Here is a selection of Half Marathons organized in October 2013 that were previously featured in our monthly newsletter.
Half Marathons selection
Hooker Oak Trail Half Marathon
USA – California – Sunday October 6, 2013 – 07:00
Chico’s Bidwell Park is the 3rd largest metropolitan park in the United States, and has a trail run for 4 years now. The race is tough: its tag line is ‘Are you HOT enough?’
The route leaves Hooker Oak Park and travels west up into the hills on Middle Trail and returns via the Yahi Trails. It is a beautiful run through the oaks and along Chico Creek. 100-200 runners are expected.
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Cardiff Half Marathon
United Kingdom – Wales – Sunday October 6, 2013 – 09:00
The route takes runners past the capital’s most iconic landmarks with beautiful scenery and historic building : Cardiff Castle, Cardiff City Stadium, the glorious Penarth Marina, the Norwegian Church, the Wales Millennium Centre and the beautiful Roath Park Lake. The predominantly flat and fast course makes it ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike.
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Heritage Half Marathon
USA – Virginia – Sunday October 13, 2013 – 07:00
The Heritage Half Marathon takes place in the beautiful Northern Virginia community of Gainesville. This race makes a perfect tune-up for the Marine Corps Marathon which is held two weeks later…
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Blue Mountains Half Marathon
Canada – Ontario – Sunday October 20, 2013 – 09:00
This picturesque course takes place on paved and gravel roads that wind through the towns of Thornbury and Clarksburg. It then takes you through the Beaver Valley into apple country with the challenge of a few hills and spectacular views of the fall colours and of Georgian Bay.
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Maratonina della Città di Cremona
Italy – Lombardy – Sunday October 20, 2013 – 09:30
The race is run in the flat and traffic free streets of the small medieval city located on the left bank of the Po River. A great excuse to get back to Italy.
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Interviews
A few interviews about races held during the month of October have already been published in this blog. Check them out.
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Bournemouth Marathon Festival
- Budapest International Marathon
- Clarendon Way Races
- Dartmoor Vale
- Dogwood Canyon Trail Run
- Dublin Marathon
- Duke City Marathon
- Ecomaratona del Chianti
- Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k
- GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
- Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf Marathon
- Hooker Oak
- Inagawa 100km Ultra "TOASHI" Fun Run
- Les Courses du Jura Alsacien à Ferrette
- Louisville's Dream Factory Marathon & Half Marathon
- Lucca Marathon
- Marathon (and Half Marathon) "Città del Vino"
- Marathon de Seine Eure
- Marathon de Vannes
- Marathon Zwolle
- Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
- Moncton Legs for Literacy Marathon
- New Hampshire Marathon
- New World Marlborough Marathon
- NZCT Hamilton Half Marathon
- Run in Lyon
- Shawnigan Kinsol Half Marathon
- Snowdonia Marathon
- Tri-Cities Marathon
- UltraTrail Atlas Toubkal
- Vietnam Mountain Marathon
- Wisconsin Dells Marathon and Half Marathon