Rebecca Fritchman

Running with dad

Published June 29, 2014 at 9:13PM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 4:50PM

Marcus and Emily Simon run the Father's Day 8k. Photo: Matthew Lehner

“Do it for Dad” was the motto for a plethora of runners June 15th at the Father’s Day 8k.

Held on the C&O Canal Towpath in Georgetown, the flat course offered an opportunity for the perfect finale to the holiday weekend.

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A last chance for Boston, right on the towpath

By Rebecca Fritchman

Published September 15, 2013 at 8:39PM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:30PM

Grace Hierro, Eugene Koonin and Grant Powell chase Boston qualifiers at the Abebe Bikila Marathon. Photo: Antonio Estrada

The inaugural Abebe Bikila marathon kicked off at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday on a day which could be described as a runner’s dream.

The temperature was in the low 60s at the start and did not crest above 75. This race has run for many years as solely a half-marathon, but this year a 26.2 mile event was added, mainly out of demand for a Saturday race which could be used as last chance Boston qualifier.