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.
Chinatown Firecracker Run
Sunday March 9th, 2025
Los Angeles, California
Distance: 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The name of this event is perfectly appropriate, considering both the 5K and 10K runs start in Chinatown just north of downtown Los Angeles with hundreds of Chinese firecrackers providing an electrifying send-off, literally getting runners off the mark with a big bang! Since its inception, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee, Inc. (LACFRC) has contributed more than $450,000 to local elementary schools and non-profit community organizations providing services and programs to benefit the community.
The Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk is the largest and longest-running Lunar New Year charity run in the United States.
Established in 1978, Firecracker has since grown to include a Bike Ride, Kiddie Run and PAW’er Dog Walk and serves the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with support from the City of Los Angeles. All proceeds are reinvested into the community, in support of elementary schools and non-profit organizations, providing services and programs that benefit local neighborhoods.
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displays approximate race location · Florence-Graham CA 90001
Chinatown Firecracker Run, Race Date: 2025-03-09, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 34:38 | Felipe Valencia | 35 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2nd Male | 36:00 | William Meade | 42 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 3rd Male | 36:03 | Austin Che | 27 | Arcadia, CA |
| 4th Male | 36:13 | Angel Alcantar | 31 | Pacoima, CA |
| Female | 42:00 | Daniela Pomalaza | 28 | Monrovia, CA |
| 2nd Female | 42:00 | Amy Martinez | 36 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 3rd Female | 42:01 | Mayra Del Real | 37 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 4th Female | 43:11 | Amanda Reynolds | 31 | Ontario, CA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 36:00 | William Meade | 42 | Los Angeles, CA |
| M 50-59 | 41:48 | Kevin Furlong | 54 | Los Angeles, CA |
| M 60-69 | 38:58 | Rigo Rodriguez | 61 | Glendora, CA |
| M 70+ | 47:43 | Kevin Strehlo | 71 | WOODLAND HLS, CA |
| F 40-49 | 46:47 | Audrey Jing Faber | 44 | Calabasas, CA |
| F 50-59 | 46:39 | Lucie Murray | 53 | Los Angeles, CA |
| F 60-69 | 45:19 | Suzanne Edmands | 60 | South Pasadena, CA |
| F 70+ | 1:07:41 | Janet Chan | 73 | Gardena, CA |
15k Kerzerslauf
Saturday March 21st, 2026
Kerzers, Switzerland
Distance: 15K · 25k
Offical Race Web Site
For the jubilee year, the organizing committee has made some changes. For the first time, the running events in the start / finish area were broadcast live on large format screens.The spectators were thus able to follow the entire race in this way.Even those who stayed at home could be present at the Kerzerslauf: the live stream was broadcast in real time on the internet.Another premiere was the cooperation with swiss-image.ch.The most beautiful pictures of the run were continuously available on the website.Another innovation concerned the start area where the procedure was changed, which made for an even smoother process.
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15k Kerzerslauf, Race Date: 2025-03-15, Distance: 15k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 43:45 | moses cheruiyot | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 44:12 | raymond cheruiyot | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 45:55 | brian kipchumba | ken | |
| 4th Male | 48:36 | thibault niederhauser | sui | |
| Female | 50:41 | Vivian Jepkogei Cheruiyot | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 51:13 | Daizy Jemutai | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 51:39 | Gladys Jepkemoi Kwambai | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
As was the case with Kerzers in the past, hardly anyone can say exactly after 50 years.It was 1959, when some gymnasts of the Tunverein Kerzers participated in the Bösinger run.I went as a spectator and I did not like it badly.I inquired of one of the persons in charge of the Bösinger run if there were other such runs in the region.This gave me the answer that there would be a runners' association, where the call with all races could be ordered.I have ordered this tender and in 1960 also took part in the Erlacher Waldlauf.
Own courage and a lot of skepticism in the board
In the autumn of 1960, I made the proposal to the board of the Turnverein Kerzers to organize a cross country run in Kerzers.The interest was not particularly great, the resistance and skepticism in any case greater.The board recommended that I take the organization myself by the hand.And they did not only mean to take the overall responsibility, but also to search for a suitable route, to undertake all organizational preparatory work and also to look for volunteers at the same time.
I did not let go of my plan and started immediately with the preparatory work.A few days later I reported the date for the first cross country run of Kerzers to the runners' association.At Kramer and Huguenin I also ordered brochures for ordering the medals.The medal subject coined the title page of the tender which I authored and printed.Soon also sponsors were found who made the printing of the poster possible.Pleasingly, volunteers spontaneously volunteered to pitch the posters throughout the Seeland, in Freiburg and Bern.Gross was the amount of work for the mailing of tenders, because the demand was to my surprise very large.I then contacted a number of companies for flags to mark the route and race numbers had to be organized somehow.The company Knorr contacted me at the food stall at the destination Bouillon auszuschenken.After much back and forth, I also found three helpers who agreed to write the start cards for the runners.In order to observe the work of other organizers and to gain experience, I took part in events in Bösingen, Kirchberg, Grosshöchstetten and Rohrbach as a runner.When I then told the gymnastics club the status of my work and the number of registered runners, yes, there the attitude of the board changed in a flash.Everyone was excited and suddenly stood like a man behind me.They were ready to help and the various tasks were distributed immediately.
No fewer than 600 runners were at the start, which was a considerable field of competitors at that time.The event went smoothly and the volunteers did a great job.The cross-country run of Kerzers was born.
A lot of manual work instead of fast computers
Of course, we did not have any computers at the time for the time recording and evaluation of results.Immediately after the finish line, the runners were taken off the starting cards and immediately noted the runtime on the card for the first 5 minutes.The cards were then bundled consecutively in the appropriate order and a courier brought them immediately after the end of the race of the respective category to the accounting office.This was in the house of the nursery Stocker.Secretaries and helpers were there ready to type the rankings in the typewriter.The originalists were spoiled with blueprints and less than an hour later, a ranking list was bought for the price of 50 cents
Record attendance with 1100 runners
The following four runs took place in approximately the same way.The distribution of the start cards has been changed.This was packed with the start number in an envelope and handed out to the runners before the race.Instead of Knorr, we were able to win the company Wander, which Ovomaltine handed out to the runners.In addition, the club operated a Buvette to offer the spectators a catering option.The cross country runs were always very well attended.The largest number of participants were 1100 runners.
The end came in 1965.
At the end of 1965 I had enough.The organizational effort was too much for me, because I was additionally engaged in the organizing committee for the Cantonal Gymnastics Festival in Kerzers during this time.I simply did not have the time to reconcile all my volunteer activities.In vain did the gymnastics club look for a suitable successor.Most of my office was associated with too much work and so the field run by Kerzers was buried after only five executions.
Today I believe that the idea of the former cross-country race and the later long-distance running of the Kerzerslauf was born.Much has changed over the years, but one thing has remained the same in organizing such events.It still needs people who enjoy sports, people who have a vision and are willing to take responsibility.
Malaga Half Marathon
Sunday March 15th, 2026
Malaga, Spain
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
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 |
Cleveland 10 Miler Road Race
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Cleveland, OH
Distance: 10 Miles
Offical Race Web Site
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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displays approximate race location · Cleveland OH 44113
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 |
Kentucky Derby Festival
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky
Distance: Marathon · Mini Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
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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displays approximate race location · Louisville KY 40210
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 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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