Tigst Assefa claimed the women’s-only world record in 2:15.50 as she dominated last year’s race and will be back in action on April 26.
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Tigst Assefa claimed the women’s-only world record in 2:15.50 as she dominated last year’s race and will be back in action on April 26.
John Korir won last year’s race in a dominant 2:04:45 and will face off in a field that includes Benson Kipruto, Cybrian Kotut and Abdi Nageeye.
Sharon Lokedi soared to a 2:17:22 course record in a dramatic finish last year and returns to face off against a solid women’s group.
Demand for large races continues to soar as 75 percent of the top races listed showed growth with more participants than 2024.
Tamirat Tola soared to victory in the men’s race in Doha, Qatar on Friday as Tigist Gezahagn pulled away late to top the women’s podium.
The St. Louis Sports Commission has also shown interest hosting NCAA championships and the 2030 figure skating championships.
American Zouhair Talbi set a new marathon course record of 2:05:45, becoming the first American to win the race since 2002.
The Marathon Project descends on Chandler, Arizona this weekend in a return to racing after five years that encourages runners to push for their best time on a course that is flat and fast. The event was originally created in 2020 during the pandemic as options for racing dwindled as concerns over safety for participants …
The 2026 Boston Marathon will have a familiar look as all four champions will be back to defend their titles on April 20. John Korir, fresh off a win at last Sunday's Valencia Marathon, rebounded at this year's Boston race after he fell near the start and his bib became detached — but still roared …
A runner suffered cardiac arrest at the halfway point at the California International Marathon on Sunday morning in a Sacramento suburb, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. The woman, in her 30s, collapsed on the course and was found unresponsive once bystanders and medical personnel quickly arrive to help — and did not have …