Regional News
Florida Marathon Preview
Here is detailed information on Florida’s marathons for the 2008 - 2009 season to help you find the event(s) that best fit your needs and schedule.
BOSTON MARATHON LEGEND BILL RODGERS JOINS INAUGURAL MELBOURNE & BEACHES MUSIC MARATHON
MELBOURNE, FL (August 12) — Marathoning legend Bill Rodgers will join runners from the United States and world at the inaugural Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon Sunday, February 8, 2009 on Florida’s scenic Space Coast.
Disney World Marathon Florida’s Finest Team search
Search of Florida residents to race Disney Marathon as Florida’s Finest Team The Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend takes place January 8-11, 2009. The marathon race committee will select Florida residents to compete in the race as part of the Florida’s Finest Team. Florida’s Finest Team Members receive:
Publix Escape to Miami Adds Sprint Distance Race, Establishes Wave Starts for Olympic Distance
“Tough Triathlon” Increases Race Field to 1,500, Looks to Sell Out Third Consecutive Year (Miami July 29, 2008) – Often been labeled by participants as one of the “toughest triathlons” in the Southeast, the Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon is looking to offer an “easier” option with the addition of a sprint distance race.
Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and 5K Races to Benefit United Way of Broward County
(Press Release)Fort Lauderdale, FL –Ready, set, run! Exclusive Sports Marketing, owners of Exclusive Sports Marketing, and United Way of Broward County have teamed up in a race to help the community!
2008 10K FASTEST TIMES - January - May
FASTEST TIMES(Compiled by Julia Corbin)
2008 Fastest 10k Times - a listing of the best 10K times run in Florida in 2008 from January through May<!--break--> Click here-->2008 10K Fastest Times.pdf
Inaugural 13.1™ Marathon Series Launches in November with Races in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta
National Half Marathon Series Will Provide Special Experience for First-Timers and Veterans
2008 Race for the Taste 10K Offers Fulfillment for Runners with an Appetite for Competition Post-race picnic to enjoy samplings
Courtesy of Running USA wire, LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The 9th Disney's Race for the Taste 10K takes place Sunday, October 12, giving competitors an opportunity to run and eat during the popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.
A Run/Walk With a Purpose: The Ovarian Cancer 5K Sheds Light on the Little-Known Disease
Florida's Third Annual Ovarian Cancer 5K and 1-Mile Walk Borne from One Woman's Continuous Battle
(Press Release, Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2008) --- At 7:30 am on August 16, the gun will go off for the annual Ovarian Cancer 5K & 1-Mile Walk. Founded by Florida native Teresa Rosebrough, the race will be held in Lecanto at the Black Diamond Ranch, just over an hour north of Tampa.
Nike+ Human Race: The World's Largest One Day Running Event
(press release) 1 Day, 1 Million Runners, 25 Cities, 25 Top Musical Acts Join in Unprecedented New Race Experience Nike today announced the Nike+ Human Race, the world's biggest one day running event ever, offering runners across the globe the chance to compete together on August 31, 2008."
Danskin Women’s Triathlon Kicks-Off its 19th Season with a Magical Return to Orlando
New York, NY- May 11, 2008- The Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series, the largest and longest running women’s multi sport event embarked on its 19th season today by returning to Orlando, Florida for the 9th year. Today also marked the 3rd straight year the series started on Mother’s Day at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL
Maggie Valley Moonlight Race Almost 30 Year Old Tradition in Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley, NC and St. Pete Beach, FL (May 1, 2008) Motion Sports Management (MSM), the professional race management company originally engaged in 2006 to oversee the revival of the struggling Maggie Valley Moonlight Race, has been informed by the volunteer board of directors that the event will not be held in 2008.
Orlando Runner Heather King Wins Disney's Women Run the World 15K
Sonja Friend-Uhl claims Go Red for Women 5K title; third Minnie Marathon Weekend draws more than 5,000 participants - event record
(From Running USA wire / By Marques Edge) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (May 3-4, 2008) - Heather King(Orlando, Fla.), 33, won the Disney's Women Run the World 15K on Sunday during the 3rd Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Entry Fee to Increase
Runners and Walkers encouraged to register prior to May 15
Virginia Beach, Va. (May 8, 2008) -- Time is running out to register for the eighth annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, presented by SunTrust, before the entry fee increases.
Inaugural Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend to Create Fairy Tale Experience for Runners in 2009
(Press Release, May 2008, LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla) Fantasy-filled weekend to feature popular Disney princesses; Event expected to rank among nation's biggest women-specific endurance events
In this issue for May / June
Features
Medical repoart, Race Results, Calendar / Starting Lines, TriLines, USATF / FL Newsletter and 2008 5K Fastest Times
Departments
Training, Hlinka's Lines, Running Fast, Race Entry Form, 4th of July Races, Subscription Form, Running Doctor
FINAL 2007 Florda's Fastest Times - 5K, 10K, 15K, 21.1K, 42.2K
Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion To Provide Unique Test of Skills and Thrills
(Press Release, February 2008, LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Runners looking to test themselves beyond just physical endurance will find a unique test of skills - and thrills - in the inaugural Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion in September.
Final 2007 Fastest Times
Compiled by Julia Corbin
Florida Running and Triathlon
FINAL listing of the best times run in Florida in 2007 for 5K, 10k, 15K, Half Marathon and Marathon
FLORIDA'S FINEST simply fine at the 2008 Walt Disney World Marathon
That the Walt Disney World Marathon remains a people’s race, rather than a showcase for elite professionals, is a tribute to the organizers of this year’s 15th running of the event. That this marathon provided a showcase for top level amateurs from forty different countries and most of the United States...
One Mile Runner Tours 20 North American Cities to Inspire Older Runners to Run Faster
Press Release
April 2008
David O'Meara, creator of www.OneMileRunner.com, is traveling throughout the United States and Canada this summer to accomplish a feat he calls
20/20/20-5@45. That's completing 20 one mile races, in 20 weeks, in 20 different North Americancities, in less than 5 minutes each
