Michael Anderson
The Big Sur to Carmel run literally takes your breath away. It's no surprise that this stretch of Highway One along California's Pacific Coast was the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway.
St. Jude Rock N Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Nashville, Tennessee
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · 6.15 mile · Kids Race
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The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (formerly St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon) gives you the opportunity to enjoy an up close and personal tour of Music City, one of the New York Times’ top destinations in the world!
Run through the Honky Tonks of Lower Broadway and take a musical tour through Music City, passing the Country Music Walk of Fame, Hall of Fame and Music City Center. Head down Music Row before seeing yourself on the guitar-shaped big screen within First Tennessean Ball Park. This is one of the best crowd supported, live music lined races you’ll ever be a part of!
Voted on Runner’s World’s Top 10 Bucket List races.
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Prize Money: $1,500
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displays approximate race location · Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) TN 37219
St. Jude Rock N Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Race Date: 2023-04-23, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:27:06 | Garang Madut | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:30:21 | Dominic Voehler | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:35:20 | Zach Israel | ||
| 4th Male | 2:37:15 | Will Daggett | ||
| Female | 2:43:54 | Sarah Higgens | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:53:15 | Keita Suzuki | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:57:39 | Rebecca Murray | ||
| 4th Female | 3:03:29 | Lynn Ahlers |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:52:35 | Jeff Albert | ||
| M 50-59 | 2:37:21 | Ken Rideout | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:39:48 | Mark Lanzillo | ||
| M 70+ | 5:38:05 | Bernard Pickney | ||
| F 40-49 | 3:10:28 | Kristen Johnson | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:35:47 | Cindy Stice | ||
| F 60-69 | 3:45:50 | Kay Evans |
New in 2018, the Half Marathon course will run through beautiful Bicentennial State Park before ending with an epic view as you cross the Woodland Street Bridge into your finish at Nissan Stadium.
The Marathon course will offer some additional highlights as your 26.2 mile tour will continue through historic Germantown,Metro Center where you will experience a Mile of Music, fun and funky East Nashville, and beautiful Shelby Park. Don’t forget the top highlight of the Marathon course – an exclusive opportunity to run on the field at First Tennessee Park!
GO! St. Louis Half-Marathon
Saturday April 26th, 2025
St. Louis, Missouri
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 1 Mile · Kids Race
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The GO! St. Louis Half Marathon presented by PNC Bank was introduced in 2003 and has become the most popular race during the two-day weekend.
After a huge success in 2017, St. Louis’ hometown race will once again be staged in front of the historic Arch Grounds on the riverfront. Start at the Gateway Arch and make your way into Illinois and back in St. Louis for a historic tour of Soulard with views of Anheuser-Busch Brewery along your way. Then, marathoners head to Tower Grove Park and Forest Park before heading back downtown to finish on the historic riverfront under the Arch.You don’t want to miss the opportunity to run through some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
The half marathon distance appeals to runners and walkers, who are looking for a challenging distance, without committing to the training for a full 26.2-mile marathon. Participants in the half marathon start at the same time as marathon and marathon relay participants. Half marathoners share the same course until just before the 13-mile mark, where they turn to head towards the finish line.
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Prize Money: $5,600
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displays approximate race location · St. Louis MO 63104
GO! St. Louis Half-Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-27, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:07:28 | Adam Walker | ||
| 2nd Male | 1:08:02 | Thomas Cormier | ||
| 3rd Male | 1:11:59 | William Purifoy | ||
| 4th Male | 1:13:16 | Thomas Chabrecek | ||
| Female | 1:19:!2 | Marie OLeary | ||
| 2nd Female | 1:21:21 | Kaitlyn Fischer | ||
| 3rd Female | 1:22:41 | Breanna Gaster | ||
| 4th Female | 1:24:09 | Amy Marxkors |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:23:43 | Christopher Maher | ||
| M 50-59 | 1:24:21 | Tom May | ||
| M 60-69 | 1:36:28 | Patrick Boyle | ||
| M 70+ | 2:19:22 | Jim Maloney | ||
| F 40-49 | 1:41:00 | Caroline Achard | ||
| F 50-59 | 1:42:04 | Jenny Russo | ||
| F 60-69 | 1:57:07 | Jacqueline Edwards | ||
| F 70+ | 2:16:35 | Rae Mohrmann |
Event Highlights:
-St. Louis’ Favorite Running Tradition
-Course featuring two bridges and two states
-Boston Marathon qualifier
- USATF certified courses
As the largest competitive fitness event in Missouri, this popular two-day event attracts more than 25,000 participants and includes races for all ages and fitness abilities. The weekend includes afullmarathon,half marathon,marathon relay,7K,5K,children’s fun runs, and more! As a St. Louis original, participants enjoy St. Louis-themed finish line food, top quality race shirts, great-looking finisher medals for all participants and a post-race party with a local band.
Crazylegs Classic 8K
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 8K · 2 Mile Walk
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Crazylegs Classic 8K, established in 1990 in Kingsport, Tennessee, has evolved into a premier event in the international running community. Known for its distinctive figure-eight course illuminated by candlelight and a thrilling stadium finish, it attracts elite athletes and enthusiastic participants alike.
In 1996, Kenya's Peter Githuka set a men's 8K world record at Crazy 8s with a time of 22:03. The women's world record was broken in 2002 by Asmae Leghzaoui of Morocco, who finished in 24:28. The men's record has since been surpassed, but Leghzaoui's performance remains the fastest women's 8K time to date.
The event has garnered numerous accolades, including being named one of the "25 Iconic American Road Races" by Runner's World in 2015.
In 2022, Crazy 8s hosted the USATF Men's 8 km Road Championship, where Ahmed Muhumed claimed the title with a time of 22:26.
The 2023 race saw Clayton Young from Utah win the men's division in 22:45, while Emma Russum of Chattanooga, Tennessee, secured the women's title with a time of 31:02.
Beyond the main 8K event, Crazy 8s offers the Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk and the Little 8s and Special 8s races, ensuring inclusivity for participants of all ages and abilities.
With its unique course, record-breaking performances, and community involvement, the Crazy 8s 8K Run continues to be a celebrated tradition in the running world.
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Crazylegs Classic 8K, Race Date: 2024-04-27, Distance: 8k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 26:08 | Drew Padgett | 31 | Madison, WI |
| 2nd Male | 26:15 | Eric Stratman | 28 | Madison, WI |
| 3rd Male | 26:19 | Aiden Mchugh | 35 | Madison, WI |
| 4th Male | 26:30 | Peter Enger | 23 | Verona, WI |
| Female | 28:09 | Danielle Orie | 25 | Orchard Park, NY |
| 2nd Female | 28:46 | Ellen Van Doorn | 21 | Madison, WI |
| 3rd Female | 30:38 | Mary Katherine Andrews | 28 | Fort Collins, CO |
| 4th Female | 31:20 | Heather Davel Langreck | 43 | MIneral Point, WI |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 26:39 | Matthew Gentz | 41 | Fitchburg, WI |
| M 50-59 | 29:36 | Mark Elworthy | 53 | Whitewater, WI |
| M 60-69 | 34:27 | Mike Stenklyft | 62 | Verona, WI |
| M 70+ | 40:50 | Bill Derocher | 70 | Deerfield, WI |
| F 40-49 | 31:20 | Heather Davel Langreck | 43 | MIneral Point, WI |
| F 50-59 | 34:26 | Stacy Eby | 56 | Verona, WI |
| F 60-69 | 32:27 | Amneris Curet | 62 | Madison, WI |
| F 70+ | 51:11 | Peggy Brooks | 72 | Madison, WI |
The race for runners starts at Pinckney Street / E. Washington Street, downtown Madison, WI.The Crazylegs Classic finish near the 50 yard line of Camp Randall Stadium helps make the Crazylegs Classic one of the best races in the country. The scenic race course is considered a “runner’s delight,” starting opposite the State Capitol Building, going down Wisconsin Avenue, moving onto the campus over Observatory Drive to Picnic Point and returning down University Avenue to Camp Randall where it ends at the 50 yard line.
ADIZERO: ROAD TO RECORDS
Saturday April 26th, 2025
Herzogenaurach, Germany
Distance: 10K · 5K
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Adidas HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany played host to elite adidas athletes competing on a specially designed course around the adidas World of Sport campus across 5km, 10km and 21km distances
The course followed a loop of approximately 2.5km on a smooth tarmac surface with a slight elevation on each lap. Conditions were perfect as the first event, the women’s half-marathon got underway shortly after 7am and although temperatures did rise a little throughout the morning of events along with a slight breeze, athletes could not have asked for better weather for record- chasing.
While many athletes improved on their personal bests, the race of day in terms of records was the men’s 5km where a total of four national records were claimed.
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ADIZERO: ROAD TO RECORDS, Race Date: 2024-04-27, Distance: 5k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 13:00 | KEJELCHA YOMIF | ETH | |
| 2nd Male | 13:05 | YIHUNE ADDISU | ETH | |
| 3rd Male | 13:12 | BALEW BIRHANU | BRN | |
| 4th Male | 13:13 | DAPASH RAPHAEL | KEN | |
| Female | 14:38 | EISA MEDINA | ETH | |
| 2nd Female | 14:40 | WUDU MELKNAT | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 14:41 | TESFAY FOTYEN | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 15:01 | CHEPKORIR DIANA | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
ADIZERO: ROAD TO RECORDS, Race Date: 2023-04-29, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:00:04 | Bikila Takele | ethi | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:08 | Roncer Konga | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:08 | Josphat Chumo | ken | |
| 4th Male | 1:00:16 | Mathew Kimeli | ken | |
| Female | 1:07:44 | Sura Bertukan | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 1:07:44 | Tesfay Haftu | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 1:07:47 | Yami Dida | ken | |
| 4th Female | 1:07:59 | Genaneh Dessie | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
ADIZERO: ROAD TO RECORDS, Race Date: 2024-04-29, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 27:05 | Kipkorir Nicholas | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 27:06 | Kimaru Sawe Sabastian | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 27:07 | Kwizera Rodrigue | BDI | |
| 4th Male | 27:08 | Crippa Yeman | ITA | |
| Female | 30:03 | JEBET NGETICH AGNES | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 30:39 | CHELIMO MARGARET | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 30:46 | CHELANGAT JESCA | KEN | |
| 4th Female | 30:52 | CHELIMO JOAN | ROU |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Two-time world indoor champion Yomif Kejelcha was the standout performer at the Adizero Road to Records event in Herzogenaurach on Saturday (30), winning the men’s 5km in 12:53 – the fastest debut in history.
The Ethiopian won by two seconds from Kenya’s Nicholas Kimeli, making it the first road 5km ever in which two men have broken 13 minutes. There was also record depth in the men’s 10km – won by Kibiwott Kandie in 26:50 – with five men finishing inside 27 minutes.
In the men’s 5km, a relatively large lead pack passed through the first kilometre in 2:36. By the time they reached 2km in 5:19, about 12 men were still in contention. With about 6:40 on the clock, Nicholas Kimeli hit the front and started to string out the lead pack. Kejelcha stuck with him and they reached 3km in 7:58.
Levy Kibet tried to go with the lead duo, but Kejelcha started to make a break with one kilometre to go. Kimeli picked up his pace and opened a gap on Kibet, but he was unable to catch Kejelcha in the closing stages as the Ethiopian won in 12:53, just four seconds shy of the world record. Kimeli was rewarded with a Kenyan record of 12:55, while Kibet finished third in 13:02. Further down the field, Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa set a European record of 13:14.
Kandie, as he so often does, timed his finish to perfection in the men’s 10km. The former world half marathon record-holder was part of a large lead group that passed through half way in 13:34. Fellow Kenyan Sebastian Sawe was level with Kandie by the end of the third lap (7.5km), timed at 20:16 at that point, but Kandie unleashed his trademark finish to win in 26:50, taking one second off his PB and consolidating his position at No.4 on the world all-time list.
Sawe, who won the Rome-Ostia Half Marathon last month in 58:02, crossed the line in 26:54 to move to fifth on the world all-time list. Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera, winner of this year’s World Athletics Cross Country Tour, set a national record of 26:56 in third place.
World record-holder Rhonex Kipruto (26:56) and Ethiopian record-holder Tadese Worku (26:59) finished fourth and fifth respectively.
There was a close finish in the men’s half marathon, with Mathew Kimeli earning his first ever victory over the distance in 59:30 from fellow Kenyan and namesake (but no relation) Benard Kimeli. Alfred Barkach of Kenya was third in 59:36 and Amos Kurgat made it a Kenyan 1-2-3-4 finish in 59:40.
Ethiopian runners dominated the women’s races. Senbere Teferi retained her 5km title, clocking 14:37 to win by 16 seconds from compatriot Medina Eisa, whose 14:53 clocking is a world U20 and U18 best. Kenya’s 2013 world 5000m silver medallist Mercy Cherono was third in 14:56.
Fentaye Belayneh made a convincing 10km debut, unleashing an impressive long drive for home en route to winning in 30:24, the fastest time by an Ethiopian in a women-only race. Kenyan duo Joyce Chepkemoi (30:33) and Sheila Chepkirui (30:35) took the other podium places.
Former 800m specialist Tigist Assefa took almost a minute off her PB to win the women’s half marathon in 1:07:28. Rosemary Wanjiru was second in 1:07:36, six second ahead of Ethiopia’s Bezabeh Zeray.
Sunday April 27th, 2025
Carmel, California
Distance: Marathon · Marathon Relay · 5K · 21 mile · 10.6 mile · 12K · 3K
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The Big Sur Marathon follows the most beautiful coastline in the world and, for runners, one of the most challenging. The athletes who participate may draw inspiration from the spectacular views, but it takes major discipline to conquer the hills of Highway One on the way to the finish line. Named "Best Marathon in North America" by The Ultimate Guide to Marathons, the Big Sur International Marathon continues to sell out earlier and earlier each year and, as a major destination marathon, draws entrants from all over the world.
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Big Sur Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-28, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:29:30 | SIMON RICCI | 26 | San Francisco |
| 2nd Male | 2:34:46 | DOMINIC HENRIQUES | 37 | Reno |
| 3rd Male | 2:35:12 | JONATHAN LADSON | 32 | Woodbridge |
| 4th Male | 2:37:07 | JONATHAN ARGYLE | 37 | Seaside |
| Female | 2:55:04 | PEYTON BILO | 26 | Rescue |
| 2nd Female | 3:02:03 | FRIDA FALK | 43 | Panama |
| 3rd Female | 3:02:32 | SEANIE RIGNEY | 32 | Folsom |
| 4th Female | 3:03:37 | SARAH CORREA | 33 | Durango |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:39:07 | ADAM ROACH | 40 | Pacific Grove |
| M 50-59 | 2:58:11 | MARK WALSH | 54 | Macomb |
| M 60-69 | 3:16:16 | WAYNE RUOTOLO | 64 | Midlothian |
| M 70+ | 4:02:29 | EDUARDO MATSUO | 71 | Ann Arbor |
| F 40-49 | 3:02:03 | FRIDA FALK | 43 | Panama |
| F 50-59 | 3:14:37 | IRIS KLEIN | 50 | Edmonds |
| F 60-69 | 3:42:19 | SUSAN THORNTON | 62 | Brisbane |
| F 70+ | 4:04:19 | PENNY PARTCH | 71 | Pacific Grove |
The Big Sur International Marathon is a point-to-point course run on scenic CA Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel the last Sunday of April every year. Towering redwoods, crashing waves, coastal mountains and verdant pastures are featured on this bucket list course. The centerpiece of the course is the iconic Bixby Bridge, located at the halfway point of the race, where you’ll be greeted by a tuxedoed musician playing a Yamaha Baby Grand Piano.
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