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Hartford Marathon 2026: What to Expect This Weekend
The Eversource Hartford Marathon draws 11,000 runners in 2026, offering a Boston qualifier course and standout fall road racing energy in the US northeast.
Post-Marathon Recovery: Your Week-by-Week Plan
You just finished a fall marathon. Here's the week-by-week recovery plan coaches actually recommend to bounce back stronger and injury-free.
US Trail Running Conference Heads to Nashville in November
The 2026 US Trail Running Conference comes to Nashville, Nov 5-7, as trail running hits 17.2 million US participants and UltraSignup unveils a rebuilt registration platform.
Trail Running Is Booming and Nashville Proves It
UltraSignup is bringing the 2026 US Trail Running Conference to Nashville as trail and ultra participation hits record highs and a new registration platform prepares to launch.
Trail Running Is the Fastest-Growing Outdoor Sport
Trail running hit 17.2 million US participants in 2025, up 6.6%. Here's what's behind the sport's fastest-ever growth.
Kodiak Ultra by UTMB 2026: What You Need to Know
The HOKA Kodiak Ultra by UTMB runs October 8-11, 2026 at Big Bear Lake, CA, with five distances, UTMB qualification points, and free DAZN coverage.
Kodiak Ultra by UTMB 2026: Who to Watch This Weekend
Hall, Gibson, and Hemming headline the 2026 Kodiak Ultra by UTMB this weekend. Here's the preview, the storylines, and how to watch live for free on DAZN.
How to Watch Trail Races Live and Free in 2026
Kodiak Ultra by UTMB streams free on DAZN in 2026. Here's where to watch every major trail race live, by platform and region, without paying extra.
Clayton Young Is Still Chasing the American Marathon Record
Clayton Young remains committed to breaking the American marathon record despite a hamstring setback at Chicago 2026. Here's what that pursuit really requires.
298km in 48 Hours: One Runner's Charity Ultra on Cabot Trail
Herbie Sakalauskas is running 298km around the Cabot Trail in 48 hours to raise funds for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.
Trail Racing Is Finally Getting Serious About Women
Women make up just 30% of trail race fields. The SFRC Women's Trail Half Marathon is tackling that directly with childcare grants, menstrual products at aid stations, and record prize money.
What Trail Runners Actually Do to the Trails
A year-long field study in Spain's Sierra de Guadarrama National Park reveals how trail runners and mountain bikers actually compare on erosion. The data reshapes runner responsibility.
Dunand-Pallaz Just Smashed the GR20 FKT
Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz sets a new men's supported FKT on Corsica's brutal 180km GR20, putting one of Europe's hardest trails firmly on the competitive map.
Geneva Marathon 2026: 27,500 Runners Show Up
Geneva's 2026 marathon drew 27,500 runners on October 5, making it one of the event's largest editions and a model for community-driven city racing.
4,000 Runners, 13 States: How This Half Marathon Sells Out Every Year
The Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon sold out with 4,000 runners from 13 states, revealing why community-driven regional races are outpacing bigger events.
Why Women Are Winning Ultras Outright in 2026
Women are finishing atop mixed ultramarathon fields in 2026. Here's the physiology, pacing science, and cultural reckoning behind the trend.
What Elite Running Coaches Actually Do Differently
Elite running coaches prioritize athlete readiness, daily biofeedback, and communication over rigid plans. Here's what that looks like in practice.
PSG Launches WE RUN DOHA: What Runners Should Know
PSG's WE RUN DOHA marks a major football club entering mass-participation running. Here's what it means for the sport and for you as a runner.
How to Keep Your Running Fitness All the Way Through Fall
Fall is the season where running fitness quietly slips away. Here's how to protect your aerobic base, beat cold and darkness, and stay consistent through to spring.
How to Fuel Your Runs at Altitude
Altitude suppresses appetite, shifts fuel use toward carbs, and spikes fluid needs. Here's how to adjust your nutrition strategy for high-elevation races.
Autumn 2026 Road Races Worth Signing Up For Right Now
Autumn 2026 road race spots are filling fast. Here's a curated guide to the best remaining events in Europe and North America, with registration info and who each race suits.
Toni McCann: Why Chasing Excellence Beats Chasing Perfection
Toni McCann's rejection of perfectionism offers trail runners a more sustainable mental framework. Here's how to chase excellence instead.
Sportograf Joins The Running Conference 2026 as Global Partner
Sportograf has signed as a global partner for The Running Conference 2026 presented by haku, marking race-day media as a serious commercial pillar for event organizers.
Sawe Thinks He Can Break 1:59: Is It Actually Realistic?
John Korir Sawe says he can run under 1:59. Here's what the physiology, race conditions, and current marathon landscape say about whether that's actually possible.