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Salomon Trail Week in China: Trail Running Goes Global
Salomon Trail Week at Tsaigu marks China's arrival as a serious trail running destination, with global implications for race tourism, athlete sponsorships, and the sport's growth.
61,146 Finishers: NYC Marathon Rewrites Its Own History
The 2026 NYC Marathon set a world record with 61,146 finishers, 153 countries represented, and a historic 50th anniversary of the five-borough course.
Marathon Death Risk: What the Real Numbers Show
Rachel Apa died from rhabdomyolysis, not cardiac arrest. Here's what the actual science says about marathon death risk, and what it means for your training.
NYC Marathon 2026 Breaks Finisher Record and Charity Goal
The 2026 NYC Marathon set a new all-time finisher record and surpassed $60M in charity fundraising, marking a turning point for mass-participation running.
Nice-Cannes Marathon 2026: 25,000 Runners, a Record Edition
The 18th Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is set to break records in 2026, with 25,000 participants and 95% of the route running alongside the Mediterranean Sea.
Hong Kong's First Northern Metropolis Marathon: Big Debut, Real Problems
Hong Kong's inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon drew 15,000 runners but exposed serious gaps in hydration, traffic management, and baggage logistics that new race organizers must address.
Javelina 100K: De Winter Beats the Entire Field
Cassandra de Winter won Javelina 100K outright, beating every man on course, setting the third-fastest time in history and smashing the women's record by 28+ minutes.
How Do You Win a World Major on Your Marathon Debut?
Andreas Almgren's debut win at NYC Marathon 2026 is historically rare. Here's what training, tactics, and psychology make it possible.
Trail Running This Week: A 1-Second Record and a Debut 100-Mile Win
A course record broken by one second and a debut 100-mile win arrived within 48 hours, capturing trail running's twin extremes: razor margins and first-timer feats.
After NYC Marathon: How to Recover Fast Without Losing Fitness
A science-backed guide for NYC Marathon finishers covering immune suppression, protein timing, sleep, and a week-by-week plan to recover fast without losing fitness.
NYC Marathon 2026: What the Elites Are Saying Before Race Day
Elite marathoners reveal their mental strategies, pacing tactics, and course-specific plans for the NYC Marathon 2026, with lessons any runner can use.
Paris Ekiden: Six French Women Chase a 30-Year National Record
Six elite French women are targeting a 30-year-old national ekiden record in Paris, spotlighting relay marathon racing as a powerful model for collective performance.
Javelina 100 2026: Heather Jackson's Winning Run
Heather Jackson wins the 2026 Javelina 100 Mile in Arizona, delivering one of the strongest women's performances of the fall ultra season.
Istanbul Marathon 2026: Kipchumba Breaks the Record
Kenya's Kipchumba set a new course record and Ethiopia's Baze dominated the women's race at the 48th Istanbul Marathon, the world's only two-continent marathon.
Wintering: How Smart Runners Use the Cold Months
Wintering is the deliberate, low-intensity training phase that smart runners use in cold months to rebuild aerobically and arrive at spring racing fresher and faster.
Skybound Marathon Will Send Runners Up and Down Pikes Peak
The Skybound Marathon takes runners to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak and back, combining marathon distance with serious alpine terrain in a new out-and-back format.
Ozark Trail 100: A Golden Ticket to Western States Is on the Line
The Ozark Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run this Halloween weekend is a Golden Ticket qualifier for the 2027 Western States Endurance Run, raising the stakes on Missouri's toughest hundred-miler.
How to Train for High-Altitude Running (Without Moving to the Mountains)
Most mountain runners train at sea level. Here's how heat acclimation, altitude tents, and effort-based pacing can close that gap before race day.
Nike and San Antonio Marathon: What the Partnership Means for Runners
Nike's partnership with the San Antonio Marathon signals a shift: major brands are investing in mid-tier races to support local runners with real training resources.
NYC Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know
NYC Marathon 2026 is here. Get your complete pre-race briefing on logistics, course strategy, spectator spots, and the final 48-hour mistakes to avoid.
Can Any American Man Win NYC Marathon 2026?
No American man has won the NYC Marathon in the modern era. Here's whether the 2026 field finally gives a US runner a realistic shot.
Which Races Are Running This Week? Nov 1-7 2026
The NYC Marathon headlines a packed week of global road racing, Nov 1–7, 2026, with Obiri, Kipruto, Crippa, and Almgren all in contention.
Can Trail Running Actually Save the World?
Trail running's explosive growth gives the sport real conservation potential. But honest scrutiny reveals contradictions that need addressing before the bold claims hold up.
The 2026 Snowman Race: Inside the World's Toughest Trail
The 2026 Snowman Race in Bhutan just concluded, spotlighting one of trail running's most extreme events and what it reveals about adventure running's rising appeal.