Saturday September 20th, 2025
Coos Bay, OR
Distance: 10K · 5K · 2m
Offical Race Web Site
During his brief 24-year lifespan, Steve Prefontaine grew from hometown hero, to record-setting college phenomenon, to internationally acclaimed track star. In a similar span of years since his death in 1975, Pre has become the stuff of enduring legend.
His rare combination of talent, discipline, determination, and star-quality with a human touch made Pre the idol of those he called "his people" — the devoted fans who came to watch him run and entered into the performance with roars of encouragement, "Go Pre!"
At no place is the celebration of Steve Prefontaine and his story more personal than in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he was born in 1951 and discovered his gift for running fast and far as a student at Marshfield High School. Here, he developed his hunger to be the best in the field, and more, to do it with style—to create beauty when he ran, to show people something they had never seen before.
Steve Prefontaine is honored every year at the Prefontaine Memorial Run, a challenging 10K road race across one of his old training courses, with its finish line at the high school track where he first competed. This is where he tested his mettle and felt the possibility of greatness, and his hometown saw greatness, too. We warmly invite you to come to Coos Bay every September and run where Pre's legend began.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 34:31 | Manuel Finley | 27 | |
| 2nd Male | 35:38 | Tyler Goens | 32 | |
| 3rd Male | 37:04 | Colton Cross | 35 | |
| 4th Male | 37:28 | Karl Smith | 30 | |
| Female | 40:31 | Nicole Goens | 30 | |
| 2nd Female | 43:32 | Marisa Cortright | 30 | |
| 3rd Female | 44:20 | Jennifer Fedorov | 51 | |
| 4th Female | 44:34 | Amarissa Wooden | 42 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
In 1984, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce President asked the Prefontaine Memorial Committee to establish an annual award to a Coos Bay/North Bend student-athlete to be presented at the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet.
Beginning in 1985, the Prefontaine Memorial Committee has honored outstanding student-athletes whose accomplishments most closely reflected the excellence in athletics demonstrated by the late Steve Prefontaine.
Steve Prefontaine grew up in Coos Bay, OR and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1969. He was a two-time State Cross County Champion, two-time State 2-Mile Champion and also won the State Championship in the mile his senior season. Also during his senior season, Steve established a new National 2-mile record with a time of 8:41.5 at a meet in Corvallis and that record stood for many years. He capped his high school career by placing 4thin the 3-mile at the AAU National Championships, where he was chosen to compete internationally on the USA team.
Steve went on to the University of Oregon to run under the legendary Bill Bowerman. During his years at Oregon he won three National Collegiate Cross County Championships and four 3-mile/5,000-meter Collegiate Outdoor titles. In 1972, Steve won the Olympic Trials 5,000-meters race in front of a standing room only crowd of adoring fans at Hayward Field in Eugene. Later that fall, Steve represented the United States at the Summer Olympic Games of Munich, Germany where he finished 4thin one the most stirring 5,000-meter races in Olympic history. At the time of his tragic death in May of 1975, he held every American distance record from 2,000-meters to 10,000-meters.
Each year, the Prefontaine Memorial Committee asks the athletic directors of Marshfield High School and North Bend High School to submit the names of up to three worthy candidates for our consideration. Although the award is given primarily for excellence in athletics, we also look for excellence in character, involvement in the community outside of school activities and academics.
Saturday September 20th, 2025
DeadWood, South Dakota
Distance: Marathon · Marathon Relay
Offical Race Web Site
The Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March was conceived in 2002 as a way to honor the sacrifices of our nation's service men and women. The 26.2 mile march takes place in the picturesque Black Hills National Forest on the Mickelson Trail. The March is held yearly on a weekend at the end of September. The March, which is conducted under the auspices of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA), grew out an idea that originated from some South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers who had participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March.
It was during the long ride home from White Sands, New Mexico that the idea of a commemorative march could be held to honor all Veterans, and that the Black Hills would be a perfect place to hold such an event. Since the Bataan Memorial Death March takes place in late March-early April, the consensus was that this new event should be held later in the year.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 4:56:19 | Kristopher Pyle | 40 | USA |
| 2nd Male | 6:31:56 | Mark Luvaas | 41 | USA |
| 3rd Male | 6:31:57 | Casey Jorgensen | 36 | USA |
| 4th Male | 6:34:09 | steve lynn | 58 | USA |
| Female | 4:56:19 | Jennifer Pyle | 39 | USA |
| 2nd Female | 5:20:37 | Jen Soucy | 44 | USA |
| 3rd Female | 6:17:12 | April Lackas | 24 | USA |
| 4th Female | 6:34:04 | Laura Korson | 51 | USA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 4:56:19 | Kristopher Pyle | 40 | USA |
| M 50-59 | 6:34:09 | steve lynn | 58 | USA |
| F 40-49 | 5:20:37 | Jen Soucy | 44 | USA |
| F 50-59 | 6:34:04 | Laura Korson | 51 | USA |
The March is held on a weekend at the end of September.
The March, which is conducted under the auspices of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA), grew out on idea that originated from some South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers who had participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March. It was during the long ride home from White Sands, New Mexico that the idea of a commemorative march could be held to honor all Veterans, and that the Black Hills would be a perfect place to hold such an event. Since the Bataan Memorial Death March takes place in late March-early April, the consensus was that this new event should be held later in the year.
On September 21, 2002, seven members of the Army National Guard traveled to Deadwood, SD and set out to reconnoiter the proposed march route and establish sites for water points, rest stops, and lodging requirements. Ted Deloy, Michael Jones, Matt Lacroix, Ben Lamp, Jeff Nord, Ben Smetana and Mark Thomas were members of the recon team and laid the foundation for this event. The route today closely matches the original route from Rochford to Deadwood, the only change being the decision to end at the Rodeo grounds as compared to main street Deadwood.
After completing the dry run in September 2002, the marchers compiled notes and ideas. Due to mobilization in 2003 the idea had to wait to be presented to the SDNGEA at the state conference in April 2004. The decision was made to have the inaugural march start in September 2004.
Since its inception, the memorial march has grown to hundreds of marchers from across the United States. Events are offered in Team Military and Civilian, Individual Military and Civilian, Heavy Military (with a 40lb Rucksack), Marathon and Mini-March and Team Mini-March.
Saturday September 20th, 2025
Dayton, OH
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The first official marathon was held on September 20, 1997, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Air Force, and is held the third Saturday in September each year. 2023 marks the 27th year and is set forSeptember 16th, 2023.
To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant.
The marathon course is a 26.2-mile run that traverses historical places on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Institute of Technology, Headquarters Air Force Material Command, the Wright-Patterson AFB flight line, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, and the Wright Brothers Memorial Monument.
All levels of runners participate from around the world in the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series, and Tailwind Trot 1K kids’ run.
The Air Force Marathon course is certified by the USA Track and Field Association and is aBoston Qualifier. The half marathon, 10K, and 5K courses are also certified by the USA Track and Field Association.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:27:06 | Scott Dold | usa | |
| 2nd Male | 3:44:21 | James A Kalani | usa | |
| 3rd Male | 4:04:14 | Frank DeGuire | usa | |
| 4th Male | 4:10:36 | Craig Carr | usa | |
| Female | 5:50:07 | Amy Eutsey | usa | |
| 2nd Female | 6:04:50 | Jill Meyer | usa | |
| 3rd Female | 14:04:00 | Catherine Campbell | usa |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Saturday September 20th, 2025
Thika, Kenya
Distance: Double 15K · Kids Race
The 4th annual KATA Double Road Race 15k will be held Sept 14, 2024 in Thika, Kenya. Start and finish plus half time break will be based not far from KATA.
Double Racing was createdby Bob Anderson in the summer of 2010. Seven small events were staged by Ujena Fit Club in Mexico between Oct 2010 and Oct 2012 called the Bob Anderson 15k Challenge. The name was changed to the Double Road Race in 2012.
The first official Double Road Race was heldDecember 23, 2012. Nearly 1400 people registered for the Pleasanton, California event.The title event was the Double 15k. It's a 10k followed by a 5k with a break in between. The time when the second leg starts is called the restart. The 5k leg starts one hour and 45 minutes after the start of the 10k.
"Double Racing is do able for runners at all levels. It is a new challenge for many while others have done many already," says creator Bob Anderson who also founded Runner's World magazine in 1966.
Bob Anderson staged two doubles in Kenya in the past. One in Thika in 2014 and one in Nyahururu in 2015. Both were the Double 21k (10 miles + break + 5k).
It was during those trips that Bob came up with the idea of setting up a training camp in Thika. He officially opened KATA (Kenyan Athletics Training Acdemy) Sept, 2021 and staged the first Double 15k in all of Africa on September 4, 2021. Donikal Komon was the winner that day clocking 44:42 (which was the fourth best time ever and the fastest in all of Africa). Joseph Njoroge ran two seconds faster in 2022.
KATA Double 15k 2021
Start of first leg 10k in 2021
Bob Anderson at 2021 event
2022 KATA Double 15k
2021 Double 15k
2022 eating some fruit during the break between the 10k and 5k
Sept 2 2023
2023 Double 15k
2023 race was fast
2023 results
2023 results
2023 event
2023 event. Bernard Musau won with a total time of 44:32 which is the fastest time ever in Kenya and tied as the third best all-time result.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 44:32 | Bernard Musau | 26 | KEN |
| 2nd Male | 45:29 | Job Kamonde | 23 | KEN |
| 3rd Male | 45:34 | Nahashon Ndegwa | 30 | KEN |
| 4th Male | 45:47 | Raphael Gacheru | 24 | KEN |
| Female | 51:33 | MIRIAM CHEPKEMOI | 30 | KEN |
| 2nd Female | 53:27 | KELLEN WAITHIRA | 36 | KEN |
| 3rd Female | 55:28 | KAREN CHEPKWEMOI | 22 | KEN |
| 4th Female | 56:11 | SUSAN NJUU | 35 | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 47:06 | GABRIEL KAHURA | 40 | KEN |
| M 50-59 | 55:32 | SAMUEL MAINA | 56 | KEN |
| M 60-69 | 55:31 | CHARLES NDIRANGU | 64 | KEN |
| M 70+ | 1:14:31 | JOSEPH KIRAIYU | 71 | KEN |
| F 50-59 | 61:56 | SHEILAH MBAKU | 53 | KEN |
The men's world record is held by Julius Koskei (KEN). He clocked 43:11 on May 10, 2015 in Pacific Grove, CA USA. He clocked 29:11 for the 10k leg and 14:00 for the 5k leg.
The women's world record is held by Risper Gesabwa (KEN). She clocked 48:45 on Dec 21, 2014 in Pleasanton, CA USA. She clocked 32:55 for the 10k leg and 15:49 for the 5k leg.
This event is sponsored by KATA, My Best Runs, Ujena Fit Club and Train the Kenyan Way and is an official Double Road Race Fedetation event.
To enter call Florence KATA manager 0729 074 388 The entry fee is 500 KES.
Sunday September 21st, 2025
Howick, South Africa
Distance: 100 miles
Offical Race Web Site
The Karkloof100’s mission is to deliver a world class 100 mile foot race in one of South Africa’s most beautiful landscapes.
One of a small selection of 100 mile trail races in South Africa, it is only one of two 100-milers in KwaZulu-Natal. The Karkloof, renowned for its indigenous forests, wetlands and grasslands is an ideal setting for the extreme challenge that aims to push the boundaries of Trail Running in South Africa by attracting top class, local and international field to compete over what is considered the ultimate distance in trail running.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 17:26:57.3 | MZWAKHE KHANYILE | 36 | South Africa |
| 2nd Male | 17:53:40.7 | ALBERT PHUNGULA | 40 | South Africa |
| 3rd Male | 20:20:42.9 | MDU ZONDI | 40 | South Africa |
| 4th Male | 20:38:39.5 | MARTIN CROUS | 33 | South Africa |
| Female | 20:56:04.1 | ANNALISE SCHOLTZ | 36 | South Africa |
| 2nd Female | 23:14:15.0 | JODINE MOMBERG | 38 | |
| 3rd Female | 23:14:43.6 | RENE VOLLGRAAFF | 37 | |
| 4th Female | 23:48:35.3 | JO KEPPLER | 30 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 17:53:40.7 | ALBERT PHUNGULA | 40 | South Africa |
| M 50-59 | 23:50:00.7 | STUART CLARK | 50 | |
| M 60-69 | 28:51:21.3 | CHRIS LEE | 63 | |
| F 40-49 | 27:53:42.8 | CORNEL METCALFE | 43 | |
| F 50-59 | 32:57:23.2 | RIANA HENNING | 50 |
One of only three 100 mile trail races in South Africa, it will be the first to take place in KwaZulu-Natal. The Karkloof, renowned for its indigenous forests, wetlands and grasslands is an ideal setting for the extreme challenge that aims to push the boundaries of Trail Running in South Africa by attracting top class, local andinternational field to compete over what is considered the ultimate distance in trail running.
The 100 Miler has been designed as anout and back course,modeled offsome of the top international 100 Mile Trail Races such asLeadville100 in the Colorado, USA. The aid stations, located every 10 miles or 16 kilometers, are easily accessible andspectator friendly allowing friends and family of the race participates to move between aid stations cheering their runner on and providing race support.
About the course.
The 100 Miler is considered the ultimate challenge in trail running around the world. To achieve a finish in this distance is a feat that only a few trail runners can claim.
In South Africa, the 100 mile distance is relatively new and the Karkloof100 aims to produce a world class event that will cement itself as one of the ultimate endurance challenges in the country.
Description:Yard 41 to 11 Karkloof
Distance: 16km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 460m, Loss 390m
The 100 Miler starts and finishes at the Yard 41, inHowick. There is an initial short climb up a dirt road to get into WESSA Umngeni Valley where the route hugs the cliff tops along jeep track and single track. On leaving WESSA the route enters Westfalia (a fruit farm) where the route climbs through a network of Farm Roads. Le Petit (a cheese farm and coffee shop) is the final landmark before arriving at the first Aid Station at 11 Karkloof.
On the return leg this will be run in reverse providing more descent than ascent in the final stages of the race.
Description:11 Karkloof to Rockwood
Distance: 17km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 320m, Loss 330m
Soon after leaving Karkloof 11 the course makes its way onto Sappi Land. With less climbing than the first section (300m) and smooth flowing trail, we can expect this section to be fairly easy going.
After passing the Shafton Airfield at the high point on this section the course descents into the farmlands where the trail follows the meandering Kunene River before popping out onto a district road that will take runners directly north to the second aid station positioned at the Rockwood Lodge offices.
On the return leg the climb back up to the Airfield will be challenging, but the flowing single track down the other-side back into Karkloof 11 is flowing and dreamlike!
Description:Rockwood to Bushwillow
Distance: 14km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 500m, Loss 450m
This is the shortest section of the race, but will probably prove to be the toughest as it includes the highest point along the course at 1400m above sea level and includes 500m of elevation gain on the way out and 440m on the way back in.
Its also the first time the course enters the indigenous forest of the Karkloof as runners near the top of the climb. There is a beautiful section of flowing, contouring single track through Rockwood before descending down a gravel road to Karkloof Canopy Tours. From here the course remains at the foot of the Karkloof mountain range, picking its way through farmlands through to Bushwillow. One of the farms the course passes through, known as Phuzamoya, belonged to the late Ian Player, a legendary conservationist.
The approach to Bushwillow is through moderate rolling hills, with the occasional pull. For a runners in the second half of the field it is likely to start to get light through the latter parts of this section.
Description: Bushwillow to Mbona
Distance: 16km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 385m, Loss 270m
Leaving Bushwillow the course descends and then climbs a bit before leveling off for a few miles through the Shaws’ farms. The road up the Twin Falls Valley is a gentle climb before crossing the bridge and running back down the other side of the stream. After crossing the main Karkloof dirt road the trail meanders through UCL pine plantation before climbing up to Mbona Main Gate where the 4th Aid Station will be located.
This section offers a lot of flat running opportunities in both directions. The climb up to Mbona Gate is likely to challenge a few runners as they approach the 40 mile mark. On the return leg this is likely to be quite a fast section with lots of fast descending opportunities and not much climbing.
Description:Mbona to Benvie
Distance: 16km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 450m, Loss 430m
There is a short climb from the Mbona Gate onto the contour path that leads the route around little Mbona which is a fairly flat and smooth trail. This is followed by 2km of gravel road before winding through the dams and lakes scattered around Mbona. The trails are grassy and occasionally divert off into lush patches of indigenous forest. The trail generally descends all the way to the bottom gate where the course exists Mbona and heads for Benvie.
A short and steep climb which includes navigating the swing bridge take you over into the Benvie Valley where the course winds its way through the spectacular Benvie Gardens. The final kilometer involves some climbing up the the 5th Aid Station that also serves as the turn around point and the start of the 50 miler.
This section involves some climbing in both directions, but the trail is smooth and the footing good.
On the return leg of the 100 Miler an extra mini Aid Station will be positioned roughly half way in between the major Aid Stations.
