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The 2008 USATF-NE Grand Prix series will have five new events including several past championship
races as the seven Road Race Championships composing the series for next year were selected Monday evening by close to 100
USATF-NE member voters at Brandeis University.
12 races submitted bids for next year's series, with two selections came down to a margin of 4
or fewer votes and three races were uncontested. The series breaks down to one race in any month, and covers three of the
association's 4 states (no bids from Vermont races). That leaves plenty of time for track, mountains, and cross country. There
were no runaway winners and the marathon was uncontested.
The 2008 schedule:
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Mar 15 - New Bedford Half-Marathon, New Bedford MA
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May 11 - Medical Center 6K, Nashua NH (wild card)
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June 1 - Rhody 5K, Lincoln RI
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July 29 - Newburyport 10 Mile, Newburyport MA
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Aug 9 - Bridge of Flowers 10K, Shelburne Falls MA
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Sept 6 - Ollie 5 Mile, South Boston MA
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Oct 19 - Bay State Marathon, Lowell MA
Congratulations to those races, and thanks to those others who submitted bids: Westford 5K, Marine
Corps 10K, NE XC Championships, Seagull 6, and the Breakers Marathon.
Final results of 2007 are posted on the GP Page
Tri-Valley FrontRunners Annual "Boston Tune-Up 15K
Saturday April 5, 2008
Start time 10 a.m., $15 pre/ $20 post, (T-shirt if registered by 3/26),
Location: Nipmuc Regional HS, 90 Pleasant St., Upton, MA
Contact: Tri-Valley Front Runners, Frank Nealon, 508)473-4260,
2008 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – WOMEN’S MARATHON
What: The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), with cooperation from the City of Boston, is hosting the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Women's Marathon. The Trials will be the selection event, as designated by USA Track & Field (the sport’s national governing
body), to field the representatives in the marathon at the Olympics. The top three finishers will go to Beijing this summer
as members of the U.S. Olympic Team. This event is free and open to the public.
Who: Over 150 elite female marathoners have qualified, including 14 New Englanders and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist
Deena Kastor.
When: Sunday, April 20th, 2008 (Patriots’ Day weekend), the day before the running of the 112th Boston Marathon.
The race begins at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Starting and finishing near the traditional Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street in front of
the Boston Public Library in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, the course begins with a one-time tour of historic Boston.
Back near the start/finish line, runners will commence four loops of approximately six miles each through Back Bay, across
the Charles River and into Cambridge.
Additional www.bostontrials2008.com
Info:
112 TH BOSTON MARATHON
What: The Boston Marathon, hosted by the B.A.A., is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of running’s most prestigious
events. The marathon is one of five members of the World Marathon Majors (New York, Chicago, London & Berlin). The event
is free and open to the public.
Who: 20,000+ qualified runners from around the world.
When: Monday, April 21st, 2008, Patriots' Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The race begins at 10:00 a.m.
Where: The race follows a 26.2-mile point-to-point route from the town of Hopkinton, Mass., to Boston's Back
Bay.
Additional www.baa.org
Info:
2008 MARATHON WEEKEND.
OLYMPIC GLORY. BOSTON TRADITION.
My name is Mark
Doolen and I work for the Washington County Community College Outdoor Adventure Center. I found you
on the USARA web site looking for local adventure race clubs and just wanted to make sure that you knew about the up
coming Downeast Adventure Race here in Calais Maine on May 3rd. The Downeast Adventure Race,
21 mile race is an entry level multi-sport event that consists of mountain biking,
white water canoeing, sea kayaking, running, and team challenges. The
link to the web site that has all of the information is: http://www.wccc.me.edu/dar/ If you have any questions feel free to reply to this e-mail or call the OAC at 207-454-1060. Hope to see you
there.
Sincerely,
Mark Doolen
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We would like to welcome you, your family and friends to come out and join us for a weekend
of family fun. The new Cox Sports Marathon, Willow Tree Half Marathon and New Balance 5K will be held on May 4th, 2008. Please
take a look throughout our site to find out more about the city of Providence, how to register, where to stay, basic training
tips, health and fitness advice, and much more. The Cox sports marathon will be a 2009 Boston Marathon qualifier.
ChampionChips
will be used for all races. There will also be team competitions for Corporations, Gym/Health Clubs, Colleges, Firefighters
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Art Doyle Final Celebration 3.2 mile Run/Walk
Saturday May 10, 2008
Link to race application: http://www.framingham.edu/Athletics/ArtDoyleRoadRace_2008.pdf
Register at 8:00 A.M.
Framingham State College Athletic Center
100 State St. Framingham, MA 01702.
Start 9:45 A.M.
corner of Maple and State Streets, Framingham, MA 01702
Benefits the Arthur M. Doyle Scholarship Fund
Pre-Entry $15.00, Post Entry $20.00
T-shirts to first 100 registrants
Plenty of food and great raffle prizes
Contact: Rich Chesmore, richchris1@verizon.net
Thank you,
Barry Ostrow, Greater Framingham Running Club, b.ostrow@comcast.net
18 Mile Mountain Bike & Poker Ride, a Cycle EastLake event
Saturday, May 17, 2008
REI – Otay Ranch Town Center
2015 Birch Road Suite 150
Chula Vista, CA 91915
7:30 am Event Day Registration Opens
8:30 am 18 Mile Mountain Bike & Poker Ride
Individuals with a passion for both cycling and poker are invited to participate in the Cycle EastLake!
18 Mile Mountain Bike & Poker Ride! At five points along the course, cycling card sharks will have an opportunity to collect
their aces, kings and queens to see who will cash in with the best hand at REI’s finish line in Otay Ranch Town Center.
A sixth, bonus card will be handed out at the finish line.
Sunday, May 18
Cycle EastLake! – 100K, 25 Mile, 12 Mile Cycling Tours and 5K Roll & Stroll Distances
Eastlake Middle School
900 Duncan Ranch Road
Chula Vista, CA 91914
6:30 am Event Day Registration Opens
7:30 am 100K (62 Mile) Ride
8:00 am 25 Mile Ride
8:30 am 12 Mile Ride
8:45 am 5K Family Roll & Stroll (run, walk, bike or skate)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Health & Fitness Fair / Finish Line Expo
Experienced cyclists are challenged to take on the new 100K (62-mile) route, looping around the Olympic
Training Center, Otay Lakes and the local rolling hills. Start training now to beat the 3.4 mile section of this route that
has a 4% grade and 717-foot elevation gain. The 25-mile route follows portions of the 100K course, offering the scenic tour
around the Otay Lakes, before curving away from the steep incline in favor of long, slow hills and smooth trails. Beginning
on the same picturesque route as the 100K, the 12-mile course is perfect for adults who are a little rusty or riding with
young ones new to cycling. The Family Fun Roll & Stroll 5K (3.1 mile) route is fun for everyone! Joggers, walkers, strollers
and training wheels are all welcome to roll and stroll their way to free refreshments at the rider pavilion at Eastlake Middle
School.
For more information, including how to register, please visit www.cycleeastlake.com.
Welcome to the 1st Annual
Yarmouth Police Department
5K Run & Walk Road Race
A Great Run/Walk along Nantucket Sound and Bass River
Prizes and Awards
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Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 11:00 AM |
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| Where: |
Skipper Restaurant, 152 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth Mass |
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Steven G. Xiarhos (Yarmouth Police Relief Association)
One Brad Erickson
Way, West Yarmouth, MA, USA, 02673
1-508-775-0445 x150
sxiarhos@ypdblue5k.com |
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$15 Before May 4, 2008
$20
Day of the Race |
Event Website
Summer Distance Run/Walk Challenge
May 26, 2008
Description: An on-line event which applies the miles that you run/walk daily to a
course through New York City and the surrounding areas and tracks your progress against others making the same 'virtual' journey.
Distance: 172 miles / 485 miles
Cost: $13 t-shirt; $4 without t-shirt
Where: http://www.roadtriplog.com/SDC08.htm
Contact: Mike Collins - mike@roadtriplog.com
2008 Westover Shore to Shore Relay
The 2008 Westover Shore To Shore Relay is a 322KM journey through the picturesque countryside of Elgin, Chatham-Kent and
Lambton Counties in beautiful Southwestern Ontario from Port Stanley
to Grand Bend, with a total of six Stages. .
May 30th & 31st
Within those six Stages are 36 Legs. The difficulty and distance
of each Leg varies and ranges from 5 kilometres to 14 kilometres.
· The number of Legs in each Stage varies from six to eight.
· It is an on going race, with no stopping at nightfall.
Having experienced the event myself last year, I know the quality of the race first
hand. Furthermore, through improvements suggested by the participants from '07, the Westover Shore to Shore Relay organizers are
committed to creating an even better race experience this year. In addition, this is also a great team building event,
ideal for new team members to really interact with fellow teammates during a race, which is a very rare occurrence.
I thank you for your time, and hope to see you and your team at this years Westover Shore to Shore running relay.
For additional information on the race or to register, please visit the website at http://www.shoretoshorerelay.com. Please feel free to contact me directly should you
have any further questions about the event.
Sincerely,
Josh Muirhead, Marketing Coordinator
2008 Westover Shore to Shore Relay
josh@thrownout.ca
cc: Chris Veillon, Director - Marketing & Communications
2008 Westover Shore to Shore Relay
chris@shoretoshorerelay.com
Thrown Out Communications
June 8th join us at F.I.R.M. Mass ½ Ironman
Presented by: QuadMultisport. http://firm-racing.com From beginners to expert, we have your active lifestyle covered. Here is a sample of some
of the vendors that we carry: Zoot, Hind, Saucony, Zipp, Profile, Brooks, Sidi, Fuel Belt,Gu, Desoto, Speedo,
Guru, Fuji, Scott, Jamis, Quintana Roo, Shimano, Orca. Look for our repair tent and support vehicles at all
the FIRM races this year. QuadMultisport 1341 Mass Ave Arlington, MA 02476 781-646-5600
www.Quadmultisport.com
Name:
Carlsbad Junior
Date:
April
5, 2008
Length:
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Age 11 & 12 (1 Mile): 8:00 AM
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Age 10 (1 Mile): 8:15 AM
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Age 9 (1 Mile): 8:30 AM
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Age 8 (1 Mile): 8:45 AM
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Age 7 (1 Mile): 9:00 AM
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Age 6 (½ Mile): 9:20 AM
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Age 5 (½ Mile): 9:40 AM
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Age 4 (¼ Mile): 9:55 AM
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Age 3 Toddler Trot**: 10:15 AM
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Age 2 & under Diaper Dash**: 10:30 AM
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Contact: Email: juniorcarlsbad@eliteracing.com
Phone: 858-450-6510
Fax:
858-450-6905
Website:
www.eliteracing.com/juniorcarlsbad.html
Description: The 19th Annual Junior Carlsbad will celebrate every child’s superhero
status on Saturday, April, 5, 2008! Every child receives a race T-shirt,
goodie bag and finisher’s medal, as well as post-race refreshments and entertainment.
The top three girls and boys in each age group (5-12) also receive a special award, sponsor merchandise, and prizes. There are events for every age and ability, from the diaper dash and toddler trot
to ¼, ½, and 1 mile races. The emphasis is on fun, not speed – every child
is a superhero!
Register online and save $5!
Name: Carlsbad 5000
Date:
April 6, 2008
Length:
5K
Location:
Carlsbad 5000
Contact:
carlsbad5000@eliteracing.com
Website:
http://www.eliteracing.com/carlsbad.html
Start Line:
Jefferson St. and Grand Ave.
Carlsbad, CA
Entry Fees:
$45-50
Description: Join the party and celebrate the 23rd birthday of the Carlsbad 5000 on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Voted
"Best Road Race Venue" by Runner's World magazine, the World's Fastest 5K is a nationally televised event with nine separate
chip-timed age group races and a flat, fast seaside course through the Village
of Carlsbad. Soak up some sun as you relax post-race in the beer garden
or at the Health & Fitness Expo before watching the heart-pumping elite invitational race at high noon. Every participant receives an official T-shirt and goodie bag and the first 250 finishers in each individual
run receive a "First 250" medal. Awards are presented three-deep in each age
division and includes a plaque and sponsor merchandise and prices. Team and group
competitions are also available.
Register online and save $5!
Name:
Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon
Date:
April 26, 2008
Length:
26.2 miles and 13.1
Location:
Nashville, TN 37203
Contact:
cmm@eliteracing.com
Website:
www.cmmarathon.com
Start Line:
West End Avenue just before 25th Avenue
Entry Fees:
$75-$110
Description:
Run to the rhythm of Music City with over
30,000 participants and experience some of Nashville’s
most scenic sights. With 50 bands playing on 27 entertainment stages, hundreds
of cheerleaders and thousands of spectators on the course – you will have the race of a lifetime.
The beat goes on…music continues
into the night as all marathon and half marathon participants are treated to a post race concert in downtown Nashville. Past performers include Sara Evans,
Phil Vassar, Brad
Paisley and Martina McBride.
Name:
YMCA Country Music Kids' Marathon
Date:
April 25, 2008
Length:
1 mile
Location:
Nashville, TN
Contact:
cmmkids@eliteracing.com
Website:
www.cmmarathon.com/cmmkids
Description:
Kids can run a marathon too! This healthy and fun event gives children in grades
K-6 the opportunity to run a modified marathon. Five weeks leading up to race
day, kids complete 25.2 miles with a group or individually. On April 25, all
participants will finish their marathon as they run their final mile and cross the official Country Music Marathon finish
line. Kids receive an official race number, T-shirt and a cool medal. Register now as the Kids’ Marathon sells out every year.
Name:
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Date:
June 1, 2008
Length:
26.2 miles
Location: San Diego, CA
Contact:
Phone: (858) 450-6510 • (800) 311-1255
Fax: (858) 450-6905
Email: rnrm@eliteracing.com
Website:
www.rnrmarathon.com
Start Line:
Balboa Park
6thAve. and Palm St.
Entry Fees:
$85-$125
Description:
Running and rocking for 11 years! On June 1, 2008 rock ‘n’
Roll Marathon celebrates its’ 11th anniversary. This Southern Californian favorite features live bands on
26 stages, 2,000 energizing cheerleaders, fantastically themed water stations and a beautiful course showcasing some of San Diego’s finest landmarks. The weekend’s celebrations
are kicked off with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo and conclude under the stars at a post-race headliner concert. Join the fun and celebrate the Big 11 in San
Diego!
Name:
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Date:
August
31, 2008
Length:
3.1 miles
Location:
Virginia
Beach, VA
Contact:
rnrvb@eliteracing.com
Website: www.rnrvb.com
Start
Line: Virginia
Beach Convention Center
1000
19th St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Entry
Fees: $75-$105
Description:
The 8th annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
returns to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on August 31, 2008. Join the Labor Day weekend celebration featuring over 20 local
bands, the best crowd support from over hundreds of cheerleaders and residents from surrounding neighborhoods, plus an amazing
headliner concert on the sand. This race is limited to 20,000 participants and will sell out.
Register today!
Name:
Philadelphia Distance Run
Date:
September
21, 2008
Length:
13.1 miles
Location:
Philadelphia,
PA
Contact: runphilly@eliteracing.com
Website:
www.runphilly.com
Start
Line: Philadelphia
Museum of Art
Benjamin
Franklin Pkwy and 26th St
Eakins Oval 19101-7646
Entry
Fees: $55-$75
Description:
Still fast, flat and spectacular after 31 years! Music every mile will enhance your running experience
as the course rolls through beautiful Fairmount Park
and along the Schuylkill River.
This classic half marathon finishes by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with the Rocky steps beckoning you to pump your fists
in triumph.
Name:
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Jose
Date:
October
5, 2008
Length:
13.1 miles
Location:
San Jose, CA
Contact: rnrsj@eliteracing.com
Website:
www.rnrsj.com
Start
Line: Santa
Clara St. between Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95113
Entry
Fees: $65-$95
Description: On October 5th we're taking it to the streets of San Jose,
CA for the third annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon San
Jose. Whether you're a rookie runner or seasoned veteran out for a PR, this is the race for you! The
flat, fast course promises for a great experience and stellar times. With bands at every mile and themed water stations, it
is bounded to be a Rockin’ good time. Everything's Better by the Bay...Rock This Way!
Name:
Rock ‘n’
Roll San Antonio Marathon and ½ Marathon
Date:
November
16, 2008
Length:
26.2 miles and 13.1 miles
Location:
San Antonio,
TX
Contact:
rnrsa@eliteracing.com
Website:
www.rnrsa.com
Start
Line: San
Antonio, TX 78203
Entry
Fees: $65-$110
Description:
Featuring ideal running temperatures in the mid-60’s and beautiful Hill
Country scenery, San Antonio proves to be the perfect destination for a late-fall running vacation. Combine your athletic
conquests with a weekend getaway in Texas’ cultural
mecca.
The
flat and fast marathon and half marathon routes are perfect for runners and walkers at every level. The race routes will highlight
the signature sights of San Antonio, including the Alamo and
lush Mission Trail, home of five missions and centuries of culture. In true rockstar fashion, 70 live bands, 40 cheer teams
and themed water stations will line the course to keep you entertained from start to finish. Continue the party with your fellow runners and friends at the evening
Headliner Concert Celebration at the Alamodome. Every participant receives FREE entry. Other Elite Racing acts include INXS,
the Gin Blossoms, Train, Chris Isaac,
Ozomatli and the Goo Goo Dolls.
 
The Hopkinton Running Club and Hopkinton Athletic Association are sponsoring
2 great races for 2 great causes!
May 24, 2008 the 1st Annual Run Around Hopkinton Relay
will take place. The 26.2 mile running-relay event is for 2-6 people. All proceeds will benefit the Jimmy
Fund at the Dana Farber. For more information or to register for this event, go to our website http://www.runhopkinton.org/relay/
June 21, 2008 the 5th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Road
Race to Cure ALS and Family Fun Day will take place.
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