Tag: marathon
Kenyan Evans Chebet wins Boston Marathon in return to spring
Evans Chebet of Kenya won the Boston Marathon as the race returned to its traditional Patriots’ Day spot in the schedule for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
2 years ago
Afghan refugee to run in Philly Marathon event a week after landing in city
The runner is one of an estimated 800 Afghan evacuees expected to resettle in Philadelphia as a result of the U.S. troop withdrawal and Taliban takeover.
2 years ago
Coronavirus concerns again force cancellation of N.J. marathon
The New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon were scheduled to be held in and around Long Branch on Oct. 16 and 17.
3 years ago
70-year-old Bala Cynwyd man sets marathon world record
Gene Dykes might have broken the record by a wider margin if he didn't have last-minute cramp.
5 years ago
Why I’m running my 100th marathon with cancer in Philadelphia
7 years ago