Sep 8 – Sep 14
Welcome to this weeks' MPS Newsletter.
WEEKLY RUNS
Group runs updated weekly.
Tuesday: Isherwood @ 6:00am (Coyote Hills Run Club event)
Wednesday: This Wednesday please check Facebook to see if there is an organized run.
Thursday: Isherwood @ 6:00am(Coyote Hills Run Club event)
Saturday Run 2nd Saturday of the month (Isherwood 8:00 AM)
We meet in the parking lot in Isherwood off from Paseo Padre (From 880s
take the Decoto east exit once in Decoto make a right turn (going
south) on Paseo Padre and slightly ahead you will find a light at
Isherwood. Make a left turn and the parking lot, where we meet, is
right after you cross the bridge/creek on your right).
Sunday: Isherwood @ 8:00am
We
meet in the parking lot on Isherwood Way, off Paseo Padre (from Hwy 880
take the Decoto exist east. Once on Decoto, turn right (going south) on
Paseo Padre Pkwy. Turn left at the first light (Isherwood). First right
into the parking lot, after you cross the bridge/creek.
NEWS and NOTES
Next Saturday run (3rd Sat of the month) Formerly Mission Coffee 151 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 @ 8am ): Third
Saturday: Mission Coffee, (meet at Mission Coffee. Corner of Washington
Blvd. and Mission Blvd. Mission San Jose area of Fremont.
LSA’s Run Home 5kGood
news! Make space in the team cabinet for an MPS “Fastest Team” trophy.
MPS: “Fastest Team 2025.” (Team Trophy). Full results below.
MPS Doug Ward Mileage Recognition Award Party quick
update. Sat. Sept. 27, starting at 3 pm at the home of MPS
member Gordon Gillmouth (257 Segovia Pl, Fremont CA 94539). 15
people will be receiving mileage award plaques. Full details in next
weeks’ newsletter.
RunSignup Releases September 2025 Race Registration Market Analysis
Moorestown,
NJ – September 9, 2025 – RunSignup, the leading registration and
technology provider for endurance events in the U.S., today released
its biannual Race Registration Market Analysis,
a tradition since 2015. The September 2025 report shows race growth
slowing industry-wide, yet transaction volume rising, while RunSignup
continues to expand market share with 14% year-over-year growth and a
projected 11 million registrations this year.
Key Findings from the September 2025 Report
● Race
Growth Slows: Year-over-year growth of races slowed from 8% in 2024 to
just 2% in 2025. However, transaction volume rose 5%, largely due to
higher average registration prices, estimated at a 3% increase.
The 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will return on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 20, 2026.
Qualifier registration for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is now open!
Registration is open from 10:00 a.m. EST Monday, September 8th through 5:00 p.m. EST Friday, September 12th.
2026 Boston Marathon Qualifying TimesAge Group | MEN | WOMEN | NON-BINARY |
| 18-34 | 2hrs 55min 00sec | 3hrs 25min 00sec | 3hrs 25min 00sec |
| 35-39 | 3hrs 00min 00sec | 3hrs 30min 00sec | 3hrs 30min 00sec |
| 40-44 | 3hrs 05min 00sec | 3hrs 35min 00sec | 3hrs 35min 00sec |
| 45-49 | 3hrs 15min 00sec | 3hrs 45min 00sec | 3hrs 45min 00sec |
| 50-54 | 3hrs 20min 00sec | 3hrs 50min 00sec | 3hrs 50min 00sec |
| 55-59 | 3hrs 30min 00sec | 4hrs 00min 00sec | 4hrs 00min 00sec |
| 60-64 | 3hrs 50min 00sec | 4hrs 20min 00sec | 4hrs 20min 00sec |
| 65-69 | 4hrs 05min 00sec | 4hrs 35min 00sec | 4hrs 35min 00sec |
| 70-74 | 4hrs 20min 00sec | 4hrs 50min 00sec | 4hrs 50min 00sec |
| 75-79 | 4hrs 35min 00sec | 5hrs 05min 00sec | 5hrs 05min 00sec |
| 80 and over | 4hrs 50min 00sec | 5hrs 20min 00sec | 5hrs 20min 00sec |
New Net-Downhill Course Procedures for Boston Marathon Qualifying Races
The
B.A.A. annually reviews Boston Marathon qualifying rules and procedures
to ensure that athletes are competing and applying for Boston Marathon
entry without substantial advantages over fellow athletes.
Starting
with registration for the 2027 Boston Marathon, qualifying results from
any course with a net-downhill of 1,500-feet (457.2 meters) or more
will incur a time adjustment to results, (known as an ‘index’) upon
being submitted for Boston Marathon registration.
The
below adjustment in rules will go into effect starting with the 2027
Boston Marathon qualifying window, which will open September 13, 2025.
“As
the sport of marathoning has increased in popularity and the demand for
a place in the Boston Marathon has reached record levels, the B.A.A.
has continued to analyze race results from events across the world,”
said Jack Fleming, B.A.A. President and Chief Executive Officer. “The
new downhill course adjustments are the next step in our evolving
Boston Marathon registration process. We wanted to give athletes and
events ample time to prepare in advance of the 2027 Boston Marathon
registration period. We know athletes plan their qualifying marathons
well in advance.”
Net-Downhill
Definition: The B.A.A. defines net-downhill as the difference in
elevation between the start and finish points of an event. 1,500 feet
is equal to 457.2 meters.
Downhill Results Indexing:
Starting
with registration for the 2027 Boston Marathon, verified qualifying
times from any course with a net-downhill of 1,500 or more feet will
incur a time adjustment to results (known as an ‘index’) after being
submitted for Boston Marathon registration. The below time indexes will
be added after an official qualifying time is submitted for review to
the B.A.A.- Verified
qualifying times from any course with a net-downhill of between 1,500
and 2,999 feet (457.2 meters and 914.1 meters) will incur a five-minute
(+5:00 minutes) time adjustment to results once submitted to the B.A.A.
for review.
- Verified
qualifying times from any course with a net-downhill of between 3,000
and 5,999 feet (914.2 meters and 1,828.5 meters) will incur a
ten-minute (+10:00 minutes) time adjustment to results once submitted
to the B.A.A. for review.
- Any
course with a net-downhill of 6,000 feet (1,828.6 meters) or greater
will not be allowed for Boston Marathon qualifying purposes.
The
above time indexes will be in place for at least the next two years,
and the B.A.A. reserves the right to make additional adjustments in the
future if deemed necessary.
Athletes are encouraged to visit World Athletics and USATF or their respective qualifying
event’s website for information on course elevation and current
certification to ensure events meet the above Boston Marathon
qualifying criteria.
MPS AT THE RACES
Sun Aug 31
Ryan’s Ranch Run 5k (Pismo Beach) - 358 finishers
J R Mintz 24:13 (7:47 per mile) 15th overall 15th in division (Top 17)
Sat Sep 6
LSA’s Run Home 5k(Los Gatos) - 176 finishers
Senthil Cheetancheri 22:27 (7:13 per mile) 2nd overall 1st in age (40-59)
Dan Harris 23:12 (7:28 per mile) 3rd overall 1st in age (60-99)
Eunice Leung Luu 31:36 (10:10 per mile) 20th overall 3rd in age (60-99)
Mike King 31:54 (10:16 per mile) 23rd overall 3rd in age (60-99)
Chuck Lee 31:55 (10:16 per mile) 24th overall 4th in age (60-99) 1st 80+
Gordon Gillmouth 51:23 (16:32 per mile) 69th overall 10th in age (60-99) 2nd 80+
Taco the Town 5k(Stockton) - 222 finishers
J R Mintz 23:30 (7:33 per mile) 18th overall 2nd in age (50-59)
Sun Sep 7
Mammoth Bar Trail Run ½ marathon 13.58 mi. (Auburn) - 32 starters
J R Mintz 3:37:05 (15:59 per mile) 10th overall 2nd in age (50-59)
AWESOME LINKS
Bay Area Runners Meetup
Find Running Partners
Jogging Buddy.com
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Team In Training
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Mission Peak Striders Resources
Race Discounts
RunningWarehouse.com (use code AU33ER6 a 10% discount)
Mermaid Series for 2025 PETER10 for 10% off
47th Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders October 19, 2025 —
10% discount code "PETER10", case sensitive.