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Charting local runners who finished Monday’s Boston Marathon

Read full article: Charting local runners who finished Monday’s Boston Marathon

More than 60 area runners finished the Boston Marathon on Monday. Check out those local finishers here.

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Wesley Kiptoo breaks record, Calli Hauger-Thackery win 48th annual Gate River Run

Read full article: Wesley Kiptoo breaks record, Calli Hauger-Thackery win 48th annual Gate River Run

Runners, get ready to hit the starting line at the 48th Gate River Run.

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Boosting your New Year’s goals with your best furry friend

Read full article: Boosting your New Year’s goals with your best furry friend

Dogtopia of Jacksonville-Southbank has been serving the community for 6 going on 7 years!

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Get ready for warm weather for Saturday’s annual Ortega River Run

Read full article: Get ready for warm weather for Saturday’s annual Ortega River Run

The tradition continues as runners of all ages will lace up their shoes and take to the streets for the 47th Annual Ortega River Run.

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Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro path

Read full article: Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro path

Creekside graduate and two-time All-News4JAX track and field athlete of the year Christian Miller announced on Friday morning that he is bound for the professional running circuit.

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Local sprinting stars come oh-so-close to qualifying for Olympics

Read full article: Local sprinting stars come oh-so-close to qualifying for Olympics

Christian Miller, fresh out of high school, put on a dazzling showing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Sunday night, but missed out on qualifying for the Games by the blink of an eye.

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Local sprinters Christian Miller, Kendal Williams move on in Olympic Trials

Read full article: Local sprinters Christian Miller, Kendal Williams move on in Olympic Trials

Christian Miller ran a 10.22 in the 100-meter dash at the US Olympic Team Trials on Saturday night in Eugene, Oregon, finishing fifth in his heat and advancing to the semifinals.

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How local runners fared in Monday’s 128th Boston Marathon

Read full article: How local runners fared in Monday’s 128th Boston Marathon

There were 29,451 entrants in Monday’s Boston Marathon and a total of 70 of those were from the News4JAX coverage area. Check out how those local runners performed.

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Marathoner running across Africa set to finish journey

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Russ Cook started his journey in South Africa, and on Sunday, he is scheduled to finish the over 9,000-mile quest in Bizerte, Tunisia.

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Mekonen claims 1st Gate River Run championship, equalizer bonus; Schneider Smith wins women’s title

Read full article: Mekonen claims 1st Gate River Run championship, equalizer bonus; Schneider Smith wins women’s title

It’s one of the biggest sporting events in Jacksonville all year.

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‘Friends running with friends’: Neptune Run Crew builds camaraderie while supporting local

Read full article: ‘Friends running with friends’: Neptune Run Crew builds camaraderie while supporting local

The Neptune Run Crew is a free running community that is so much more than the exercise you get.

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Sold out: Gate River Run announces no more spots available for Saturday’s race

Read full article: Sold out: Gate River Run announces no more spots available for Saturday’s race

The event announced that all slots for the day — the 15K, 5K, mile challenge, the Junior River Run and the diaper dashes — have been filled for the 47th running of the iconic road race in Jacksonville.

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How local athletes fared in Monday’s 127th Boston Marathon

Read full article: How local athletes fared in Monday’s 127th Boston Marathon

The 127th Boston Marathon on Monday had a good bit of local representation. Nearly 100 runners with area ties finished the 26.2-mile course.

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Nonagenarian power! 93-year-old man finishes Paris Marathon

Read full article: Nonagenarian power! 93-year-old man finishes Paris Marathon

Charly Bancarel didn’t start running until he was 55, but the Paris Marathon was the 11th marathon he’s completed.

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History for Sisson, but bonus for Bor at Gate River Run

Read full article: History for Sisson, but bonus for Bor at Gate River Run

Emily Sisson claimed her third straight women’s title in Saturday’s Gate River Run, but this year’s $5,000 Equalizer Bonus went to the man who caught her on the Hart Bridge off-ramp: Olympic steeplechaser Hillary Bor.

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Biggest storylines for Gate River Run: Emily Sisson and Mother Nature

Read full article: Biggest storylines for Gate River Run: Emily Sisson and Mother Nature

Mother Nature and Emily Sisson. And a lost minute. These are the three biggest storylines heading into Saturday’s Gate River Run, the national championship 15K.

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A chance at history: 46th Gate River Run could see it made on Saturday

Read full article: A chance at history: 46th Gate River Run could see it made on Saturday

On Saturday, the Gate River Run will be held for the 46th year, and for the first time in recent years, runners won’t have to adapt to a new course.

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Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather

Read full article: Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather

While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

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The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot

Read full article: The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot

Adams Wolf joined us on the show today to talk about an amazing event for a great cause. The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot. He was joined by Jessica DeFranco a mother of a TBI survivor. Click the video to hear here story and why Adam is so passionate about the community programs like this.

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Kingsland girl, 8, runs to championship at AAU National Championships

Read full article: Kingsland girl, 8, runs to championship at AAU National Championships

At the AAU National Championships and Junior Olympics, 8-year-old Josalyn Glover of Kingsland, Georgia, nearly broke the national age group record in the 400 meters as she won the title during the meet at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Local runners reflect on banner day for Jacksonville at Boston Marathon

Read full article: Local runners reflect on banner day for Jacksonville at Boston Marathon

Something special seemed to be in the air for Jacksonville-area runners who enjoyed great days at the Boston Marathon.

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How local runners finished in Monday’s Boston Marathon

Read full article: How local runners finished in Monday’s Boston Marathon

Numerous athletes with area ties competed in the 126th Boston Marathon. Here's how those local runners fared.

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First Coast Cup: Davis, Jubran claim top local honors in 45th Gate River Run

Read full article: First Coast Cup: Davis, Jubran claim top local honors in 45th Gate River Run

Crystal Davis claimed the women’s title and Nathan Jubran took the men’s, finishing the fastest among local competitors in the race on Saturday morning.

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Defending champion Emily Sisson claims 2nd River Run title, equalizer bonus

Read full article: Defending champion Emily Sisson claims 2nd River Run title, equalizer bonus

Women’s defending champion Emily Sisson dominated for the second year in a row to claim the 2022 Gate River Run women’s title and the equalizer bonus in a time of 47:28.

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Runners ready to go as milestone 45th Gate River Run arrives

Read full article: Runners ready to go as milestone 45th Gate River Run arrives

After two years plagued by COVID-19 precautions, the Gate River Run actually feels like the event of old. The 45th installment of the event, which will be televised on WJXT Channel 4 and streamed on News4JAX.com, is Saturday morning.

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Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping in

Read full article: Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping in

Either exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Year’s resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?

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After limited field last year, runners clamoring to return to full-field at Gate River Run

Read full article: After limited field last year, runners clamoring to return to full-field at Gate River Run

Things are getting back to normal at the Gate River Run. For the most part. One year after race organizers limited the field to 8,000 participants, about half of the usual number, they’re back to a full field, and runners are not missing their chance to be a part of it.

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How local athletes fared in this year’s Boston Marathon

Read full article: How local athletes fared in this year’s Boston Marathon

A total of 66 runners with ties to the area finished the Boston Marathon. A look at the runners and their times.

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This running prodigy from Michigan just did something incredible. Will he be at the Tokyo Olympics?

Read full article: This running prodigy from Michigan just did something incredible. Will he be at the Tokyo Olympics?

Hobbs Kessler produced one of the greatest runs ever by an American high schooler.

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5 ways walking can be better than running

Read full article: 5 ways walking can be better than running

There’s nothing like taking a walk, but there is one question many might have while doing so.

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Two of the fastest women at the Gate River Run gave birth shortly before racing

Read full article: Two of the fastest women at the Gate River Run gave birth shortly before racing

Laura Campbell (second from left) and Mae Barker (right with pink hat) both finished among the fastest female runners of the Gate River Run soon after giving birth. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – They ran the Gate River Run before their new babies could crawl. Campbell about five and a half months ago and Barker less than a month before the Gate River Run. In training, Barker ran up the day before she gave birth, while Campbell didn’t run while pregnant. Then, less than a month later, she was lined up at the Gate River Run.

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Gate River Run will cap entries at 8,000 for 2021 race

Read full article: Gate River Run will cap entries at 8,000 for 2021 race

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gate River Run will limit its field to 70% capacity and put numerous other safeguards in place for its 2021 event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The biggest change is capping race entries at 8,000 for the marquee 15K event. The Gate River Run has been televised live on WJXT for years. Harroufi later failed two drug tests by USADA, including one at the River Run on March 7, and his results were scrubbed from the list. • All participants and volunteers must check their temperature on race morning prior to coming to race.

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How to become a runner -- even if you’ve never been that person

Read full article: How to become a runner -- even if you’ve never been that person

Even if running outside hasn’t been your workout of choice in the past, maybe you’ve considered it recently.

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