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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.
London Marathon 2026: Key Tips to Nail Your Race
The 2026 TCS London Marathon is April 26. Fueling, shoes, taper week, race plan: the key tips to get your performance right in the 12 days you have left.
Boston Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The 130th Boston Marathon runs April 20, 2026. Sharon Lokedi and John Korir defend their titles, with a new 6-wave start format and near-perfect weather forecast.
Paris Marathon 2026: Crippa Wins, Demise Smashes Course Record
Yemaneberhan Crippa wins the Paris Marathon 2026 in 2:05:18 — the first Italian victory in race history. Shure Demise smashes the women's course record with 2:18:35.
Spring Heat Running: How Acclimatization Boosts Your Performance by 5 to 8%
The first warm weeks of spring feel like regression — but they're adaptations in progress. Heat acclimatization can improve your performance 5 to 8% in just 10 to 14 days.
Boston 2026 Has the Deepest Men's Field in Marathon History
The 130th Boston Marathon (April 20, 2026) lines up 24 sub-2:07 men and all four defending champions. The deepest field in the race's history.
London Marathon Events Acquires Frankfurt Marathon
London Marathon Events has acquired the Frankfurt Marathon, continuing a wave of consolidation in European road racing with major implications for fees, formats, and runner experience.
Boston Marathon 2026: Your Final Race Week Guide
Your definitive 10-day guide to Boston Marathon 2026: taper strategy, race-day logistics, Heartbreak Hill pacing, and nutrition execution for April 21.
Morning vs Evening: What New Research Says About Exercise Timing
New research shows morning runs favor fat metabolism while evening sessions boost performance. But consistency of timing matters most for long-term adaptation.
Rotterdam Marathon 2026: Results and Race Analysis
The 2026 Rotterdam Marathon (April 12) is the last major test before Boston. Results, splits, and analysis from one of the fastest races on the calendar.
Boston Marathon 2026: Everything You Need Before April 21
The 130th Boston Marathon (April 21, 2026) features the deepest men's field in race history. Full guide before the gun fires.