Two inaugural marathons set for 2014

New Zealand is proving itself to be a marathon bucket list destination with the inclusion of two inaugural marathons set for 2014. Taking place in April 2014, the Aoraki Mt Cook Marathon is attracting international athletes wanting to put their endurance to the test...

Last chance to be part of Two Oceans 2014

Cape Town, 14 March 2014 – There is a final glimmer of hope for runners making a last-ditch effort to be part of the 2014 Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon or Trail Runs.   Despite online entries for these events being sold out –...

Ottawa Marathon 2003

OTTAWA MARATHON OCTOBER 12, 2003 by Julia Fournier The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in East-end Ottawa was the site of the 2nd Annual Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon, a fast growing event. The 1100 participants (more than 500 in the half marathon!) and more than...

New Champions in ING Ottawa Marathon

Lioudmilla Kortchaguina captures Canadian women’s title two days after obtaining citizenship OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The excitement was palpable at the 31st ING Ottawa Marathon today as David Cheruiyot, a 35-year old from Kenya, took first place with a time of 2:14:20.3,...

Marathon records tumble at ING Ottawa Marathon

Women and Wheelchair Marathon Records shattered at ING Ottawa Marathon … Record participation for 32nd Ottawa Race Weekend; Morrocan crowned male marathon champion OTTAWA, ONTARIO – A 22-year old record was shattered in the women’s marathon today as Canadian...

Moiben wins Ottawa Marathon 2011

May 29, 2011, OTTAWA – Under overcast skies this morning, a Kenyan man and Ethiopian woman took top spots trying out Ottawa Race Weekend’s new marathon route along crowd-filled Ottawa-Gatineau streets. No records were broken this year as Laban Moiben of Trento, Kenya...