GONZÁLEZ FRANCO esp
M 70+ 1:34:22 JOSÉ MANUEL SÁNCHEZ esp
F 40-49 1:23:57 ELISA MELILLI ita
F 50-59 1:23:42 CISKA HENSEN nl
F 60-69 1:42:46 MARI CARMEN NOGUERA esp
F 70+ 2:27:44 ELIZABETH TEW gbr
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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: 2025-04-22, Distance: Mile
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 3:55 Vince Ciattei 30 Flagstaff, AZ
2nd Male 3:55 Sam Ellis 26 Decatur, GA
3rd Male 3:56 Craig Engels 30 Pfafftown, NC
4th Male 3:56 Josh Thompson
Female 4:24 Krissy Gear 25 Flagstaff, AZ
2nd Female 4:25 Karissa Schweizer 28 Urbandale, IA
3rd Female 4:25 Gracie Morris 23 Chapel Hill, NC
4th Female 4:26 Shelby Houlihan 32 Sioux City, IA
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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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Ronald Tucker
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
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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.



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