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October 14, 2025
Minister ‘appalled’ women banned from Muslim run
The communities secretary has said he was "horrified and appalled" a fundraising run in an east London park barred women from participating. Hundreds took part in the 5 km (3.1 mile) race in Victoria Park on Sunday, according to East London Mosque (ELM), which organised the event. It was advertised...
October 14, 2025
Kenyan runner disqualified from marathon for wearing unapproved shoes
Kenyan marathoner Paul Matheka broke one of running’s golden rules: “nothing new on race day,” and it ended up costing him. Before the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon on Oct. 5, Matheka did not have a pair of shoes for the race, so he purchased an off-brand pair at the event’s...

October 14, 2025
New Owners, New Energy: The Greensboro Gobbler Takes Flight into Its 25th Year
Greensboro, NC — October 14, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Starting November 27, 2025, the beloved 25th Annual Greensboro Gobbler 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk returns as the largest and longest running Thanksgiving-morning tradition in Greensboro under new ownership, offering an unforgettable race experience, expanded community partnerships, and a bold call...

October 14, 2025
rabbit Unveils the 2025 Every Woman’s Race Kit
Santa Barbara, CA (October 14, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – rabbit, the women-founded performance running brand, is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Every Woman’s Kit, the official race kit of Team Milk’s Every Woman’s Marathon. Returning this November 16th in Scottsdale, Arizona, Every Woman’s Marathon is the only...

October 14, 2025
ASICS Falmouth Road Race Submits for 8 a.m. Start for 2026
FALMOUTH, Mass. (October 13, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Pending town approval, the ASICS Falmouth Road Race has announced its intention to shift the race’s start time to 8 a.m. beginning in 2026. Historically, the race has begun at 9 a.m. The proposed new start time of 8 a.m. is intended...

October 13, 2025
Spartan Sprint 5K World Championship Delivers Thrilling Finishes in Hvar, Croatia
Hvar, Croatia (October 13, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The island of Hvar once again played host to one of the most electrifying weekends in obstacle course racing, as the Spartan Sprint 5K World Championship delivered intense head-to-head action, dramatic finishes, and world-class performances against the stunning Adriatic backdrop. The competition...
October 12, 2025
World’s fastest woman defeats 100 men for US$100,000
Internet personality and streamer MrBeast put the speed of the world’s fastest woman, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, to the test in his latest YouTube challenge. The YouTuber offered a US$100,000 prize to any man who could beat the reigning world 100m and 200m champion across the width of two soccer fields. Spoiler alert: Jefferson-Wooden threw...

October 11, 2025
Spartan 100M World Championship Sees Dominant U.S. Performance In Thrilling Hvar Showdown
Highlights of the 2025 Spartan 100M World Championship are available here. Hvar, Croatia – October 11, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The second edition of the Spartan 100M World Championship hosted in Croatia delivered an electrifying spectacle in the heart of Hvar’s historic city square, where U.S. athletes dominated the podium...
October 10, 2025
How Artist Greg Itahara Turned the Lowly Singlet Into the Coolest Canvas
At the Chicago Marathon this weekend, every competing runner will have a story for what brought them to the starting line. Some, however, will actually wear their story on their sleeve—or, rather, on their sleeveless singlet. Enter Greg Itahara, a Chicago-based artist whose hand-painted singlets have become some of the most meaningful garments...
October 10, 2025
How Artist Greg Itahara Turned the Lowly Singlet Into the Coolest Canvas
At the Chicago Marathon this weekend, every competing runner will have a story for what brought them to the starting line. Some, however, will actually wear their story on their sleeve—or, rather, on their sleeveless singlet. Enter Greg Itahara, a Chicago-based artist whose hand-painted singlets have become some of the most meaningful garments...