LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
May 21, 2026
25th Anniversary Harpoon 5-Miler Powered by Needham Bank Draws 4,500 Runners to Boston’s Seaport, Over $3.1 Million Raised for ALS to Date
BOSTON, MA — May 21, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 25th Annual Harpoon 5-Miler powered by Needham Bank welcomed a sold-out field of 4,500 runners to Boston’s Seaport and South Boston, marking one of the most memorable editions in the race’s 25-year history. Participants and spectators enjoyed sunny skies, scenic...
May 21, 2026
ATHLOS women-only track event is going global with a second meet in London this fall
After two successful years elevating women’s track and field by increasing visibility and prize money, ATHLOS is upgrading. With the addition of a second meet, the series promises a total prize purse of US$2.1 million in 2026, a significant increase from last year’s US$773,500. Athletes will be eligible to earn...
May 21, 2026
J&A Racing Names Sentara Foundation As Premier Charity For Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend
Virginia Beach, VA (May 21, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – J&A Racing is excited to announce that in partnership with the Sentara Foundation, the Dorothy G. Hoefer Breast Center will be the Premier Charity for the annual Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, J&A Racing...
May 21, 2026
The White Line thanks House leaders for advancing critical automatic emergency braking legislation
Boulder, Colorado /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The White Line today thanked leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce for advancing the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act (HR 7353) as part of a sweeping, heavily negotiated federal transportation and infrastructure package. The legislation directs the Secretary...
May 20, 2026
Run 5K, Win $5K: A Snail’s Pace Global Running Day Challenge
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. May, 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In celebration of June 3rd’s Global Running Day, A Snail’s Pace Running Shop is bringing Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino County communities together for a two-week-long 5K challenge, powered by Nike and designed to inspire participants of all levels to...
May 20, 2026
Nike Is Serving Athletes Faster Through AI-Powered Shopping on Google
Ahead of this summer’s football tournament, Nike will integrate with Google’s new AI commerce capability, making it more seamless for consumers to discover and purchase the latest Nike innovations, including football boots, kits and fan apparel. Nike is expanding on its vision to elevate and integrate the marketplace to serve...
May 20, 2026
20th Denver Colfax Marathon Makes History In Its 2026 Race Weekend
DENVER, CO (May 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Denver’s only marathon hit a milestone this weekend as the largest running event in the city’s history. The 20th Denver Colfax Marathon, presented by Cigna Healthcare, celebrated record‑setting performances and citywide momentum with over 28,000 runners racing through the Mile High this...
May 20, 2026
The Beach Boys 5K & Wellness Day Brings Runners to Santa Monica For a Celebration of Wellness, Music & Community
Santa Monica, CA (May 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural THE BEACH BOYS 5K & WELLNESS DAY brought together runners, walkers, wellness enthusiasts, families and music fans from across the world on May 16 for a one-of-a-kind celebration inspired by the timeless spirit of The Beach Boys. Held in...
May 20, 2026
Run Like a Mother 2026: A Color-Changing Medal That Blooms in the Sun
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Every race medal tells a story. The most memorable ones do more than mark the finish line—they reflect what the event stands for and give participants something meaningful to experience and share. For the 2026 Run Like a Mother event in Grand Prairie, Texas, the organizing team...
May 20, 2026
Movemint Opens Its API and Expands Race Result Integration, Giving Timers More to Offer and More to Earn
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Movemint, the event platform for movers in endurance sports, today announced a major expansion of its capabilities for race timers, including full Race Result splits integration, the opening of the Movemint API to developers and timing partners, and the re-launch of a...
