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The 2011 New York Marathon

A large number of people from differing nationalities, abilities and ages took part in the 2011 NY Marathon. The Marathon has one of the largest...

by alex forsey in United States on 06/11/2011

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The Great North Run Press Conference 2010

Pictures from the Press Conference before Great North Run 2010 at Hilton, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne. At the Press Conference was Brendan Foster...

by Ole Reidar Mathisen in United Kingdom on 17/09/2010

'Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore Marathon 2009' was held in Bangalore city on 31st May 2009. Apart from the Men's and Women's categories, the event also saw participation from citizens and NGOs in the open categories. The event resembled a carnival with people running with bright colored costumes and makeup. Lot of youngsters ran with along with various NGOs to generate funds for them through this event. Sprinter Maurice Green and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone were some of the celebrity guests during the event.

Among the winners the top honors were taken by Ethiopian athletes. Ethiopia’s Deriba Merga won the men's event while his compatriot Azelefech Mergia won the women's event.

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Sunfeast World 10k Run

"Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore Marathon 2009" was held in Bangalore city on 31st May 2009. Apart from the Men's and Women's...

by Nishant Ratnakar in India on 31/05/2009

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British centenarian marathon runner takes part in marathon - Amritsar
British centenarian marathon runner of Indian origin, Fauja Singh takes part in a marathon which is aimed at highlighting the city's culture, history and heritage in the holy city ...
"We run Rome" 10 km Marathon
Runners gather for the We Run Rome marathon. Rome, Italy. 31st December 2011
More than 38 000 participate in Road Race St Silvestre Vallecana
The San Silvestre Vallecana is an annual 10 km road race celebrated on December 31 in Madrid since 1964. Vallecas, Spain. 31st December 2011
San Silvestre Marathon in Madrid
The 34th annual of San Silvertre Marathon filled the streets of Madrid.10 kilometres separate the starting point, at Concha Espina, and the finishing line at Candileras. Spain. 31st Dec...
San Silvestre Vallecana Marathon
The San Silvestre Vallecana Marathon brought together a crowd of runners on the streets of Madrid, Spain. 31th December 2011
Runners mark the celebration of the Revolution
Runners mark the celebration of the Revolution. Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. 18th December 2011
The BLOOM Beirut Marathon 2011
The ninth edition of the Beirut Marathon was held, with over 30,000 runners registered. This year’s slogan was “Take it to the street” Beirut, Lebanon. 27th November 2011
Seattle Half Marathon Run
Participants of all ages took part in the 2011 Amica Insurance Seattle Half Marathon Run, one of a series of events that also included a full Marathon Run, Marathon Walk, and Half Marat...
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon was flagged off by Bollywood star Sharukh Khan along with Ms Bipasa Basu. Around 30,500 people participated in the event. New Delhi, India. 27th November 2011
Racing the Planet Ultra marathon - Nepal
222 runners form 42 countries participate in the 250 km Racing the Planet 7 day ultra-marathon. Pokhara, Nepal. 20th November 2011
29th Athens classic Marathon
Inclement weather didn't keep the runners away. People from all over the world gathered to run the 29th classic marathon. Moroccan Boubker Abdelkerim took first place. Athens, Gree...
New York City Marathon 2011
Runners at the New York City Marathon 2011, which was won by Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya in an unofficial time of two hours, five minutes and six seconds to smash the course record. USA. 6t...
The 2011 New York Marathon
A large number of people from differing nationalities, abilities and ages took part in the 2011 NY Marathon. The Marathon has one of the largest number of participants in the world. USA...
New York City Marathon
Faces and shadow portraits at the New York City Marathon 2011, which was won by Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya in an unofficial time of two hours, five minutes and six seconds to smash the cou...
Top Men in the New York City Marathon
Lead male runners pass through Long Island City in Queens during the New York City Marathon. USA. 6th November 2011
Top Women in the New York City Marathon
Lead Women Runners at Long Island City in Queens during the New York City Marathon. USA. 6th November 2011
Chennai marathon completed for another year
The MARG Chennai Runners Half Marathon, and 10k held at IIT-Madras saw 1300 runners enter. This year's theme was "Do More, Start Running". India. 6th November 2011
Annual night run avoids extreme heat - Tel Aviv
Thousands participated in the Tel Aviv annual NIKE night run. This event is held at night to avoid the extreme daytime heat that could easily cause unnecessary health risks. Israel. ...
Kenyans dominate National Lottery Dublin Marathon 2011
Geoffrey Ndungu from Kenya won the 2011 National Lottery Dublin Marathon in a new best time of 2:08:33. Places two and three were also won by fellow Kenyans Gilbert Kiptoo in 2:09:50 an...
New record for Kenya's Ndungu in Dublin Marathon
Geoffrey Ndungu of Kenya set a course record cruising to victory in the Dublin Marathon 2011. Dublin, Ireland. 31st October, 2011