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The article offers an update on the 15th edition of the Afton Trail 50K ultramarathon running race held in Minnesota on July 5, 2008. Runner Eve Rukavina-Rembleski won the women's division and finished third overall. The overall victory was achieved by runner Joe Ziegenfuss. It is said that a good rivalry is developing between Ziegenfuss and Wynn Davis, who was the pre-race favorite.

The article features racers from Minneapolis, Minnesota who made to the final line with triumph. Cyclist Paul Krumrich won in the Minnesota State Road race last August 30, 2009 as he bet the finish line in just 52 seconds. Runner Tony Kocanda succeeded at the Leadville Trail 100 in Leadville, Colorado on August 22-23, 2009 as he made it up in 21 hours, 5 minutes, and 27 seconds. Runner Lori McElwain nailed in the Ironman Florida on August 2009 in just 11 hours, 8 minutes, and 55 seconds.

The article discusses the highlights of the Surf the Murph ultramarathon running race held in Savage, Minnesota on November 1, 2008. The difficulties encountered by runners along the trail are cited including disguised rocks and roots below gold maple leaves. The winner of the 50-kilometer (km) race was Justin Youngblom while Kim Martin has emerged as the first woman and fourth overall to finish the race. The inaugural 50 km has recorded a total of 29 finishers.

The article offers an update on the FANS ultrarunning competition held in Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2008. Runner Michael Henze won the 24-hour race in men's division. Runners Sue Olsen and Debra Horn competed in the final stage of 24-hour women's division. Participant John Greene set a course record in the walking division.