February 18, 2025 - The New York Road Runners (NYRR) has announced an impressive international lineup for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half on Sunday, March 16, featuring defending champions, Olympians, Paralympians, and national record holders from 14 countries. The...
Eliud Kipchoge will run the 2025 Sydney Marathon
We are excited to share one of the most important announcements in the history of the Sydney Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge has confirmed his participation in the TCS Sydney Marathon 2025, presented by ASICS. Eliud Kipchoge is widely regarded as the greatest marathon runner...
Why, if Japanese runners are so fast, don’t they dominate international marathons?
Japan has proven to be one of the most consistent nations in marathon running, but there are reasons why its runners don't win major international events at the same level as Kenya and Ethiopia. We will explore some reasons behind this phenomenon. Comparison of...
Jacob Kiplimo world record in the half marathon at the Mitja Marató Barcelona 2025
BARCELONA, February 16 –Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo left an indelible mark on the history of athletics by setting a new world record in the half marathon with an impressive time of 56:41 at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks. This World Athletics Gold...
Record $36 Million Raised for Charity at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Runners Can Secure an Entry into the Sold-Out 2025 Event by Running and Fundraising for Charity CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that 2024 participants raised $36 million for local, national, and global nonprofits, the highest fundraising...
London Marathon Events becomes consultant to EDP Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon Marathon London Marathon Events (LME), the world-leading mass participation events organizer, is to become a consultant to the organizers of the EDP Lisbon Marathon. The 2025 EDP Lisbon Marathon takes place on Sunday, 25 October. LME will support the Maratona...
Lemma, Bekele and Beriso return to Valencia Marathon 2024
The Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Valencia Marathon confirms the main names of the international elite that will arrive in Valencia with the intention of remaining among the fastest marathons in the world. The race, organized by SD Correcaminos and the Valencia City...
Kiplimo breaks the world record for 15K
Every year, on the third weekend of November, the Dutch city of Nijmegen becomes the epicenter of long-distance running with the Zevenheuvelenloop, the emblematic “Race of the Seven Hills”. This event not only brings together the best runners in the world, but is also...
What is the route of the Sydney Marathon?
The TCS Sydney Marathon 2025, presented by ASICS, joins the elite running world as the newest member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.With a projected of 35,000 runners, the next edition of this prestigious event promises to be unforgettable, attracting...
Sydney Marathon confirmed as seventh Marathon Major
Australia's annual city race officially joins the ranks of the world's largest and most recognized marathons. ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS confirmed this November 4, 2024, that the TCS Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, will join the series in 2025, becoming the...
Margaret Okayo’s unbeatable women’s New York City Marathon record
Margaret Okayo is a legendary figure in the marathon world, a runner whose victories and records have left a lasting mark on long-distance athletics. Born on May 30, 1976 in Kenya, Okayo is known for her endurance, strategic ability and ability to overcome physical...
Star shower at Valencia 2024 Half Marathon
Once upon a time there was an athlete who didn't know what it is to cover a half marathon in over an hour, simply his legs are faster than that; he has tried five times, but his most mediocre time, if that's what you can call it, is 59:25. Three of those occasions...