Tag: Marathon

Man Sets Word Records, Performs Multiple Superhuman Feats to Combat Child Abuse

Tom Jones had been called a lot of things in his life, but this one took the cake. “Bumblebee.” Jones, 37 years old at the time, was about to embark on an extreme athletic endurance feat—run the length of a marathon (26.2 miles) every day for 120 consecutive days, starting in Huntington Beach and arriving…


Man Sets Word Records Performing Superhuman Feats to Combat Child Abuse

Tom Jones had been called a lot of things in his life, but this one took the cake. “Bumblebee.” Jones, 37 years old at the time, was about to embark on an extreme athletic endurance feat—run the length of a marathon (26.2 miles) every day for 120 consecutive days, starting in Huntington Beach and arriving…


Man Sets World Records Performing Superhuman Feats to Combat Child Abuse

Tom Jones had been called a lot of things in his life, but this one took the cake. “Bumblebee.” Jones, 37 years old at the time, was about to embark on an extreme athletic endurance feat—run the length of a marathon (26.2 miles) every day for 120 consecutive days, starting in Huntington Beach and arriving…


Long Beach Marathon Returns to City’s Shoreline

LONG BEACH, Calif.—A field of 1,800 runners competed in today’s 37th annual Long Beach Marathon, including 15 who had completed all 36 previous editions of the race. Kenneth Richardson won the men’s marathon with a time of 2:27:20.76. Bonnie Axman Keating won the women’s marathon in a time of 2:49:25.37. A 13.1-mile half-marathon and a…


Tokyo Marathon Postponed, 2022 Edition Cancelled Due to COVID-19

The Tokyo Marathon has been postponed until March and the 2022 edition cancelled due to the COVID-19 state of emergency in the capital, event organisers said. The race was to have been held on Oct. 17 but has now been moved to March 6, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation said on its website on Friday. “I…


Huntington Beach Pulls Off California’s First Marathon Since Pandemic

HUNTINGTON BEACH—California held its first marathon since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic today, with the customary capacity field of 2,500 competing in the 25th annual Surf City USA Marathon in Huntington Beach. Approximately 13,000 runners entered the marathon’s four races—a half-marathon and 5K run also held Saturday and a mile run on the beach…


Huntington Beach Pulls Off California’s 1st Marathon Since Pandemic

HUNTINGTON BEACH—California held its first marathon since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, on Sept. 11, with the customary capacity field of 2,500 competing in the 25th annual Surf City USA Marathon in Huntington Beach. Approximately 13,000 runners entered the marathon’s four races—a half-marathon and 5K run also held Sept. 11 and a mile run…


High Schooler Runs Marathon, Raises $12,000 Toward Group Home for Homeless Veterans

A group residence for homeless veterans in Colorado opened its doors on July 11, thanks, in huge part, to a massive fundraiser by a high-school student marathon runner. The runner, 17-year-old Michael Ferrara of Ringoes, New Jersey, ran the 26.2 miles from Sandy Hook to Spring Lake alongside veterans’ supporter’s Team RWB (Red, White, and Blue). Crossing…


Xi Jinping Orders a Full Investigation Into Ultramarathon Disaster to Quell International Media Criticism

The Gansu ultramarathon disaster, which killed 21 runners, has sparked public outrage and probes from international media into the deeper issues related to Chinese politics. In order to quell the worldwide criticism, Chinese communist regime leader Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation into the incident. Chinese media reported on May 25 that the Gansu Provincial…


Teen With Cystic Fibrosis Becomes Record-Breaking Runner, Prepares for 2021 Ironman Races

A boy decided early in his life not to let his debilitating rare genetic disorder overcome him. Today the teen holds a record as the youngest person with cystic fibrosis to complete a full marathon and is empowering others with his determination and resilience. Michael Caruso Davis was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three weeks old….