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Rachel Entrekin Wins Cocodona 250 Outright
Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 outright in 56:09:48, becoming the first woman ever to claim the overall title and breaking the course record by over 2.5 hours.
Paiute Meadows Trail Run Debuts a New 50K Course
The 31st annual Paiute Meadows Trail Run debuts a new 50K course on May 9, 2026, with nearly 5,000 feet of elevation gain designed to challenge runners and support volunteers.
Death at Cocodona 250: When a Race Must Go On
A runner died on Day 3 of the 2026 Cocodona 250, forcing race directors to continue or stop. Here's what that decision reveals about ultra running's safety culture.
Trail Access Wars: What Runners Need to Know Now
Boulder County's proposed trail access pilot program could benefit trail runners or restrict their training windows. Here's what you need to know now.
Why Major Marathons Are Selling Out Faster Than Ever
London's 2027 ballot hit 1.3 million entries as Austin opens 2027 registration early. Here's how to plan your race calendar before spots disappear.
London 2027 Ballot Hits 1.3 Million: What It Means
The London 2027 ballot closed at 1.3 million entries, breaking its own record. Here's what that means for your odds and your best path to the start line.
Runner Dies at Cocodona 250: What Every Ultra Athlete Needs to Know
A runner died at the 2026 Cocodona 250. Here's what ultra athletes and race directors need to know about safety gaps at extreme distances.
Austin Marathon 2027 Registration Is Open: Act Fast
Austin Marathon 2027 registration is open with launch-week pricing. No ballot, no lottery. First-come entry means acting now is the only strategy.
Is Ultra Running's Safety Culture Broken in 2026?
The death at Cocodona 250 is forcing ultra running to confront whether its culture of toughness has become a barrier to the medical safeguards the sport now requires.
Running in Extreme Heat: Your Safety Checklist
Heat stroke kills fast. Here's the evidence-backed checklist every runner needs before training or racing in extreme heat this summer.
NYRR's Plan to Fix the Race Registration Mess
NYRR is overhauling its race registration system to cut technical failures and improve lottery transparency for the hundreds of thousands of runners who enter its events each year.
Runner Dies at Cocodona 250: What We Know
A runner died during the 2026 Cocodona 250, reigniting urgent debate about medical support, safety protocols, and race director responsibility at extreme-distance events.
USATF Announces the 2026 U18 Mountain Running Team
The ATRA announced the 2026 USATF U18 Mountain Running Team on May 5, spotlighting the next generation of US trail talent and the development pathway toward international competition.
Every Piece of Gear Sawe Wore to Break the 2-Hour Barrier
Sabastian Sawe's sub-2 marathon kit, broken down piece by piece with practical gear takeaways for everyday runners on what actually moves the needle.
London 2027 Ballot Breaks Records After Sawe's Sub-2
Sabastian Sawe's sub-2 at London 2026 triggered a record 2027 ballot surge, showing how elite milestones fuel mass-participation demand.
Robyn Lesh Wins Overall and Sets Greenland 50k Course Record
Robyn Lesh won the Greenland 50k outright and set a new course record on May 4, 2026, delivering one of the standout trail performances of the early North American ultra season.
MDS Crazy Loops: The New Ultra Format With No Rankings
The MDS Crazy Loops lets runners choose 3, 6, 9, or 12-hour formats with no imposed ranking, making mountain ultras genuinely accessible in 2026.
How Maurten's Nutrition Made the Official Sub-2 Happen
Sabastian Sawe's official sub-2 marathon wasn't just elite legs and carbon shoes. Here's exactly how Maurten's fueling science made it possible, and what you can apply today.
Pittsburgh, Flying Pig, OC: What the May 2026 Marathon Results Reveal
Pittsburgh delivered a 3-peat, Flying Pig set an all-time participation record, OC saw a course record. Here's the full breakdown of the May 2026 US marathon weekend.
The Race Nutrition Plan Every Runner Actually Needs
Elite marathon fueling science, translated into a practical step-by-step race nutrition plan any runner can follow for their next half or full marathon.
Cocodona 250 2026: Who's Racing and How to Watch Live
The Cocodona 250 is live in 2026. Here's the full breakdown of who's racing, how to track them in real time, and what you need to know about entering in 2027.
Why Brooks Is Winning the Running Shoe Wars Right Now
Brooks just had its best quarter ever. Here's what that tells you about the running shoe market and how to shop smarter for your next training shoe.
How to Train Through Summer Heat Without Burning Out
A practical guide for runners on adjusting pace, hydration, and scheduling through summer heat to stay fit and race stronger in fall.
Why Runners Are More Brand Loyal Than Ever in 2026
Brooks' record quarter reveals a broader truth: runners in 2026 are loyal to specialist brands that earn it through consistency, community, and credibility.