Marathon & Long Distance Directory -- Races outside the Southeast

JULY 11 - Half Voyageur Trail Marathon - Duluth, MN

18th Annual. 6am. Rough woodland trails. 2008 entrants: 120. Avg. temp. 72º .

Contact: Eugene Curnow, 6841 Triple Lakes Rd., Saginaw, MN 55779, 218-729-5949.

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AUG. 16 - America’s Finest City - Half Marathon - San Diego, CA

32nd Annual. 6:45am/5K, 7am/half marathon. Prize $ ($10,000). Start on Pt. Loma, along San Diego Bay, through downtown San Diego, finishing in Balboa Park; USATF. Entry Limit: 8,000/half, 1,700/5K. Time Limit: 3 hr./half. 2008 entrants: 8,003-half, 1,618-5K. Avg. temp. 67º.

Contact: Neil Finn Sports Management, Inc., POB 81023, San Diego, CA 92138-1023, 760-692-2900, info@afchalf.com, www.afchalf.com.

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AUG. 30 - Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon & 2-Person Relay - Columbus, OH

2nd Annual. 7:30am. Prize $ ($37,000). Point-to-point gradual downhill course from Dublin to Columbus along the majestic Scioto River; USATF. Time Limit: 15:00 min. per mile or less. 2008 entrants: 1,200. Avg. temp. 85º F.

Contact: Douglas Grout, POB 269, Lewis Center, OH 43035, 614-371-9453, doug@runwildracing.com, www.spiritofcolumbushalf.com.

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AUG. 30 - SSQ Quebec City Marathon - Quebec QC Canada

12th Edition. 8:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K; 7:30am/Marathon Walk; 8am/Health 5K & Kids Run. The marathon starts on the south shore in Levis, runners cross the historic Quebec Bridge and finish in the heart of Old Quebec City; AIMS; Boston Qualifier. Time Limit: Marathon Run-5:45, Walk-7:00. 2008 entrants: 6,500. Avg. temp. morning 16ºC (61ºF), afternoon 20ºC (68ºF).

Contact: Denis Therrien, Marathon De Quebec, 1773 boul. Charest Quest, Suite 290, Quebec QC Canada G1N 2C9, 418-694-4442, info@marathonquebec.com, www.quebecmarathon.com.

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SEPT. 7 - Heart of America Marathon - Columbia, MO

50th Annual. 6am. Out 4 miles, 17-mile loop, back 5 miles, rolling hills, 6 major hills. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2008 entrants: 150, 113 finishers. Avg. temp. low 70's.

Contact: Joe Duncan, 2605 Chapel Wood Ter., Columbia, MO 65203, 573-445-2684, jocar2605@centurytel.net, www.heartofamericamarathon.com.

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SEPT. 12 - Arc Race Half Marathon - Liverpool, NY

15th Annual. 9am/half, 9:10am/5K, 9:20am/3K Fun Walk. Prize $: ($5,000 gift cards; $5,000 in-kind prizes). Paved course that includes closed public roads and paved paths in a park, relataively flat. Time Limit: Course closes at 12:45pm. 2008 entrants: 1,000+. Avg. temp. 75º-80º F.

Contact: Gini Gozzi, Special Events Coordinator, 600 S. Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204, 315-476-7441 (ext. 147), ggozzi@arcon.org, www.arcon.org.

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SEPT. 12 - Lightfoot "Sam Elpern" Memorial Half Marathon - Norwalk, CT

32nd Annual. 8am. 7-mile optional course (one loop). Rolling course through a beautiful tree-shaded residential area near the Merritt Parkway; USATF. 2008 finishers: 147.

Contact: Lightfoot Running Club, c/o Don Capone, 7 New St., Norwalk, CT 06855; dcapone972@aol.com, www.lightfootrunners.com.

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SEPT. 13 - SaskCentral Queen City Marathon - Regina, SK, Canada

9th Annual. 8am/Marathon, Half Marathon Run/Walk, Marathon Relay. 8:45am/3K Kids. Boston-certified, runs on pathways through city parks and residential streets; flat & scenic loop course; AIMS. Entry Limit: 600-Full, 1,500-Half Run, 400-Half Walk, 150-Relay Teams, 350-Kids. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-4 hrs. 2008 entrants: 3,350. Avg. temp. 17ºC, 63ºF.

Contact: Queen City Marathon, Inc., POB 37039, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 7K3, 866-2-RUN-QCM, runqcm@hotmail.com, www.runqcm.com.

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SEPT. 13 - MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon - Rochester, NY

5th Annual. 7:30am. Half Marathon & Relay. Prize $ ($6,025). Full course is relatively flat, scenic view of well-known landmarks, part of course along Erie Canal; USATF. Time Limit: Closes at 2:30pm (7 hrs.). 2008 entrants: 2,600. Avg. temp. High 71º, Low 51º .

Contact: Nicole Mau, 3300 Monroe Ave., Ste. 319, Rochester, NY 14618, 585-264-1480, nmau@arthritis.org, www.rochestermarathon.com.

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SEPT. 23 - 27 - Lake Tahoe Marathon Week - South Lake Tahoe, CA

14th Annual. Marathon, Half Marathon, 20 Mile Power Walk, 10K, 5K, 72 Mile Ultra, 3 Day Triple Marathon, 3 Day Triathlon, 5 Person & 2 Person Marathon Relay (see web for start times). Triathlon includes: Kayak, Swim, Cycling, and Runs. Prize $ ($4,000). Point-to-point with 26.2 miles of breath taking beauty; USATF. Time Limit: 9 1/2 hrs. for walkers. 2008 entrants: 3,000 in all events. Avg. temp. 32-62.

Contact: Les Wright, P.O. Box 20000, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151, 530-544-7095, www.LakeTahoeMarathon.com.

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SEPT. 27 - Silicon Labs Marathon Relay - Austin, TX

5th Annual. 8am. 5-leg relay covering 26.2 miles, one 12K, two 10Ks, two 5Ks. 2008 entrants: 2,000. Avg temp. 85ºF.

Contact: Shannon Pleasant, Silicon Labs, 400 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78739, 512-464-9254, Shannon.pleasant@s.labs.com, www.austinmarathonrelay.com.

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OCT. 3 - NH Marathon - Bristol, NH

17th Annual. 9am (all events). 10K, 5K Judged Racewalk, Health Walk. Prize $ ($1,600). Marathon around Newfound Lake; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. (marathon). 2008 entrants 250-marathon, 100-10K, 25-5K RW.

Contact: Everett Begor, POB 26.2, Hebron, NH 03241, 603-744-3335, littletown@metrocast.net, www.nhmarathon.com.

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OCT. 3 - Hands On House Half Marathon - Lancaster, PA

6th Annual. 9am. 5K & Kids FR. Prize $ ($450). Circuit course on scenic Pennsylvania Dutch farmland through a covered bridge past a one room schoolhouse. 2008 entrants. 800 total. Avg. temp. 65º.

Contact: Bill Young, Race Dir., Hands On House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-5437, race@handsonhouse.org, www.handsonhouserace.org.

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OCT. 3-4 - Spirit of Survival Marathon - Ft. Sill & Indiahoma, OK

4th Annual. 10/3: Mt. Scott 5K, 7:30am; Super Kids Marathon, 1pm; 5K Spirit Walk & Family FR, 2pm. 10/4: Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am; Deer Canyon 10K & Lake Elmer Thomas 5K, 8:15am. Paved roads, through wildlife refuge National Wichita Mountains; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs./marathon. 2008 entrants: 1,624. Avg. temp. High 76º, Low 51º.

Contact: Andrea Nunn, Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, POB 129, Lawton, OK 73502-0129, 580-585-5406, nunna@ccmhonline.com, www.spiritofsurvival.com.

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OCT. 4 - Peak Performance Maine Marathon - Portland, ME

18th Annual. 7:45am. Half Marathon & Relay. Prize $ ($3,200). Scenic out and back, city, rural and water settings; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,000. Time Limit: 6 1/2 hrs. (+2 for early start walkers). 2008 entrants: 2,954. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Howard Spear, The Maine Marathon, POB 10836, Portland, ME 04104, 207-749-9160, racedirector@mainemarathon.com, www.mainemarathon.com.

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OCT. 10 - WhistleStop Marathon & Half Marathon - Ashland, WI

12th Annual. 8am/ Half marathon, 10K, & 5K; 9am/Marathon; 11am/Toddler Run. The majority of the course is run on an abandoned railroad bed; crushed peasized limestone adds to a knee friendly experience; beautiful fall scenery abounds! USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2008 entrants: 2,400. Avg. temp. 40-70º.

Contact: Mary McPhetridge, Ashland Chamber of Commerce, POB 746, Ashland, WI 54806, 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, www.whistlestopmarathon.com, www.visitashland.com.

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OCT. 17 - Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon & Half Marathon - Indianapolis, IN

14th Annual. 8:30am/est. 4-Person Marathon Relay, 5K, & 1 mi. kids run. Beautiful course through the Fall Foliage of Fort Harrison State Park and Fall Creek Corridor Park. A Midwest gem! USATF. Entry Limit: 6,500. Time Limit: 15 min./mile-Full, 17 min./mile-Half. 2008 entrants: 6,000. Avg. temp. 52º.

Contact: Indianapolis Marathon Road Runners Club, Joel Sauer, POB 361074, Indianapolis, IN 46236, 317-826-1670, info@indianapolismarathon.com, www.indianapolismarathon.com.

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OCT. 17 - Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon - Kansas City, MO

5th Annual. 7am. Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K & Kids' Marathon. One of the most beautiful urban courses in the country! More than 15 fountains; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hr. 2008 entrants: 8,000. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Kevin Wicker, KC Sports Commission, 1308 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105, 816-474-4652, racedirector@kcmarathon.org, www.kcmarathon.org.

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OCT. 17 - GMAA Green Mountain Marathon -South Hero, VT

39th Annual. 8:30am. For $22 we offer a relaxed, uncrowded, quality marathon; run entirely on a sparsley populated island in Lake Champlain - see wineries, orchards, family farms, beautiful mountain and lake vistas, and a small New England Village; USATF certified. 2008 entrants: 250. Avg. temp. 48.

Contact: GMAA Green Mountain Marathon, POB 194, Essex Junction, VT 05453, gmm@gmaa.net, www.gmaa.net/GMMinfo.html.

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OCT. 16-18 - Prince Edward Island Marathon - Charlottetown, PE

6th Annual. 10/18: Marathon, Half Marathon Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Corporate/Team Relay. 10/17: Kids Spud Run (see website for start times). Prize Money (see website for prize categories). North shore to Charlottetown with rolling hills, amazing scenery; Boston Qualifer. Time Limit: (see website). 2008 entrants: 1,600+. Avg. temp. 15Cº.

Contact: Alicia Arenburg, 91 Water St., 3rd Flr., Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A5, 902-569-8692, alicia@eventsinc.ca, www.princeedwardislandmarathon.com.

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OCT. 18 - Humboldt Redwoods Marathon & Half Marathon - Weott, CA

31st Annual Marathon. 9am Marathon/Half, 9:15am 5K. Prize $ ($3,000 for half-marathon USATF Pacific Association members only; $200 marathon). Incredibly scenic course; flat, fast & shaded; USATF. Time Limit: 5 hrs. 2008 entrants: 900. Avg. temp. 60º.

Contact: Jessie Hunt, POB 4989, Arcata, CA 95518, 707-443-1220, director@redwoodsmarathon.org, www.redwoodsmarathon.org.

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NOV. 1* - MedExpress Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon & 2-Person Relay - Pittsburgh, PA
(*Note -- UPDATED date change)

Inaugural. 7:30am. Prize $ (37,000). Loop course that begins and ends at Southside Works; scenic, fast along the three river downtown area; USATF. Time Limit: 15:00 min. per mile or less. Avg. temp. 60º F.

Contact: Douglas Grout, POB 269, Lewis Center, OH 43035, 614-371-9453, doug@runwildracing.com, www.spiritofpittsburgh.com.

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NOV. 8 - The Athens Marathon - Athens, Greece

9am. 10K & 5K. Marathon is run entirely on asphalt; first 12 kilometers are level; middle 19 kilometers are gentle long hills; final 11 kilometers are downhill; finish line is in Athens' magnificent Olympic Stadium. Time Limit: 6 hrs.

Contact: Apostolos Greek Tours, Inc., 2685 S. Dayton Way, Ste. 14, Denver, CO 80231, 303-755-2888, www.athensmarathon.com