50 States Marathon Club

We were sad to hear of the passing of Ila Brandli on 6/23/21. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. - posted 6/23/21

Andy and Kathy Velazco's funeral service is on July 3, 2021 in Stockbridge, GA. (Obituary and memorial service)- posted 6/22/21

It has come to our attention that a few of our members have received emails about Membership Verification alerts. This did not come from the club. Be wary of these phishing schemes. The only emails you will receive from the club will be replies to your emails, newsletters and reunion information. Renewal information is on the web site in the drop-down menu under Rules/Application and then click on Renewal Form. We do not send out renewal notices by email.

Note from Mike Smith 6/16/21:
I have some tragic news. Alec Velazco, Andy and Kathy Velazco's son, called me tonight to let me know Andy and Kathy were flying to Colorado today and we lost both of them in a fatal plane crash in Centennial, CO. Alec wanted me to relay this terrible news to their friends in the running community. I'm sure I have forgotten someone, so please let them know.
Alec is going to keep us posted on the service plans.
I can't tell you how many great memories we shared with both of them over the past 20+ years, but there were lots. When you multiply it by everyone on the email, they touched lots of lives. I can already sense the loss of so many future adventures, but reflect on the ones we were able, lucky enough to enjoy too. As sad as it is for his friends, the kids should be in our thoughts. This is a link to a news story we found. (news story link) - posted 6/17/21

It has come to our attention that a few of our members have received emails soliciting donations. The club does not and will not solicit donations for any causes, charities nor individuals. Be wary of these phishing schemes. The only emails you will receive from the club will be replies to your emails, newsletters and reunion information.

We are sad to find that member Luzviminda Villamil passed 3/16/21. Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends. (obituary) -posted 3/29/21

Our sympathy goes out to Al Kohli and his family on the passing of his wife. (obituary) (obituary)-posted 2/8/21

We are so sad to find out that member Charles Sayles passed 1/21/21. Charles was a member of the board of directors for several years and he inspired all who ran with him. He completed the states twice and completed over 250 marathons. We will miss Charles and his laughter and friendship. Sympathy and love to his family and friends. -posted 1/22/21

"Poway woman conquers the U.S. through Running" article features Tracy Roth and her 50 states goal. (article) -posted 11/30/20

------------ Notices -------------
Members!! The club has secured an arrangement with Texas Promowear to offer discounted embroidered merchandise to our members. You can choose from apparel, jackets, bags, totes, etc. with our 50 States Marathon Club logos. Many items have been added. You can also have your name embroidered on the apparel for a small additional fee. You can order directly from the web site. They have a large logo available for the back of jackets and heavier items.
http://www.companycasuals.com/50statesmarathonclub

Mike Sohaskey is the co-founder of RaceRaves, a site that runners can use to review and track their marathons, including a "smart" 50 States Map that colorfully tracks your progress based on the races in your personal profile: https://raceraves.com/

Diane Bolton is the North American Coordinator for the World Mega Marathon Ranking. There is a web site to post the totals of marathoners who have completed 300+ marathons/ultras.(link) There is also a list of North American Mega Ranking (link)
If you are nearing your 300th marathon/ultra or have completed more than 300 marathons, please contact Diane to be included on the list.
northamericamegamarathon@gmail.com

Members,
We have added a section to the web site called "All in the Family". There you can find 50 States Marathon Club members who have family connections to other club members. You can find it on the drop down menu under Membership and it's called Families.

Want to know where you're ranked by marathon count, who's birthdays are coming up, ages our members finished the states, and all kinds of demographics? We have a feature to the club web site called Demographics. Click on Membership on the drop down menu. This is an ongoing project and we add functions to it occasionally. Play with it at your leisure. Send us updates to your marathon count, states completed, location where you completed the states, etc. Updates to our database are done nearly daily. If you haven't done so, please send us a digital photo to add to the membership list. It helps members recognize each other at the races. .jpg works best. Membership list

Beth Davenport is working to help folks find missing results for certification. Please contact her if you cannot find old marathon results and she may be able to find the results. beth.eddiesfan@gmail.com

----- Deals for our members-------
Discounts to races are offered exclusively for our members in good standing. Membership is verified by the individual races.

Mainly Marathons is offering a discount for our members. Use the code: LOONY. www.mainlymarathons.com

Dead Running Races is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code: DRDISC. www.deadrunning.net

The Road to 50 Marathons is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code for half marathon distances and above : CLUB10. http://theroadto50races.com/

Don Kern's Michigan races are offering a 10% discount for our members. Use the code: 50STATES
Groundhog Day Marathon
Millennium Meadows Marathon
Last Chance BQ Marathon Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Marathon

7/11/21 Mad Marathon--Waitsfield, VT is offering a $10 discount for our club members. Use the code: 50s2021.
www.madmarathon.com

8/21/21 Main to Main Marathon--Osage, IA is offering a 10% discount for our club members. Use the code: 50States2021.Code expires 8/1/21.
https://www.cedarrivercomplex.com/main-to-main-marathon

8/22/21 Anchorage RunFest--Anchorage AK is offering a $10 discount for our club members for the 49K, marathon and relay. Use the code: 2021ARF50States. They are also offering a $5 discount on the 5K. Use the code: 2021ARF50States5K. Reunion Run
http://www.anchoragerunfest.org/

8/28/21 Staunton Rocks--Conifer, CO is offering a $10 discount for our club members at their new marathon. Use the code: 50STATES.
https://gnarrunners.com/staunton-rocks/

9/11/21 Patriot's Run Marathon--Overland Park, KS is offering a $5 discount for our members. Use the code: 50. Discount is for the marathon only. This is the 20th anniversary run. Early bird registration goes until 5/31/21.
https://www.patriotsrun.org/

9/12/21 Holland Haven Marathon--Holland, MI is offering a $5.25 discount for our club members. Use the code: HOLLAND2021
https://www.hollandhavenmarathon.com/

9/25/21 Heart & Sole Marathon--Jonesboro, AR is offering a discount for our members. Members' price will be at the lowest price for each event (the price doesn't go up). Use the code: 50MHSAR.
http://www.stearnsracetiming.com/calendar.html

10/2/21 New River Marathon--Fleetwood, NC is offering an 8% discount. Use the code: 50M2021NRM. Discount is valid for marathon, half and 4 mile races (in case family members want to run a different distance) Valid through 9/20/21.
https://newrivermarathon.com/

10/3/21 Long View Marathon--Fort Collins, CO is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code: 50STATES
https://www.longviewmarathon.com/

10/16/21 Blue Sky Trail Marathon--Fort Collins, CO is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code: 50STATES.
https://www.blueskymarathon.com/

10/23/21 Cannonball Marathon--Greensboro, NC is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code:

https://www.cannonballmarathon.com/

11/7/21 Gobbler Grind Marathon--Olathe Park, KS is offering a 15% discount for our club members. Use the code: 50SHC15OFF.
https://gobblergrindmarathon.com/

11/20/21 Magnolia Marathon--Meridian, MS is offering a $15 discount for our members. Use the code: MMHF50.
http://www.magnoliamarathon.com/

1/30/22 Big Beach Marathon--Gulf Shores, AL is offering a $10 discount for our club members. Use the code: FIFTYSTATES2022
https://www.bigbeachmarathon.com/

2/13/22 St. Valentine's Day Massacre Marathon--Greensboro, NC is offering a $10 discount for our club members. Use the code:
https://www.massacremarathon.com/

------Invitations to our members-----
Beth Davenport has had a good response from her local running club about a "buddy system" to have a New Mexico "buddy" for our club members travelling to New Mexico for any of their marathons. beth.eddiesfan@gmail.com

If any 50 States Marathon Club members or their families are interested in the ultimate running tour of Chicago from City Running Tours-Chicago, Marlin Keesler will personally set them up with generous discounts no one else gets (only for contacts directly connected with the 50 States Marathon Club). familyquest@att.net
http://cityrunningtours.com/chicago.html

Bethann Powers is offering 20% off each item of her "Uniquely Colorful Activewear". www.runningfunky.com