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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - September 21, 2005 - Vol. 4, no. 47

Sponsored by:

Capital City River Run, 10 Mile, 5K & Kids Run, Lansing, September 25

Web: http://www.ccriverrun.org

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003capitalcity/

Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races, Appleton, WI, Sept. 24 & 25

Includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, PowerWalk, Relay, 5K, Kids Fun Run

Web: http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 25, 2005- Presented by adidas

Web: http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004scotiabank_toronto/

Bell Memorial Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, Oct. 1

Web: http://www.smokefreeup.org

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003shorerun/

Columbus Marathon, Columbus, Ohio, October 16 Marathon, 2 & 3 person relays, wheelchair marathon

Web: http://columbusmarathon.com

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon presented by Greektown Casino, Sunday, October 23, 2005

Web: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004detroitmarathon/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ WEEKEND RACES FEATURE DISTANCES FOR EVERYONE

-- CAPITAL CITY RIVER RUN, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

-- SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON, SEPT. 25

-- COMMUNITY FIRST FOX CITIES MARATHON FESTIVAL OF RACES, APPLETON, WI, SUNDAY, SEPT. 25

-- NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN 5K RUN AND 3 MILE

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: MID-MOUNTAIN MARATHON

__/ ADRIAN'S AMY DODSON REIGNS SUPREME FOR CHALLENGED FEMALES

__/ OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST HAYES JONES RUNNING FOR MICHIGAN HOUSE

__/ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION BREAKS 7 MILLION MARK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED*

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__/ WEEKEND RACES FEATURE DISTANCES FOR EVERYONE

-- CAPITAL CITY RIVER RUN, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - Find out why the Capital City River Run is one of Michigan's most popular races. The course along the paved river trail of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers is scenic and mostly flat. Distances are 10 miles and 5K or you can go for the 20 mile training run. In addition to the kids' races at 9:30 am, there are activities for kids at the Impression 5 Science Center from 10 until Noon. All events begin and end at the Impression 5 Science Center; 10 Mile starts at 10:00 am and the 5K starts 10 minutes later. http://www.ccriverrun.org

-- SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON, SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 -This is the weekend to visit one of our favorite destinations: Toronto. Events feature Toronto's beautiful waterfront and include a half- marathon and a 5K in addition to the full marathon. You can still sign up at the Expo-Ontario's biggest-- Friday and Saturday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre downtown. Get there early for the free concert Friday evening featuring Lighthouse and David Rudder at Harbourfront Centre's Ann Tindall Park. For travel tips, including Celcius temperature conversions, see http:// www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/travel_teamus.htm#ptips.

-- COMMUNITY FIRST FOX CITIES MARATHON FESTIVAL OF RACES, APPLETON, WI, SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 - Just over the Upper Peninsula, Michigan state line, the city of Appleton, Wisconsin is hosting the 15th annual Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races. The new course features the brand new Trestle Trail Bridge-the longest pedestrian bridge in Wisconsin. Weekend events include the marathon, half marathon, 5K, relays, kids' runs and an expo. For details see http:// foxcitiesmarathon.org/.

-- NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN 5K RUN AND 3 MILE WALK-Detroit's beautiful Belle Isle is the scene of the National Kidney Foundation's 5K Run and 3 Mile walk. Events begin at the Belle Isle Casino, 2:00 pm. Funds raised help support the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, including research and public policy initiatives. http://www.nkfm.org

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: MID-MOUNTAIN MARATHON - Check out the spectacular scenery of the Mid-Mountain Marathon in Park City, Utah. The Mountain Trails Foundation hosted the first Mid-Mountain Marathon on September 10, 2005, to show off the new trail, 8000 feet above sea level. http://michiganrunner.tv/2005midmountainmarathon/

__/ ADRIAN'S AMY DODSON REIGNS SUPREME FOR CHALLENGED FEMALES-Amy Dodson holds marathon (3:53:21) and half-marathon (1:51:06) records for amputees and has turned her talents to the triathlon. She took first place in the challenged female division at the Ford New York City Triathlon held on July 10, posting an overall time of 2:51:45. The Olympic distance event was comprised of a 1500 meter swim in the Hudson River, a 25 mile bike trek from Manhattan through the Bronx and Yonkers and back to Central Park in Manhattan, and finally a 10 K Run in Central Park.

For more on Amy's feat see http://www.michiganrunner.net/news/ amy_dodson0905.html. You can also see Michigan Runner's feature on Amy: http://www.michiganrunner.net/features/amy_dodson0303.html

__/ OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST HAYES JONES RUNNING FOR MICHIGAN HOUSE-Former Eastern Michigan track and field coach Bob Parks sent us this news about Hayes Jones:

"Hayes Jones, our 1960 Olympic Bronze and 1964 Gold Medalist for the USA in the 110m HH, has announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination in 2006 for the 29th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. The seat represents Pontiac and Auburn Hills and the incumbent cannot seek re-election due to term limitations. Jones, a 67 year old Pontiac resident, was appointed in January as director of Oakland County's Economic Development & Community Affairs division. He also serves on the state Technology Tri-Corridor Steering Committee. Jones, a former Pontiac schools trustee, won the Gold Medal 41 years ago in Tokyo."

__/ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION BREAKS 7 MILLION MARK - "The number of participants in high school athletics increased for the 16th consecutive year in 2004-05 and topped 7 million for the first time in history. Participation rose by 115,157 students, to 7,018,709, according to the 2004-05 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The survey also determined that nearly 53% of students enrolled in high schools participate in athletics.

The girls participation total of 2,908,390 set an all-time record. The boys total also increased, reaching 4,110,319, the highest participation in 27 years. This year's boy's participation figure is second only to the record 4,367,442 in 1977-78.

Basketball remained the most popular sport for girls with 456,543 participants, followed by outdoor track and field (428,198), volleyball (386,022), fast pitch softball (364,759), soccer (316,104), cross country (170,450), tennis (169,292), swimming and diving (148,154), competitive spirit squads (84,416) and golf (64,245).

The complete 2004-05 Participation Survey will be available soon on the NFHS Web site http://www.nfhs.org."

-- From National Federation of State High School Associations press release

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED* Nine best finishes count for Michigan Runner of the Year; Fifth Third Riverbank Run, Crim 10 Mile, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon each award double points.

St. Patrick's Day 8K, Bay City - March 20

Tax Trot 15K, Flushing - April 16

Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - May 14

Ludington Lake Stride Half Marathon, Ludington - June 18

Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run 5K, Northville - June 25

Volkslaufe 20K, Frankenmuth - July 4

The Legend 10 Mile Trail Run, Laingsburg - August 6

The Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile, Flint - August 27

Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco Wild Card / Half Marathon, Marquette - October 1

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, Detroit, October 23

Changes: Cadillac Festival of Races 10K - September 5, 2005 Race was held, but is not part of the 2005 Michigan Runner Race Series. Michigan Runner magazine can't effectively notifiy subscribers that the race is back on.

New Date: Lake Superior Shore Run

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Sept. 23-25, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, - Art & Jennie McCafferty

Oct. 1, Red October Run, Wayne - Jennie McCafferty, Doug McEwen

Oct. 23, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon - Scott Sullivan, Carter Sherline, Katie Jones, Doug McEwen

Oct. 23, Niagra Fallsview Casino International Marathon - Art and Jennie McCafferty

Nov. 5, MHSAA X-C Finals, Brooklyn, J. McCafferty, Scott Sullivan, Carter Sherline

Nov. 13, Big Bird Run, Roseville - Art and Jennie McCafferty

Nov. 21, NCAA DI X-C Finals, Terre Haute - Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

__/ RACE CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER - The following calendar listings are provided as a value added service for our Michigan Runner clients. If you are interested in sponsoring Michigan Running News or having your race listed in our calendar, please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com

Sunday, September 25, 2005

* Capital City River Run, 10MR, 5KR/W, 20M training run, kids runs, 9:30 am, Lansing, http://www.ccriverrun,.org

* Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, Wisconsin 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 26.2M Relay,5KR/W, Kids Run

* National Kidney Foundation of Michigan 5K Run, 5KR, 3MW, Detroit, Belle Isle Casino, 2:00 pm, http://www.nkfm.org

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.

Saturday, October 1, 2005

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run, 10:10 am, Jim Harrington, jharrington@hline.org, http:// www.smokefreeup.org

* Red October Run, Wayne, 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run, 9:00 am, Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, http://oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/

* Running Fit 20 Mile Training Run, Northville, 20MR, 8:00 am http://www.runningfit.com/20_mile_training.cfm

Sunday, October 9, 2005

* Hidden Forest Trail Run, Clarkston, 8.5MR, 5.5MR, 2.5MR/W, 9:30 am , http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Pumpkin Trot 5KR/W, St. Johns, 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run, 1:20 pm http://www.geocities.com/pumpkinsinthepark/

Sunday, October 16, 2005

* Columbus Marathon, 7:00 am, Columbus, Ohio, 26.2MR, Wheelchair, relay, kids run, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, corporate relays, http://torontomarathon.com.

Saturday, October 23, 2005

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, Detroit, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KFR/W, http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com.

* Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon, 9:30 am, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR / Wheel, 13.1MR /Wheel, 5KR, http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Saturday, October 29, 2005

* Mackinac Island Great Turtle, Mackinac Island, 13.1MR, 5.7 MR/W, 11:30 am, http://www.runmackinac.com/

Sunday, October 30, 2005

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 2 person relay, http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

* PACE Race 5K, Auburn Hills, 10:00 am http://pacerace.org

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

Sunday, September 25, 2005

* Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, Wisconsin 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 26.2M Relay,5KR/W, Kids Run

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.

Saturday, October 1, 2005

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run, 10:10 am, Jim Harrington, jharrington@hline.org, www.smokefreeup.org

Sunday, October 16, 2005

* Columbus Marathon, 7:00 am, Columbus, Ohio, 26.2MR, Wheelchair, relay, kids run, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, corporate relays, http://torontomarathon.com.

Saturday, October 23, 2005

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, Detroit, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KFR/W, http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com.

* Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon, 9:30 am, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR / Wheel, 13.1MR /Wheel, 5KR, http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Saturday, October 29, 2005

* Mackinac Island Great Turtle, Mackinac Island, 13.1MR, 5.7 MR/W, 11:30 am, http://www.runmackinac.com/

Sunday, October 30, 2005

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 2 person relay, http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

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