Runners compete in Columbia marathon

COLUMBIA — Two hundred sixty-five runners competed in Monday’s Heart of America Marathon, a Columbia Labor Day staple for 51 years. Started by Bill Clark, a former Columbia Parks and Recreation member in 1960, people from around the country and world have participated in this race. In the 40 years Joe Duncan has served as race director, there have been runners from Thailand, Singapore, England ...

Marathon runners lap up the milk

Runners in this year's Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon will be refreshed with a cold glass of milk when they cross the finish line.

Half-marathon runners traverse Oak Brook

Picture perfect weather welcomed the 1,734 runners who participated in the third annual Oak Brook Half Marathon Monday. The marathon attracted runners from 19 states, three foreign countries and has grown every year. "You have all these highways funneling into the western suburbs and we thought it would be nice to host a race where we all live," Race Director Tom Hepperle said.

Runners move fast at half marathon

Shiver me timbers; were the runners ever fast at the pirate-themed Harbour City Half Marathon on the weekend.

Marathon brings new and old runners to Columbia

COLUMBIA -- In the 51st year of the Heart of America Marathon, a first time marathon runner took second place Monday morning. Despite the holiday weekend, these runners took no time off. Most of them have been training for months.