Elisabeth Westner
There is a barbeque at the end of the race, plenty of food, and even showers (though I didn't make use of them so I don't know what they were like). Afterwards, runners wore their finisher medals in Bar Harbor and it was great fun to bond with the other runners at dinner time.
Rome Half Marathon
Sunday October 19th, 2025
Rome, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
An unforgettable race through the heart of Rome! The Rome Half Marathon will be an amazing opportunity to discover the city’s gems. The route, 21.0975 km long, will pass through the city center, crossing the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, Piazza Navona and many other historical sites.
This incredible half marathon will be also about inclusion, giving to the participants a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a fundraising project linked to the Half Marathon Relay.
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Rome Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-10-20, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 59:58 | WAFULA EMMANUEL | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:57 | ROP GIDEON KIPROTICH | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:02:23 | KIMTAI ANTONY | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 1:03:58 | KIPKORIR EVANS | KEN | |
| Female | 1:06:52 | SANG NANCY | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 1:07:30 | TAYE FANTU WORKU | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 1:07:47 | CHIRCHIR EVALINE | KEN | |
| 4th Female | 1:08:10 | DESTA DEBASH | ETH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The route of Rome Half Marathon 2024
The race starts from Via del Circo Massimo at the municipal rose garden and immediately descends for about 350 meters before turning left towards Lungotevere Aventino. The route then reaches the popular neighbourhood of Testaccio, which is crosses Via Marmorata, Via Galvani, and after passing by the slopes of Monte dei Cocci, along Via Zabaglia.
Leaving Testaccio, the race continues along the flat Via Ostiense until reaching the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls just before the 4th kilometer. Here, the direction is reversed to return, still along Via Ostiense, to the homonymous square, passing the famous Pyramid of Cestius in Egyptian style on the left.
Towards the end of the 7th kilometer, the perhaps most challenging section of the race begins: about 1,250 meters to reach Porta Ardeatina, initially covering 650 meters at about a 4% incline, followed by another 600 meters with two slight inclines, first downhill and then gently uphill. The end of the Ardeatine walls and passing through the homonymous gate (the highest point of the route at about 40 meters above sea level) precede a 600-meter fast descent to Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, which is traversed while leaving the splendid site of the Imperial Baths on the left.
After finishing the tree-lined avenue, the route is back near the Circus Maximus, which is now followed along the opposite side of the start, on Via dei Cerchi (750 meters of cobblestones) at about the 10th kilometer of the race.
At the halfway point, Lungotevere De’ Cenci is taken, which runs alongside the Jewish Synagogue, for about 2 flat and fast kilometers until turning left onto one of Rome’s two “English-style” bridges (because they are traversed with reversed driving directions; the other is Ponte Palatino), namely Ponte Umberto, which is crossed while admiring the majestic “Palazzaccio,” the seat of the Court of Cassation.
Crossing Piazza Cavour, the route enters the Prati district, first along Via Cicerone and then along Via Cola di Rienzo to cross the Tiber on Ponte Regina Margherita.
At kilometer 15, the most central section of the course begins, sometimes on cobblestones: Via di Ripetta, Piazza Augusto Imperatore with its Mausoleum and Ara Pacis, Via del Corso, and Piazza del Popolo, then ascending along Via del Babuino to reach the famous Piazza di Spagna, spotting the Trinità dei Monti staircase on the left.
The last 4 kilometers of the race continue first along Via del Tritone and then again on Via del Corso, onto the luxury shopping street, Via dei Condotti, turning left onto the challenging (due to slightly uneven cobblestones) Via del Clementino until reaching the spectacular Piazza Navona just before the end of the 19th kilometer, from which the route exits via the narrow and tricky Via dei Canestrari.
The course now continues on Corso Rinascimento, crossing Largo di Torre Argentina to arrive at Piazza Venezia, facing the monumental Vittoriano, also known as the Altare della Patria.
The last 1,000 meters of the race first cover a stretch of Via dei Fori Imperiali and then along a gentle ascent on Via Cavour before turning right onto Via degli Annibaldi, about 240 meters of light uphill at about a 3% incline to cross the finish line in front of an unusual yet impressive view of the Colosseum.
Palermo International Half Marathon
Sunday October 19th, 2025
Palermo, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The ASD AGEX organizes the XI Palermo International Half Marathon, an athletics road running event over the distance of the half marathon included in the national FIDAL calendar (bronze label).
In addition to the half marathon, the technical program also includes a race over a distance of 10 km.
A walk called Walkthon of 10 km will be organized for motor play purposes.
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Palermo International Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-10-20, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:02:23 | KIMUTAI JOSEPH KIMELI | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:04:52 | AMANIEL FREEDOM | ERI | |
| 3rd Male | 1:05:05 | NJIRU BONFACE FUNDI | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 1:06:04 | BUKURU JEAN MARIE | BDI | |
| Female | 1:15:04 | OMOSA TERESIAH KWAMBOKA | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 1:20:43 | CHEROBEN EMILY CHEPKEMOI | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 1:33:25 | GRIMAUDO CARLA | ITA | |
| 4th Female | 1:34:46 | POCHINTESTA ROSA | ITA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Atlantic City Marathon
Sunday October 19th, 2025
Atlantic City, NJ
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Established in 1958, this is the 3rd oldest marathon in the country, running along the Atlantic Ocean on the Boardwalk for more than 33% of the marathon, the AC Marathon promises to provide a scenic, low impact run for all ability levels. This is a wonderful, flat course for your Personal Record or to Qualify for Boston.
Each race weekend, Atlantic City hosts four race distances including the 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1 mile half marathon on Sunday and a 10K and 5K on Saturday. Runners from throughout the United States as well as several countries internationally are represented.
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Prize Money: $10,300
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Atlantic City Marathon, Race Date: 2024-10-20, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:34:10 | Matthew Fick | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:35:47 | Bryan Morseman | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:39:22 | Aj Kelly | ||
| 4th Male | 2:41:41 | Jeff Powers | ||
| Female | 2:49:37 | Christina Welsh | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:53:32 | Beth Dollas | ||
| 3rd Female | 3:08:27 | Jessica Matthews | ||
| 4th Female | 3:08:51 | Caroline Cooney |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Each race weekend, Atlantic City hosts four race distances including the 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1 mile half marathon on Sunday and a 10K and 5K on Saturday.Runners from throughout the United States as well as several countries internationally are represented.
A USATF Certified Boston Qualifier, the race historically takes place each year in October.
Taking runners on a tour of Absecon Island, the Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon cover ground in the cities of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport. From Boardwalk Casinos to the Marina District and sleepy beach towns, the course offers something for every runner.
About the course
KEY TURNS:
5K Turn Around: Raleigh Ave. on the Boardwalk
10K Turn Around: Avolyn Ave. on the Boardwalk
Half Marathon Turn Around: Baton Rouge Ave. on the Boardwalk
Marathon Turn Around: on Atlantic Ave.
Timing:
We will be using chip timing with mats at the start and finish lines and at the following points:
- 5K
- 10K
- 19 Mile
There will be timing clocks positioned throughout the course. Please note the clocks will start when the first runner crosses the start line, reflecting the gun time. Your results will include your personal chip time and gun time.
Naperville Half Marathon
Sunday October 19th, 2025
Naperville Illinois
Distance: Half Marathon · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
Sponsored by Edward-Elmhurst Health, the Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon & Half Marathon draws participants from across the globe to Naperville’s lively downtown, historic sights and beautiful neighborhoods.
The event has established itself as one of the premier endurance events in the Midwest and Naperville as a destination for running enthusiasts. Runners – from beginners to Boston hopefuls – will delight in the kinetic atmosphere and well-managed course, made possible by extensive volunteer and spectator support.
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Naperville Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-10-20, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:13:54 | Brian Respeliers | ||
| 2nd Male | 1:14:36 | Nicholas Webber | ||
| 3rd Male | 1:14:56 | Gabe Klewin | ||
| 4th Male | 1:16:01 | Bret Gornik | ||
| Female | 1:16:12 | Olivia Borowiak | ||
| 2nd Female | 1:18:31 | Caitlin McGauley | ||
| 3rd Female | 1:18:41 | Michelle Stratton | ||
| 4th Female | 1:25:03 | Grace Louis |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Mount Desert Island Marathon
Sunday October 19th, 2025
Bar Harbor, Maine
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
Our 26.2-mile foot race begins in downtown Bar Harbor, where the first mile out is slightly downhill, which will allow runners to warm up before the first hill; a 150-foot climb from mile one to mile three. This incline will carry runners over the ridge between Champlain and Dorr Mountains. Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the immediate Atlantic Coast at 1,532 feet, will cast its shadow on the early miles of the course.
Route 3 then gives back a downhill sweep from miles three to six in the village of Otter Creek, where runners meet the sea and those famous ragged cliffs & headlands at the southeast tip of the Island. The small hill from mile six to seven will not be noticeable because runners will enjoy spectacular scenery along the Hunters Beach Trail.
There is a long, gradual downhill from mile seven to mile nine, then a series of rolling, curving vistas which overlook Seal Harbor, and the Cranberry Isles. At mile 10 rolling hills reveal unparalleled scenes, and the village of Northeast Harbor is visible across the ocean. Runners will enter Northeast Harbor, one of six villages along the course --quaint and attractive all-- and reach the halfway mark just beyond the town.(Site of the Half-Marathon Start.)
The halfway point is also near the mouth of the only true fjord on the Atlantic Coast, lined with the pink granite that makes up most of the area, Somes Sound nearly bisects the entire Island. The second half of the race is literally on the edge of this remarkable topographical marvel.
The low point on the course, will come at mile 16 along the eastern shore of Somes Sound. This is followed by a slight rise to mile 17, and then a sharp incline from 17 to 18, heading up to the cliffs of the interior end of the fjord. Running hills makes for powerful camaraderie. Mile 19 is a giveback downhill, and then the gradual ascent from mile 20 to 25 begins in Somesville, the quintessential New England village.
Mile 25 will be the high point of the course, literally and figuratively, and affording great views. And it will be all downhill from there. The final 1.2 miles to the finish line in charming Southwest Harbor descends; yes, that last 2,000 meters will be all down. But what a sky-high feeling of accomplishment it will bring!
- Marathon Prize Purse:
- 1st Overall Male & Female: $1000
- 2nd Overall Male & Female: $500
- 3rd Overall Male & Female: $250
- Marathon Time Bonuses:
- Sub-2:25 Men's Champion + $500
- Sub-2:45 Ladies Champion + $500
- Men's Course Record: 2:26:55, Michael Crouch –2015
- Ladies Course Record: 2:49:13, Leah Thorvilson –
Age-Group:
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
USATF Sanctioned & Certified: ME12018JK Race director is Gary Allen
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Prize Money: $5,300
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Mount Desert Island Marathon, Race Date: 2023-10-15, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:36:26 | Ben Fishbein | ||
| Female | 2:50:39 | Sarah Mulcahy |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
"Most Scenic & runner-up
Best Overall Marathon!"
-Runner's World
"2015 Race of the Year!"
-New England Runner Magazine
"Best Marathon in the Northeast!"
-Competitor Magazine
"The best place in Maine
to feel good about yourself"
-Down East Magazine
"One of the best marathons anywhere!
I highly recommend it!"
-Dick Beardsley
"One of the Best Destination Marathons!"
-Men's Fitness Magazine
"Most Scenic Destination
Marathon in North America!"
-ESPN
"Maine's prettiest, Leah-est Marathon!"
-Down East Magazine
"One of 11 Races to Run Before you Die!"
-Men's Health Magazine
"America's best little road race!"
-Kevin R. Morris
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The course is certified as a Boston qualifier. Very well run and organized. The course is somewhat hilly for the Chicago area; the full marathon course especially is challenging.