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The Marathon Project 2025 preview

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 …

Lokedi and Korir set to defend their Boston titles

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 …

Runner suffers cardiac arrest during the California International Marathon

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 …

John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei win at the Valencia Marathon

John Korir surged to a dominant win and Joyciline Jepkosgei grabbed the world lead in a sweep of the top podium spots at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday. Both performances close a long year of distance racing in commanding fashion with Korir's 2:02:24 victory in the men's race coming with a strong second half negative …

2025 Valencia Marathon preview

The elite lineup for Sunday's Valencia Marathon is set and a long year of distance running winds down and the fastest race of the season could be in the cards for the men's and women's fields. Valencia continues to push its status up the list as a sought after race that offers ideal weather conditions …

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

A coroner in Indianapolis has identified the two men who died during the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on Saturday after suffering separate medical emergencies. Kyle Fisher, 40 and John Clifford Mace, 71 were near the race finish line at West Washington Street when they they had medical emergencies, according to the Marion County Coroner's Office. Fisher …

Two runners die during Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Two runners died after suffering “medical emergencies” during the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday. According to Beyond Monumental, the organizer of the race, the runners suffered “unrelated medical emergencies” and were later taken to local hospitals. "Our on-site medical team and local first responders provided immediate, coordinated care," a statement from organizers …