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 MIDNIGHT SUN MARATHON
My third marathon was not a large marathon; only about 250 people in 1986, although it is kind of famous.
The Midnight Sun Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska is unusual in many ways.
The night before the marathon, June 20th when I finally went to sleep at around 2 AM, it was bright and sunny.
users.pld.com /verukety/midnight.html   (417 words)

  
 Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon - Runner Comments
There was a heat wave over the race weekend, with full sun and a temp approaching 70 degrees by the end of the race.
The finisher's medal was on a par with other marathon medals, and unique in that it was consistent with the Midnight Sun theme of the race.
This marathon is a 'must do' for anyone who has a sense of adventure.
www.marathonguide.com /races/MoreReviews.cfm?MIDD=43040619&Page=3   (857 words)

  
 midnight sun picture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Midnight Sun in Fairbanks, Alaska - 21 hour days in summer, three hour days in winter...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun broke through the clouds, and a clear waterfall...
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 Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon
The crowd was a sea of purple, as the Leukemia Team In Training uses this as one of their incentive marathons.
ALL of them were excited about the marathon experience, and most were making plans for their next one already.
My 36th state, 69th marathon, and a great weekend in Alaska were in the record book.
www.cooladventures.net /MarathonStories/Anchorage.htm   (1060 words)

  
 A Marathon and More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
These were the words Sara heard every time a runner passed her in the 1996 Mayor's Midnight Sun marathon.
These were magic words to Sara that allowed her to finish the marathon and control the feelings of helplessness about the leukemia that was taking away her aunt, Sandy.
This has led many marathons to add walking to their marathon, extending the finish time limits, and give early starts for walkers which increases logistical difficulties.
www.rrca.org /publicat/lsatnt.htm   (1512 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Track - Marathon man on the move   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
From running under the midnight sun in sub-zero weather to dealing with the soaring temperatures of India in June, Ashis Roy has suffered for his passion.
Roy is also the only Asian to run three marathons in three weeks in 1999, placing first in his age group (65-69) in all three.
The sun was shining but the marathon, which began at 8 p.m., was run in sub-zero temperatures.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Track/2005/05/07/1029963-sun.html   (817 words)

  
 Under the Midnight Sun: Marathon Girl
On June 18, 2005, I ran in the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon as a member of Team in Training & raised over $5300 for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society.
They assured me that at their meeting the previous night with the officials that they were informed that there would most certainly be a bus for the full marathon as well.
I think it was about that point that Noha and I said "we aren't running a marathon, we're in a fucking adventure race!" It felt like we were in some sort of eco-challenge race.
underthemidnightsun.blogspot.com /2005/06/marathon-girl.html   (5028 words)

  
 T of the A to Z of marathons marathon section - Time-to-Run - Your on-line running information magazine
June is the time for the Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromsø; (Norway), with runners from 32 nations
The marathon course starts in the centre of Tromsø; and goes across the city bridge and onto the mainland.
There is also a half marathon and 10Km offered, so that the rest of the family can also get into the fun.
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 Marathon & Beyond -- The web site for marathoners and ultrarunners.
On the fringe there are other marathons, remote and unheralded, that manage in the midst of what appears to many to be madness to hold their own and maintain the unique style and substance they've exhibited for years, sometimes for decades.
The current health of the marathon is reflected by the outrageous prerace success of the Rock'n'Roll Marathon, which set a record with nearly 20,000 entries in a first-ever race.
There are marathons for those who want to be part of a mega event, and on the other end of the spectrum there are races that are small and intimate and as low-key as a training run -- and there is every variation in between.
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 Marathon San Francisco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2004.
This awesome event takes place the weekend of the summer solstice – when the sun shines 24 hours a day.
Your victory will be in meeting the ultimate challenge of strength and endurance -- and in raising millions of dollars to help people living with HIV and AIDS.
www.aidsmarathon.com /marathonsf_ak.htm   (157 words)

  
 Midnight Sun Marathon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wikimedia needs your help in its 21-day fund drive.
Over $80,000 has been donated since the drive began on 19 August.
This page was last modified 22:13, 18 June 2004.
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Marathon of Britain.com   "The 254km route is a self-sufficiency stage race across the Heart of Historic Britain"
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 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon at Epinions.com
However, after completing the marathon, you can celebrate well into the sunlight as the event is held on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice.
In Anchorage, this means the sun doesn't set until close to midnight, and it never really gets completely dark by the time the sun rises again around 4AM.
One interesting note about this marathon - while Alaska has a slightly higher population of males than females, the marathon population is reversed.
www.epinions.com /content_28658667140   (1322 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
'''Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon''' is a Midnight Sun Marathon hosted by the Norway Norwegian city Tromsø in June each year.
The field record of the Marathon (sport) marathon is 2.38.22 for women and 2.20.56 for men.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon.
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 Under the Midnight Sun
However, there is another campaign manager leaving to work for the Houston Marathon, so there's another opening, which means there is still a very slim chance I may get a job there.
In the few weeks leading up to the marathon, I was getting up at 4:00 am so I could be running by 5:00.
I know I may very likely do the San Antonio 1/2 marathon in November, but again, it's not a TNT event, therefore, I'm not raising any money & nobody is really counting on me. That's why I applied to be a mentor.
underthemidnightsun.blogspot.com   (3332 words)

  
 Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon - Race Details
The initial 4 miles are along a bike trail next to the highway and miles 18-19.5 are along a major city road.
If you are considering this race you are probably thinking like I did; I figured this would be a great lark, to head off to the last frontier and run a marathon (with this trip in the bag, I have now been to all 50 states).
Anyone who runs marathons must run this course at least once in their lifetime.
www.marathonguide.com /races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=43040619   (983 words)

  
 Nunavut Midnight Sun Marathon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This is the northern most marathon in the world - 480 miles North of the Arctic circle at the end of Baffin Island, Arctic Bay (pop.
You probably have visions of deep ice and snow, igloo's, getting there by dog sled, but actually this land is too far North and cold for significant evaporation which results in very little snow fall.
They advertise it is the toughest marathon in the world, but I would say the course is similar to and no tougher than Catalina.
www.foothillflyers.org /reviews/midnightsun.html   (600 words)

  
 Zealous.org (Stephen's Blog)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromso, Norway which would be cool since it consists of running at the dead of night in one of the Northernmost courses in the world.
The Alpin Marathon which sounds interesting if only for the reason that there are probably very few people who can say they have run a marathon in Lichtenstein.
The Stockholm Marathon is considered one of the most beautiful courses and was rated #7 for Best Marathon in the world by Runner's World.
www.zealous.org /blog/blogfiles/blog.asp?adate=3/6/2004   (5147 words)

  
 Marathon L.A.
Marathon L.A. Victory in the war against AIDS is not yet at hand.
Until it is, heroic individuals - like you - must go farther than you ever thought you could.
Volunteers who meet the fundraising requirement will receive marathon registration, round-trip air travel, and hotel accommodations in Anchorage, Alaska.
www.aidsmarathon.com /marathonla_ak.htm   (149 words)

  
 Midnight Sun Marathon 84K - July 1, 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Midnight Sun Marathon 84K - July 1, 2002
Davey Taylor placed third out of four finishers in the 84K, double marathon event with a time of 11:59:14; less than a minute behind the second place finisher.
There were 16 finishers in the 42K marathon event and 9 in the 32K run.
www.saultstryders.com /results/02MidnightSun.htm   (51 words)

  
 midnight sun Information
Midnight Sun Adventure Travel - Small group adventure travel in the...
Midnight Sun Adventure Travel is a Canadian-owned adventure travel agency that provides adventure camping tours to the Rocky Mountains, Yukon, Alaska...
We hope you have enjoyed the midnight sun resources online directory, as much as we have enjoyed researching and compiling it for you.
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 Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Each year, Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon attracts up to 4,500 runners, including Alaskans and premiere runners from around the world.
Organized by the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Anchorage Parks & Recreation, five running races are held simultaneously - including a Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a Five Miler recreational event (5.61 miles), a Marathon Relay (7, 8, 6.5 and 6.5 mile legs) and the Youth Cup (1.6 miles).
The course takes marathoners from the foothills of the Chugach Mountains on the east side of Anchorage, to the steely waters of Cook Inlet on the west - offering breathtaking scenery to stimulate the senses and take one's worries off physical exertion.
www.anchorage.net /766.cfm   (277 words)

  
 2003 Tromso Midnight Sun Marathon
The Tromso marathon claims to be the highest certified latitude marathon in the world.
During June there is continuous daylight in Tromso, and race organizers annually arrange to have the marathon finish under the midnight sun.
Two weeks prior to the marathon, before starting our bike trip, I was hopeful but wary of providing any guarantees of a marathon finish.
www.ajacob.com /misc/Running/Tromso_2003/Tromso_2003.html   (887 words)

  
 Nunavut Midnight Sun Marathon -- Background
Each year on the northern shore of Canada's Baffin Island, 720 Km (480 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, a group of runners gathers to challenge the treeless pass that links the Inuit village of Arctic Bay to the mining community of Nanisivik.
After 20 successful years in Nanisivik, the first official marathon in Canada's newest territory was held on July 2, 2000 with the races taking place from the Inuit hamlet of Arctic Bay.
The marathon is still one of the toughest in the world and the 84 Km Ultra is certain to satisfy those runners craving further punishment.
www.nunavutrun.com /backgrnd.htm   (185 words)

  
 www.telemed.no
The sun doesn`t set for 2 months, from the middle of May till July 19th.
This is what makes Midnight Sun Marathon to a special and exotic race.
Distances og start times Labb og Line Children`s Race 07.00 PM Mini Marathon (4,2 km) 08.00 PM Big One Marathon 08.30 PM adidas Mila (10 km) 08.45 PM Halfmarathon 10.30 PM NB The starting time can be changed.
www.telemed.no /index.php?id=106151&cat=17227&printable=1   (114 words)

  
 Midnight Sun Marathon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
We will still never admit that running a marathon is fun, but if you're going to take the time to run 26.2 miles, we think you should have plenty of daylight left over for carousing.
In "The Land of the Midnight Sun," we enjoyed sunset at 11:43pm and we were never left in the dark.
The coaches and staff are effective motivators and are full of useful knowledge.
mywebpages.comcast.net /srshermannc/marathon.htm   (114 words)

  
 Marathon News
We monitor the major newspapers to provide you with the current marathon news.
Bookmark this page as your starting point for finding out: who won the recent marathon, who's favored in the upcoming marathon, who's providing inspiration to all of us (not to mention the occasional good gossip...
Humpy's Marathon: Clementson, Palumbo are Fleet Despite Inclement Weather
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 Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
You can even request to have each hotel email you if they have any rooms available for Marathon weekend.
Marathon participants soon find out why Alaska is known as "Land of the Midnight Sun".
Each team trains novice runners to achieve the ultimate goal, running a marathon.
www.mayorsmarathon.com /travel.htm   (436 words)

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