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Soderlund enters SRA Hall of Fame
Feb. 11, 2016 For immediate release Long-time race director, four others set for Feb. 27 induction (Fifth in a series highlighting the five members of the Sacramento Running Association’s 2016 Hall of Fame class. Today: Greg Soderlund) Western States legend Tim Twietmeyer described Greg Soderlund as being like a duck on a pond, he looks […]
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Sacramento Running Association selects Olympic grant recipients
Feb. 11, 2016 For immediate release Grants provide financial help for Olympic hopefuls The Sacramento Running Association announced today that nine elite distance runners have been named recipients of the $15,000 Olympic Hopeful grant. The awardees will receive financial support ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to help cover specialized training, competition, medical or auxiliary expenses […]
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Super Sunday Run proves fun for everyone
Feb. 7, 2016 For immediate release Spector, Penwell win 10k races; Davis, Tyler top 5k runs The Super Sunday Run started with live music, footballs tossed around and a pair of kids’ races to set the tone for a fun, festive day. At the end of the seventh annual event, participants celebrated the day with […]
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Get a running start on Super Sunday
Feb. 1, 2016 For immediate release Race offers football fun with stadium finish and tailgate party It doesn’t matter if you’re a Broncos fan, a Panthers supporter or a proud backer of one of the other 30 NFL teams that didn’t make it to Sunday’s Super Bowl. The seventh annual Super Sunday Run on Feb. 7 […]
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Kosinski races to SRA Hall of Fame
Jan. 25, 2016 For immediate release National high school record-holder, four others set for Feb. 27 induction (Second in a series highlighting the five members of the Sacramento Running Association’s 2016 Hall of Fame class. Today: Alex Kosinski). Alex Kosinski made a name for herself at El Dorado Hills’ Oak Ridge High School, but her […]
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Super Sunday Run focuses on football, family and fun
Jan. 7, 2016 For immediate release Race offers football fun with stadium finish and tailgate party The seventh annual Super Sunday Run on Feb. 7 offers Sacramento a chance to start the football fun with a guilt-free run. The race, which features a 10k and a 5k, focuses on family and football with jersey-style race […]
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Hall of Fame class of 2016 announced
Dec. 22, 2015 For immediate release King, West, Kosinski, Howard, Soderlund earn nod Local running legends and pioneers in the sport of long distance running headline the Sacramento Running Association’s fourth Hall of Fame class. Long-time Mira Loma and Del Campo High School coach Bob King, Sacramento’s first state track meet champion Clifton West, high […]
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CIM offers something for everyone
Dec. 3, 2015 For immediate release Contact: Ellen Moore (916) 737-2627 ellen@runsra.org Field includes elites, politicians and locals A handful of runners have hopes of winning, some are chasing Olympic dreams and a few run to show their civic pride. But for the vast majority of runners in Sunday’s 33rd annual California International Marathon, the […]
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Police involvement key to CIM success
Dec. 2, 2015 For immediate release Contact: Ellen Moore (916) 737-2627 ellen@runsra.org Local runners use CIM to honor fallen heroes and raise awareness The marathon is a spectator event with no doors, a mass celebration of ordinary people pursuing extraordinary goals. It is a parade of strangers coming together where every high-five between spectator and […]
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CIM provides financial boost to Sacramento region
Dec. 1, 2015 For immediate release Contact: Ellen Moore (916) 737-2627 ellen@runsra.org Race delivers $7.72 million in economic impact to region The California International Marathon delivers a timely boost to the local economy, with the 33rd annual race expected to...