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.
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Posted inSports
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.
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Posted inMaine, News, Sports
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.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s Trail to Ale celebrates 20th anniversary
The event has raised $250,000 to expand, improve trails across greater Portland.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
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.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Thanksgiving serves up record-low temperature in Portland, but hardy runners aren’t fazed
As many as 1,500 sign up for the annual 4-Miler downtown despite a low of 6 degrees.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Rachel Schneider wins 2 indoor track races
The Sanford native defends her title in the Camel City Invitational mile about 25 minutes after winning the 3,000 meters.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Local athletes discover the benefits of vegan diets
It gives them more energy and leads to faster recoveries.