Inline Planet has released the first four races that will participate in this years National Roller Cup. They are the Metrodome Inline Marathon, San Francisco Inline Marathon, Saint Paul Inline Marathon and the Hayward Inline Marathon.
They are currently having conversations with some other events as well (including Duluth). Full details at Inline Planet.
Inline Planet has announced a new road race racing series for the 2008 season. Divisions include pro elite, master, veteran and non-pro. NROC will also crown national team champions, one each for men and women. This is a great step to create some interest in our sport. Robert Bunson, publisher of Inline Planet states:
“We need a race series like this to celebrate our sport,” said Robert Burnson, publisher of the Inline Planet. “Currently, there is no ranking system that ties together the outdoor racing season. We think that by creating one we will add a whole new layer of excitement to inline racing.”
Read the whole article for more information on this exciting new development.
Press Release via Birgit Holme: The 3rd annual Squiggy Classic Inline Marathon will start 9:00 AM March 9, 2008 at Flatwoods Wilderness Park in Tampa, FL. The course will be open for warm up starting at 7:30 AM. The awards ceremony and party will be early afternoon.
This year’s event will include: a 1/2 marathon in addition to the full marathon on Sunday, a social skate in the dark Friday night (start 7 pm) and time trials Saturday. The course is a 7 mile asphalt loop; pavement is in very good condition, and very level, as typical for Florida.
Racers may skate a full or half marathon (inline or quad skates only). Marathon race categories will be Elite, Elite Master (age 35+), and Open. Awards will be given to the fastest 3 skaters of each gender in Elite and Elite Master, and in 10-year groups of Open skaters (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, etc.). Cash prizes will be given to fastest skaters in various categories on various laps; details will be announced before and/or during the race.
For the second year in a row Team Rainbo will be putting on the Chicagoland Inline Marathon, held in Mundelein, IL on July 26th, 2008. Last year’s inagural race was a rousing success. The 2008 race will include the same 10 mile shorter distance as well as the full marathon, dashes for the kids, a criterium and a time trial.
We had a great turnout last year on a really nice course. The event runs on a 5-mile loop which is relatively flat and features roads in great condition. The race is open to all who wish to participate from the recreational level to the elite ranks. Young and old are invited to participate in this event, which is perfectly tailored for family fun.
All Community Events, Inc. and Team Rainbo Inline Speedskating present the inaugural Chicagolalnd Inline Marathon for 2007. The event will take place in Mundelein, IL on July 21st, 2007 and is expected to draw skaters from all over the U.S. and Canada.
The event runs on a 5-mile course, which is relatively flat and features roads [...]
The race formerly known as the Brainerd Half Marathon has gotten a makeover and a new name. For 2007 the course will be different and the race has been extended to a full marathon. The name of the marathon is now the Baxter Inline Marathon. Check out the new and improved website at [...]