LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
November 26, 2024
Boston Marathon now paying runners who missed out on prize money when others were caught doping
The Boston Marathon is finally paying runners who were due prize money after other runners who finished ahead of them were later disqualified for doping. CBS News
November 19, 2024
San Antonio Marathon to become locally organized replacement for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
The new, locally organized San Antonio Marathon will replace the annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, which is poised to end its relationship with the city, San Antonio Sports officials said during a Monday evening press conference. San Antonio Current
November 12, 2024
On Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2024
On reports an all-time record quarter for both net sales and profitability. Net sales increased by 32.3%, and by 33.2% on a constant currency basis, reaching CHF 635.8 million in Q3 2024. BusinessWire
November 7, 2024
Wolverine Worldwide CEO Says Merrell and Saucony Sales ‘Outpaced Forecast’ in Q3
Shares for Wolverine Worldwide were up over 9 percent in pre-market trading on Thursday following continued signs that the company’s turnaround strategy is taking hold. Footwear News
November 6, 2024
Run Clubs Are Booming. But as Their Central Role Changes, Can Brands Still Capitalize?
Run clubs often historically had an air of hyper-competitiveness that could be intimidating to those looking to enter the sport. “When I was younger, the majority of run clubs were serious, racing-focused track clubs. FootWear News
November 5, 2024
U.S. running tourism company using disguised Russian plane for Antarctic race
Canadian Running has learned that Runbuk, the U.S.-based running tourism company that recently took over the World Marathon Challenge, is using Canadian and American-sanctioned Russian aircraft to transport participants from Cape Town to its race. Running Magazine
November 5, 2024
Researchers Weigh in on the Physical and Mental Effects of Backyard Ultras
Lewis is down to fourth in the rankings after three Belgians notched 110 laps to win the Backyard Ultra World Team Championships, which featured teams from 61 countries. Outside
November 4, 2024
Running influencer enrages participants at New York City Marathon
Running influencer Matt Choi, 29, of Austin, Texas, ran the Sunday’s New York City Marathon, finishing in 2:57:15. But his participation drew some negative reactions from other runners and supporters, who took to Reddit to complain about the fact that he was accompanied by someone riding an ebike. Running Magazine
October 29, 2024
WATCH: Multiple deer hit runners at local New York turkey trot
Encounters with deer are not unheard of in remote cross-country or trail running, but such incidents are rare in road races. The Watertown YMCA Turkey Day Run, which draws families and recreational runners from the St. Lawerence area, became the unlikely setting for this wildlife collision. According to local reports,...
October 29, 2024
Brooks Reaches $1B Sales Milestone in First 9 Months of Year
Following a record Q2, Brooks Running continued its winning streak in its most recent quarter. In the third quarter of 2024, the Seattle-based performance running brand reported that it surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to date through September, marking the first time the company has hit the major milestone prior...
