LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
November 3, 2023
Super shoes have ‘blown distance running into a new stratosphere.’ Are they benefitting the sport?
Carbon-plated shoes – commonly referred to as “super shoes” – are rapidly changing the distance-running landscape. Today, they are worn by virtually all elite marathon runners, both for racing and for training, and by many casual runners, too. Some are happy about the new technology, arguing that an influx of world...

November 3, 2023
Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA Draws Event Record Field
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA and SB Independent 5K weekend, Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, will present its third edition on the American Riviera with a record number of entrants, more than 5,200, including 3,500 in the Half Marathon, 1,500 in...
November 2, 2023
Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners
Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report October 10 in a paper posted at bioRxiv.org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to dwindle drastically, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks...

November 2, 2023
Visit Walnut Creek is the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural REVEL Mt Diablo Half Marathon
Walnut Creek, CA, November 2, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The REVEL Race Series is proud to announce Visit Walnut Creek as the presenting sponsor for the inaugural REVEL Mt Diablo Half Marathon. The REVEL Mt Diablo Half Marathon presented by Visit Walnut Creek will commence on March 2, 2024. “The REVEL Race Series...

November 2, 2023
Herbalife Congratulates Heather Jackson on First-Place Finish at the Javelina Jundred in Fountain Hills, Arizona
TORRANCE, CA, November 2, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, congratulates its sponsored athlete, Heather Jackson, on her first-place win in the women’s division at the Javelina Jundred. The Javelina Jundred race was held on a 100-mile trail course comprised mostly of the Pemberton Trail in McDowell...
November 2, 2023
ShowcasedCharm City Run to Move Annapolis and Timonium Locations in 2024
BALTIMORE, MD, 2023 November 2 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Charm City Run is pleased to announce that it will be moving two of its most tenured locations in 2024. After 22 years, Charm City Run will be moving its original Timonium location to 1313 York Road, Lutherville, MD. After 16 years in...

November 2, 2023
Marathon Tours & Travel celebrates 45 years since first bringing runners to the New York City Marathon
November 2, 2023, USA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is the world’s largest specialist running travel brand, with offices in the USA, UK and Australia. This November it celebrates 45 years since it first took runners to what is now the world’s largest Marathon – the TCS New York...
November 2, 2023
Tough Mudder to Host World’s Toughest Mudder in Granbury, Texas
BOSTON, Mass. (Nov, 2023) - Tough Mudder (www.ToughMudder.com), which is owned by Spartan Race (www.Spartan.com), the world’s largest obstacle racing organization,today announced that its premier event - World’s Toughest Mudder - will be heading to Granbury, Texas on November 4 - 5, 2023. “Tough Mudder Dallas has been a staple...
November 1, 2023
Brooks Running Eyes Return to Double-Digit Growth In 2024
Brooks Running’s global revenue grew 5 percent in the first nine months of 2023, with North America revenue increasing 7 percent. The Seattle, WA-based running brand, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported it remains the leading running footwear brand across U.S. retail and forecasted a return to double-digit growth in 2024....
November 1, 2023
How Brooks Plans to Achieve Double-Digit Growth in 2024 As the Running Market Heats Up
While other running brands such as Hoka and On have been generating big buzz, Brooks continues to show solid gains. As of the third quarter, Brooks’ global revenue grew 5 percent year-to-date, with North America revenues increasing 7 percent. Internationally, Brooks’ revenue increased 22 percent in France and the United...