David Monti

Sara Wessen Chang is running #HNLMarathon to raise $ for Assn for Frontotemporal Dementia (AFTD), a brain disorder which claimed her father's life.

"I'm looking forward to... thinking and feeling my dad's presence throughout the course," she said.

Contribute here: www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...

Some great negative splits at #MaratonValencia:

W-
C. HERBIET, BEL, 2:20:38 NR
1:10:50/1:09:48
A. VAINIO, FIN, 2:20:48 NR
1:10:48/1:10:00

M-
J. KORIR, KEN, 2:02:24 PB
1:01:47/1:00:37
A. PETROS, GER, 2:04:03 NR
1:02:41/1:01:22
A. KIBRAB, NOR, 2:04:24 NR
1:02:41/1:01:43

Here is our coverage of today’s #USATFXC Championships in Portland (story by @thatrichsands.bsky.social and photos by Mike Scott)

The JAL #HonoluluMarathon takes place on Dec. 14 & race officials are looking at 43,000 entrants across 3 events (mile, 10K and marathon).

Also, they have recruited a strong elite field; read more here (via @runnerspace.bsky.social ) -

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News: Michelle Juehring of the #Bix7 has been named the Marathon Foto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year.

The award will be presented at the Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting Welcome Reception on Monday evening December 8, 2025.

(cc: @fastwomen.bsky.social)

Top Men for #MarathonProject on 21 Dec:

Paul Chelimo (USA)
Brian Shrader (USA)
Thomas Broatch (CAN)
Johannes Motschmann (GER)
Nadeel Wildschutt (RSA) Debut
Thomas Fafard (CAN) Debut
Barry Keane (IRL) Debut
Dillon Maggard (USA) Debut
Tristan Woodfine (CAN)

Broadcast on @flotracktv.bsky.social

Here is my wrap story on today's 89th #ManchesterRoadRace where Weini Kelati got her fifth straight win and Edwin Kurgat set a new course record (via @runnerspace.bsky.social).

(cc: @fastwomen.bsky.social)

Organizers of Thursday's #ManchesterRoadRace report that the event has recorded 12,385 entrants. Weini Kelati (below) will be trying for her 5th straight win. That would tie her w/Amy Rudolph for most wins by a woman in Manchester.

📷Jane Monti for Race Results Weekly

(cc: @fastwomen.bsky.social)

Politics: Federal judge Cameron McGowan Currie has dismissed the Trump Administration's indictments of both James Comey and Letitia James ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was invalidly appointed and has no authority to bring charges.

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Update: Hoka will be the presenting sponsor of #TheMarathonProject a limited-entry marathon festival in Chandler, AZ, on December 20 & 21.

"With HOKA’s help we are going to be able to treat everyone like they've never been treated at a race before," said MP CEO @benrosario.bsky.social.

Update: Both Dorcus Ewoi and Amon Kemboi of Puma Elite Runing will compete in the #ManchesterRoadRace on #Thanksgiving, organizers said this morning. Ewoi was the 1500m silver medalist at #WCHTokyo25; Kemboi recently won the #AbbottDash5K in NYC.

📷Jane Monti / Race Results Weekly

28-time USATF champion Molly Huddle completed her first marathon in about two years today, running for fun at the #EveryWomensMarathon in Phoenix. The 41 year-old ran 3:14:21 (3:14:18 net).

Emily Sisson gets the cover of New England Runner for the November/December issue. The photo is from the Boston 10-K for Women where Sisson ran a course record 31:05.

📷Erin Fitzpatrick for Conventures

Update: Organnizers reported this morning that the 2025 #ManchesterRoadRace has nearly reached 10,000 entries. The one-loop, 4.737-mile #Thanksgiving race in Manchester, CT was founded in 1927.

Entries remain open until Nov. 25 at 11:59pm at manchesterroadrace.com

Belayneh Repeats As Boston Half-Marathon Champion - Running USA

ICYMI - Here is our coverge of Sunday's #BostonHalf via Running USA - www.runningusa.org/content_hub/...

Molly Born of Puma Elite Running made her #halfmarathon debut at #bostonhalf in 1:10:11. She ran most of the race alone after fading back from the lead pack after 5K. She split 10-K in 32:56, and 10 miles in 53:10 (a PB). She finished 8th, moving up from 10th at the 10-K mark.

📷Jane Monti for RRW

Here is my wrap story on today’s #BostonHalf. Great run my Megan Sailor and a good effort by Keira D’Amato as part of her marathon build-up for Valencia (quotes from both).

I had a chance to speak with Keira D’Amato about her Valencia Marathon build-up and how Sunday’s #BostonHalf fits in:

(cc: @fastwomen.bsky.social)

Dan Bowdoin, 38, COO of Athletic(dot)net has been charged with five sex crimes including rape and sodomy in the first degree. The details of his arrest are here:

jailviewer.co.marion.or.us/home/Booking...

Another great race at the #TCSNYCMarathon for Susannah Scaroni who won the women's professional wheelchair division for the third time in 1:42:10. She won $50,000 in prize money.

"It feels incredible," said Scaroni, who pushed to her fastest time in the New York course."

Photo: Jane Monti / RRW

There was some great racing in NYC this morning…

Here is my #TCSNYCMarathon story for Friday on Biya Simbassa, the fastest American in the field -

Tessa Barrett wins women's race in Marine Corps Marathon in journey to Olympic Trials In the journey to the Olympic Trials, Tessa Barrett wins the women's race in the Marine Corps Marathon.

I can't belive I am writing this, but Tessa Barrett's 2:34:11 course record from the @Marine_Marathon last Sunday won't count as a 2028 #USOT qualifier because the race did not have a @usatf sanction.

www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/l...

A Change Of Plan Brought Vestri To New York City Marathon Debut

#TCSNYCMarathon
@d9monti.bsky.social #RRW 📰 new-york-city-marathon.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...

In a multi-year deal, New Balance will continue as the official footwear & apparel sponsor of NYRR and the #TCSNYCMarathon.

"NYRR impacts nearly half a million people each year & that's possible because of the support of strong, mission-aligned partners like NB,” said NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer.

Watch Alert: The LIVE and FREE broadcast of the #AbbottDash5K, with commentary by @carrietollefson.bsky.social and @chrischavez.bsky.social, will be available globally on the NYRR Youtube channel at 8:20am EDT on Saturday here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycoo...

(cc: @fastwomen.bsky.social)

There Are 6 Ballot Measures in New York City. Here’s an Overview.

I just voted in the NYC election (early voting).

If you need a backgrounder on the 6 ballot proposals there is a good one here:

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...

@thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social - How much does rent control/rent stabilization play in the NYC mayoral election? About 2.4 million New Yorkers benefit from the existing program. Wouldn't everyone with rent control/stabilization vote for Mamdani? Wouldn't that make him impossible to beat?

If you don’t think #sportsbetting is big, think again…

Just Announced: The Kalakaua #MerrieMile will feature 4 world champions and 12 international medalists. Read more via
@runnerspace.bsky.social -
tinyurl.com/3ym7ub7w