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Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim: The Ultra Runner's Rite of Passage
The Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim covers up to 50 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing and zero aid stations. Here's why ultra runners call it the ultimate rite of passage.
When Does Running Fitness Actually Start to Decline?
A 47-year longitudinal study pinpoints the exact ages when running fitness declines fastest, giving you a clear roadmap to adapt training before performance drops hit.
Ogden Marathon 2026: Women's Record and a Birthday Win
Nelson set a new women's course record at the 25th Ogden Marathon, while Berlin claimed the men's win on his birthday in a standout spring race weekend.
Bolder Boulder 10K Is Filling Up Fast in 2026
Bolder Boulder 10K registrations are tracking ahead of any prior year in 2026, with race-day entry potentially unavailable for the first time ever.
How to Pick Your First Marathon in 2026
Major marathons are harder to enter than ever. Here's how first-timers can pick the right 2026 race based on entry systems, course profile, and budget.
This Week in Running: The 5 Stories That Matter
Five running stories from the week of May 11, 2026, filtered for what recreational runners can actually use in their own training.
Summer Running: Adjust Your Pace Before Heat Beats You
Heat reshapes your effort zones completely. Here's the science-backed framework to adjust your pace and train smarter all summer long.
Geneva Marathon Breaks Its Own Participation Record
The Geneva Marathon 2026 set a new all-time participation record, signaling a younger, broader running culture reshaping European road racing.
XTERRA Trail World Championship 2026 Heads to Gozo
The 2026 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship heads to Gozo, Malta. Here's what runners need to know about the terrain, heat, and qualification pathway.
Transvulcania 2026: Two Course Records Shattered
David Sinclair and Blandine L'Hirondel shattered course records at Transvulcania 2026. Here's what elite trail racing can teach everyday runners.
5 Lessons Every Runner Can Steal From the Sub-2 Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 marathon was a systems project. Here are five training principles from it that any recreational runner can apply to their own personal best.
How Marathon Running Became a Cultural Force in 2026
Marathon running is surging globally in 2026, with 3,600 runners in Fredericton and 1.3M London ballot applicants reshaping who races and why.
The Right Trail Running Gear for Beginners in 2026
New to trail running in 2026? This guide identifies the true gear essentials versus the nice-to-haves, with a realistic budget breakdown for beginners.
How to Train Through Summer Heat Without Losing Fitness
Summer heat doesn't have to derail your running. Here's a science-backed plan to keep training hard, acclimatize properly, and arrive at autumn races fitter than ever.
Palestine Marathon 2026: Running Under the Shadow of War
Thousands ran the 2026 Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem while Gaza remained under siege, turning a road race into a global act of solidarity and political witness.
Negative Splits: The Race Strategy Most Runners Ignore
Negative splitting, running the second half of a race faster than the first, is proven to save 5-10 minutes. Here's why most runners still ignore it.
Super Shoes Make You Faster But Riskier to Run In
A Mass General Brigham study confirms super shoes boost speed but alter stride mechanics in ways that measurably raise bone stress injury risk.
Why Most Runners Never Actually Get Faster
Wearable data from a 12-month study shows half of all runners got slower, not from a lack of hard training but from insufficient consistent volume.
Salomon's Big Retail Push: What It Means for Runners
Salomon is scaling its retail presence in 2026, intensifying competition in the premium running market and giving runners better access and pricing options.
120g of Carbs Per Hour: The New Marathon Fueling Rule
New research shows elite marathoners consuming 120g of carbs per hour saw a ~3% running economy boost. The key is gut training, not willpower.
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.