LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
October 23, 2025
Banned French sprint champion joins Enhanced Games
After serving two doping bans for as many years, former French sprinter Mouhamadou Fallhas found an event that welcomes him back to the track with open arms. On Thursday, the doping-encouraged Enhanced Games announced that Fall is officially the first French athlete to join the start-up, and will compete in the...
October 23, 2025
Nike’s Robotic Shoe Gets Humans One Step Closer to Cyborg
Project Amplify is Nike’s latest attempt to put some spring in your step with help from a powered mechanism that enhances the natural movement of the human ankle and lower leg. Wired
October 23, 2025
Australian ultrarunner wins Big’s Backyard Ultra after 114 hours of running
After more than 750 kilometres and 114 hours of running, the world record holder in the backyard ultrarunning format, Australia’s Phil Gore, was crowned the winner of the Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship on Thursday morning. Canadian Running Magazine
October 23, 2025
How Far Is Too Far for Ultra-Endurance Athletes? This Study of Metabolism Found Out
Ultra-endurance athletes can push their bodies to the limits, whether on a racecourse or bike path or in a swimming pool. But where does that limit end? To find out, a group of ultramarathoners, cyclists and triathletes joined anthropologists to test the limits of human energy expenditure, burning thousands of...
October 22, 2025
2025 TCS London Marathon sets new £87.3 million fundraising record
The final total of funds raised for charity from the 2025 TCS London Marathon (held on Sunday, April 27) is a world record £87.3 million, increasing London’s position as the world’s largest annual one-day fundraising event. The previous record of £73.5 million was set by the TCS London Marathon in...
October 22, 2025
Strava Voluntarily Drops Lawsuit Against Garmin
Strava’s multifaceted legal (and social media) attack on Garmin was short-lived. Just 21 days after filing the original patent infringement case, alongside a Reddit post from their executive team attacking Garmin, the company has decided to dismiss the case against Garmin. DC RAINMAKER
October 16, 2025
Nike, Adidas + More Athletic Brands: How Does Their Digital Experience Measure Up?
Athletic brands such as Nike and Adidas have a digital challenge. According to Catchpoint, which compiled a Digital Experience Score analyzing the to 20 athletic footwear and apparel brands by revenue, there is a “troubling gap” between brands’ tracking of key metrics and what customers actually experience online. “Poor website performance doesn’t just kill online...
October 16, 2025
Strava tells Garmin users not to worry amid legal dispute: ‘Uninterrupted connectivity is our top priority’
Strava has told Garmin users of their platform that they should not be concerned over connectivity stopping. Earlier this month it was revealed that the American fitness tracking company had taken legal action against Garmin over patent infringements, and also new developer guidelines, which led to fears over connectivity. Cycling WEEKLY
October 15, 2025
Airbnb and Strava partner on ‘run-cations’ as 74% of young Brits eye countryside running holidays
Airbnb and Strava have partnered to promote ‘run-cations’, seen as a growing trend among young British travellers who are booking staycations centred around scenic rural running, fresh air, and group connection. ENDURANCE.BIZ
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...
