Member, Peggy Faber was featured for completing her 50th state. (show) -posted 10/8/24

Member, Christina Vandezande, was featured on her local news for completing a marathon in all 50 states. (show) -posted 9/24/24

"It's jaw-dropping": Fox Cities Marathon will be the 2,000th marathon for Hobart man article features Henry Rueden for his accomplishment. (article) -posted 9/19/24

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bob Kennedy who passed. He was in a tragic bicycle accident 7/21/24 while on an organized bike ride in Portsmouth & Dover, NH. He hit a pothole and fell to the pavement sustaining a head injury. He passed away just hours later without regaining consciousness. He was planning to run his 300th marathon next month. He was the former president of the 50sub4 Marathon Club. -posted 7/22/24 (obit)

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Peter Bennett who passed on 7/2/24. -posted 7/22/24

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of John Jeffreys. He passed 3/4/24. (obit) posted 7/1/24

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jeff Ward and his family on the passing of his step-father. (obit) -posted 5/14/24

It has come to our attention that a few of our members have received emails about Membership Verification alerts. There have also been some about a POD beneficiary. These did not come from the club. Be wary of these phishing schemes. 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.
The only emails you will receive from the club will be replies to your emails, newsletters and reunion information.


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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. 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 $10 discount for our members. Use the code: LOONY10.
http://mainlymarathons.com/

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

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

Rhode Races are offering a 15% discount for our members. It can’t be combined with any other discounts and we ask that you share it only with your members. Email Paula for the code at batzrunner@aol.com
Newport Rhode Races Marathon
Ocean State Marathon

10/5/24 New Hampshire Marathon--Bristol, NH is offering a $5 discount for our members. Use the code: 24RACECLUBDISC.
https://nhmarathon.com/

10/6/24 Run Crazy Horse Marathon--Hill City, SD is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code: 24RCH10
https://www.runcrazyhorse.com/

10/6/24 Original Las Vegas Marathon--Las Vegas, NV is offering a $15 discount for our members. Use the code: MG15.
https://theoriginallasvegasmarathon.org/

10/6/24 Mo' Cowbell Marathon--St. Charles, MO is offering a discount for our members. Use the code: MCB50States24
https://mocowbellmarathon.com/

10/12/24 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon--Bemidji, MN is offering a 10% discount for our club members. Use the code: 50STATES. Or use the code: LOVE2RUN for $5 off.
http://www.bemidjiblueoxmarathon.com/

10/19/24 Kansas City Marathon--Kansas City, MO is offering a VIP area for our members.

Time – The VIP Space opens at 5:30 a.m. on race day. The VIP space will remain open until 2 p.m.
 VIP Space Location – Theis Park (the location for the race’s Finish Line Festival, which is conveniently located right beside the start/finish line area)
VIP Space Entrance – Just head to the large white tent located near the stage to check-in and access the VIP space on race morning. We’ll also have a VIP flag indicating the VIP tent.
VIP Experience participant perks:
-Private VIP tent to relax in before and after the race with room to stretch
 -Private restrooms reserved only for VIP participants
-Private gear check in the VIP tent
-Complimentary snacks & drinks (in addition to the delicious food & beer at the Finish Line Festival)
-Skip the line! Access participant food & beer in the VIP tent 
https://www.sportkc.org/marathon

11/16/24 Honoring our Heroes Marathon--Rolla, MO is offering a 20% discount for our members. Use the code: 50STATES. They are also offering a 50% discount for veterans, spouses and dependents because that is who they are honoring. Email Marilyn kenmaremo@gmail.com for details.
https://www.heroesmarathon.com/

11/16/24 Charlotte Marathon--Charlotte, NC is offering a 10% discount for our members. Use the code: 50StatesRunner2024.
https://thecharlottemarathon.com/

11/24/24 Route 66 Marathon--Tulsa, OK is offering the Maniac Corner for our club members.
*Private VIP Tent and fenced-in outdoor area both pre- and post-race
*Professional group photo before the race
*Private Restrooms
*Private Gear Check
*Private supply of post-race food and drinks
*Recognition of the club prior to the start of the race
*Complimentary booth at the expo where we can promote the club and hand out wristbands for access to Maniac Corner.
*Members who register before October 15th and indicate they are a member of the 50 States Marathon Club will receive a custom race number and special marathon finisher medal printed in our club colors. (in place of the regular finisher medal that other participants receive)
https://route66marathon.com/

1/4/25 State 47 Las Cruces Marathon--Las Cruces, NM is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code: 50STATES. Race Director, Shane Asbury, is also offering a 50 States Marathon Club custom charm for our members to attach to their finisher medal.
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/84545/state-47-las-cruces-marathon

3/16/25 Tobacco Road Marathon--Cary, NC is offering a discount for our members. Use the code: 50States.
https://tobaccoroadmarathon.com/

10/18/25 Mankato Marathon--Mankato, MN is offering a $10 discount for our members. Use the code: 50STATES.
https://www.mankatomarathon.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