Bob Anderson
This looks like a good course and is the type of race I would like to run.
Rotary Shakespeare Marathon
Sunday April 27th, 2025
Statford, United Kingdom
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Whether you’re a newbie marathon runner or a more seasoned athlete looking for a personal best, The Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon offer runners much more than a great course, which is superbly Marshalled and brilliantly organized. This is a chance to experience world famous Stratford-upon-Avonand to run amongst some of the most historical buildings in the the country and through miles of beautiful Warwickshire countryside.
You’ll enjoy a mainly flat, fast course, starting in the center of the town, opposite Shakespeare’s old school, taking in sights such as the River Avon, Holy Trinity Church (home to the grave of William Shakespeare) and the Royal Shakespeare Theaters.You’ll run through quintessential English villages, where chocolate box thatch roof cottages, hump back bridges and pretty dry stone walls are a joy to behold.
The Shakespeare Marathon has been awarded the BARR Gold standard, reflecting the high standards achieved in every aspect of its organization. As some elements of the event are sponsored and it is organized and Marshalled solely by volunteers, an absolute minimum is spent on administration and facilities. More than half the money raised from the event goes to local charities including the Shakespeare Hospice (founded by Rotary), Stratford Samaritans, Life space Trust and ESH Works.In addition to these there are multiple other charities and good causes that also benefit throughout the year.
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Rotary Shakespeare Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-21, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 02:25:14 | JACK PICKETT | ||
| 2nd Male | 02:29:14 | LUKE GREER | ||
| 3rd Male | 02:36:48 | GEORGE GATHERCOLE | ||
| 4th Male | 02:47:13 | ROSS PARTRIDGE | ||
| Female | 03:06:23 | JENNY ALEXANDER | ||
| 2nd Female | 03:13:45 | GRACE ATKIN | ||
| 3rd Female | 03:15:23 | JORDANA PRICE | ||
| 4th Female | 03:31:24 | CAITLIN SCOTT |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 02:51:40 | DAVE LAWRENCE | ||
| M 50-59 | 02:57:39 | STEVEN FOWLER | ||
| M 60-69 | 03:09:24 | PAUL DAVIES | ||
| M 70+ | 03:07:05 | TED PRESTON | ||
| F 40-49 | 03:11:35 | JENNEFER GRAY | ||
| F 50-59 | 03:45:59 | FELICITY LETCHER | ||
| F 60-69 | 04:39:32 | JANET ALLPORT | ||
| F 70+ | 03:46:40 | JANET HOOPER |
Runners will enjoy a mainly flat course which starts in the center of the town, and they will run through pretty Warwickshire villages, including Welford upon Avon and Long Marston, taking in sights such as the River Avon, the Greenway - Stratford’s disused railway path, and the Royal Shakespeare Theaters.
The Shakespeare Marathon is now its 36th year and it has an excellent reputation and many loyal runners who enter year after year. It‘s well known for its superb Marshalling and outstanding safety record.
The Shakespeare Marathon has been awarded the Barr Gold standard, reflecting the high standards achieved in every aspect of its organization. As some elements of the event are sponsored and it is organized and Marshalled solely by volunteers, an absolute minimum is spent on administration and facilities.Money raised from the event goes to local charities, including the Shakespeare Hospice.
Sunday April 27th, 2025
London, England
Distance: Marathon
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The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since 2010. It is sponsored by Virgin Money and was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley.
It is organized by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James's Park.
Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall.
TCS is the new sponsor taking over from Virgin Money starting from the 2022 race. Roughly 40,000 people took part in the 2021 race with another 40,000 doing the virtual race. More than 350,000 people entered the ballot to take part in the 2022 race.
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TCS London Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-21, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:04:01 | MUNYAO, Alexander Mutiso | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 2:04:15 | BEKELE, Kenenisa | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 2:06:46 | CAIRESS, Emile | gbr | |
| 4th Male | 2:07:05 | MAHAMED, Mahamed | gbr | |
| Female | 2:16:16 | JEPCHIRCHIR, Peres | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 2:16:23 | ASSEFA, Tigst | ethi | |
| 3rd Female | 2:16:24 | JEPKOSGEI, Joyciline | ken | |
| 4th Female | 2:16:34 | ALEMU, Megertu | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:04:15 | BEKELE, Kenenisa | ethi | |
| M 50-59 | 2:38:29 | Robert Ashby | USA | |
| M 60-69 | 2:42:22 | Peter Barrett | GBR | |
| M 70+ | 3:13:31 | David Gibson | GBR | |
| F 40-49 | 2:38:02 | Lauren Reed | GBR | |
| F 50-59 | 2:48:26 | Annabel Granger | USA | |
| F 60-69 | 2:59:06 | Treena Johnson | GBR | |
| F 70+ | 3:33:27 | Jeannie Rice | USA |
The 2020 race was for elite only. The prize money was reduced. It was a lapped course. 2021 hopes to be a "normal" London Marathon again.
Sunday April 27th, 2025
Istanbul, Turkey
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
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The Istanbul Half Marathon is an annual road running event over the half marathon distance (21.1 km) that takes place usually in the spring on the streets of Istanbul, Turkey. It is a IAAF Gold Label event.
The Istanbul Half Marathon was first organized in 1987. After several breaks it was finally brought back to life in 2015 when the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and the new sponsor organized the race again. Since then, the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon is a popular destination on the map of most popular half marathons in Europe.
The course of this race runs almost entirely on the coast of Sea of Marmara on the European side of Istanbul.The start and finish lines of Istanbul Half Marathon are located on the coast of Golden Horn in Balat. It is a fast, mostly flat IAAF Gold Label race that takes part annually in the spring. This guarantees a perfect weather and a chance for a personal best or an easy start to the season after a long winter.
Istanbul has a lot to offer to tourists. Apart from great weather, especially for those recovering from a long and cold winter, it has a very exciting and colorful culture and rich history.
This city has something to offer for everyone!
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N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-21, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 59:45 | AMGHAR, HİCHAM | MAR | |
| 2nd Male | 59:52 | AYELE, DİNKALEM | ETH | |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:01 | BUTE, GEMECHU | ETH | |
| 4th Male | 1:00:15 | BİWOTT, BENARD | KEN | |
| Female | 1:06:45 | CHELANGAT, SHEİLA | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 1:07:10 | CHEBET, MİRİAM | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 1:08:15 | ADERAW, ZEWDİTU | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 1:08:29 | AFENİGUS, BETELİHEM | ETH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
2018 Half Marathon Record Of TURKEY
About the course
Half Marathon 21K Route; The races starting from Yenikapi will continue from the beach to Kumkapi, the lights in front of the Sirkeci caravagin ferry pier and will return from the lights. The race will return from the coast road to Zeytinburnu veliefendi turnout and it will return from Ottomare Palace in front of 300 meters before departure and it will be at Yenikap Ride area where it started.
History
Seas and land have divided the lacework geography of Istanbul into four pieces. Old Istanbul City and Galata in the shores of Golden Horn and previously different village now united residential districts are located along the straits of Bosphorus. As the smallest sea of the world, inhabited places along the shores of Marmara Sea shows the magnitude that the city has reached. The Old City is spread over the seven hills of the triangular peninsular surrounding it with 22km of city walls. This is a historical settlement area called Byzantine, New or Second Roman Empire, Constantinople or Polis over the years. Marmara and Golden Horn city wall partially vanished over time; the actual landside city walls, however, have relatively survived till today.
Nexia Audirevi Lake Maggiore Half Marathon
Sunday April 27th, 2025
Verbania, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
For some time the members have already passed the thousand (more than 1,450) and the number is set to increase considering that the weather should be forgiving. In Verbania today begins the goings of athletes for the Lake Maggiore half marathon, one of the most attended sporting events of the VCO, which on Sunday morning between 11 and 14 will bring athletes from around the world to challenge the stopwatch on the scenic road that connects Verbania in Stresa.
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Nexia Audirevi Lake Maggiore Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-28, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:10:53 | GATTI TOMMASO | ITA | |
| 2nd Male | 1:10:53 | PELIZZA MATTEO | ITA | |
| 3rd Male | 1:11:34 | CREPALDI FEDERICO | ITA | |
| 4th Male | 1:11:54 | LADWEIN JULIAN | GER | |
| Female | 1:26:36 | PIGOLOTTI GAIA | ITA | |
| 2nd Female | 1:26:40 | DALLIO GIULIA | ITA | |
| 3rd Female | 1:27:53 | ACCORIGI ILARIA | ITA | |
| 4th Female | 1:28:41 | PANCIERA FEDERICA | ITA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:14:25 | IOPPOLO GIORGIO | ITA | |
| M 50-59 | 1:17:10 | BLARDONE GABRIELE | ITA | |
| M 60-69 | 1:21:13 | STRAUSS ROBERTO | ISR | |
| M 70+ | 1:38:00 | PUGGIONI LUIGI | ITA | |
| F 40-49 | 1:29:20 | COLONGO ROBERTA | ITA | |
| F 50-59 | 1:33:38 | DUBAY CATHERINE | USA | |
| F 60-69 | 1:46:04 | PEDRANZ LUCIA | ITA |
Eau Claire Marathon
Sunday April 27th, 2025
Eau Claire, WI
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · Marathon Relay
Offical Race Web Site
The Eau Claire Marathon is a USATF certified, Boston Marathon qualifying race. Since 2014, over 250 Eau Claire Marathon runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon. All races start and finish in Carson Park, a 134 acre peninsula surrounded by Half Moon Lake. As you exit the park, you will cross the first of 11 bridges. Making your way through our city, you'll enjoy the beauty and tranquility of both the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers as well as our many parks.
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Eau Claire Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-28, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:26:59 | Brett Noecker | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:28:03 | Daniel Pederson | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:33:25 | Christian Hall | ||
| 4th Male | 2:37:03 | Andrew Richardson | ||
| Female | 2:54:54 | Lanea Bartel | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:57:07 | Sophie Bolich | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:58:54 | Rachel Ragna | ||
| 4th Female | 3:10:20 | Kelly Bruxvoort |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:54:52 | Dustin Leutenegger | ||
| M 50-59 | 3:04:27 | Jason Landretti | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:35:44 | Martin Kanter-Cronin | ||
| F 40-49 | 2:58:54 | Rachel Ragna | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:36:58 | Heather Carr | ||
| F 60-69 | 4:06:00 | Traci Messner |
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An amazing marathon, we run through historic London starting in smaller villages, crossing the Thames River over the Tower Bridge (without question the greatest structure I have ever run over, under or beside) through downtown (Canary Wharf) and finally end up at Buckingham Palace. 70% of the runners run for charities and care more about having a good time rather than a good time. incredible fan support (seemed bigger than NYC or Chicago) and people dress up in costumes to entertain the spectators. I have run many marathons and this is my favorite."