14 results for tag: Distance Running

Sept 15, 2023 Entry Deadline for 2024 Boston Marathon’s New T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024), which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. There is prize money for the first three male and female finishers (up to $2500 +500 for a course record within the division). Note that the entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon is September 15, 2023 so this will mostly affect entries to the 2025 event. Those interested who already have Virtus II1/T20 eligibility (view our US Track ...

2024 Boston Marathon adds T20 Para Division for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024), which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. There is prize money for the first three male and female finishers (up to $2500 +500 for a course record within the division). Note that the entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon is September 15, 2023 so this will mostly affect entries to the 2025 event. Those interested who already have Virtus ...

2024 Boston Marathon: New T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024), which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. There is prize money for the first three male and female finishers (up to $2500 +500 for a course record within the division). Note that the entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon is September 15, 2023 so this will mostly affect entries to the 2025 event. Those interested who already have Virtus ...

Results from the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego

    Congratulations to Virtus Teams and runners who competed in the two-day Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego November 19-20, 2022. Opening Ceremony was held outside at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, where the Virtus Teams all stayed and trained throughout the week-long event. Along with the ceremonial lighting of the torch the athletes received encouragement from three time Team USA Olympic Triple Jumper Willie Banks , who serves as an elected member of the World Athletics Council. The International and US teams were welcomed by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and enjoyed a tour of the Air ...

2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships (San Diego USA)

We are proud to announce the United States has been awarded host of the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships, featuring the best distance runners and Paralympic Games athletes with intellectual impairment from around the globe competing on a renowned cross country course in Mission Bay Park along San Diego's beautiful shoreline with team accommodation at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Visit our official event webpage for details.

Celebrate Virtus’ 35th Birthday by Joining the ’35 Your Way’ Global Challenge April 6 – May 1

Happy 35th Birthday Virtus! Help us celebrate 35 years of Virtus support and competition for athletes with intellectual impairment by joining the 35 YOUR WAY challenge: walk, run, skip, swim, cycle, row, jump or get active your own way! WHO: Virtus Athletes, Family & Friends Around the World WHAT: 35 YOUR WAY Global Challenges on Playwaze Platform: • Walk/Run/Swim 35km (@22miles) in 35 days • Cycle 350km (@218miles) in 35 days • Row 35km in 35 days • How fast can you do 35 skips / 35 star-jumps? • Futsal/Football/Soccer: How many successful juggles can you do in 3.5 minutes? • Basketball...

COMING SOON: Athletes Without Limits 2021 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Virtual in Bend)

We’ve partnered with Bend-based Race Manager to bring back a high tech, socially distanced version of this local favorite event! Check back soon for updates on dates, courses and how to register. Event Page: www.athelteswithoutlimits.org/skyliners 

6/19 Last Day to Register for the Badger Track Club Virtual Meet (Open to All)

The Badger Track Club, run by Scott Brinen (AWL's 2019 US Team Track Coach at the Global Games) is hosting a virtual track meet the last week of June and we'd love for AWL athletes and supporters to compete with us. Whether you think running is "your sport" or not, we challenge you to get up and see what you can do! EVENTS: Try your hand at any of the following 9 events: • 100m • 200m • 400m • 1600m • 3200m • Long jump • Standing Long Jump • Football Throw • Softball Throw A full set of rules can be found here. LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Registration is FREE, but closes on 6/19. Anyone ...

Video: Brannigan Named Sports Illustrated High School Athlete of the Month

Brannigan and Murray selected for US Paralympic Parapan Am Team Track & Field phenom Mikey Brannigan was named High School Athlete of the Month by Sports Illustrated! Great video that recognizes how with the support of parents, siblings, coaches, schools and programs like Rolling Thunder athletes like Mikey can go beyond any limits. Brannigan, who hails from New York, and Michael Murray from Tennessee, were named to the 2015 US Paralympic Team roster competing at the prestigious 2015 ParaPan Am Games in Toronto this August. Both runners are medal contenders and will compete in the T20 class for athletes with intellectual impairment. ...

USA Team wins Bronze at Virtus (formerly Inas) Cross Country Worlds in Poland

Athletes Without Limits is proud to add to our Inas Worlds medal count following the bronze performance by our men's cross country team.  Team members include Steven Cuomo (NY), Syd Lea (MD), and Marcus Saunders (NY).  The 2014 World Cross Country and Half Marathon Championships took place this June in Ostrzeszów, Poland.