Denver Marathon With Keliq Washington

 Nadene Goldfoot

Kali finished with 6 medals, of which 3 was awarded to him just this  year!   In getting ready to leave, Portland weather was cool, windy and rainy.  "Sounds like Denver is gonna be hot! Glad the weather will cool down when I get back'. he related. 

 Kali wears elastic socks because he had recently sprained his ankle badly enough to check it out for broken bones at the hospital, so it's on the mend.  Just what he needed as a marathon runner!!!  Still, he was able to join a running club and be sponsored by them in the race.  Being a nursing student at the nearby college kept him being very careful about helping the healing progress.

                                                    

                                                  

                                           

He ran the 26.2 miles and stumbled once in the middle of it but was able to right himself and not fall.  It must have been a scary moment. 
                                                                      

Kali's Denver family was not only there but his sister also ran. 
                                                                                         

There he is, still able to stand after all that way of 26.2 miles of running.

"Marathons are booming — can the world’s top races keep up?

Fueled by the rise of run clubs, social media influencers and a growing interest in wellness, demand for marathons has surged in recent years."

                                                  

                                                   

                 Keep on going, Kali, I can see you, I think.  

Participants in the 2026 Eugene Marathon are off and running along Agate Street in Eugene April 26, 2026.Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard, Keliq's first marathon this year in Oregon where he medaled.  

That running boom has pushed demand for entry into the world’s premier races to unprecedented levels.

At the center of the frenzy is the Abbott World Marathon Majors, a circuit of seven of the sport’s most coveted races: London, New York, Berlin, Chicago, Tokyo, Boston and, most recently, Sydney. For many runners, completing all six of the original races has become the sport’s ultimate achievement, a feat that comes with a giant doughnut-shaped “six-star” medal and bragging rights for completing the equivalent of the “Amazing Race” for marathoners.

                 Keliq in a practice run before Denver,

Time Limit: There is a 6-hour time limit for the marathon (an average pace of 13:44 per mile).

Altitude: It is one of the highest urban races in the country, run at exactly 5,280 feet. That affects breathing.  Portland is at sea level.  The change will be dramatic !  

More than 22,000 people have completed the medal, according to Abbott, and hundreds of thousands more are chasing it.  The increasing popularity of the series is clear, attracting celebrities like musician Harry Styles, who ran the series’ Tokyo and Berlin marathons this year, along with hundreds of thousands of others.

Demand for entry into the races has become so high that it has fueled an industry around access. Beyond the handful of guaranteed entries for ultrafast runners or charity fundraisers, one of the only ways to secure a spot is through marathon tour companies that sell bibs bundled with travel packages for thousands of dollars. Other hopefuls can try their chances in ultracompetitive lotteries put on by six of the seven marathons, but chances are slim. The New York City Marathon admitted just 3% of lottery applicants last year — lower odds than getting into an Ivy League college.

Denver's turnout in 2018.  More than 19,000 athletes were anticipated to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon weekend in Denver (held May 19–20, 2018). This total figure includes runners across multiple race events, as the weekend featured a full marathon, half marathon, 10-miler, and relays.

An estimated 28,000 runners participated in the 2026 Denver Colfax Marathon, the region's largest running event held on the weekend of May 15-17. The milestone 20th anniversary of the race weekend featured multiple distance categories, including a 5K, half marathon, urban 10-miler, full marathon of 26.2 miles, and the marathon relay.

Resource:

https://jewishbubba.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-runner-denver-upcoming-marathon.html

https://jewishbubba.blogspot.com/2026/05/marathon-run-in-denver-sunday-may-17.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/track-field/marathon-interest-boom-races-abbott-majors-world-rcna233298

https://jewishbubba.blogspot.com/2026/04/multitudes-of-important-events-today.html

                                                                             

Marathon Run in Eugene Report4/25/26

 Nadene Goldfoot                                                    

                         Keliq "Kali" Washington out for a run getting ready to run in the marathon.  

          Our 30 year old Keliq Washington ready to run at 7am Sunday morning in the Eugene 26 miler, a former Denver born and raised;  now living in Portland, Oregon. He said he's stretched out and ready to rolll.   He sprained his ankle 3 weeks before the marathon, so has to wear elastic socks for awhile, but that's not stopping him from running this morning.  Also, he picked up runner's toe, a very painful toe that was hurt by running that pushed it against the shoe too much.  This racer, who has made running a big part of his life, has more than his share of determination.  He ran anyway today, in 4 hours and 26 minutes!

                    Eugene Marathon 2026 Sold Out Quickly

The highly anticipated 2026 Eugene Marathon, along with its Half Marathon and 5K events, has officially sold out, marking another successful year for this iconic race. Known for its scenic course and vibrant running community, the Eugene Marathon continues to attract runners from all over the world.

The 2026 Eugene Marathon, held on April 26, featured runners from all 50 U.S. states and 27 countries. International representation included participants from various countries, with a significant presence from Canada and Mexico. It is confirmed that people from other countries participated, attracted by the opportunity to finish on the iconic Hayward Field track .   Based on today's results from the 2026 Eugene Marathon, the marathon has a standard 7-hour time limit.          

                                     

         Here they go at 7am.....half and whole marathon together

Jax Siddall breaks the tape in Hayward Field in record time April 26 at the 2026 Eugene Marathon. Siddall finished the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 2 seconds to break the course record.

Here are the results of today's race.  Cramping down the homestretch but invigorated by the atmosphere inside Hayward Field, Jax Siddall sprinted his way through the finish line for a record-setting victory in the men's Eugene Marathon. He's been a runner of half-marathons.  Based on available search results, Jax Siddall is a mid-distance runner associated with EKU Sports (Eastern Kentucky University) and a runner profiled by World Athletics .Profile Highlights: He has competed in events such as the 1500m, mile, 3000m, 5000m, and the half marathon.According to his Instagram (@jaxpsiddall)  he has also worked as a 6th Grade Literacy Teacher.

 In his first career marathon, Siddall completed the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 2 seconds on a cool and sunny Sunday morning.

His time was more than a minute faster than the previous Eugene Marathon record of 2:16:07 set by Jacob Chemtai in 2014 who was born in 1987.

"It seemed like this was a place that I could run fast and where I could set myself up for success," said Siddall, 26, who resides in Colorado Springs, Colo., and is veteran half-marathoner. "I just thought, you know, might as well give it a shot and see what happens. This was a good experience. Maybe I'll keep doing marathons."

Siddall began his race up front with a group of half-marathon runners. But when those running the shorter distance split off to head back to Hayward Field, Siddall found himself running alone.

"There were a couple times I looked back and was like, is anybody going to catch me?" he said. "Or is someone going to make a move? I was just by myself." 

                Brayden McLaughlin, 25, of Fair Oaks, Calif., was second in 2:16:55.  2024s, one minute slower. His background was Men's cross country- Born September 19, 2001 in Sacramento- Son of Christopher and Caryn- Has one younger brother, Cameron- His parents are his heroes (“for providing support and guidance”)               

 Christopher Brenk of Laramie, Wy., was third in 2:17:34;  2 minutes slower than first place.  

St. Olaf College

English, Communication and Media Studies

2016 – 2020

Activities and societies: Cross Country, Track & Field, Greater Than Mental Health Campaign, TRIO Upward Bound.

Sabastian Sawe

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history on April 26, 2026, by becoming the first person to run an official sub-two-hour marathon at the London Marathon, finishing in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds (1:59:30). He shattered the previous world record by over a minute, leading a race where the top finishers broke the two-hour barrier.  Our first was 2-15-2;  2 hours, 15 minutes, 2 seconds.  A marathon these days is brutal!  

My grandson, Dustin running in a previous year. He was going to enter this year only his business as veterinarian kept him too busy to practice. He'll be 41 in a couple of months.