Sunday March 16th, 2025
Seoul, Korea
Distance: Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The only marathon hosted in the heart of the Korean capital. Seoul marathon is the oldest marathon race hosted in Asia andis one of the fastestmarathon in the world.
First held in 1931, Seoul marathon is the oldest marathon event
continuously held in Asia, and the second oldest in the world following
the Boston Marathon.
It embodies modern history of Korea, also referred to as
“The Miracle On the Han River”, as the race starts from Gwanghwamun (the palace) -the very heart of South Korean Capital, passes through the city hall and “Cheong-Gye-Cheon” - the testament of Korea’s modern history, and ends in the Seoul Olympic Stadium where 1988 Summer Olympics was held.
History of Dong Ah Marathon Fame
| 3/21/1931 | The 1st Marathon Gyeongju (sponsored by the Korea Athletics Association, sponsored by the Dong-A Ilbo Chosun Sports Association) held 14 miles (23.2km) course between Seoul and Yeongdeungpo |
| 3/21/1933 | The 3rd Gwanghwamun ~ Cheongryangri ~ Mangwooli Changed to the 15-mile course of Kyungchun Highway Yangjunggobo's Son Gi-jeong won 1 hour 24 minutes 03 seconds |
| 3/19/1939 | The 10th tournament was changed to Gwanghwamun ~ Naju tong ~ Seodaemun intersection ~ Penglae bridge ~ Han river bridge ~ Nam Kyungseong station square |
| 1941 ~ 1953 | Stopped for 14 years due to repression of Japanese press and war |
| April 18, 1954 | In 1977, the 50th anniversary of the marathon of the Boston Games . |
| Aug. 5, 1955 | Delayed by the Liberal Party |
| April 29, 1964 | Performed in full course (42.195km) and renovated by Dong-A Marathon |
| 1965 | Lee Myung-jung (KEPCO) 2 hours 21 minutes 21 seconds |
| 3/13/1966 | Kim Bok-rae (Coal Corporation) 2 hours 19 minutes 07 seconds Breaking the 20-meter barrier |
| 1970 | For the first time, it invited foreign players such as Canada and Japan to develop into international convention Seoul Playground - changed to flat course of round trip to Uijeongbu Kim Chihwan (KEPCO) 2 hours 17 minutes 34 seconds |
| 1973 | Kim Chihwan (KEPCO) 2 hours 17 minutes 01 seconds |
| 1974 | Moon Hong-joo (Konkuk University) 2 hours 16 minutes 15 seconds |
| 1977 | Japan's Masuda is the first foreign winner |
| 1978 | Han-Do Drug ~ Transition to round-trip course |
| 1979 | Girls 'and boys' high school 10km was established. |
| 1980 | Korea's first female 30km division won the Eun-joo (Minting & Construction) with 2 hours 02:08 |
| March 28, 1982 | Hosted by Seoul International Marathon hosted by KBS 7,466 participants including domestic masters |
| 1983 | Changed course to Jamsil Stadium ~ Gyeonggi-do Seongnam City Mental Cultural Institute |
| 1984 | Lee Hong-ryeol (Kyunghee University) Breaking down the 15 minute wall of the village and winning 2 hours 14 minutes 59 seconds |
| 1986 | Yoo Jae-sung (Korea National University of Fine Arts) 2 hours 14 minutes 06 seconds |
| 1987 | Lee Jong-hee (Cheil Jedang) 2 hours 12 minutes 21 seconds |
| 1988 | Held at the Olympic course |
| 1990 | Kim Wan-ki (Kolon) 2 hours 11 minutes 34 seconds |
| 1991 | Hwang Young-joo, 3rd place in full course first challenge |
| 1992 | Held at Chuncheon-am Amphitheater |
| 1993 | Kim Wan-ki (Kolon) held the best record in the domestic tournament with 2 hours 09:25 |
| 1994 | Changed name to Dong-A International Marathon and 65th Dong-A Marathon Kim Wan-ki (Kolon) 2 hours 08 minutes 34 seconds |
| 1995 | Lee (Cologne) 2 hours 10 minutes 58 seconds to win the Masters 162 people attend a full course Division |
| 1996 | Martin Pizz (Spain) 2 hr 08 min 25 sec. |
| 1997 | Masters Full Course, Half Course, 10km, 5km |
| March 29, 1998 | 6,931 Masters attended the opening ceremony of Mass Marathon |
| March 21, 1999 | Masters 11,303 players participated in the Korean sports history single event for the first time 10,000 participants |
| March 19, 2000 | Changed the course to Seoul in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Dong-A Ilbo Revived international convention in three years |
| March 18, 2001 | The women's division was also promoted to the international convention and won with Yunsun Sook 2 hour 32 minutes 09 seconds |
| Apr. 21, 2002 | 1st National Marathon Competition and Masters Competition held in Anmyeondo High school team 13 men, 9 women and 5,690 masters participated |
| March 17, 2002 | Won theWorld Cup successWonrepresentative countries of 32 countries participating marathonersDong-A Seoul International Marathon for the first time in the history of Korean marathon Asahi Japan, foreign broadcasting companies such as China CCTV broadcast |
| March 16, 2003 | 3 consecutive broadcasting stations for 2 consecutive years (Korea KBS, China CCTV, Japan TV Tokyo) |
| September 28, 2003 | The marathon race across the country and held at the Baekje Big Gil Masters Competition Princess |
| March 26, 2004 | The 3rd National Marathon |
| October 10, 2004 | 2004 Holding the Marathon in Baekje Village |
| March 12, 2006 | Over 20,000 Masters participants in Korea |
| Oct. 21, 2007 | Revived Gyeongju International Marathon |
| March 21, 2010 | Seoul International Marathon held as the only gold label competition in Korea |
| Oct 8, 2011 | Name changed from Baekje Marathon to the Princess Marathon |
| March 18, 2012 | The highest number of domestic marathon tournaments Wilson Roya na Eeroupe (2:05:37) |
| Oct 7, 2012 | Princess marathon 5km (princess course) was newly established. |
| 2013.3.15 | Established Seoul Challenge 10K division |
Tuesday April 22nd, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa
Distance: 1 Mile
Offical Race Web Site
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.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 4:02 | Sam Prakel | Versailles, OH | |
| 2nd Male | 4:03 | Casey Comber | Baltimore, MD | |
| 3rd Male | 4:03 | Vincent Ciattei | Baltimore, MD | |
| 4th Male | 4:04 | Nick Randazzo | Ventura, CA | |
| Female | 4:28 | Nikki Hiltz | Flagstaff, CA | |
| 2nd Female | 4:28 | Sinclaire Johnson | Portland, OR | |
| 3rd Female | 4:31 | Addy Wiley | Huntington, IN | |
| 4th Female | 4:31 | Colleen Quigley | St. Louis, OR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
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.
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.
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location · Cleveland OH 44113
| 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 |
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.”
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location · Louisville KY 40210
| 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
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.
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Champaign, IL
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile
Offical Race Web Site
The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon offers a beautiful, scenic tour of the University of Illinois campus, revitalized downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and an awesome paved park trail. Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from Champaign-Urbana line the course, exuding Midwest hospitality.
You'll find first-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare. Enjoy a spectacular finish at the 50-yard-line of the University's historic Memorial Stadium and attend the rockin'post race 28th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash right outside the stadium. Live music, free beer, bragging rights.
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location ·
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:13:38 | Darren Barnes | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:19:33 | Thomas Strang | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:29:46 | Jaime Marcos | ||
| 4th Male | 2:30:32 | Dan Froeschle | ||
| Female | 2:20:35 | Nancy Barasch | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:21:28 | BRITTANY WEDEKING | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:57:58 | Alexis Dorsey | ||
| 4th Female | 2:59:03 | Brisa McGrath |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:19:33 | Thomas Strang | ||
| M 50-59 | 3:04:52 | Christopher Allen | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:45:44 | Jeffrey Taylor | ||
| M 70+ | 4:47:01 | Marlin Weekley | ||
| F 40-49 | 3:24:09 | Kelly Cunningham | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:37:13 | Suzanne Rinehart | ||
| F 60-69 | 5:15:17 | Paula Rawlings |
All of the races start and finish on campus of the University of Illinois — home of the Fighting Illinii.
The course Marathon
The race starts near State Farm Center, runs through campus, loops through Urbana, back through campus, out into Champaign, and finishes on the 50-yard line of Memorial Stadium.
MARATHON PRIZE MONEY: $12,800 for 2020 (includes $500 bonus prize money each for first male and first female Illinois resident). Course record bonus is $500.
HALF MARATHON PRIZE MONEY: $3,100 for 2020. Course record bonus is $200.
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.