Tag: Marathon
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Iranian Marathon Organizers Arrested for Allowing Women to Run Without Hijabs
Judicial authorities in Iran have arrested two organisers of a marathon held on an island off the country’s southern coast after images emerged showing women taking part in the race without hijabs. The arrests on Saturday come as the authorities face increasing criticism from ultraconservatives who accuse them of inadequate efforts to enforce a mandatory…
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California International Marathon 2025: Route Map and Traffic Updates
Runners are set to take on the California International Marathon from Folsom to the State Capitol, impacting local roads and regional transit. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s that time of year for runners to lace up for the California International Marathon. The race will kick off Sunday at 7 a.m. in Folsom, and runners will make…
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San Antonio Marathon: Essential Information on Routes, Closures, and Expo
SAN ANTONIO – The inaugural San Antonio Marathon weekend is almost here after a year of anticipation. The 5K will take place on Friday, with the marathon and half-marathon happening on Sunday. The races will start and end in downtown San Antonio. During a news conference on Monday, organizers said 18,000 participants are expected this…
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Alex Yee Shatters Records at Valencia Marathon with Historic Time
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee became the second-fastest Briton of all time as he clocked a simply stunning 2:06:38 when he finished seventh behind Kenya’s John Korir in the Valencia Marathon on Sunday. To put that performance into context, the fastest-ever marathon time by a Briton is Sir Mo Farah’s 2:05:11 at the Chicago Marathon…
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Alex Yee Sets Second-Fastest British Marathon Record, Trails Mo Farah
The Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee has become the second-fastest British marathon runner in history after a stunning run in Valencia. The 27-year-old finished seventh in a strong field in a time of two hours, six mins and 38 seconds – quicker than any Briton in history apart from Mo Farah, who ran 2:05:11 in…
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Iran Takes Legal Action Against Marathon Organizers Over Hijab Violation
An Iranian woman without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, flashes a victory sign as she walks at the old main bazaar of Tehran, Iran. File | Photo Credit: AP Iranian authorities have opened a criminal case against the organisers of a marathon on Kish island, the judiciary said, after images emerged of women competing without…