Benoit Samuelson to Run 2011 Boston

Benoit Samuelson to Run 2011 Boston

Benoit Samuelson to Run 2011 Boston Marathon Two-time race champion and 1984 Olympic Marathon gold medalist eyes 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier; four-time champion Bill Rodgers also to serve as Grand Marshal of 115th running BOSTON – (April 11, 2011)...
Employees commit to run Boston 2011

Employees commit to run Boston 2011

BOSTON, MA, March 2, 2011—More than 100 John Hancock and Manulife employees have committed to run this year’s Boston Marathon and raise money for non-profits through its MarathonMatters: Employee Training Program. They join the more than 1,000 Company-sponsored...
Fastest Runners Get Early Entry for 2012

Fastest Runners Get Early Entry for 2012

BOSTON – (February, 2011) – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced a change in its registration process for the Boston Marathon, allowing the fastest qualifiers to enter the earliest and with a rolling admission system while also offering...
Cragg to debut in Boston

Cragg to debut in Boston

Ireland’s 2005 European Indoor Athletics Championships 3000m gold medallist Alistair Cragg will make his marathon debut at the 115th edition of the Boston Marathon on 18 April. Cragg, who holds the Irish 10,000m record with 27:39.55 and has also run 5000m in 13:07.10,...
Boston Marathon announces elite field

Boston Marathon announces elite field

Boston, USA – The elite field for the 115th running of the Boston Marathon on 18 April 2011 has been announced. The Boston Marathon is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. Reigning champions Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot and Teyba Erkesso will defend their titles, but will...