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NYRR Millrose Games
Saturday February 8th, 2025
New York, NY
Distance: 1 Mile · Two Mile
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The Pinnacle of Indoor Track & Field
The NYRR Millrose Games, first held in 1908, remains the premier indoor track and field competition in the United States. The 2025 edition will once again bring the world’s top professional, collegiate, and high school athletes to New York City for a day of thrilling competition.
Hosted at the New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory in Manhattan’s Washington Heights, the event takes place on the renowned six-lane, 200-meter Mondo track, known as “The Fastest Track in the World.” With a history of record-breaking performances, this year promises another electrifying showcase of speed and endurance.
Since 2014, New York Road Runners (NYRR) has served as the title sponsor, furthering its mission to support running at all levels. Beyond the competition, NYRR fosters youth development and academic programs at The Armory, making a lasting impact on the sport.
The NYRR Wanamaker Mile, a hallmark of the meet, will once again see elite milers compete for glory. Youth athletes will also take center stage in events like the NYRR Fastest Kid in the World 55-meter dash and the Rising New York Road Runners 800 meters, ensuring the future of track and field shines bright.
With its storied legacy, world-class competition, and unmatched atmosphere, the NYRR Millrose Games 2025 is set to be an unforgettable celebration of athletic excellence.
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NYRR Millrose Games, Race Date: 2025-02-08, Distance: Mile
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:46.63 | Yared NUGUSE | usa | |
| 2nd Male | 3:46.90 | Hobbs KESSLER | usa | |
| 3rd Male | 3:47.48 | Cameron MYERS | aus | |
| 4th Male | 3:47.56 | Azeddine HABZ | fra | |
| Female | 4:23.35 | Georgia BELL | gbr | |
| 2nd Female | 4:23.41 | Heather MACLEAN | usa | |
| 3rd Female | 4:23.50 | Nikki HILTZ | usa | |
| 4th Female | 4:23.64 | Susan Lokayo EJORE | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
NYRR Millrose Games, Race Date: 2024-02-15, Distance: Mile
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:47.83 | Yared Nuguse | USA | |
| 2nd Male | 3:48.66 | Hobbs Kessler | USA | |
| 3rd Male | 3:48.93 | George Mills | GRB | |
| 4th Male | 3:49.62 | Adam Fogg | GBR | |
| Female | 4:16.41 | Elle St. Pierre | USA | |
| 2nd Female | 4:19.03 | Jessica Hull | AUS | |
| 3rd Female | 4:20.61 | Susan Ejore | SWE | KEN |
| 4th Female | 4:23.68 | Yolanda Nigarambe |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
(2024) The 116th Millrose Games, held on February 11, 2024, at the Fort Washington Avenue Armory in New York City, delivered a series of remarkable performances, including a world record and a world best.
Devynne Charlton's Record-Breaking 60m Hurdles
In a stunning display, Devynne Charlton shattered the women's 60 meters hurdles world record, clocking in at 7.67 seconds. This feat surpassed the previous record held by Susanna Kallur by 0.01 seconds. Charlton's achievement was particularly unexpected, given her third-place finish at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix just a week prior.
Josh Kerr's Historic Two-Mile Run
The men's two-mile event witnessed Josh Kerr eclipsing Mo Farah's former world best with an impressive time of 8:00.67. Paced through the first mile in 4:03, Kerr strategically trailed Grant Fisher before making his decisive move in the final stages. Fisher's performance was also noteworthy, as he set a new American best for the distance. The race further saw the establishment of various national records, underscoring its exceptional quality.
Controversy in the Women's Two-Mile Race
The women's two-mile race concluded with drama when Medina Eisa, who initially crossed the finish line first, was disqualified for a lane infringement during the staggered start. This disqualification meant her total distance covered was less than the official two miles. Consequently, Laura Muir was declared the winner, setting a British national record with a time of 9:04.84. Melknat Wudu of Ethiopia secured second place in 9:07.12, while Alicia Monson finished third in 9:09.70, surpassing the previous American record of 9:10.28 set by Elinor Purrier St. Pierre in 2021.
Additional Highlights
The event also featured standout performances in the men's 60 meters, where Christian Coleman clinched victory with a time of 6.51 seconds, edging out Japan's Abdul Hakim Sani Brown, who finished in 6.54 seconds. In the women's 60 meters, Julien Alfred delivered a remarkable run, setting a new meet record of 6.99 seconds.
The 2024 Millrose Games not only upheld its legacy as a premier indoor track and field event but also pushed the boundaries of athletic excellence, setting the stage for future competitions.(2019) Near-world-indoor-record performances from Yomif Kejelcha and Michael Saruni were the highlights of an eventful night at the Millrose Games in New York City on Saturday (9).
In the days leading up to the competition, Kejelcha had declared his intentions to go after Hicham El Guerrouj’s world indoor record of 3:48.45 in the mile. The two-time world indoor 3000m champion had shown great form so far this indoor season, winning all of his races with ease and posting world-leading marks in the 1000m and mile.
Up against a strong field at the Armory, Kejelcha knew the Millrose Games would be an ideal opportunity to attempt to break the world record. The Ethiopian had a pacemaker lined up for the first five laps, but Kejelcha caught him after just four, passing 800 metres in 1:51.7.
Running alone for the second half and with Edward Cheserek leading the chase pack a couple of seconds behind, Kejelcha churned out consistent 29-second laps and was always close to world record pace. After charging through the finish line and awaiting the official confirmation of the time, he found he was an agonising 0.01 shy of the world record, clocking 3:48.46, an outright Ethiopian record.
“I’m very happy but I came very close,” said Kejelcha. “I will try it again this year and I’m confident I can break it.”
Cheserek held off a strong challenge from Olympic 800m bronze medallist Clayton Murphy to take second place, 3:53.29 to Murphy’s 3:53.30. Britain’s Josh Kerr was fourth in 3:53.65.
CONTINENTAL RECORDS FOR SARUNI AND WILSON, NATIONAL RECORD FOR KLOSTERHALFEN
Kejelcha was the second athlete of the evening to climb to the No.2 spot on a world indoor all-time list.
Little more than an hour earlier, Michael Saruni pulled off a stunning victory in the 800m. The Kenyan had closely tracked USA’s Donavan Brazier through 200 metres (24.60) and 400 metres (49.89).
Brazier still led through 600 metres in 1:16.21 – just 0.75 shy of the PB he set for that distance last month – but Saruni made his move on the final lap and pulled ahead of Brazier before crossing the line first in 1:43.98.
Saruni, who is coached by 1988 Olympic 800m champion Paul Ereng, became just the second athlete in history to better 1:44 for the distance indoors after world indoor record-holder Wilson Kipketer. It also broke the African indoor record set at last year’s Millrose Games by Saruni’s training partner Emmanuel Korir.
Having come close on several occasions, Brazier was rewarded with a North American indoor record of 1:44.41 in second place, moving to fifth on the world indoor all-time list.
World bronze medallist Ajee Wilson won the women’s 800m by a similar margin. She went through the half-way point in 57.19 and held on to her lead over the final two laps, stopping the clock at 1:58.60 to break the North American indoor record.
Natoya Goule was second in 1:59.13, a Jamaican indoor record.
Two weeks after convincingly winning the 5000m at the IAAF World Indoor Tour meeting in Boston, Germany’s Konstanze Klosterhalfen produced a similarly dominant display in the mile.
She followed the pacemaker for three laps and then passed through 800m within 2:10. With a series of 32-second laps, the European indoor 1500m silver medallist reached the finish in 4:19.98, breaking the long-standing German indoor record set 31 years ago by Vera Michallek and moving to fifth on the world indoor all-time list. Her 1500m split of 4:02.70 was also a national indoor record.
Steeplechase specialist Colleen Quigley was second in 4:22.86, making her the fourth-fastest North American woman for the distance indoors.
CROUSER CLIMBS WORLD ALL-TIME LIST
It wasn’t just the middle-distance runners making an impact on the world indoor all-time lists.
Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser opened his 2019 campaign with a stunning series of throws, all of them beyond 21.30m. He opened his account with 21.60m and produced his best mark of the night, 22.33m, in the fourth round.
Not only was it the best indoor throw for 11 years, it added 21 centimetres to the 30-year-old meeting record and moved Crouser from 18th to fourth on the world indoor all-time list.
US compatriot Joe Kovacs, the 2015 world champion, was second with a season’s best of 20.86m.
English Gardner showed she had fully recovered from the knee injury that kept her out of action for the second half of 2017 and most of 2018. The world and Olympic finalist sped to a lifetime best of 7.10 to win the women’s 60m from Michelle-Lee Ahye (7.15).
John Teeters, meanwhile, won the men’s 60m in 6.56.
In a race where the first eight finishers set indoor PBs, Grant Fisher won the men’s 3000m in 7:42.62. But the race was overshadowed by the fate of Jamaica’s Kemoy Campbell, who paced the field through the first 1000 metres before crashing to the ground. He was treated trackside by the event’s medical team before being taken to hospital.
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Pear Blossom Run
Saturday April 12th, 2025
Medford, OR
Distance: 10 Miles · 5K · 1 & 2 Mile Fun Runs
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This race run by YMCA starts at City Hall and goes through the town of Medford, OR. The first Pear Blossom Run held in 1977 was won by Frank Shorter, Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist.
Thanks to Zellah and Jerry Swartsley who founded and led the Pear Blossom Run for the first 35 years. The race grew from 546 to 5,648 runners. Their caring, giving spirit drew in thousands of runners and volunteers throughout the years. Steven Buxton and Rich Stanfield with the YMCA, shown with Jerry and Zellah, continued the tradition. Their advice to the Rogue Valley Family YMCA is “when in doubt, give it out.” The Rogue Valley Family YMCA is committed to carrying on their incredible legacy.
Zellah and Jerry Swartsley, returning home from graduate school at Montana State University, stopped in Salt Lake City where a marathon was held and Jerry would finish 8th. An idea was born on July 24, 1971 and six years later it would become a reality. The first Pear Blossom Run held in 1977 was won by Frank Shorter, Olympic Marathon Gold and Silver Medalist.
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displays approximate race location · Medford OR 97501
Pear Blossom Run, Race Date: 2024-04-13, Distance: 10mi
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 58:48 | Tyler Goens | 33 | Grants Pass |
| 2nd Male | 59:46 | Matthew Kidwell | 42 | Eureka |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:28 | Matt Langella | 40 | Grants Pass |
| 4th Male | 1:02:28 | Luke Parks | 25 | Eugene |
| Female | 1:00:54 | Marci Klimek | 36 | Talent |
| 2nd Female | 1:03:37 | Kristina Bowen | 30 | Medford |
| 3rd Female | 1:08:06 | Sarah Adamek | 44 | Medford |
| 4th Female | 1:10:19 | Annie Behrend | 38 | Central Point |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 59:46 | Matthew Kidwell | 42 | Eureka |
| M 50-59 | 1:04:18 | Neil Olsen | 56 | Central Point |
| M 60-69 | 1:09:18 | K.C. Taylor | 67 | Eugene |
| M 70+ | 1:32:01 | Ron Alonzo | 74 | Medford |
| F 40-49 | 1:08:06 | Sarah Adamek | 44 | Medford |
| F 50-59 | 1:11:55 | Christen Mansuetti | 52 | Gold Hill |
| F 60-69 | 1:23:53 | Cindy McGihon | 65 | Redding |
| F 70+ | 1:42:49 | Anne King | 73 | Medford |
- Chip timed event. Time limit is 2:40, a 16:00 mile pace.
- USAT&F certified course (OR12007LB) is flat, fast, out and back with one hill.
- Course monitoring, support services and finish timing will stop at 11:00 am.
- Event open only to registered participants wearing a bib due to permits and insurance restrictions.
- Due to permits and traffic control, any runner or walker starting early will be disqualified and not receive a time.
- Wheelchairs and baby strollers are allowed in all events. However, animals, skateboards, bikes, skates, or other wheeled devices are not permitted.
- Awards: First male and first female receive a $250 gift certificate each. No awards for walkers.
- Restrooms are available at the YMCA, near the start/finish line, in the lower floor of the Justice building and at intervals along the course.
- Water stations are available every 2.5 miles or less.
- If you experience difficulties of any kind, please stop and go to one of the aide stations or patrol units and indicate you need assistance.
Handcrank/Trackchair/Wheelchair Division
- A special handcrank/trackchair/wheelchair division is offered.
- Special parking is provided for these athletes so contact the race directorfor details.
Chip Timed Event
- Your timing chip is affixed to the back of your race number bib. All you need to do is wear your bib on the front of your shirt. This is also important for identification purposes during the race.
- Participants must wear the race number assigned to them, run in the event signed-up for, and start at the designated time in order to receive a finish time.
- Do NOT crumple or fold your bib as this will damage the antenna resulting in no time.
- Do NOT remove the timing chip from your bib.
- You can keep or throw away your bib and chip. If you choose to recycle your chip you MUST leave it affixed to the bib thereby recycling the bib as well.
- All timing systems will be reset one minute prior to the start. Remain behind the carpets until the start so your chip does not trigger an early starting time. Your time starts when your chip crosses both carpets so no reason to crowd. The first person to cross the line is the winner in case of ties. Faster runners line-up first.
Saturday April 12th, 2025
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Distance: Marathon · Quarter Marathon · Mini 4.2K · Kids Race
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The marathon has been the biggest one-day sporting event in the Netherlands for many years in a row with over 35000 athletes professionals inclusive. The world's top athletes will at the start on the bustling coolsingel, alongside thousands of other runners who will also triumph,each in their own way.The marathon weekend is a wonderful blend of top sport and festival.
No other marathon in Netherlands can match the atmosphere in Rotterdam, 925,000 spectators along the course make party complete.The idea of an international marathon in Rotterdam originated in 1980. On 17 May of that year the Rotterdam Athletic Union PAC organized the national 25-kilometer championship to commemorate its 85th anniversary.The course, which was financially supported by the magazine Het Leven, went from the Nenijto-sintelbaan to Nieuwerkerk aan de Ijssel and back. In 1937 the race was considered to be the national championship.
The world’s top athletes as well as thousands of runners from home and abroad get to experience what it’s like to finish on the renowned Coolsingel; it’s a marathon weekend that combines top sporting action with a festival feel. No other marathon in the Netherlands can match the Rotterdam atmosphere, with more than 925,000 enthusiastic spectators along the course.
The Rotterdam Marathon often produces very fast times, as the course is flat and weather conditions are typically favorable.
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NN Rotterdam Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-14,
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 02:04:45 | Abdi Nageeye | ned | |
| 2nd Male | 02:04:50 | Amedework Walelegn | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 02:05:16 | Birhanu Legese | ethi | |
| 4th Male | 02:05:43 | Kenneth Kipkemoi | ken | |
| Female | 2:19:30 | Ashete Bekere | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 2:20:57 | Viola Kibiwot | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 2:22:46 | Selly Chepyego Kaptich | ken | |
| 4th Female | 2:24:49 | Emily Chebet | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Lake Sonoma 50
Saturday April 12th, 2025
Healdsburg, CA
Distance: 50 k · Ultra
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The race is held on the rugged trails at Lake Sonoma, about 10 miles northwest of Healdsburg. The course is 86% single track and 9% dirt roads, with the first 2.4 miles on a paved country road.The race starts at 6:30 a.m. and has a 14-hour time limit.
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Lake Sonoma 50, Race Date: 2024-04-13, Distance: Ultra
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 06:30:17 | Francesco Puppi | 32 | |
| 2nd Male | 07:48:59 | Daniel Button | 37 | |
| 3rd Male | 07:52:19 | Grant Hotaling | 40 | |
| 4th Male | 07:55:57 | TJ David | 37 | |
| Female | 08:44:11 | Lindsay Allison | 28 | |
| 2nd Female | 08:44:44 | Anna Fisher | 31 | |
| 3rd Female | 08:47:48 | Andrea Stofko | 28 | |
| 4th Female | 09:16:07 | Mikaela Wapman | 33 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The course is an out-and-back circumnavigation of the Warm Springs Arm of Lake Sonoma. It is 86% single-track trail and 9% dirt fire roads, with the first 2.4 miles on pavement. The trail is relentlessly rolling with three significant climbs.
There is about 10,500 feet of elevation gain and an equal amount of loss over the 50 miles. Trail quality is generally good;there are very few rocks and almost no roots. However, much of the trail is seldom used and so you can expect a lot of leaves and sticks on the trail.
There are twelve creek crossings and it is likely that your feet will get wet in most – if not all – of them.
California Classic Half-Marathon
Saturday April 12th, 2025
Fresno, Ca
Distance: Half Marathon
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This exciting half-marathon has many unique features. It starts and finishes inside Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno. Runners will experience running through the newly renovated downtown areas, passing City Hall, the newly built Federal Court House, the Granville Lofts, Eaton Plaza and the historic Water Tower. Runners will then head to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, where they will run past the elephants, lions, tigers and bears.
After being entertained by the animals, competitors will leave the zoo and run by one of Fresno’s most famous landmarks, the Tower District, where they will be cheered on by crowds of spectators, before finally finishing inside Chukchansi Stadium, home of the San Francisco Giants Triple-A farm team, the Fresno Grizzlies.
For ultra athletes, there will be a Bike Century held on Saturday, and the competitors can then run the Half-Marathon on Sunday to complete the Classic Challenge. The medalion for the Bike Century fits together with the medalion for the Half-Marathon to form one medalion!
As if all of this wasn't enough, there will be bands at every mile of the half-marathon race.
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Prize Money: $1500
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displays approximate race location · Fresno CA 93701
California Classic Half-Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-13, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:08:53 | Chandler Maciel | 25 | |
| 2nd Male | 1:10:10 | Anthony Cortes | 30 | |
| 3rd Male | 1:12:07 | Sam Hawley | 23 | |
| 4th Male | 1:18:56 | Samuel Karl | 28 | |
| Female | 1:20:53 | Ramona Sanchez | 46 | |
| 2nd Female | 1:37:52 | Breton Cameron | 25 | |
| 3rd Female | 1:42:56 | NIDIA RAMIREZ | 44 | |
| 4th Female | 1:43:57 | Angelica Lucas | 49 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:20:39 | Clay Manning | 42 | |
| M 50-59 | 1:36:10 | Juan Velasquez | 51 | |
| M 60-69 | 1:47:11 | Tim Greilich | 60 | |
| M 70+ | 1:57:41 | Paul Garcia | 71 | |
| F 40-49 | 1:20:53 | Ramona Sanchez | 46 | |
| F 50-59 | 1:52:34 | Stephanie Gendron | 52 | |
| F 60-69 | 1:48:58 | Deborah Coate | 62 | |
| F 70+ | 2:43:17 | Nikki Donaldson | 72 |
Part of a weekend-long outdoor event for Fresno called the California Classic Weekend, the California Classic Half Marathon and two-person relay is set for its 8th annual running this year, along a course that takes runners through the city’s zoo and its dining- and entertainment-themed Tower District.
The event features a half marathon for both individual runners as well as two-person relay teams, and follows an out-and-back course that will start and finish at Fresno’s Chukchansi Park, the home of minor league baseball’s Fresno Grizzlies, the AAA-level affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league baseball team.
Once runners leave the starting line in the park, the race course then heads out into downtown Fresno, taking runners past a number of local landmarks like the Fresno City Hall, the recently renovated federal courthouse and the historic Old Fresno Water Tower, whose history dates all the way back to 1894 and which provided water for the city until the early 1960s — and today serves as a tourist visitor center for the city.
After the run through the city’s downtown, the race then heads inside the grounds of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, which is home to more than 120 animal species — including 18 species listed on the Species Survival Plan, which works to help breed many of the planet’s rarest animals.
Runners will get the chance to run through the zoo’s park roads and past a number of animal exhibits before heading back out into the city.
Next the race takes runners past the city’s Tower District, where many of its popular clubs and restaurants are located, and then heads back over to Chukchansi Park for the race finish inside the baseball stadium — and where runners will be able to see themselves on the huge diamond vision screen as they cross the finish line.
Scheduled starting time for the half marathon and relay is 7:00 AM, and the course time limit for the half is 4 hours.
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Race route: Beall Ln to Hanley Rd to Ross Ln to Old Military to Old Stage to Taylor to Grant thru Twin Creeks to Haskell to Pine to Thru Jackson Creek EST.