More than 8,000 runners will compete in the upcoming HCM City Marathon. — VNA/VNS Photo Quang Nhựt Viet Nam News The race is a national event, focusing on the promotion of community values, the spirit of athleticism, and relationships formed through sports. The event is open to all, regardless of nationality and age. There will be five categories for different athletes, namely the 42km marathon, the 21km half marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run, and a 1km Kids Dash. The three longest races will see professional and amateur participants conquer the Phú Mỹ Bridge in District 7. Two Vietnamese, one male and one female, with the best results, will be selected to join a marathon championship in Japan in 2019. Nguyễn Trung Hinh, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the HCM City Athletics Federation, expressed his belief that the event, the biggest of its kind in Việt Nam, is on par with those of other sporting countries and could arouse a wider … [Read more...] about Over 8,000 runners to take part in HCM City Marathon
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Next Oakland Marathon will cross new Bay Bridge
By Douglas Zimmerman, SFGATE Published 11:04 am PDT, Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Bicycle Pedestrian Path on the Bay Bridge will be part of the 2019 Oakland Marathon race course. The Bicycle Pedestrian Path on the Bay Bridge will be part of the 2019 Oakland Marathon race course. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle A swarm of runners begin the half-marathon at the Oakland Running Festival in Oakland, California, on Sunday, March 20, 2016. A swarm of runners begin the half-marathon at the Oakland Running Festival in Oakland, California, on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle Buy photo Ten year old Elliot Daniels yawned before the half marathon event where he was trying to set a record. The annual Oakland Running Festival attracted thousands to a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, relays and children's races … [Read more...] about Next Oakland Marathon will cross new Bay Bridge
Council announces road closures for Chichester Half Marathon
West Sussex County Council have announced road closures ahead of the Chichester Half Marathon. The orders will be put in place on October 7 from 8.45am to 12.30pm.Closures include:Westgate — from Sherbourne Road roundabout to Westgate roundaboutAvenue de Chartres — from the A259 roundabout to Westgate roundaboutOrchard Street — from Northgate roundabout to Westgate roundaboutWest Street — from Westgate roundabout to South StreetChapel Street — from The Woolstaplers to West StreetSouth Street — from West Pallant to North StreetEast Street — Complete closurePriory Road — from New Park Road to Priory LaneOaklands Way — the Northgate gyratory to New Par Road roundaboutSherbourne Road — from Westgate Road roundabout to Cathedral Way Chichester Bypass A27 blocked eastbound following collision New Road (Lavant Straight) westbound — from Goodwood Motor Circuit emergency access to Lower RoadWest Sussex … [Read more...] about Council announces road closures for Chichester Half Marathon
Marathon completes acquisition of rival Andeavor
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print ADVERTISEMENT FINDLAY — Marathon Petroleum Corp. said its $23.3 billion five-month effort to acquire Texas-based rival Andeavor is complete, making the Findlay-based refining and marketing company the largest U.S. oil refiner by capacity. The deal was completed Monday, a week after shareholders of both firms agreed to the transaction. Marathon said shares of San Antonio-based Andeavor ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marathon the Texas company will begin trading under the ticker symbol ANDX. “This transformative transaction is a significant milestone in our company’s more than 130-year history,” Marathon Chairman and CEO Gary Heminger said in a statement. Marathon “is now the leading refining, midstream, and marketing company in the U.S., and is well-positioned for long-term growth and shareholder value creation.” Marathon, which had been … [Read more...] about Marathon completes acquisition of rival Andeavor
Andeavor ceases to exist as Marathon completes purchase
By Rye Druzin Published 9:43 am CDT, Monday, October 1, 2018 A refinery that was owned by Andeavor in Anacortes, Wash. The refiner has been purchased by Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Corp. A refinery that was owned by Andeavor in Anacortes, Wash. The refiner has been purchased by Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Corp. Photo: Paul Conrad /Pablo Conrad Photography The building housing Andeavor’s headquarters is seen in this 2012 photo. While Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Corp., which has compelted the purchase of Andeavor, has said it will maintain some sort of presence in San Antonio, the fate of Andeavor employees in San Antonio, which number more than 1,500, is unknown. less The building housing Andeavor’s headquarters is seen in this 2012 photo. While Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Corp., which has compelted the purchase of Andeavor, has said it will maintain some sort of ... more … [Read more...] about Andeavor ceases to exist as Marathon completes purchase