142 races are organized during next week-end in 21 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.
Event is Missouri’s Largest Competitive Fitness Event
Features One of the Largest Half Marathon Fields in the U.S.
ST. LOUIS (MO) – September 1, 2010 – GO! St. Louis, a not-for-profit organization that specializes in presenting fitness events and programs announced today that registration for the 11th Annual GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend, set for April 9 & 10, 2011 opened on September 1, 2010.
The event is Missouri’s largest competitive fitness event, featuring races for all ages and fitness levels. The event started in 2000 with 2,500 participants and increased to more than 23,000 in 2010. The GO! St. Louis Family Fitness Weekend features a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K run/walk, GO! St. Louis Read, Right and Run Marathon®, Children’s Fun Runs and a Mature Mile.
Participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot and to take advantage of the early sign-up incentives, including the opportunity to save on registration fees and getting their race bib personalized. Due to the increased popularity of the event, a registration participation cap has been reinstituted again this year. The endurance race maximum has been set at 22,000 total participants for the marathon (3,000 participants), half marathon (15,000), marathon relay (500 teams) and 5K (2,000). The half marathon race, which is the organization’s most popular event, has grown to become one of the largest in the U.S. and sold out months in advance last year at 12,500 registrants. The 2011 half marathon race cap has been increased to 15,000 participants.
All event registrants receive high-quality runner amenities, including a Brooks performance shirt, finisher’s medal and various additional incentives.
Entry fees for the event range from $10 to $220 (4-person relay team). Entry fees increase as the event draws closer, so register by October 31, 2010 to get the best possible price.
To register for the GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend, visit gostlouis.org. For additional information, call 314-727-0800 or email info@gostlouis.org.
2011 Major Sponsors: PNC Bank, Subway, KMOX Radio, McCarthy Building Co., Missouri Beef Industry Council, Big River Running Company, Lockton Companies, Reliv International, Michelob ULTRA, Drury Hotels, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, ALIVE Magazine, Absopure, Brighton and Pasta House Company.
While theoretically we are still in summer until the 21st, September marks the beginning of the Fall running season.
September is the second largest month of the year in terms of races organized. During the 4 week-ends, 493 events will be organized around the world. The heaviest week will be the second one (September 11th) with no less than 154 events. After two hot months of training, are you ready for new adventures?
In this article, I want to present to you a few events. Some you may already know, some you might discover.
Marathons in September
Let’s start with the marathons. 180 marathons are held in September. Here is a selection of 6 races worth running.
Kauai Marathon
Source : Jeff Kubina
USA – Hawaii – Sunday September 5th at 06:00
The course is quite challenging, with many hills to climb. But it rewards the runners with gorgeous scenery on the volcanic peaks and the tropical beaches. The Kauai island has ranked #1 among Hawaiian Islands in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2010 readers’ survey.
More info…
Trondheim Marathon
Source : raindog
Norway – Sunday September 6th at 11:00
Trondheim Marathon is Norway’s oldest marathon. It started in 1969. The course is relatively flat and runs for the most part along the Nidlev river, giving a great view on the small wooden houses. A Half marathon is also organized.
More info…
Marathon du Médoc
Source : Nicholas Babaian
France – Saturday September 11th at 09:30
This is no ordinary marathon. The race runs through the famous Médoc vineyards in Pauillac near Bordeaux. Most of the runners wear a disguise and many refreshment stands offer wine testing from the nearby Chateaux and gourmet food. This is why the organizers claim that their marathon is the longest marathon in the world. This year, the theme for the race is “Comics Heros”. Get your disguise ready! More info…
Maratón Internacional de la Ciudad de México
Source : Francisco Diez
Mexico – Sunday September 12th
The course is flat and takes the runners through the most beautiful parts of the city. The race was previously run on the last week-end of september. This year it will be on September 12th. A half marathon is also organized. It is a good opportunity to discover the city of Mexico.
More info…
Equinox Marathon
Source : wheeldog
USA – Alaska – Sunday September 18th at 08:00
This race is a small trail marathon ran in Fairbanks. The course is beautiful and challenging. Past runners have fond memories of climbing the Ester Dome. A 50K ultra marathon is also organized during the week-end.
More info…
Berlin Marathon
Source : akiwitz
Germany – Sunday September 26th at 09:00
The marathon where the world record has been established ! The course is flat and fast, a good opportunity to establish a new PB. You can count on a huge crowd of berliners to cheer you up. With about 40K runners, Berlin is one of the largest marathons in the world and is a member of the World Marathon Majors. More info…
Check all marathons organized in September
Ultra Marathons in September
If you’d rather go for the distance, I’ve picked up two ultra marathons for you.
Spartathlon
Source : Don Pugh
Greece – Sunday September 24th at 07:00
The 246 km long Spartathlon route aims to follow the footsteps of Pheidippides, an Athenian messenger sent to Sparta in 490 BC to seek help against the Persians in the Battle of Marathon. This may be a good way to celebrate the 2500th anniversary of the Battle.
The race is extremely challenging and full of history. More info…
Odyssey 40 Mile Trail Ultra
Source : Jason Riedy
USA – Virginia – Saturday September 18th at 07:00
This race is run on the trails the Douthat State ParK in Virginia. The ultra race follows the Odyssey Off-Road Iron –distance Triathlon loop which is run 3 times.
A marathon, half marathon and 5 Mile are also featured. More info…
Check all ultra marathons organized in September
Half Marathons in September
334 half marathons are organized in September. Running a half in September is a good way to prepare a full marathon in October.
Here is my selection of half marathons.
Semi Marathon de Lille Métropole
Source : Guillaume Cattiaux
France – Saturday September 4th at 09:00
The half Marathon will celebrate this year its 25th anniversary. The race is organized during the famous “Braderie de lille”, a yearly popular flea market held on the streets of Lille during the first week-end of September. A Nice opportunity to indulge yourself with the traditional “moules-frites”(Mussels & Fries). More info…
Great Scottish Run Half-Marathon
Source : John Lindie
United Kingdom – Sunday September 5th at 09:00
Run the Scottish way with 7000 fellow runners in the streets of Glasgow. The route will take you past some of the city’s most famous attractions. It starts and finishes in the city’s oldest park.
A 10k race in ran the same day.
More info…
The Scenic Half Marathon
Source : Just Another Wretch
USA – Idaho – Sunday September 19th at 08:45
The half marathon runs on the shores of the gorgeous Lake Pend Orielle in Idaho. It starts and finishes on Sandpoint’s City Beach. Most of the route is run on paved surfaces. A 10K and a 5K are also organized. More info….
Turin Half Marathon
Source : Sport Communities
Italy – Sunday September 26th at 09:30
The 11th edition fo the Turin Half Marathon will start from the Medieval village in the magnificent Parco del Valentino and finishes at the 45° NORTH Entertainment Center in Moncalieri. The race is a nice warm-up for the City’s marathon: Turin Marathon organized on November 14th. More info…
Women’s Running Half Marathon Nashville
Source : SolYoung
USA – Tennessee – Saturday September 25th at 7:00
This race is organized by the Women’s Running Magazine. The magazine launched its first race last year in St. Petersburg,FL and in 2010 two new races are added Nashville and Scottsdale, AZ. The route is an out and back that starts at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Although the race targets mainly women, male runners are welcome to join. More info…
Check all marathons organized in September
New races in the calendar
A few events are organizing their inaugural races in September. Here is the list.
- Burning Man UltraMarathon in Black Rock City, Nevada, during the Burning Man Event.
- Coastal Trail Series – Isle of Wight. A new stage in the yearly Coastal Trail Series in England.
- Elsterauer Halbmarathon in Germany.
- Fox Valley Marathon – New event in Illinois featuring marathon, half marathon and a less usual 20 mile.
- Kazbegi Marathon & Half Marathon in Georgia (Caucasus, not US).
- Run to the Beat Basel – New event in Basel Switzerland featuring a marathon and a half marathon.
- Semi marathon des Léopards Guerchais in La Guerche-de-Bretagne, France.
- South Downs Way Race a 102 Mile ultra race in Eastbourne England.
- Trail des Mouettes a 30km trail in Seignosse, France.
- Winthrop Marathon in Washington State.
Interviews already published
A few interviews about races held during the month have already been published in this blog.
Until next year Jerusalem was only hosting a half marathon and a 10k race. In 2011, the organizers have decided to add a marathon distance race to the event.
The course will lead the runners through many wonderful sites, filled with history such as Mount Scopus, Old City Wall, Jaffa Gate, Zion Gate…
Registration has opened. The organizers expect up to 10 000 runners coming from all over the world.
Source : Simply Boaz
This new marathon will be the third marathon organized in Israël, after Tel Aviv and Tiberias
For more information
95 races are organized during next week-end in 23 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.
