Where will you run your next marathon ? http://blog.42k195.com World tour of marathons Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 WhereWillYouRunYourNextMarathonhttp://feedburner.google.com July 4 - 5 2009 - Where can you run this week-end? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereWillYouRunYourNextMarathon/~3/NnPSaQAGHAc/ http://blog.42k195.com/archives/july-4-5-2009-where-can-you-run-this-week-end/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:31 +0000 jlfenaux http://blog.42k195.com/?p=781 bandeau-pieds-coureurs
13 marathons are organized during next week-end in 9 different countries.

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Germany

Italy

Norway

Peru

Switzerland

United States of America

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Once retired after a career as a senior official, Abdelmadjid REZKANE decided to return to his first love. Former athlete and passionate about the marathon, he became organizer of sports events.

After the success of the Marathon des Dunes, he set for himself a new challenge by launching the new Algiers marathon.

Hello, on October 9th, 2009, you’ll be organizing the Marathon of Algiers . Can you tell us where it is located?

The first Marathon will be held in the city. The start is located at the Olympic Stadium, on top of the hill. The route will then cross the center west of the city. It will enable participants to discover this beautiful bay of Algiers, at a fairly fast pace. The route is really easy even for beginners.

Algiers map

This is the first edition of the Marathon. Why has it been created?

This marathon is organized by the Sport Events International structure with the support of the President of the Republic.
Like other major capitals, Algiers will also have a true Marathon. In addition to the Marathon des Duness (we will celebrate it’s 10th  anniversary at the end of the year in Tamanrasset), organizing a major marathon in Algiers was one of the projects that I was dreaming of, wishing to combine sport,  sightseeing, cultural discoveries and also environmental issues,  since the marathon’s slogan will be ”Algiers without pollution”.

What kind of route have you set up for the runners? How would you describe it?

Starting from the top of the hill to reach down the seafront, this course provides an ideal character, varied and fast which runners should appreciate. The whole route  is ran on roads. The details of the route are available on our website.

How many runners do you expect this Friday morning? What type of runners do you plan to attract?

We expect around 10,000 athletes for the three races :  local  and foreign runners in large numbers. We should attract  competifive runners as well as  recreational ones, less motivated by performance, simply happy to participate and reach the finish line.

Do you organize other races during the Week-End? If so, on what distances?

In addition to the marathon (42.195 km), starting at the Olympic Stadium and finishing
at the Grand Post Office, two races will be proposed : a 20 km and a 10km. This will allow runners with less training to take part in this great event.

At that time of the year, what kind of weather can we expect?

Selecting the date was hardly trivial. It was intended to ensure that runners would participate, enjoy a very pleasant weather with temperatures ranging between 18 and 20 °C (64°F to 68°F).

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

Traditional shows will be organized at strategic locations along the route and also at the star and finish line.

The marathon finished, what advice would you give a runner who has never been to Algiers before? A good restaurant, a fancy sightseeing?

Algiers the white, rich architecture, natural beauty of its bay is an invitation to wander aimlessly through its streets, stopping at a terrace to enjoy a mint tea , entering a restaurant to taste the specialties of Algiers and fresh fish from the Mediterranean sea.

In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of 42k195 to make them register for the Marathon of Algiers?

Come join us to participate in this inaugural Marathon which combines sport and discovery. A fast route for the competitive runners with a panoramic view over the gorgeous bay of Algiers. The sightseeing and the warm welcome of the local population will certainly impress our visitors.

Thank you

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29 marathons are organized during next week-end in 17 different countries.

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Grece

Hungary

Kenya

Malaysia

New Zeland

Russia

Sweden

Switzerland

United States of America

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Hello, on September 13th 2009, you’ll be organizing the In Flanders Fields-marathon . Can you tell us where it is located?

It’s in “Flanders”, which is the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. Our most famous city is Brussels, also known as the capital of Europe.

The race is running from Nieuwpoort to Ieper. Ieper, or Ypres, is very famous because of the battles of the First World War.

This will be the 10th edition of the race. Why was it created in the first place?

I created it in honour of my grandfather. He and his four brothers went all five to WW1, the farm of their parents was only a few miles from the Front line. All five came came back alive which was very unique!

What kind of route have you set up for the runners? How would you describe it?

It’s a very flat race along the exact border of the front line of the First World War 1914-1918. It’s on a traffic free road from Nieuwpoort, by Diksmuide and with arrival on the historic market place of Ieper.

You really run between the fields with the cows as spectators…

How many runners do you expect on Sunday morning? What type of runners do you plan to attract?

Last year we have 450 arrivals, some of them are really race runners but most of them run for their own pleasure and because of the history of this place.

Do you organize other races during the Week-End? If so, on what distances?

There is also a 7 and a 14K in Ieper.

At that time of the year, what kind of weather can we expect?

Mostly Sunny, between 16 and 21 degrees, that’s the average

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

No, but maybe there will be some animation in Ieper

The marathon finished, what advice would you give a runner who has never been to Nieuwpoort-stad or Ypres before? A good restaurant, a fancy sightseeing?

A restaurant in Ieper, there are a lot, and of course a sightseeing around the battlefields of “Flanders Fields”, there are so many military cemeteries and it’s surely worth a visit.

Hooge Crater Cemetery
Creative Commons License photo credit: ➨ Redvers

In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of 42k195 to make them register for the In Flanders Fields-marathon?

The “In Flanders Fields-marathon” may help to keep people’s mind open against useless violence and terror, that’s why our English, American and Canadian friends talk about the “marathon for peace”!

In ‘14-’18 the victory in World War One was more important than personal survival.
This time participation in the “In Flanders Fields-marathon” is more valuable than the first place in the race. Therefore, participate and run this attractive marathon.

Thank you André

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22 marathons are organized during next week-end in 13 different countries.
If you want to join me, I’ll be running the “Marathon des Burons” in France.

Canada

Denmark

Ecuador

France

Germany

Italy

Mexico

Norway

South Africa

Spain

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America

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Hello, on September 13th 2009, you’ll be organizing the Moray Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?

The Moray Marathon is held in the North East of Scotland along the Moray Firth coast.

This will be the 28th edition of the race. Why was it created in the first place?

It was created by the local community, to coincide with the start of local running clubs, in particular Elgin Athletics Club. Although it has developed into a 3-in-1 running event, it was initially just a marathon.

What kind of route have you set up for the runners? How would you describe it?

All 3 races follow the same clockwise circuit with the Marathon starting in Elgin, the Half Marathon in the spectacular grounds of Gordonstoun School, Duffus, and the 10k in Lossiemouth. The finishing line for each is Cooper Park, Elgin with the 13th Century Elgin Cathedral forming a dramatic backdrop.

Moray contains a great diversity of landscapes which includes sandy and rocky shores, rivers, lochs and mountainous areas. Most of these aspects have been incorporated into the Moray Marathons and 10k routes by taking the runners on tarred roads, passing through woodlands, coastal areas, towns and villages.

How many runners do you expect on Sunday morning? What type of runners do you plan to attract?

We usually have an entry field of 800 runners between the 3 races, including local, national, and even some international runners.

Do you organize other races during the Week-End? If so, on what distances?

We have two races beside the marathon : a half-marathon and a 10k race.

At that time of the year, what kind of weather can we expect?

Obviously in Scotland the weather can never be guaranteed! But we hope that the warm, friendly faces will always make up for any lack of sun.

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

We offer a t-shirt and medal to all finishers, plus free drinks and refreshments to runners and their friends and families.

In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of 42k195 to make them register for the Moray Marathon?

If you want to take part in a friendly race, and combine it with a tour of Scotland in the heart of malt whiskey country, then you need to come along to Moray. We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you Nicky

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26 marathons are organized during next week-end in 8 different countries.

Australia

Canada

Finland

France

Germany

Netherland

Thailand

United States of America

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Slea head Creative Commons License photo credit: René van Linde

Hello, on September 12th, you’ll be organizing the Dingle Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?

Dingle is situated on the South West Coast of Ireland in County Kerry, one of the most scenic areas in the South West.

Dingle map

This will be the first edition of the race. Why was it created in the first place?

The event organiser Ken Dunne, is an avid marathon runner and a regular visitor to that part of the county and believes such a spectacular course should be shared with other runners, walkers or even tourists in general.

What kind of route have you set up for the runners? How would you describe it?

The proposed route is a 26.2 mile loop leaving from Dingle Town, following the roads around the Dingle peninsula and finishing up in Dingle Town. The route will be certified by the Athletics Association of Ireland to make the marathon official.

How many runners do you expect on Saturday morning? What type of runners do you plan to attract?

We are hoping to have 3000 participants, experienced runners,  half marathon runners, walkers and of course charity runners and walkers as well.

Do you organize other races during the Week-End? If so, on what distances?

Not as yet.

At that time of the year, what kind of weather can we expect?

Weather should be perfect for sport, and to make the most of the course itself. Sunny and dry.

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

We have lots of after course activities and events planned around the Dingle Marathon and everybody will be able to make the very most out of the event, and hopefully the week-end.

The marathon finished, what advice would you give a runner who has never been to Dingle before? A good restaurant, a fancy sightseeing?

There are many fantastic and rustic restaurants in Dingle an the Dingle Peninsula, sea food especially and the choices are endless. Sightseeing itself is in abundance and is breathtaking. All info on Dingle can be found on our website or the Failte Ireland website

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In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of 42k195 to make them register for the Dingle Marathon?

The Dingle Marathon, challenge yourself to run one of the most breathtaking courses in the world, come for the marathon stay for the hospitality.

Thank you Jackie.

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35 marathons are organized during next week-end in 17 different countries.

Australia

Belgium

Canada

Chile

Croatia

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hungary

Italy

Liechtenstein

Netherland

Norway

Samoa

Spain

United States of America

]]> http://blog.42k195.com/archives/june-6-7-2009-where-can-you-run-this-week-end/feed/ http://blog.42k195.com/archives/june-6-7-2009-where-can-you-run-this-week-end/ 2009 Grand Canyon Marathon is cancelled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereWillYouRunYourNextMarathon/~3/C95jgUKFRg0/ http://blog.42k195.com/archives/2009-grand-canyon-marathon-is-cancelled/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:35:42 +0000 jlfenaux http://blog.42k195.com/?p=719 We have not been able to secure an actual date for the event with the National Park Service. As it has always been our primary goal to put on a high quality event we are choosing not to continue the process this year as we are running short on time to prepare. Grand Canyon National Park is a very special place which receives a lot of pressure from various groups to hold special events and the Grand Canyon Recreation Center only wants to support quality events that create a meaningful and positive association between our events and the Park. We apologize for not being able to provide this great event for 2009 and we look forward to trying again for 2010.

-The Grand Canyon Marathon Team

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