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This is the finisher’s medal for the Kansas City Marathon that was held on October 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Here is another photo of the medal along with the Kansas City Half Marathon medal.

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[medal photos submitted by Stephanie Michaelis – follow her on Twitter @OUAGD and by Daniel Butler – follow him on Twitter @RunDanRun26 ]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Chicago Marathon Marathon that took place on October 13, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.

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[medal photo submitted by RIF #207 Jorge Angel – follow him on Twitter @777jaah]

Kenyan Dennis Kimetto won the 2013 Chicago Marathon on Sunday while setting a course record in the process of 2:03:45.

Kimetto was able to hold off fellow countryman Emannuel Mutai who finished on his heels in 2:03:52.

Third place went to Kenya’s Sammy Kitwara in 2:05:16.

First USA finisher was Dathan Ritzenhein in 2:09:45 (5th place overall).

2013 Chicago Marathon Top 10 Men

1. Dennis Kimetto (Kenya) – 2:03:45 (CR)
2. Emannuel Mutai (Kenya) – 2:03:52
3. Sammy Kitwara (Kenya) – 2:05:16
4. Micah Kogo (Kenya) – 2:06:56
5. Dathan Ritzenhein (USA) – 2:09:45
6. Ayele Abshero (Ethiopia) – 2:10:10
7. Hiroaki Sano (Japan) – 2:10:29
8. Moses Mosop (Kenya) – 2:11:19
9. Yoshinori Oda (Japan) – 2:11:29
10. Matt Tegankamp (USA) – 2:12:28

The female winner of the 2013 Chicago Marathon was Rita Jeptoo, from Kenya, who broke 2 hours 20 min in 2:19:57.

She finished nearly a minute ahead of countrywoman Jemima Sumgong Jelegat (2:20:48). Third place female went to Russia’s Maria Konovalova in 2:22:46.

First USA woman to cross the tape was Clara Santucci in 2:31:39.

2013 Chicago Marathon Top 10 Women

1. Rita Jeptoo (Kenya) – 2:19:57
2. Jemima Sumgong Jelegat (Kenya) – 2:20:48
3. Maria Konovalova (Russia) – 2:22:46
4. Aliaksandra Duliba (BLR) – 2:23:44
5. Atsede Baysa (Ethiopia) – 2:26:42
6. Ehitu Kiros Reda (Ethiopia) – 2:27:42
7. Yukiko Akaba (Japan) – 2:27:49
8. Abebech Afework (Ethiopia) – 2:28:38
9. Clara Santucci (USA) – 2:31:39
10. Melissa White (USA) – 2:32:37

Congrats to these elite finishers along with every single male and female who started and finished the Chicago Marathon today.

Lookup and view all 2013 Chicago Marathon Results HERE

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon that took place on October 6, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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[medal photo submitted by WeRunThisDotOrg – follow on Twitter @WeRunThisDotOrg]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Maine Marathon that took place on October 6, 2013 in Portland, Maine.

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[medal photo submitted by Drew – follow him on Twitter @trippingandy]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Portland Marathon that took place on October 6, 2013 in Portland, Oregon.

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[medal photo submitted by Wild West Runner. – follow on Twitter @WildWestRunning]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Chester Marathon that took place on October 6, 2013 in Chester in the city of Cheshire, England.

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[medal photo submitted by Gavin Reeves. – follow him on Twitter @GavinJReeves]

The Boston Red Sox paid tribute to the tragic victims of the Boston Marathon bombing today before their ALDS Playoff game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The outfield grass was cut in centerfield to a giant circle with a massive ‘B’ with ‘Strong’ underneath it.

‘Boston Strong’ became the theme in the days after the attacks to raise money and hope for those that were injured, killed, hurt in the attack and their families.

Jeff Buckley’s ‘Hallelujah’ played over the PA system to the crowd as a moment of silence was held for all those that lost life or were injured during the bombing attack that took place back in April.

It was a beautiful and touching tribute that reminded us of how sports can be used to heal and bring us together as a collective group when tragedy happens or the world gets turned upside down.

Well done, Boston!

#BOSTONSTRONG

[image via @BoogSciambi]

Kenya’s Geoffrey Mutai won the 2013 ING New York City Marathon moments ago with a winning time of 2:08:24.  The legend of Mutai continues to grow with another win.

Second place went to Tsegaye Kebede in 2:09:16 and April Lusapho took 3rd in 2:09:45.

The 2013 ING New York City Marathon women’s winner was Priscah Jeptoo in 2:25:07.

Buzunesh Deba finished 2nd in 2:25:56 and Jelena Prokopcuka took 3rd in 2:27:47.

Congrats to these elites and every runner, of every level, that toed the starting line of the New York City Marathon this morning.

Searchable 2013 ING New York City Marathon Results

Just moments ago Kenya’s Wilson Kipsang set a brand new World Record (WR) for the marathon at the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:03:23.

Kipsang’s time beat the previous World Record set by Patrick Makau two years ago at the Berlin Marathon.

It’s the 9th time a World Record has been set at the Berlin Marathon.

Second place went to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge in 2:04:05 with third place going to Kenya’s Geoffrey Kipsang in 2:06:26.

Congrats to Wilson. Way to Run It Fast in blazing a new World Record.

Top 5 Berlin Marathon Results

1. Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:03:23
2. Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04:05
3. Geoffrey Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:06:26
4. Stephen Kwelio (Kenya) – 2:07:44
5. Maswai Kiptanui (Kenya) – 2:08:52

The female winner was Kenya’s Florence Kiplagat with a winning time of 2:21:13, her second consecutive Berlin Marathon win.

Second place female went to Kenyan Sharon Cherop in 2:22:28 and third place went to Germany’s Irina Mikitendo in 2:24:54. Mikitendo’s time set a new Master’s World Record.

View 2013 Berlin Marathon Results HERE