Where will you run your next marathon?

Running along the Clarendon Way

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:05:00 +0200

Hello, on October 6th 2013, you’ll be organizing the Great Clarendon Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?

The Clarendon Marathon is run between the two cathedral cities of Salisbury in Wiltshire and Winchester in Hampshire. It follows the Clarendon Way, an ancient route linking the two cities.

How old is the race and why was it created in the first place?

The race has been operating for a decade, set up by Paul Elderkin, a keen runner himself.

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

The route is mostly off-road and we would class the marathon as an ‘ultra event’. Parts of it are fairly narrow with steep inclines. It is a very picturesque route, but probably not for the fair hearted. Our slogan is ‘it’s tough, but you’ll love it!’

Source : Clarendon Way Races

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

Just over 1,000 runners are likely to take part, of which some will be regular off-road runners and others who are running as part of a 4-person relay team; many of these teams are raising money for charity.

Do you organize other races during the Weekend? If so, on what distances?

The event includes a full marathon, a half marathon and a relay event (4 people per team) – all follow the same route.

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

Last year it was clear and mild but October weather is never very predictable and the conditions this year might not be as kind to those taking part.

Source : Clarendon Way Races

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

The whole event is run by volunteers to raise money for local charities. We try to create a fun atmosphere along the route (there are 10 drinks stations, each run by a different Hampshire charity) and at the finish where most spectators congregate. Runners continue to comment as to how well run and how friendly the event is.

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

For those with some energy left, the cathedral city of Winchester offers plenty to see and experience. A visit to Winchester Cathedral is a must, but a walk through the Water Meadows and lunch at the Wykeham Arms public house is highly recommended.

In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of ahotu Marathons to make them register for the Great Clarendon Marathon?

The Clarendon Marathon is an iconic event in the UK’s ultra-marathon calendar and will appeal to those looking for a fun challenge running through some of the South’s most beautiful countryside.

As I would like the interview to have a personal touch, can you introduce yourself in one or two sentences?

Source : Clarendon Way Races

For more information

Interview with Roger Walker, Chairman of the Clarendon Marathon Organising Committee. Roger works with a 250 strong team of volunteers in helping manage this event. They work hard each year to create a fun and safe event, to which runners of all abilities are very welcome to take part.

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Dolomiti Extreme Trail 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:15:00 +0200

FORNO DI ZOLDO. Ivano Molin has grabbed the downhill final in the Dolomites Extreme Trail and shares the victory with his colleague in the Forestale Police, Eugen Innerkofler, a native of Pusteria with an impressive track record in alpine skiing. This was a classic Auronzon race, through the Zoldo Valley. The winner was the first name on the new roll of honour for this race.

This was a great début race: 400 competitors took off at dawn (5:30), coming from 12 regions and 15 foreign countries. The scenery was incomparable 52 miles of trails in the shadow of St. Sebastian and Civetta, Pelmo and Moiazza, departing from and arriving in Pieve oven. There was a significant difference in altitude: from 3,690 m at the highest point of the course to 3610 m at the lowest (this was a few tens of meters less than the original lowest point which had to be changed due to too much snow remaining at the top of the Tivan path, at over 2,350 meters).

Source : Dolomiti Extreme Trail

A trio broke off to take the lead immediately. These were: the Val d’Aosta native Franco Collé, ultra trail specialist, Innerkofler, and Roger Berolo, an excellent athlete from Zoldano. Towards the entrance to Passo Duran (14th km) Collé was to force the pace, with Innerkofler to following closely and Berolo forced to retire due to a minor incident. Along the trails at the foot of the Civetta it was Collé’s turn to have an incident and giving Innerkofler the green light to take over. At successive transit points (Staulanza, Sass de Formedal and Tamai) Innerkofler increased his advantage and by the last “King of the Mountains”, Mt Punta, the race seemed over. But fatigue was was becoming a problem and for Innerkofler the descent turned into ordeal. In a superb move, Molin overtook in the 7 final kilometers, Ivano making up 6 places in the process.

In the last few hundred meters the two Forestale Police officers decided to act as a team, getting to the finish line together a little less than 2 ’ ahead of the Trevison native Cornuda Fabio Caverzan, who showed impressive pace at the finish.

The women’s race was headed from the first to the last meter by the Meranesan native Annemarie Gross, winner of the Tor de Geants, 2011. Over the last few kilometers Gross had to needed little effort to contain the return of Stephanie Zanon, the girl from Bolzano Belluno, newcomer to the trail, who in future will be able to pose a serious challenge to her. Rounding out the podium was Roberta Lorenzi.
“A beautiful victory in a superb race – says Innerkofler -. During the last descent I was feeling an indescribable fatigue: I was exhausted. Luckily Ivano Molin was to join me, it seemed natural to arrive at the finishing line with him.

“On top of Mount Punta I thought of having to settle for second place – explains Ivano Molin -. Instead I saw that I made significant gains on the downhill and then I pushed hard, When I reached Eugen in the final stretch, it seemed natural to get together with him. "

“Our greatest satisfaction is feeling that the athletes are happy – explains Paolo Franchi and Corrado De Rocco, coordinators of the organization – we work intensively from September to achieve this. Our one regret is the rain and the hail, starting at 16, made life even more difficult for those who were still on the course. A big thanks as well to all those who have contributed, in addition to the more than 250 volunteers. The whole Zoldo Valley has come together for an event that aims to be not only a moment of sport but also an opportunity to promote the area. From tomorrow we shall be working on the 2014 competition. "

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June 14 - 16 2013 - Where can you run this week-end?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:00:37 +0200

25 races are organized during next week-end in 25 different countries.
Good luck to you if you are taking part in one of these events. Don’t forget to come back to ahotu Marathons to share your experience with us.

Have a great run !!

Australia

New South Wales

South Australia

Victoria

Western Australia

Perth Marathon (Sunday)

Austria

Belgium

Jogging d'Ottignies (Saturday)

Canada

Alberta

Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Johnny Miles Marathon (Sunday)

Quebec

Czech Republic

Krakonosova Stovka 100 km (Friday)

Denmark

Nordjylland

Finland

Eastern Finland

Navitas Maraton (Saturday)

Lapland

Southern Finland

France

Aisne

Ardennes

Aveyron

Montée Piton (Saturday)

Bas-Rhin

Calvados

Charente

Corse-du-Sud

Deux-Sèvres

Doubs

Haute-Garonne

Haute-Marne

Marathon du Lac de Der (Sunday)

Haute-Savoie

Hautes-Pyrénées

Aneto trail de la Haute – Bigorre (Saturday)

Hauts-de-Seine

Challenge Interentreprises contre la Faim – Paris (Friday)

Indre-et-Loire

Landes

Lot

Maine-et-Loire

Marne

Morbihan

Moselle

Nord

Semi Marathon de Phalempin (Sunday)

Pas-de-Calais

Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Sarthe

Var

Vendée

Vosges

Yvelines

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Bavaria

Hamburg

Hesse

Lower Saxony

North Rhine-Westphalia

Saxony

Schleswig-Holstein

Thuringia

Sonnenuntergangs- Sonnenaufgangslauf (Friday)

Guadeloupe

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Munster

Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon) (Sunday)

Italy

Puglia

Veneto

Alpago EcoMarathon (Sunday)

Japan

Latvia

Ventspils Adventure Park Half Marathon (Saturday)

Norway

Réunion

Trail du Colorado (Sunday)

Romania

The Half-Marathon of Arad County (Saturday)

Serbia

Spain

Canary Islands

Wine Run Lanzarote (Sunday)

Madrid

Switzerland

Berne

Neuchâtel

United Kingdom

England

Scotland

Wales

USA

California

Colorado

Indiana

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Missouri

New Hampshire

Mount Washington Road Race (Saturday)

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race (Friday)

Utah

Vermont

Washington

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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Second ever Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon scores Ethiopian personal record double

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:34:00 +0200

This year’s first place positions were awarded to two young promising Ethiopian runners both embarking on their European debuts. 22-year old Tamirat Tola (1:02:24), and 18-year old Hurtesa Kedija (1:12:10) triumphed at the second ever Mattoni České Budějovice, the latest race to feature on this year’s RunCzech Running League calendar. In keeping with expectations, Jan Kreisinger and Ivana Sekyrová emerged with the best Czech scores although both finished a fair way off their best times of 1:08:57 and 1:19:13 respectively.

Source : Mattoni Prague Grand Prix

The weather conditions didn’t exactly go in their favour with warm temperatures made that bit more intense thanks to air humidity levels measured at almost eighty percent. By the sixth kilometre already, this year’s winner of the prestigious Great Ethiopian Run already had a head start on the rest though subsequently slowed down and was caught up by the group. Winner of the recent Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon and hot favourite to win, Daniel Wanjiru was nowhere to be seen, having to pull out due to experiencing problems with a muscle in his thigh.

Tola subsequently managed to break away from the leading group one more time with only the experienced Kenyan athlete, Henry Chirchir left chasing his tail. Clearly delighted to be the first past the finish line, the winner made a symbolic sign of the cross and looked up to the sky. He later described that final crucial stretch which secured him victory: “He caught me up but around five hundred metres ahead of the finish, I went for it and was able to shake him off.” Going on to say: “I really liked it here. I may not have been able to understand what the people were saying but the atmosphere was still amazing and the weather conditions similar those back home.” With a slight gap coming in third place was Silas Ngetich from Kenya.

The best women stuck together in a group of four right up until the twentieth kilometre. It wasn’t until the last hundred metre stretch that Hurtesa Kedija managed to overtake her compatriot, Shure Demise: “Us two Ethiopians had a plan to go for it together. And it worked out.” 16-year old Letekidan Gebreaman from Eritrea finished third.

Czech stars, Kreisinger and Pechek emerged as the best European runners coming in sixth and seventh place respectively. A defeated Petr Pechek described the race as follows: “We ran together until the thirteenth kilometre, at which point the injury I sustained over my winter training sessions became apparent, even though I was feeling really great.”

“After that I ran alone but I couldn’t really push it much because the weather was just too oppressive,” Jan Kreisinger revealed. Prior to the race, the runner had announced his intention to launch an assault on the best Czech performance of the year however in the end missed out on this by three minutes. “It was hard to breathe, it just wasn’t happening. My time is terrible, but am pleased with the position,” he summarised.

With a tough few weeks of training behind her, Ivana Sekyrová told of a similar experience: “I wasn’t running well. Even though I like running in warm weather, the oppressive conditions were too much for me. I had to stop for a drink at each station, something which I normally don’t do. Plus I was worried about tripping on the large cobblestones leading me to slow down. In the end I ran alongside two guys but we all slowed down.” Her time also lagged behind her best performance this year by a whopping five minutes.

In terms of start numbers, this year’s event saw a record number of 2 500 runners take part. When it came to the relays, spectators had the privilege of checking out the performances of spot hockey stars led by world champion and two-times Russian KHL winner, Filip Novák. “I was really looking forward to soaking up the atmosphere of running in this city which I love,” he revealed. In a relay duel fought between hockey and football league players, champions on the ice, HC Mountfield emerged victorious, repeating their winning performance from last year and earning themselves a barrel of beer from the Budweiser Budvar brewery.

Race organisers decided to donate the proceeds of the start fees from the Family Run to those affected by the floods in the nearby town of Putim. A minute’s silence was also held in honour of the victims of this year’s floods.

The race may be over however there’s little time for rest for the RunCzech Running League team which heads off to Olomouc in two weeks time on 22nd June for the Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon.

As the race enters its third year next season, České Budějovice will have its sights set on qualifying for a quality label from the International Association of Athletics Federations, the IAAF.

The Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon 2013

Men: 1. Tola (Ethiopia) 1:02:04, 2. Chirchir 1:02:07, 3. Ngetich (both Kenyans) 1:02:19,… 6. Kreisinger 1:08:57, 7. Pechek 1:09:46, 8. Serbesa 1:11:13, 9. Fekl 1:11:48, 10. Orálek (all from the Czech Republic) 1:12:07.

Women: 1. Kedija 1:12:10, 2. Demise (both from Ethiopia) 1:12:15, 3. Gebreaman (Eritrea) 1:12:28,…
9. Sekyrová 1:19:15, 10. Churaňová 1:22:3, 11. Krejčová (all from the Czech Republic) 1:28:09.
To view the results in full along with the RunCzech rankings, please go to www.runczech.com.

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Stunning sceneries and a good cause at the Bromo Marathon

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Hello, on September 1st 2013, you’ll be organizing the Bromo Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?

The Bromo Marathon takes place in East Java, Indonesia’s Tengger Highlands – a region known for its massif of volcanoes, specifically Mt. Bromo.

The race starts and finishes in the Tenggerese village of Wonokitri, circling several of the villages surrounding the ancient Tengger Caldera where may take in the many breathtaking views of unique landscapes in addition to observing one of Indonesian’s most unique cultures, the Tenggerese. Strung throughout the mountains within a collection of villages scattering the hills, the Tengger people present several unique communities descendant of the Hindu Majapahit Kingdom.

How old is the race and why was it created in the first place?

This will be the First Annual Bromo Marathon! The event was created to provide an opportunity to improve education, health, and economic prosperity throughout the many low-income, low resource communities inhabiting the region. Located in rural Indonesia, deficiencies in infrastructure and common resources have led to inadequate educational facilities, creating an uninviting and unappealing atmosphere for students.

Source : Bromo Marathon

Our mission this year is to advocate the importance of literature, critical thinking and creativity through reading – with all proceeds of the event going to the support of local schools through the development and advancement of school library facilities in the surrounding communities.

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

The Bromo Marathon provides runners with a unique and challenging course. Starting and ending at the Tenggerese village of Wonokitri, runners circle several villages along the Tengger Caldera for a total of two laps, immersing themselves in the beautiful landscapes, serene temples and unique Tenggerese communities along the way.

Half trail and half road, the race covers a diversity of terrain, incorporating several hills throughout the run, elevations varying from 1950m to 2750m for a good challenge!

Departing from Wonokitri, runners begin the first stretch of the race off-road, running along the beautiful hills of the Tengger to the small village of Podokoyo where the route meets paved road. Here they continue through the greenery of the hills to the village of Ngawu where lies a beautiful Hindu temple.

Moving out of Ngawu, a gradual climb begins, winding through dirt trails encapsulated by forest. Emerging from the forest, the trail thins out onto the caldera rim offering expansive breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as they venture through the side peaks of the park.

Source : Bromo Marathon

Runners continue along the rim to Dinglik Viewpoint where they again meet paved road as the course climbs to the peak of Mt. Pananjakan, for an absolute spectacular view of Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Making their way down from Pananjakan, runners follow the winding paved streets along the sides of rolling hills to Wonokitri where they will continue on for a second lap of the course for a total distance of 42.195 km.

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

We’re aiming for approximately 1,000 on Race Day, with upwards of 3,000 spectators. Currently, 250 runners are already registered for the event.

Do you organize other races during the Weekend? If so, on what distances?

At the moment, the Bromo Marathon is the only race on our calendar. When we’re not working on that, we’re working with several of the local schools in surrounding communities. All our members are strong advocates of providing access to quality education.

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

While the majority of Indonesia may be known for its high temperatures and thick humidity, temperatures in the Tengger Highlands typically settle around 21°C (70°F) with a crisp, cool won’t start until mid-November.

Source : Bromo Marathon

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

Our event kicks of Saturday, August 31st with the Bromo Marathon Race Expo and the Tengger Arts and Culture Festival. The festival will feature collection of dance and music performances unique to the region, as well as a local art, and several food stands where visitors may have a taste of some of the region’s traditional dishes.

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

Anyone attending the event with extra time should take a visit to what our race is known for, Mt. Bromo!

Long ago, the super volcano Mt. Tengger embodied the center of this region, boasting a diameter of over 9 kilometers. Today what remains is a large volcanic crater, the Tengger Caldera, and within it five small mountain peaks. Surrounding the peaks, a sea of sand stretches throughout the basin, leading up to green crater walls rising up to 600 meters for spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Mt. Bromo can be found in the center of the crater, its peak long since torn away in a large eruption. A steaming crater hole, it remains active, and is one of East Java’s most visited sites as well as one of Indonesia’s most treasured natural wonders.

Source : Bromo Marathon

Off-road jeeps and drivers can be hired in any of the villages surrounding the race course. A tent will also be available on Race Day and at the race expo the day prior where excursions may be arranged.

In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of ahotu Marathons to make them register for the Bromo Marathon?

The Bromo Marathon is more than just a race, it’s an adventure through some of the most unique and dramatic landscapes and cultures Indonesia has to offer – all while supporting a good cause to develop and advance quality education in the area.

For more information

Interview with Dedik Kurniawan, Project Manager for the Bromo Marathon. After several years traveling the world as a musician and teaching music in Jakarta, Dedik came to the Tengger to teach in some of the surrounding low-resource communities, hoping to motivate the youth to follow their dreams. As a strong advocate for education and community advancement, he partnered with several community members to establish the Bromo Marathon in an effort to improve the standard of living of the peoples living in the region.

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Krissy Moehl Joins The Patagonian International Marathon Ambassador Program

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:56:00 +0200

American ultra trail runner Krissy Moehl joins the Patagonian International Marathon Ambassador Program.
oins group of world-wide ambassadors supporting the race and conservation of Patagonia

Punta Arenas, Chile. June 4, 2013. 35-year-old Krissy Moehl, from Boulder, Colorado, USA, has joined the ambassador program for the Patagonian International Marathon.

Following the success of last year’s event that attracted nearly 400 runners to Chile’s most-loved National park, NIGSA has further enhanced the event by including a 63k ultramarathon in the program. This will be the most southerly single-day ultra distance event in the world and is already attracting interest and entries from the international distance-running community.

Krissy has been trail running competitively throughout the world for more than 10 years and has more than 40 female wins. Her most recent win came last month at the Ultra Trail Mount Fuji (UTMF) in Japan, a 100- mile trail run.

When asked what conservation means to her, Moehl replied ‘Doing our part to protect and preserve special places on our planet. From areas that are fragile, amazing ecosystems to rugged untouched mountain tops, it is important to keep these places in their natural state and bring awareness to the positive impacts these places have on our well being as well as the ever evolving planet.’

These beliefs are in tune with the founding principals of NIGSA, the race organizers. NIGSA seeks to promote Patagonia as a unique tourist destination, one that is geared to support responsible, low impact tourism that benefits local people and their communities.

The mountains, the people, the language and the desire to explore are what attract Krissy to Patagonia.
Krissy will join other renowned runners who have volunteered to be ambassadors for the race. In doing so they will promote awareness of Chilean Patagonia and it’s diverse environment, but also the need to protect all the world’s wild places. In particular, runners will once again support the Reforestemos Patagonia project that aims to plant one million native trees in areas that have become deforested. This is particularly significant for the location of the Patagonian International Marathon in the Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, which lost 170,000 km2 of forest in a devastating wildfire in December 2011. This year, for every entry, a tree will be donated to the Reforestemos Patagonia initiative.

The course for the ultra-distance event is the brainchild of the Patagonian Expedition Race founder, Stjepan Pavicic, who was born in the region and has dedicated most of his life to promoting sustainable tourism in Chilean Patagonia. ‘By adding the 63km ultramarathon to our existing marathon event’ he recently said ‘we want to show the world that Patagonia is a paradise for endurance athletes from around the globe, a place that will fill them with vivid memories of running in a unique and wild place’.

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After a 17 year interruption, the Guernsey Waterfront Marathon is back

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:46:00 +0200

On September 22nd 2013, you’ll be organizing the Guernsey Waterfront Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?

The marathon starts and finishes on the waterfront in the heart of St. Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey.

How old is the race and why was it created in the first place?

This will be the 5th anniversary of the marathon after a gap of 17 years. In fact the first Guernsey Marathon took place in 1909.

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

The route takes runners through all 10 parishes of Guernsey with an initial gentle climb for about 3kms then the course is relatively flat. It then descends onto our west coast to sea level and to the finish line.

Source : Heather Cowper

How many runners do you expect on Sunday morning?

Including the Marathon and Relay Races we expect to have about 800 runners taking part.

What type of runners do you plan to attract?

We already have entries from elite athletes. We attract good club runners and also recreational runners. There will be many runners for which Guernsey will be their first marathon.

Do you organize other races during the Weekend? If so, on what distances?

Apart from the marathon we will be holding the IAG Grand Prix which is a series of six criterium cycle races.

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

The marathon will take place on Sunday 22 September 2013. Conditions for marathon running are ideal. The Guernsey climate is influenced by the prevailing south westerly winds of the Gulf Stream. The average temperatures for September are around 14-18 °C (52-64 °F).

Source : mark connell

Have you planned festivities around the marathon?

Within the Marathon Village we have a pub the ‘Athlete’s Foot’ which will cater for runners and families with meals, drinks and refreshments. As we also have children races we will be providing entertainment for them in the form of bouncy castles and street entertainers.

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

In St. Peter Port there’s a mouth-watering array of restaurants, cafes and bistros and a unique shopping experience with tax free prices.

In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of ahotu Marathons to make them register for the Guernsey Waterfront Marathon?

The stunning scenery along the mainly flat course, with nearly 20 miles of coastal views will make it a personal best of any marathon.

For more information

Interview with Peter Head, Race director of the Guernsey Waterfront Marathon. The Event is organized by Peter, Katey de Menezes and their team. Guernsey has a reputation for being very laid back and friendly, all the members of the team taking a very personal interest in all the runners that take part in the event.

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June 2013 : Ultramarathons Calendar

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:41:00 +0200

Here is a selection of Ultramarathons organized in June 2013 that were previously featured in our monthly newsletter.

Ultramarathons selection

Verdon Canyon Challenge – 100 km
Source : David

France – Var – Saturday June 15, 2013 – 04:00
The Verdon Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. The race starting in Aiguines, is not for the faint ones. With 6,500m elevation gain it will lead the runners on both sides of the canyon, along the 700m high cliffs on quite technical ups and downs. The race celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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Windhoek Lager Fish River Canyon Ultra – 96 km
Source : Chris Preen

Namibia – Saturday June 22, 2013
The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world, after the famous Grand Canyon in Colorado. The self-supporting race follows the Fish River Canyon hiking trail where Ryan Sandes established in 2011 a staggering 6h 57 min record.
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Lake Saroma 100k Ultramarathon
Source : eutrophication&hypoxia

Japan – Sunday June 30, 2013
The race is located in the Northern tip of the Northern Island of Japan (Hokkaidō). It is one of the most popular ultra marathons of Japan with about 5,000 runners taking part each year. The 100k course goes around the beautiful Saroma Lake.
More info…

Interviews

A few interviews about races held during the month of June have already been published in this blog. Check them out.

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June 2013 : Half Marathons Calendar

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:38:00 +0200

Here is a selection of Half Marathons organized in June 2013 that were previously featured in our monthly newsletter.

Half Marathons selection

Turquoise Lake Half Marathon
Source : Sayamindu Dasgupta

USA – Colorado – Saturday June 1, 2013 – 09:00
Home of the famous Leadville 100, Leadville also hosts The Turquoise Lake Half Marathon. The race offers unique mountain views as the runners run clockwise around scenic Turquoise Lake. The first 7.5 miles of the course consists of hilly paved road. The last 5.5 miles are run on a single-track dirt trail.
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Mondseeland Halbmarathon
Source : TVB Mondsee – Irrsee

Austria – Sunday June 2, 2013 – 09:30
Not far from Salzburg is the Moodsee, in the Austrian Alps. Despite being located in the mountains, the race is flat and fast and offers picturesque views on the moon shaped lake.
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Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon
Source : Rafael de Sá Guimarães

Canada – Ontario – Sunday June 2, 2013
The entire course is flat, and is right next to the famous Niagara River. It is the “wateriest” course in Canada. Runners and walkers will have water views all the way, and go past The Falls TWICE!
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Bands on the Run Half Marathon
Source : Kristen Wheatley

USA – Maine – Sunday June 23, 2013 – 08:00
The route follows the beautiful Androscoggin River, offering the runners different terrains to run on: urban roads, rural roads, some dirt and trails. What makes the race special are the popular bands set along the course to cheer runners up.
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Semi Marathon du Lac de Vassivière en Limousin
Source : Frédérique Voisin-Demery

France – Creuse – Sunday June 30, 2013 – 09:30
The lake is a large man-made reservoir located on the Plateau de Millevaches.
The race starts in Port Crozat, circles around the lake clockwise before finishing on the Vassivière island.
More info…

Interviews

A few interviews about races held during the month of June have already been published in this blog. Check them out.

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June 2013 : Marathons Calendar

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:37:00 +0200

Here is a selection of Marathons organized in June 2013 that were previously featured in our monthly newsletter.

Marathons selection

Plitvice marathon
Source : gumbeat

Croatia – Sunday June 2, 2013 – 09:00
The road marathon is run in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, in forests, meadows or along some of the beautiful turquoise lakes the park offers. A great way to discover one of Croatia’s most popular tourist destination!
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Bear Lake Marathon
Source : j_arred

USA – Utah – Saturday June 8, 2013 – 05:30
The Bear Lake is nested in the Utah/Idaho mountains. The race begins on the scenic east side of the lake, with its beautiful beaches, runs along the shores of the lake southward before turning north to finish in Garden City Park.
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Skagway Marathon
Source : Wendy Cutler

USA – Alaska – Saturday June 8, 2013
Follow the footsteps of the Klondike Gold Rush miners. The out and back route is quite hard, featuring several hills. But the reward is the gorgeous views on the Fjord, the Taiya River of the distant West Creek Glacier.
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St. Joe River Marathon
Source : Hugh Millward

USA – Idaho – Sunday June 9, 2013 – 08:00
The race has an out and back route starting and finishing in St Maries. It is run along the banks of St. Joe River, first upstream than downstream, offering pristine views of the surrounding mountains.
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Macleay River Marathon
Source : Tim J Keegan

Australia – New South Wales – Sunday June 9, 2013
The race follows an out and back route. The first section is undulating in town, and after about 10K, it reaches the river and follows it until the 21.1K turn around, in a peaceful rural environment.
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Interviews

A few interviews about races held during the month of June have already been published in this blog. Check them out.

June 2013 : Marathons Calendar is a post from ahotu Marathons