2008-2009

Press Releases

June 2009: “The San Francisco Marathon Leads Green Initiatives”
July 2008: “The San Francisco Marathon Attracts Local and Worldwide Participation”
May 2008: “San Franciscans have a Reason to Run”

KGO TV /ABC 7
News coverage was provided on evening news, Sunday, 8/3

Finishing the San Francisco Marathon was a moment of ecstasy for Claire Conely, followed by months of agony…” 6/24/08
(in news item titles “Weigh-less workout helps with injuries”

KNTV NBC
News coverage was provided on late evening news, Sunday 8/3

KGO Radio / 810 AM
Live interview with Afghanistan soldiers/marathoners aired on Fri, morning, 8/1/08

KCBS Radio / 740AM
“Local Runners Gearing Up for Marathon” – 8/1/08

Print Media

San Francisco Chronicle
“Marathoners Tough It Out on Streets of S.F.”- 8/4/08
Front page of Bay Area/Metro section with photos

“San Francisco Marathon” traffic advisory” – 8/1/08

“San Francisco Marathon” traffic advisory – 8/3/08

Oakland Tribune
Front page photo and caption – 8/4/08

Palo Alto Daily News
“With Heavy Heart, Local Runner Wins San Francisco Marathon” - 8/5/08

“Results of local runners in San Francisco Marathon” – 8/5/08

San Mateo Daily Journal
“Marathon Victory: Millbrae Grad Returns To Running After Giving It Up During College” – 8/4/08 (with photo)
“When Millbrae resident Lauren Gustafson crossed the finish line first in the San Francisco women’s full marathon Sunday, she promptly vomited….”

San Mateo Daily News
“With Heavy Heart, Local Runner Wins San Francisco Marathon” – 8/5/08

“Results of local runners in San Francisco Marathon” – 8/5/08

Lake County Journals (Illinois)
” A Remarkable Marathon Experience” (WITH PHOTO)- 8/13/08
“Being stationed in Afghanistan did not stop a Grayslake man from participating in the San Francisco Marathon this year…”

The Suburban (New Jersey)
“N.B. soldier fundraises for Marine Corps scholarship” – 6/25/08

Half Moon Bay Review
“Vetrone Top Local Finisher at SF Marathon” – 8/13/08

Canyon News (Southern California)
“Diagnosed with Rare Form of Cancer, Tad Coughenour Defies the Odds” – 6/8/08
“For the past few months, Tad has been training with the National Aids Marathon Training program as he prepares to complete the San Francisco Marathon in August 2008. The program is a renowned training program regimen that prepares runners…”

Olean Times Herald (New York)
“It’s payback time for Cuba cancer survivor” -
“On Aug. 3, Mrs. Gagliardo and Michael, 9, will give back to Roswell Park in Buffalo when they participate in The San Francisco Marathon in California…”

The Oklohoman
“Rookies Adams, Graef Break the Tape” – 4/28/08
“The 22-year-old Wisconsin native had already signed up for the San Francisco Marathon…” (note that Graef placed 2nd at SFM)

Redwood City Daily News
“With Heavy Heart, Local Runner Wins San Francisco Marathon” – 8/5/08

“Local briefs: San Francisco Marathon big draw for area runners” – 7/31/08

San Jose Mercury News
“Get a Running Start on Local Road Races” (race listing) – 5/27/08

Marin Independent Journal
(In Barry Spitz Column with Headline “Fitzpatricks find their ultra bliss in Vermont” )
“Et cetera- The San Francisco Marathon, which briefly visits Marin, is Aug. 3. The race starts – the first wave at 5:30 a.m” – 7/26/08

Visalia Times-Delta (San Joachin Valley)
“It’s Good to Take It Slow” – 7/28/08
“If it weren’t for deadlines, we reporters would never get any writing done… So why should my plan to run the San Francisco marathon be any different?”

Napa Valley Register
In column titled “Hirsohn, 11, wins two USTA junior tennis titles in same week”
“Gregory Lane Hunter of St. Helena completed his 15th consecutive San Francisco Marathon…” – 8/4/08

Electronic Media

Running USA Wire
“Worthen, Gustafson Win San Francisco Marathon” – 8/3/08

“The San Francisco Marathon Attracts Local and Worldwide Participation” – 7/27/08

“Three Marathons Create California Dreamin’ Race Series” - 5/29/08

Calif. Track & Running News Online
“Worthen and Gustafson Win San Francisco Marathon” (plus Photos) – 8/6/08

Runners Web
“Worthen and Gustafon Capture Wins at the SF Marathon” – 8/4/08

“San Francisco Marathon Attracts Local and Worldwide Paraticipation” – 7/26/08

“Three Marathons Create California Dreamin’ Race Series” – 5/29/08

Cool Running
“Worthen and Gustafon Capture Wins at the SF Marathon” – 8/4/08

“The San Francisco Marathon Race Stories & Preview” - 7/27/08

The Runner’s Schedule Online
Post-Race Press Release – 8/3/08

“San Francisco Marathon – 19,000 runners” – 8/1/08

Road Race Management
“Worthen and Gustafon Capture Wins at the SF Marathon” – 8/4/08

PR Log
“Team Engeye Is Running in the San Francisco Marathon on August 3, 2008” – 6/26/08

Run Michigan.com
“Worthen and Gustafon Capture Wins at the SF Marathon” - 8/4/08

“San Francisco Marathon Attracts Local and Worldwide Paraticipation” - 7/25/08

Park Forest (Illinois) E-News)
“Running Club’s ‘Lipstick-Lady’ Honored by Illinois State House” – 7/27/08
“She recently completed her 173rd marathon, and will run the San Francisco Marathon this coming Sunday with husband Scott. The race begins at 5:30 a.m. …”

Jaunted.com
“If you’re still going strong after the first two races, catch a flight back to the mainland for the San Francisco Marathon..”

German Road Races
“Worthen and Gustafon Win SF Marathon” – 8/4/08

“29 July 2007: San Francisco Marathon, USA – was held in conjunction with” -7/31/07