LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
August 17, 2026
Chapman and Cizmas Win XTERRA Sleeping Giant in Thunder Bay
August 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Stephen Chapman and Kari Cizmas claimed the men’s and women’s Full Distance titles at XTERRA Sleeping Giant, held Aug. 15-16 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Saturday’s program included kids’ triathlons for ages 6-9 and 10-12 before Sunday brought together the Full Distance, Sprint and Super...
August 17, 2026
ShowcasedLazarus Lake ‘The Hillbilly Scientist’. Movie Premiere in Chamonix
PREMIERE DATE: Thursday, 27th August 2026 (16h00 screening) VENUE: Cinema Vox, Central Chamonix-Mont-Blanc DIRECTORS: Paul Mellor & Luke Jarmey PRODUCTION: Mellor&Smith in association with Mount to Coast and Raidlight MEDIA RSVP: Elodie Bonnin elodie.bonnin@bernascom DOWNLOAD MATERIALS: Movie poster and photography from the production CHAMONIX, FRANCE, August 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As the global trail and ultra running...
August 17, 2026
Team Milk Launches Virtual Half Marathon to Bring More Women Into Running
August 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Team Milk, the group behind Every Woman’s Marathon, today announced the launch of their Virtual Half Marathon. This event is designed to welcome more women into distance running through a flexible, community-driven experience. “Team Milk’s Virtual Half Marathon is about making distance running feel...
August 16, 2026
Records Fall At ASICS Falmouth Road Race as Debutants Shine
FALMOUTH, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Near-perfect conditions set the stage for a historic morning at the 54th annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race on Aug. 16. Course records and American course records fell in both the men’s and women’s open divisions, with Falmouth debutants claiming victories. Full results can be found...
August 16, 2026
This Wine-Filled Marathon Sold Out in 9 Minutes
Marathon training plans don't usually include "sip wine at regular intervals," but that's exactly what some runners are doing for France's Marathon du Medoc. As the Wall Street Journal's Elyse Goncalves explains, the 26.2-mile race through Bordeaux's vineyards turns the course into a roaming tasting room: 20 wine stops, plus tables...
August 15, 2026
Falmouth Track Festival Delivers Record and Dominant Performances Under the Lights
FALMOUTH, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - ‘Friday Night Lights’ took on new meaning on Aug. 14 at Falmouth High School during the annual Falmouth Track Festival, presented by ASICS, where the community gathered to watch dominant performances from current and future track stars. The evening of one-mile races featured local elite...
August 14, 2026
Asics North America Sees Double-Digit Growth Across All Regions in Q2
Asics North America (ANA) reported that it delivered double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter across its three regions, with gains of 19.4 percent in the U.S., 25.8 percent in Canada, and 30.4 percent in Mexico. As reported, Asics Corp. in its financial statements indicated that sales in North America...
August 14, 2026
Brooks, Hoka and Saucony Have Big Plans to Conquer the European Running Market
Europe‘s opening more doors as it becomes the next growth frontier for some American running brands that are already a hit with the U.S. consumer. Hoka, for example, has opened doors in Berlin, Milan, and Chamonix in Southeastern France. Deckers president and chief executive officer Stefano Caroti, who previously told...
August 14, 2026
U.S. Consumers Bought More Running Shoes in the First Half of 2026
It might be the summer of the dress shoe revival, but U.S. consumers still prioritized performance footwear in the first half. That's according to new data from Circana's Retail Tracking Service, which showed that running shoes reigned supreme, with both dollar and unit sales increasing a very 13 percent. Cross-training,...
August 14, 2026
Topo Athletic’s First Carbon Racer Sells Out Within Hours of Launch
Framingham, Mass. – Aug. 14, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Topo Athletic sold out of Specter Elite on launch day, with a restock planned for the fall. Specter Elite is the second style in Topo’s Pro Series, the brand's elevated line built for runners who demand responsive, lightweight performance across every...

