This year’s event will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the historic State Theatre in Modesto. We will be showing A Long Run, featuring Bob Anderson, who started Runner’s World magazine at the age of 17. The film follows Anderson’s pursuit of 50 races in a year, covering 350 miles, averaging a sub-7 minute mile…
The Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon (SAMM) is seeking 8 influential runners in California to represent our 2015 Race! Applications open Monday, October 13, 2014 All applications are due Friday, October 31, 2014 Ambassador Perks: Complimentary race registration Official SAMM ambassador gear Profile hosted on the SAMM website Potential for additional perks for SAMM…
We have finalized the label for the finisher’s wine bottle. Check it out. All full, half and half-relay runners 21 and over receive a bottle of this special wine.
The Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon recently selected two winners in its Win a Trip to Boston drawing from those who ran Boston qualifying times in the March 2014 SAMM. One male and one female winner – Esther White of Waterford and Miguel Reyes of Fresno — each take home $500, which they may use toward…
Did you have a great run at this year’s Modesto Marathon? Maybe you qualified for Boston or set a new PR? There’s no better way to commemorate that special day than with an official race poster. For a limited time, 2014 Modesto Marathon posters are available on eBay. At just $5.00 each, this is an…
A bit over 2 hours into the Expo and things are hopping. So much energy in the building.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/m–pM2xeaLs[/youtube] See everyone at the SAMM Expo!
The great thing about ShadowChase is that when help is needed, members really come through. Such was the case as last night’s Modesto Marathon bag stuffing night. With 3500 runner bags needing to be filled, we needed an army of volunteers. Over 80 club members took part over 2 working shifts. 4 days until the…
Wondering who some of your competition is for Sunday’s 2014 Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon? You might notice a lot of youngsters: there are 91 registered minors under the age of 18. The youngest are a pair of 12-year-olds, Gerardo Avalos of Ceres and Coby McCaig of Modesto. The youngest female competitors are 13 years old…
Nearly 60 volunteers came out this morning to spruce up part of the Modesto Marathon course. Trash was picked up and graffiti was painted over along the 2 mile stretch down 9th street. Thank you to our volunteers. Your efforts will make a huge difference for thousands of race participants.
Coming in from out of town to run the race? Like to shower before heading home but you couldn’t get a late check out or you just drove in for the race? No worries. Go to any of the In-Shape Health Clubs. They’ll let you use their awesome facilities if you show them your race…
You probably are already super excited about this year’s Modesto Marathon. In case you need something to take that excitement to the next level, here is a sneak peak at the medals, shirts, jackets and vests.