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A collection of the year in running in 2025 that highlights the athletes, brands, shoes, performances, new talents, technology, comebacks, shocking moments and the departures from the sport.
A Truce of Authenticity with Nikki Hiltz
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Behind the Mask of Wanamaker's Unveil

THE FULL FRAME

New winners were crowned in both men’s and women’s Wanamaker Mile races, but before the finish line tape was broken, the trophy found a small — but admiring — audience.

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Obiri's Silent Spectator, The Lead Vehicle

After surging to a course-record 1:06:33 win at Sunday’s NYC Half, Hellen Obiri was stoic and soft spoken. “I trained for this. I’m good.” And at the 10k mark with seemingly endless stretches of highway ahead, she shifted gears on Agnes Ngetich, who remained locked beside her. Half of the race remained but Obiri had …

A Truce of Authenticity with Nikki Hiltz

A commitment to the grind remains one of the main tools Nikki Hiltz is taking into the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships this weekend in Poland as they lock in and seize the chance to crack another finish line tape first and win on the international stage. Just weeks prior, a familiar tale played out …

The Quote: Grant Fisher

In what feels like a year of side quests on the road and track, Grant Fisher is a willing participant. Ahead of Sunday’s NYC Half, Fisher talks about facing the unknown in a big city rad race — but having the tools to push alongside a loaded men’s elite field. Fisher also discussed the differences …

Leveling Up and Remaining There with Cole Hocker

Olympic gold put Cole Hocker on global stage at the 2024 Paris Games when a final surge in the men's 1,500m silenced favorites like Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr — and propelled his growing legend as the one to beat. It also help reinforced the idea this era of middle distance racing could deliver dramatic finishes …

The Next Giant Leap with Quincy Wilson

Teen phenom Quincy Wilson walks — and runs — a fine line that stretches to a budding pro career while navigating his final year of high school at Bulls School in Maryland. In the fall he won't be too far away from home after committing to the University of Maryland and stepping into the collegiate …

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