LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
April 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches New Trail Sneaker as It Continues to Invest in Footwear
Alo is set to launch its first trail sneaker as the wellness lifestyle company continues to invest in the footwear category. Aptly named the Alo Trail, the sneaker is described by the company as a “a high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement.” To accomplish this, the Alo design team added...
April 7, 2026
Marathon World Championships planned from 2030
World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event. The marathon will remain part of the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029 but will then have its own annual championship, with men and women competing in alternate...
April 2, 2026
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in death of Florida Marathon runner
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a 74-year-old runner, who was struck by a vehicle while running the Health First Florida 1/2 Marathon in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 8, and later died of his injuries. According to Melbourne Police, officers responded on race day to...
April 1, 2026
Nike Shares Fall as Turnaround Hits Some Potholes
Nike Inc.’s shares were down 11 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday, April 1, as the sportswear giant warned that sales will fall for the rest of the calendar year, with weakness in China and within sportswear categories offsetting a continued recovery expected in North America. Shares continued to fall...
March 27, 2026
Runner Crosses Finish Line First at Modesto Marathon — Then Gets Disqualified for Running Too Little
Benjamin Enowitz thought he had just run the race of his life. The 36-year-old from Los Angeles crossed the finish line at Sunday’s Modesto Marathon ahead of every other runner. He collected his finisher’s medal, made it back to his hotel, and started reading congratulations messages from friends who had...
March 27, 2026
Marathon runner disqualified for performing mid-race splits
In a sport where “splits” usually refer to pacing, one marathoner took it literally at last weekend’s Chengdu World Heritage Marathon in China, and is now facing the consequences. A woman wearing bib 55603 stopped abruptly mid-race to perform the splits for a photo, leading to her being disqualified and...
March 25, 2026
World Athletics grants U.S. team seven spots after half-marathon blunder
A half-marathon mistake that cost three female athletes a spot on Team USA for the upcoming World Road Running Championships has now been resolved by World Athletics, but with a catch. On Wednesday, the governing body issued a statement allowing for three additional athletes from USA Track & Field (USATF) to compete...
