LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
February 18, 2025
Five of USATF’s Highest-Ranking Staffers Have Left the Organization Within the Last Year
Multiple high-ranking USATF employees were let go on January 31 as part of an organizational restructure, sources told LetsRun.com. LetsRun
February 17, 2025
Asics North America Delivers Second Straight Year of Profit in 2024 Thanks to Growing Run Specialty Sales
Asics North America wrapped up fiscal 2024 on a high note, delivering its second straight year of profit. Asics noted the increases were attributed to significant sales growth for run specialty stores. Footwear News
February 16, 2025
More than 3,000 students set their sight on LA Marathon
More than 3,000 student runners got up bright and early Sunday to run nearly 19 miles at Hansen Dam in Pacoima with one goal in mind: qualify for the Los Angeles Marathon. NBC Los Angeles
February 16, 2025
Ugandan Kiplimo smashes men’s half-marathon world record in under 57 minutes
Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo set a men's half-marathon world record on Sunday and also became the first runner to go under 57 minutes. Yahoo Sports
February 12, 2025
On IRONMAN and Prohibited Running Shoes
Super shoes are back in the news a bit, as careful eyes have noticed that IRONMAN has recently updated its list of Prohibited Running Shoes. The list, updated about a week ago, is the first time it’s been revised in almost two years. Without burying the lede, here are the specific...
February 11, 2025
4 disqualified runners did not intentionally swap bibs, say Hong Kong marathon organisers
Four mainland Chinese runners who were disqualified from the 2025 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon did not deliberately swap their bibs, the event’s organisers have said. Hong Kong Free Press
February 10, 2025
Nike shuts down Bowerman TC pro team
It might be the worst-kept secret in professional running: Nike’s professional athlete group Bowerman Track Club Elite has come to an end. Running Magazine
February 6, 2025
Brooks Says It Was the Top ‘Adult Performance Running Shoe Brand’ in US in 2024, Led Specialty Channel in Q4
According to the Seattle-based performance running brand Brooks, reported revenue was up 9 percent year-over-year, fueled by growth in every region and channel. This outcome marked eight consecutive years of growth for the running brand, which delivered a 13 percent compound annual growth rate over that horizon. FN
January 31, 2025
Arizona ultrarunners battle in ridiculous Strava challenge
The Strava x Chipotle segment challenge has sparked off-season motivation for many runners looping around their local Chipotle restaurant for a chance to win free burritos for a year. Running Magazine
January 15, 2025
Do NOT Bring an InReach or Other Satellite Device to India
In the last few weeks, several trekkers have been arrested in India for carrying a Garmin’s InReach. These satellite communicators, used for texting when there is no cell connection, are illegal in India. Explorers Web