Contestants in the 100km del Sahara travel out to Tunisia on 7 March and on 9 March start the first of four consecutive daily stages of 21km, 18km, 42km and 22km from the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, finishing in Douz on 12 March.

Doha, Qatar - This preview of the women's events at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Doha, Qatar (12-14 March) is based on entry information received by the IAAF but before the official start lists have been decided.

Once upon a time long distance running was for the few writes Pat Butcher. Most people, at least from my generation, would have run a mile to get away from running, and school cross-country put paid to most people’s potential enjoyment of the solitary pursuit.

NAPA, Calif. - (March 7, 2010) - Michael Arnstein, 33, of New York, N.Y. and Mary Coordt, 40, of Elk Grove, Calif. earned wins Sunday at the 32nd Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon (NVM). The duo topped a capacity crowd of approximately 2,300 runners who enjoyed near perfect weather for marathon running during their 26.2-mile journey through the picturesque Napa Valley wine growing country.

The newest addition to the Australian athletics calendar will be off and racing this Thursday, with more than 1500 athletes taking part in the Australian Junior Athletics Championships over four days at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre.

Doha, Qatar - This preview of the men's events at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Doha, Qatar (12-14 March) is based on entry information received by the IAAF but before the official start lists have been decided.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (March 7, 2010) - In a tight race, Gina Aalgaard Kelly bested more than 13,000 runners from around the world at Disney's Princess Half Marathon on Sunday morning. Kelly, from Lisbon, N.D., and runner-up Heather Schulz of Orlando overtook Nicole Falvo, of Grand Blanc, Mich., who led most of the 13.1 mile race, as the women entered Disney's Epcot theme park.

FISHERS, Ind. - Organizers for the St. Vincent Geist Half Marathon & 5K are looking for entertainers to perform in front of a sold out crowd at the 3rd event. Applications are being accepted from garage bands, DJs, high school pep bands, cheer groups, dance teams to cheer on more than 6,000 participants as they make their way to the finish line.

Does Biz Markie hold the key to helping track and field better connect with its fans? What does an actor playing a cab driver have to do with the track ticket-buying public? What can we learn from the Brits beyond how to make bangers and mash?

UKA today announced that reigning indoor and outdoor World Champion, Phillips Idowu will not defend his indoor crown in Doha later this week.