LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
November 13, 2025
I Used ChatGPT as My Running & Nutrition Coach for My First Half-Marathon: Here’s How It Went
Alex Tzelnic used ChatGPT as HIS running coach and nutrition expert while training for his first half-marathon, and found it to be a very useful and supportive tool — though not a very effective motivator. Gear Junkie
November 13, 2025
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Monterey marathon runners
A man from the Sacramento area was arrested in the city of Monterey last weekend after allegedly threatening to shoot runners in a half marathon, according to police. On Sunday just after 7 a.m., a man called 911 and said he was trying to sleep and spoke of “protesters” in...
November 12, 2025
Saucony® Renews Contract with Marathon Standout Julia Paternain
Renewed a multi-year partnership with elite marathoner Julia Paternain on Nov 12, 2025, extending a relationship first announced in March 2025. The agreement continues Saucony's support for Paternain's training, competition, brand storytelling, and community initiatives. STOCK TITAN
November 12, 2025
On Holding Continues to Beat Projections in Third Quarter
Nike may be clawing its way back to popularity, but don’t count out On Holding. Despite some analyst hesitation that the popular Swiss running brand may be losing some of its steam to a reviving Nike, the company once again posted record sales and profits in the third quarter ended...
November 12, 2025
Wholesale Remains Primary Growth Driver for Asics North America in Q3
Asics North America continued its run in the third quarter of 2025. According to the athletic company, the United States posted single digit growth in Q3, while Canada and Mexico each produced double-digit quarterly growth compared to the previous year, all in local currency. Footwear News
November 11, 2025
Donald Trump pardons U.S. trail runner for cutting national park switchback
Two months after being found guilty by a federal court for cutting a switchback in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, U.S. trail runner Michelino Sunseri received a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, clearing him of the charges. CANADIAN Trail Running Magazine
November 9, 2025
Two runners die after suffering ‘medical emergencies’ during Indianapolis marathon
Two runners died after suffering “medical emergencies” during the Indianapolis marathon over the weekend. The two runners suffered “separate, unrelated medical emergencies during the 26.2-mile (42 km) race, the marathon’s organizer, Beyond Monumental, said in a statement. yahoo! news
November 7, 2025
Hollywood Is Making a Movie About the Badwater 135 Ultra—and of Course It’s a Horror Film
Actor Shailene Woodley will break out her running shoes for the thriller, Ultra, directed by Victoria Negri and inspired by true events from Negri’s life. Woodley, known for her roles in the Divergent series and Big Little Lies, is no stranger to the outdoors, thanks to her conservationist work and...
November 6, 2025
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition Has Released Its Trail Running Toolkit
Recently, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) released a guide, “Opening the Path to Trail Running: A Toolkit for Runners, Retailers, and Communities,” designed to provide discrete and actionable steps that the running community can take to improve diversity in the sport. RIDC aims to make the running space more...
November 5, 2025
Strava Has Quickly Become the Most Popular Social Network for Music Fans
As more people shift their focus to health and wellness, music artists are using Strava as a new way to connect with fans. Between sharing their own fitness journeys and creating in-person experiences, the app is helping bring fans closer to artists. Strava reports that the number of new run clubs has...
