News Summary

Manchester Road Race Blood Drive Honors 5000th Donor
Dateline: 11/28/2011
The Manchester Road Race Committee staged its 25th annual blood drive and honored its 5000th donor on November 25th at the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church in Manchester... to read more

Manchester Road Race Announces New Sponsors for 2011
Dateline: 11/18/2011
The Manchester Road Race welcomes two new major sponsors for its 75th Running, First Niagara and Macy's... to read more

“Spirit of Freedom" Flyover to Kick Off Road Race
Dateline: 11/14/2011
The 75th running of the Manchester Road Race will get off to an impressive start on Thanksgiving morning when a Douglas C-54E Skymaster aircraft that participated in the Berlin Airlift more than six decades ago flies over the Main Street starting line... to read more

Sally Kipyego to Defend Title at Manchester Road Race
Dateline: 10/25/2011
Sally Kipyego, the women’s champion at last year’s Manchester Road Race, will be back in town on Thanksgiving Day to defend her title... to read more

Book Published About Manchester Road Race
Dateline:  10/13/2011
The Manchester Road Race Committee has published a book in connection with this year’s 75th anniversary of the Thanksgiving Day run.  The 176-page full-color publication is entitled “The Manchester Road Race: A Seventy-Five Year Celebration.”... to read more

Kelley to be Honored at This Year's Road Race
Dateline:  10/10/2011
The Manchester Road Race Committee announced today that it will honor the late John J. Kelley, a six-time former champion, at this year’s 75th anniversary road race on Thanksgiving Day... to read more

Road Race Committee Prepares for 75th Running of Road Race.

Dateline:  10/4/2011
A field of 15,000 runners and walkers is expected to answer the starter’s gun on Thanksgiving Day (November 24, 2011) when the Manchester Road Race is held for the 75th time.
The race, one of New England’s largest single day sporting events, starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Manchester in front of St. James’ Church.  “We have been planning a very special celebration for our 75th anniversary.” said Dr. Tris Carta, President of the Manchester Road Race Committee.  “We expect another exciting and fun-filled race.”... to read more

Road Race Committee Announces Charitable Donations.    The Manchester Road Race Committee will donate $100,000 to 23 charities and non-profit agencies from the proceeds of last November’s race... to read more