running

Published
August 31, 2022

Brunswick running group provides exercise and community

Less than three months after its inaugural event, Merrymeeting Parkrun, part of a worldwide network of running groups, is drawing more than 20 runners and walkers to its free 5K events each Saturday morning.
Published
February 9, 2022

Travis Mills Foundation fundraiser comes to Brunswick
Published
March 8, 2021

Varsity Maine Spotlight: Mia-Claire Kezal, Thornton Academy

The junior recently finished 11th in the 800 meters at the Adidas Indoor National championships.
Published
February 26, 2021

Maine road races taking steps toward a comeback in 2021

Running events in the state have largely disappeared since the pandemic hit. But some races already have opened registration for their 2021 events, as state officials review their COVID-19 safety guidelines for road races.
Published
October 2, 2020

Maine Marathon goes virtual, but the money raised for charities is real

There won't be as many runners in the virtual version of the Maine Marathon, but many of those competing are raising money for race beneficiaries and other charities.
Published
July 21, 2020

Maine Marathon canceled, to be held instead as virtual event

The race, which was scheduled for Oct. 4 in Portland, has been held annually since 1992.
Published
May 24, 2020

Bowdoin College graduate runs home — more than 50 kilometers — to Hallowell

Anne McKee, with no in-person graduation ceremony to attend, instead marked her college graduation by running more than 50 kilometers from Bowdoin College in Brunswick to her family's Hallowell home.
Published
May 3, 2020

Maine Observer: A morning run with a Freeport Olympian

Joan Benoit Samuelson is in a class of her own, but she shares the road with a neighbor for at least part of her workout.
Published
September 6, 2019

Portland’s Trail to Ale celebrates 20th anniversary

The event has raised $250,000 to expand, improve trails across greater Portland.
Published
August 3, 2019

Kenya’s Jepkosgei runs away as Beach to Beacon women’s champ

Joyciline Jepkosgei goes out front immediately and expands her lead to win by more than half a minute.

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