LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
April 8, 2026
Boston Athletic Association Reports Significant Progress on Sustainability Goals in Second Annual Report
BOSTON (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing accelerating progress toward a 42% emissions reduction target, waste diversion across events, and $50.4 million raised for 172 nonprofit organizations through the Official Charity Program. Building on the B.A.A.’s inaugural sustainability...
April 8, 2026
Kailas FUGA Team Signs US Elite Trail Runner Ryan Becker
Guangzhou, China (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Kailas FUGA Team has announced the signing of US elite trail runner Ryan Becker as the most recent addition to its international team of athletes, which now includes 16 different nationalities. The addition of Ryan BECKER builds on Kailas FUGA’s strategy to partner...
April 8, 2026
Sustainable Racing Program to Help Race Directors Eliminate Safety Pins
SAN RAMON, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards, maker of the patented bibSNAPS bib fastener, today announced the launch of its Sustainable Racing Program, a free initiative designed to help race directors transition their events away from single use safety pins. The program gives running events of all sizes a simple,...
April 8, 2026
Olé Cocktail Co.(TM) Expands Multi-Year Partnership with ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, Deepening Commitment to Active Lifestyle Communities
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, announced that Olé Cocktail Co.(TM), the premium real tequila cocktail and mocktail brand from the Mark Anthony Brands portfolio, would return as an official partner in a new multi-year agreement. Olé’s...
April 7, 2026
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Returns to Santiago, Chile on October 17, 2026 with Move to Lo Barnechea for a World‑Class, Scenic Running Experience
SANTIAGO, Chile / TAMPA, Fla. (April 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, in conjunction with World Centric Group, has announced the return of the Santander Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Santiago event, set to take place on October 17, 2026. This year’s edition will feature...
April 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches New Trail Sneaker as It Continues to Invest in Footwear
Alo is set to launch its first trail sneaker as the wellness lifestyle company continues to invest in the footwear category. Aptly named the Alo Trail, the sneaker is described by the company as a “a high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement.” To accomplish this, the Alo design team added...
April 7, 2026
Marathon World Championships planned from 2030
World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event. The marathon will remain part of the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029 but will then have its own annual championship, with men and women competing in alternate...
April 7, 2026
Clarifying the record about Ultrarunner Camille Herron, Wikipedia, and lululemon
Tucson, Arizona (April 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/– Borderland Trailrunning has released a formal clarification addressing comments made in a previous podcast episode from September 2024 with journalist Marley Dickinson regarding ultrarunner Camille Herron, providing additional context to ensure an accurate understanding of the facts. The statement is being republished to...
April 7, 2026
Greater St. Louis Marathon Returns April 11, 2026, Showcasing Premier Midwest Running Experience
ST. LOUIS (April 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Greater St. Louis Marathon returns on April 11, 2026, bringing together more than 10,000 participants for one of the Midwest’s premier running events. Featuring a full slate of race distances, including the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and family fun run,...
Follow us on
