LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
January 20, 2026
Course Records Fall, Fundraising Records Broken at Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
PASADENA, Calif. (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The sold-out Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, produced by The McCourt Foundation, returned on Jan. 18 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The milestone year was marked with milestone results, including new bests in finish times and funds raised. Tim Reed, the...
January 20, 2026
UltraSignup Announces 2026 Dirt Circus Event Series Schedule
Nashville, TN (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - UltraSignup is proud to announce the 2026 schedule for its Dirt Circus event series, returning for its fourth year with more events, new locations, and an even deeper connection with local trail running communities across the United States. Dirt Circus is a traveling...
January 20, 2026
Austin Marathon and Moody Foundation Renew Partnership to Power Central Texas Non-Profits
Austin, Texas – January 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, set for President’s Day weekend on February 15, 2026, proudly announces the continued partnership with the Moody Foundation as the presenting partner of Austin Marathon Gives, the event’s Official Charity Program. Entering its 11th year, the...
January 20, 2026
Race Director University Launches RDU Academy: A Leadership Program for the Next Generation of Event Professionals
DeKalb, Ill. (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) has announced RDU Academy, a first-of-its-kind leadership development program designed for young people ages 15-18 who want to learn the business of endurance events—not just volunteer at them. The program targets a specific gap in the industry: succession....
January 19, 2026
Runner carrying baby disqualified from Hong Kong Marathon
A Hong Kong man could not seem to find a last‑minute babysitter before his marathon, so he brought his baby to the race. A video circulating on social media shows a man at Sunday’s 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, wearing bib A2055, running with a baby secured in a...
January 19, 2026
RunSedona Solidifies Status as Iconic Destination Event Supporting Community
Sedona, AZ (JANUARY 19, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Bluewolf Events is excited for the running of the highly anticipated RunSedona Half Marathon/10K/5K, set for February 7, 2026. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the event is set to energize athletes, spectators, and the entire Sedona community. For the second consecutive year, the race...
January 19, 2026
Runners Set the Pace at the 2026 Spurs Austin International Half
AUSTIN, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Thousands of runners took to the streets of Austin on Sunday, January 18th for the 2026 Spurs Austin International Half, delivering fast times, personal records, and unforgettable moments on one of the nation’s most renowned 13.1-mile courses. Athletes from 50 states and 21 countries experienced ideal...
January 18, 2026
Thousands Hit the Streets of Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix as the Paradox Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Arizona Returns to the Valley of the Sun
TEMPE, Ariz. (Jan. 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Paradox Rock ’n’ Roll® Running Series returned to the streets of Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix over the weekend, bringing Fun to the Run® to the Valley of the Sun through music, entertainment, and community immersion. Thousands of participants took part in...
January 17, 2026
Event Southwest Executes Massive One-Mile Start Line Operation for 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon
HOUSTON, TEXAS (January 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Event Southwest, a premier event production firm, today announced the successful logistical execution of the 2026 Houston Marathon weekend. Managing an estimated 38,000 registered runners across two days of competition, the firm oversaw the production of the We Are Houston 5K on...
January 16, 2026
Lace Up for History: The Inaugural Empire Ranch Trail Run Celebrates 150 Years of Western Heritage
SONOITA, AZ (January 16, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — History is hitting the ground running. On Saturday, January 24, Run Tucson will partner with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Empire Ranch Foundation to produce the inaugural Empire Ranch Trail Run. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Las...
