New Balance Track & Field Center
Year-Round Events • New York, New York
The New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory stands as a brilliant jewel in the center of Washington Heights, an example of civic renewal at its best.
Built as a training center for the National Guard in 1909, it became a venue for many of the city's biggest events, including Track &Field meets by the 1920s. In the sixties, the Armory was the unrivaled center for Track &Field competitions in greater New York. With the economic crises of the seventies and the scourge of homelessness in the eighties, The Armory was converted to a homeless shelter, housing over 1,800 beds. By 1987, New York Track &Field was driven from its historic home.
Renovations for the current incarnation of the Armory track began in 1993, when a flat surface MONDO track was installed, under the guidance of Dr. Norbert Sander, President of The Armory Foundation and Michael Frankfurt, esq., Chairman of the Board. In 1997, the banked track was constructed on top of the original, and The Armory track became a world-class facility.
The facility includes a pole vault runway, an eight-lane sprint and hurdle straightaway, two long jump pits, two high jump areas and a shot put area. The arena seats more than 4,000 people, and those fans have been treated to some classic performances over the years. On January 20, 2001 Alan Webb broke the high school indoor mile record by becoming the first to break four minutes, and Marla Runyan set a new American standard for the indoor 5,000 meters on February 19, 2001.
For more information, please visit: www.armorytrack.com
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon
January 11-13, 2008 • Phoenix / Scottsdale / Tempe, Arizona
Over 100,000 people take part in the two-day health and fitness expo built around the largest combined marathon and ½ marathon event in the world. With 60 live bands ending with a post race headliner, 90,000 people will celebrate the run, its 35,000 participants and the new Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Kid’s Marathon at the Arizona State University finish line.
For more information, please visit: www.mraz.com
Chevron Houston Marathon
January 13, 2008 • Houston, Texas
Chevron Houston Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. Largest and fastest marathon & half marathon in Texas. Host of the 2008 USATF Half Marathon National Championships.
For more information, please visit: www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com
ING Miami Marathon®
January 27, 2008 • Miami, Florida
On January 27th, 2008, more than 10,000 runners from over 40 countries ran the streets of Miami in the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Founded in 2003, this event boasts a flat, fast course with an ocean-view backdrop. New Balance is the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsor for the event through 2009.
For more information, please visit: www.ingmiamimaration.com
Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon
April 24-26, 2008 • Nashville, Tennessee
Between the 29,000 participants and the 2500 kids in the Country Music Kid’s Marathon, the 28 high school cheer teams rooting runners to the Adelphia Stadium finish line will have their work cut out for them. Thankfully, a headliner concert at the Gaylord Entertainment Center and 45 live bands will also keep the spirit up for the 60,000 visitors to this two-day health and fitness expo.
For more information, please visit: www.cmmarathon.com
Providence Rhode Races
May 4, 2008 • Providence, Rhode Island
The first annual Cox Sports Marathon, Willow Tree Half Marathon, and New Balance 5k "Rhode Races" will be held on May 4th, 2008, in Providence, Rhode Island. This USATF certified course will start in Providence and then wind through the cities of East Providence and Pawtucket and culminate in beautiful Downtown Providence. The Cox Sports Marathon will be a 2009 Boston Marathon Qualifier. Champions chips will be used in all 3 races. There will be team competitions for corporations, health/gym clubs, colleges, firefighters, and police.
For more information, please visit: www.coxrhoderaces.com
Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
May 18, 2008 • Fredericksburg, Virginia
Marine Corps Marathon is proud to announce the new Historic Half. Welcoming a race field of 5,000, the 13.1 mile course will be held in Fredericksburg, VA, on May 18th, 2008. Founded in 1876, the Marine Corps Marathon is the 4th largest marathon in the US and 7th largest in the world. Leveraging 32 years of planning experience, we anticipate the Historic Half will be a huge success for MCM. New Balance will be the exclusive running footwear and performance apparel sponsor for the event, with New Balance branded merchandise at the MCHH Healthy Lifestyle Expo and at the online store, managed by Sureship.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
May 30-June 1, 2008 • San Diego, California
Since 1998, the original Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon has set the standard and today boasts an impressive $175,000 purse. Now limited to 22,000 entrants, this fastest marathon west of Chicago and its 45-band lineup attracts 70,000 guests to its two-day health and fitness expo.
For more information, please visit: www.rnrmarathon.com
The Boilermaker 15K Road Race
July 13, 2008 • Utica, New York
The Boilermaker 15K Road Race was established in 1978 by Earle C. Reed. Reed was looking for a way to give back to the community that had supported his family's business, Utica Companies (ECR International.) The race began with just over 800 runners and a budget of $750. Now, the Boilermaker is the largest 15K in the nation with 11,634 registered in its 25th year.
The Largest 15K In The Nation
The Boilermaker 15K Road Race has been consistently named the largest 15K Road Race in the nation. Each year, the race attracts top elite runners from all over the world, Olympians and world record holders.
One Of The Top 20 In The Country
In 2002, The Boilermaker was honored by the running community, Road Runners Club of America members voted the Boilermaker Road Race one of the top twenty road races in the country. Footnotes, the flagship publication of the Road Runners Club of America, recently polled its 550 Road Runners clubs to find out which races are considered the best nation's runners. Voters were asked to consider road races of all sizes and lengths in their voting, including marathons, 15K, 10K and 5K races held between April and September. Voters considered not only the race and race management, but also tourism and vacation opportunities that exist in the surrounding area.
For more information, please visit: www.boilermaker.com.
The Falmouth Road Race
August 10, 2008 • Falmouth, Massachusetts
About the Falmouth Road Race: The Falmouth Road Race was founded in 1973 and has been named the "Best USA Road Race" by Runner's World magazine. It has also been featured in Life Magazine and Sports Illustrated, as well as on CBS television and ESPN. In 2005 it was named in Sports Illustrated "One of the 25 essential things to do in the summer." It was the only road race listed. Proceeds from the race benefit Falmouth school programs, youth organizations and area non-profit groups.
The race annually receives more than 25,000 requests for entry forms and fills its field of 10,000 in less than a week. Forms will be available online from May 1 through May 10 for the August 10, 2008 race date. Further information is available at the race web site.
For more information, please visit: www.FalmouthRoadRace.com.
Rock 'n' Roll ½ Marathon
August 29-31, 2008 • Virginia Beach, Virginia
With the largest prize purse of any ½ marathon as $100,000, this Labor Day Weekend Event sells out with 22,000 participants. But don’t be discouraged, the 25 bands and two-day health and fitness expo keep the 50,000 people who attend entertained.
For more information, please visit: www.rnrhalf.com
Reach The Beach (RTB) Relay
September 12-13, 2008 • Franconia-Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
The Reach The Beach (RTB) Relay is the longest running relay race in the United States. The 10th annual RTB Relay will take place in picturesque New Hampshire on September 12-13, 2008, during the start of the New England foliage season. The relay will consist of (a maximum of ) 12 person teams that will rotate through 36 transition areas as they cover the approximate 200 mile distance of the race. This means that each relay team member will run 3 legs of varying lengths and difficulty and will cover an average total distance of ~16.6 miles. There will also be an Ultra Distance division that will have a team limit of 6 members. In this case, the average distance covered per Ultra Distance Team runner would be ~ 33 miles. The runners will rotate in a set order once the race begins and will be obligated to follow this rotation until the final runner Reaches the Beach!
For more information, please visit: www.rtbrelay.com
Rock 'n' Roll ½ Marathon San Jose
October 3-5, 2008 • San Jose, California
Located in the heart of the Bay Area, this ½ boasts a scenic, flat course for 15,000 runners finishing at Plaza De Caesar Chavez. The two-day health and fitness expo hosts 25,000 visitors and 25 live bands keeping the course and weekend loud and lively in the Bay Area tradition.
For more information, please visit: www.rnrsj.com
Tuft's Health Plan 10K for Women
October 13, 2008 • Boston, Massachusetts
This year marks the 32nd Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women! Since its inception in 1977, the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women has gathered women of all ages each year in the streets of Boston to participate in the nation's premier female sporting event. More than just a race, this Columbus Day tradition gathers mothers, sisters and friends to celebrate and support women's strength, health and fitness. Recognized as the USA Track & Field Women's 10K National Championship, the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women attracts an internationally recognized field of elite runners as well as a loyal following of over 7,000 regional, health conscious women.
The Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women continues to expand each year as individuals realize the importance of health and fitness.
The next race will occur on October 13, 2008.
For more information, please visit: www.tuftshealthplan.com/tufts10k/.
Denver Marathon
October 19, 2008 • Denver, Colorado
We're inviting you to join New Balance for the Denver Marathon a premier marathon, half-marathon and four-person marathon relay. This world-class event made its debut as Colorado's largest marathon and is commanded by legendary Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray.
The race course will start in front of the State Capitol, travel past many of Denver's major landmarks such as the Denver Public Library and the Denver Art Museum, loops through "LoDo" including Larimer Square, Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, and winds through City, Cheesman and Washington Parks and their neighborhoods creating a community-wide celebration throughout the city. The final stretch will take runners down Denver's art district on Santa Fe Drive to the finish line and a post-race festival in Civic Center Park.
For more information, please visit: www.denvermarathon.com.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness festival
October 24 - November 2, 2008 • Springfield, Missouri
Coming October 25th thru November 2nd, the "Outdoor Fitness Festival" hosted by Bass Pro Shops and New Balance. This amazing event takes place in Springfield Missouri, the Conservation and Outdoor Activity Center of America. Premier among a host of activities is our fitness events with a marathon, half marathon, corporate relay, 50K-25K trail run, 10K-5K and the kids & youth cross country meet & fun run. For the outdoor adventure participants, we also have canoe and kayak races and instructional classes, GPS Geo Caching competition and classes, camping expedition and an Outdoor Skills Village with lots of instruction and tips to help you enjoy the great outdoors. And new for 2008 is the Tour De Bass Cycling Rides with 100m/70m/35m/20m/9m/ Family Ride. Plus we have a Health and Wellness Fair with vendor, health and wellness booths, products, tips, health screenings, and more! Celebrities on hand include: Dick Beardsley, Frank Shorter, Jeff Galloway, & Bill Rodgers.
For more information, please visit www.basspro.com/fitness.
Rock 'n' Roll ½ Marathon San Antonio
November 14-16, 2008 • San Antonio, Texas
Join us at the #1 travel destination in Texas for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon San Antonio. Working with Get Fit San Antonio, the two-day health and fitness expo culminates with a big concert and looks to be a Texas-sized kickoff.
For more information, please visit: www.rnrsa.com
Wellstone's Dallas White Rock Marathon
December 14, 2008 • Dallas, Texas
The 38th running of Wellstone's Dallas White Rock Marathon will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2007. One of the best marathons in the southwest, Wellstone's Dallas White Rock Marathon is the only Texas marathon located in a major city with easy access, transportation and plenty of hotel rooms that also offers the beauty of a 10-mile loop around the scenic White Rock Lake - better than running through Central Park! The course begins and ends downtown with split starts and runs out to and around the lake, with so much course entertainment that you might forget you're running a marathon! And our post-race party is one of the best, with a live band inside the American Airlines Center with plenty of food and beverages for all the participants.
For more information, please visit: www.runtherock.com.
