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Boston Marathon 2027 Qualifying Times and Entry Numbers
A record 25,630 qualifiers were accepted for the 2027 Boston Marathon despite a tougher 5:17 qualifying cutoff, aided by a new pathway adding 1,000...
Tigst Assefa's Berlin Marathon world-record
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa ran at world-record pace for two hours at the Berlin Marathon before a severe Achilles tendon injury in the final 1800 meters
Tigst Assefa wins Berlin Marathon with ruptured Achilles
Ethiopian marathoner Tigst Assefa won the Berlin Marathon in a course record 2:11:04, the third-fastest women's time ever, despite suffering a...
Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa win 2026 Berlin Marathon
Ethiopia's Guye Adola won the men's race in 2:02:51, breaking the 2:03 barrier, while compatriot Tigst Assefa set a course record of 2:11:04 to win...
Runner's World 2024 Guide Picks Top Beginner Running Shoes
Runner's World has published a beginner's guide recommending seven running shoes, with the Brooks Ghost 18 named best overall.
Adidas Running Shoes Praised by Runners World Testers
Runners World has highlighted seven Adidas running shoes based on extensive testing, naming the Adizero Evo SL as the best overall.
Assefa targets world record at Berlin Marathon
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa aims to break the women's marathon world record at the Berlin Marathon, while legend Kenenisa Bekele returns.
Canadian Team Competes at World Road Running Championships
Sixteen Canadian athletes will race in Copenhagen for world titles in the mile, 5K, and half-marathon. The team includes record holders like Cam...
Dawit Seare stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen for 5km
Eritrea's Dawit Seare produced a major upset to win the men's 5km at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, overhauling Jakob...
Conner Mantz returns from injury for World Half-Marathon
American distance runner Conner Mantz is set to compete in the World Athletics Half-Marathon Championships in Copenhagen after recovering from two...
WMRA World Cup Long Distance Final Set for Poland's
The 2026 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup's Long Distance category concludes in Poland on September 19 with the challenging Rollercoaster 21 race...
Reekie, Langon Win Rain-Softened 5th Avenue Mile
Jemma Reekie set a course record for her third women's title, while Marco Langon used a cross-country surge to claim the men's crown at the New York...
Runners World Tests Best Running Shoes Under $130
Runners World has tested and selected seven top-performing running shoes priced under $130, offering options for daily training, speedwork...
Dos Santos wins Ultimate 400m hurdles in 45.98
Alison dos Santos defeated rivals Rai Benjamin and Karsten Warholm to win the men's 400m hurdles at the World Ultimate Championships in Zurich...
Kitaguchi's Record Javelin Throw Seals Ultimate Champ Win
Haruka Kitaguchi set a Japanese record of 68.92m to win the women's javelin at the Ultimate Champ, overtaking an injured Ziyi Yan.
USA Sets Mixed 4x100m American Record At Ultimate Champ
The U.S. Quartet of Ronnie Baker, Anavia Battle, Courtney Lindsey, and Kayla White won the inaugural Ultimate Championship mixed 4x100m in Budapest...
Runner's World Tests Top Carbon Plate Racing Shoes
Runner's World has published a guide to the best carbon-plated racing shoes for various distances and runner needs, based on extensive wear-testing by
NordicTrack iFIT Treadmill Offers Terrain-Responsive
NordicTrack's iFIT treadmill system uses filmed workouts to automatically adjust incline and speed, simulating real-world runs to aid winter training.
Alison dos Santos Aims for Historic 400m Hurdles Season
Alison dos Santos could cap a record-breaking 2026 season with a win at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, having already set a world record...
Conner Mantz's American Record Comeback from Injury
American marathon record holder Conner Mantz is rebuilding fitness after a sacral stress fracture derailed his post-record training, with his sights...
Megan Eckert sets 6-day world record with 1,024 km run
American ultrarunner Megan Eckert ran 1,024.319 km over six days in Hungary, setting a new women's world record and breaking the overall US six-day...
Megan Eckert sets 6-day American record with 636 miles
Megan Eckert ran 636.482 miles in six days at the GOMU World Championships, breaking the overall American record and her own women's world record.
Urevo CyberMega Treadmill Targets Marathon Training
Runners World has added the Urevo CyberMega to its 2026 treadmill testing, highlighting it as the first model designed specifically for marathon
Lyles, Davis-Woodhall withdraw from Ultimate Championships
Noah Lyles, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Lilian Odira are out of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships due to injury and illness, while...