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Boston 2026 Results: Lokedi Repeats, Hug Claims 9th Title
Sharon Lokedi wins Boston for the second straight year, Marcel Hug claims a record ninth wheelchair title, and Ashley Paulson sets a 100-mile treadmill world record at the Expo.
Boston Marathon 2026 Men's Race: Final Results and Highlights
The 2026 Boston Marathon men's race set a new course record of 2:03:41 in the deepest field in race history, where sub-2:05 no longer guaranteed a podium.
Vienna Marathon 2026: Gezahagn Smashes Course Record in 2:20:06
Tigist Gezahagn ran 2:20:06 to smash the Vienna Marathon course record on April 19, 2026, with Fanny Kiprotich finishing a surprise second.
Boston 2026: Hundreds of Visually Impaired Runners Take the Start
Team With A Vision brings hundreds of blind and sighted guide runners to Boston 2026, raising funds for vision rehabilitation and spotlighting inclusive marathon running.
Boston Marathon 2026's New Six-Wave Start: What Runners Need to Know
Boston 2026 switches from 4 to six waves for its 30,000 runners. What actually changes: less congestion, better early pacing, and pre-race logistics you need to adjust for.
100-Mile Treadmill Record Attempt Live at Boston Expo
Elite ultramarathoner Ashley Paulson attempts the women's world record for the fastest 100-mile treadmill run live at the Boston Marathon Expo on April 18, 2026.
Triathlete's Guide to Transitioning Into HYROX
Triathletes have the aerobic base for HYROX, but a targeted 12-week transition plan covering strength, mixed-modal training, and neuromuscular adaptation is essential.
Marathon des Sables 2026: El Morabity and Nakache Dominate
Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache dominated the 2026 Marathon des Sables, conquering 250km of Sahara Desert ahead of a field from 50+ countries.
A Humanoid Robot Breaks the Half-Marathon Record in Beijing
A humanoid robot finished a half-marathon in Beijing, raising urgent questions about athletic records, human physiology, and the future of endurance sport.
Suunto Expands Road Roster Ahead of Boston 2026
Suunto announced new North American road athlete signings on April 18, 2026, using Boston Marathon as the launchpad for a direct challenge to Garmin and WHOOP.
Is Trail Running Actually Growing? Here's What the Data Says
Trail running is growing, but the data tells a more measured story than the hype suggests. Here's what 2026 participation and race figures actually show.
Rotterdam Marathon Earns World Athletics Honor: What It Means
The NN Marathon Rotterdam earned World Athletics recognition in April 2026, cementing its place among Europe's premier road races and signaling stronger elite fields ahead.
Boston Marathon 2026: Everything to Know Before Race Day
The 130th Boston Marathon runs April 20, 2026, with 6 waves, 30,000 runners, and three defending champions. Everything you need before the gun goes off.
How AI Is Changing Injury Recovery for Runners in 2026
AI tools in 2026 are giving everyday runners predictive injury detection and personalized rehab once reserved for pro sports teams.
Kizik Freedom Run: The First Hands-Free Performance Running Shoe
Kizik launches the Freedom Run on April 17, 2026: a hands-free performance running shoe combining patented step-in technology with a new proprietary VivaFoam midsole.
50,000 Runners Complete Jerusalem Marathon Despite Ongoing Conflict
50,000 runners completed the 2026 Jerusalem Marathon despite ongoing regional conflict, making it one of the most powerful statements about running's role in resilience and community.
Boston Marathon 2026: 30,000 Runners Converge on Hopkinton
30,000 runners line up for the 130th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2026. Here's your final on-the-ground preview from Hopkinton.
Heart Rate vs Pace: How Elite Marathon Runners Train
Elite marathon runners don't choose between heart rate and pace. They use both, but not interchangeably. Here's what that means for your own training.
Boston Marathon 2026: Real Acceptance Times and the New Downhill Rule
Boston 2026: qualifying standards 5 minutes tighter, real cutoff buffer of -4:34, and a new rule penalizing downhill courses. All the final numbers.
Berlin Marathon 2026: Date, Course, and Training Guide
The BMW Berlin Marathon 2026 runs on September 27 on the world's fastest marathon course. You have 6 months to prepare.
Paris Marathon 2026: Recap of the 49th Edition
Recap of the 49th Paris Marathon: 60,000 participants, start on the Champs-Élysées, and what makes Paris stand out among the World Marathon Majors.
Marathon Race Day Nutrition: What to Eat and When
What to eat before a marathon: carb-loading timing, race morning breakfast, mid-race fueling strategy, and the 5 most common nutrition mistakes to avoid.
Boston 2026 Elite Field: The Deepest in Race History
24 sub-2:07 men, Kipruto the favorite, Lokedi defending her course record: a full breakdown of the deepest Boston Marathon elite field ever assembled.
Breakfast Before Running: What the 2026 Research Says
An April 2026 study links eating early and extending overnight fasting to lower BMI. For runners, here's how to combine that with performance nutrition.