LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
January 22, 2026
Director University Seeks Sponsors for RDU Academy: $50,000 Scholarship Fund to Train Next Generation of Event Leaders
DeKalb, Ill. (January 22, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) is seeking sponsors to fund RDU Academy, a youth leadership development program designed to train the next generation of endurance event professionals. The initiative aims to raise $50,000 to provide 100 scholarships for young people ages 15-18 entering...
January 21, 2026
Champions and Global Medalists Headaline Men’s Field for 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON (January 21, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the men’s professional field for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, featuring world and Boston champions, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, national stars and 25 men who have run under 2:07 for the marathon...
January 21, 2026
Honolulu Marathon announces MarathonFoto as official race photography provider across all events
HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi / WASHINGTON, Iowa /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Honolulu Marathon, host of one of the world’s most iconic race experiences, has partnered with MarathonFoto as the official race photography provider. The partnership will expand across all of the Honolulu Marathon events, which include the Hapalua Half Marathon, the Kalakaua...
January 21, 2026
80/20 Endurance Announces Free Coach Email Support From 80/20 Certified Coaches for All Training Plans and Subscriptions Beginning in 2026
MIDWAY, Utah (January 21, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — 80/20 Endurance, a global leader in evidence-based endurance training, today announced that beginning in 2026 and continuing beyond, all 80/20 Endurance training plans and subscriptions will include free coach email support provided by 80/20 Certified Coaches, reinforcing the company’s commitment to human-led coaching...
January 20, 2026
World Class Women’s Field Set for 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the women’s professional field for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, representing 18 countries. The women’s field is led by arguably the deepest American contingent in race history, featuring 13 U.S. athletes who...
January 20, 2026
Course Records Fall, Fundraising Records Broken at Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
PASADENA, Calif. (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The sold-out Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, produced by The McCourt Foundation, returned on Jan. 18 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The milestone year was marked with milestone results, including new bests in finish times and funds raised. Tim Reed, the...
January 20, 2026
UltraSignup Announces 2026 Dirt Circus Event Series Schedule
Nashville, TN (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - UltraSignup is proud to announce the 2026 schedule for its Dirt Circus event series, returning for its fourth year with more events, new locations, and an even deeper connection with local trail running communities across the United States. Dirt Circus is a traveling...
January 20, 2026
Austin Marathon and Moody Foundation Renew Partnership to Power Central Texas Non-Profits
Austin, Texas – January 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, set for President’s Day weekend on February 15, 2026, proudly announces the continued partnership with the Moody Foundation as the presenting partner of Austin Marathon Gives, the event’s Official Charity Program. Entering its 11th year, the...
January 20, 2026
Race Director University Launches RDU Academy: A Leadership Program for the Next Generation of Event Professionals
DeKalb, Ill. (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) has announced RDU Academy, a first-of-its-kind leadership development program designed for young people ages 15-18 who want to learn the business of endurance events—not just volunteer at them. The program targets a specific gap in the industry: succession....
January 19, 2026
Runner carrying baby disqualified from Hong Kong Marathon
A Hong Kong man could not seem to find a last‑minute babysitter before his marathon, so he brought his baby to the race. A video circulating on social media shows a man at Sunday’s 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, wearing bib A2055, running with a baby secured in a...
