Manchester Road Race 2017 - Manchester's Best

Some of the top performances by runners from Manchester in Thursday's 81st edition of the Manchester Road Race.

81st Manchester Road Race: Image Gallery

The 2017 Manchester Road Race featured the usual traditional competition, pageantry, partying and plain old fun on Thanksgiving morning.

2017 Manchester Road Race — By the Numbers

The Manchester Road Race is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning.

2017 Manchester Road Race Is a Revelation for Legend's Daughter

Mary McCluskey Cotard is the daughter of Manchester's greatest runner.

Irish Connection: Manchester is 'The Best Race in America'

Two famed Irish runners on Monday proclaimed their love the the Manchester Road Race.

Manchester Road Race Introducing Limited Drug Testing

Manchester Road Race officials announced a testing program on Monday.

Olympian Lagat: Running Manchester Road Race An Easy Choice

The man with the second-fastest 1,500-meter time ever will be making his Manchester Road Race debut on Thanksgiving morning.

Elite Field Stacked for 2017 Manchester Road Race

The 81st edition of the Manchester Road Race will start at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

2 Distance Icons Commit to Manchester Road Race

Bernard Lagat, who has the second-fastest 1,500-meter time ever, is slated to make his Manchester debut on Thanksgiving Day.

East Catholic Swimmers Place at Class S Championships

The Class S girls swimming championships took place Tuesday at the Southern Connecticut State University pool.

Manchester Runners Make Top 30 at New England Championships

A total of 34 Connecticut runners placed in the top 50 individuals at the annual New England Championships Saturday in Maine.

Manchester Road Race Saturday Program Announced

This year's event is slated for Nov. 18.

State Tournament Play to Open for East Catholic, Cheney Tech

Here are upcoming matchups for East Catholic and Cheney Tech teams in soccer and volleyball, as well as state championship game histories.

Manchester, East Catholic Runners Shine at State Open

The first 25 individual finishers and top six teams at Friday's State Open qualified for next weekend's New England Championships.

Home Sweet Home for East Catholic in Girls Soccer Tournament

Brackets for the upcoming girls soccer state tournaments were released Friday.

Cheney Tech Tries to Qualify for Boys Soccer Tournament

Class LL, L, M and S pairings were announced Friday for the CIAC boys soccer tournaments.

Cheney Tech Draws Bye in Volleyball Tournament

The complete brackets for the CIAC girls volleyball tournaments were announced Friday morning.

East Catholic Keeps Top 10 Spot in Girls Soccer Poll

The Eagles have doubled their opponents' scoring output this season.

Manchester-Based Runners Shine at Cross Country Championships

The CIAC divisional cross country championships took place Saturday at Wickham Park in Manchester.

East Catholic Clings to Top 10 Spot in Girls Soccer Poll

The Eagles have doubled their opponents' scoring output this season.

Manchester Road Race Also Has A French Connection Rooted In Fame

A special French runner linked to a past Manchester Road Race great will be on hand this Thanksgiving.

East Catholic Sits in Top 10 of Girls Soccer Poll

The Eagles have nearly doubled their opponents' scoring output this season.

CCC Cross Country Championships - Manchester, East Catholic

The East Catholic boys finished fourth overall, while Manchester had a pair of runners-up in the annual league championship meet.

How Manchester-Based High School Teams Are Faring This Fall

Three teams have already qualified for CIAC tournament play, with six others still in contention for postseason spots.

East Catholic Girls Move Into Top 5 of Soccer Poll

The Eagles won eight of their first 10 outings this season, outscoring opponents by a 23-7 margin.

Little Manchester Road Race Spots All Booked Up

Young runners can still get on the waiting list for the Little Manchester Road Race.

East Catholic Makes Top 10 in Girls Soccer Poll

The Eagles have enjoyed a 16-6 scoring margin over their opponents this season.

Manchester's Stern Has Another Stellar Week for Eastern

She is having a productive volleball season for the Warriors.

Manchester Road Race Registration Deadlines Outlined

The 81st edition of the Manchester Road Race is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning.

Famed 'Irish Connection' Back at Manchester Road Race

Two renowned Irish runners have been named chairmen of the 2018 Manchester Road Race.

Special Manchester Road Race Registration Offers Perks

MRR Honors Club members will be getting perks and donating to charity.

Varsity Schedules Set to Begin in Manchester

Manchester, East Catholic and Cheney Tech varsity squads are set to open the regular season beginning Friday.

Manchester Athletes Competing for Connecticut D-I Universities This Fall

Nearly a hundred athletes from Hartford and Tolland counties are on 2017 fall rosters at the seven Division 1 universities in Connecticut.

Dreams of State Titles Begin as High Schools in Manchester Open Practice

Here is a listing of fall state titles won by Manchester, East Catholic and other high schools in Hartford and Tolland county Patch towns.

Stanley Cup Champ Bringing Trophy Home to Bolton

North America's oldest professional team sports trophy will be accompanying a local hockey champion to the Bolton Ice Palace next Monday.

2017 Manchester Road Race Registration Set to Open

This year marks the 81st edition of one of the most popular road races in the nation.

Former East Catholic Track Standout Gets Academic Honors

The honors were announced this week.

Manchester Sports Hall of Fame Names Class of 2017

The inductees were announced this week.

Olympians Add to Manchester Road Race Artifacts

The donations were announced on Wednesday.

Manchester Golfer Seeks to Make Travelers Championship

He is one of 60 players shooting in a qualifier to earn the final four spots in the PGA TOUR's Travelers Championship in Cromwell this week.