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New Years Double Virtual Option
Beginning in 2020 and going forward, we now offer a virtual option for New Years Double. Run one day, or both days, from your local roads...
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Race Director Statement Regarding COVID-19
Posted July 11, 2020 when Texas cases are still at its highest First off, please remember that everything written here is not set in...
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HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! TENTH ANNUAL New Years Double
June 3, 2020 - HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! I'm thrilled on this day to let you know that registration for the TENTH ANNUAL New Years Double...
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2019 New Years Double: Photos
Race Photos Available! Race photos are now available for free download here... Enter your bib number to find anything that includes that...
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New Years Double: How it Works
Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles) are offered on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The 5K...
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New Years Double: Media Mentions
12/13/2018: 15 Great Races to Run in the New Year - Runners World 08/15/2011: Inaugural New Years Double Offers Two-Day Challenge,...
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New Years Double Beneficiary
Since January 2011, the Allen Parks Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, will receive a portion of the proceeds of this event....
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New Years Double Presents Over $10,000 in Charitable Donations In Inaugural Year
Allen, Texas – The New Years Double held a check presentation ceremony and press conference on February 16. With city staff, city...
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Half-Full Training Plan
The Coach Tim Harlow is an RRCA-Certified running coach whose coaching experience is with Team in Training with the Leukemia & Lymphoma...
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Double Marathons, Intermediate Training Plan
The Coach Adam, The Boring Runner, is an RRCA certified running coach, 1:29 half marathoner, and 3:04 marathoner. Adam specializes in...
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Double Marathons, Novice Training Plan
The Coach Jennifer Kimble is a certified running coach through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and has a level two personal...
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Couch To Double 5K Training Plan
The Coach Sara Johnson is a wife, mother of two, RRCA-certified running coach, and avid runner for more than 10 years. Some of her...
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New Years Double Unveils The Weekend’s Three Unusual Finisher Medals
Contact: Libby Jones, info@newyearsdouble.com Allen, Texas – Considered a unique running event on the national running scene, the New...
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Collin County’s First...and Second...Marathon, and More, at the New Years Double
Contact: Libby Jones, info@newyearsdouble.com Allen, Texas - January 1, 2011 was a great moment for running in North Texas. Allen played...
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