2017 was an interesting year for road races and endurance events. These are some of the key stories, news you may have missed, and personal profiles from the year.



Weather Impacts on Events Weather events continue to be a serious concern for race organizers. Numerous races were cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or nature-related incidents. 2017 started with an unprecedented cancellation of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon due to lightening storms. The Mississippi Blues Marathon w...