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  1. Adidas, B.A.A. unveil 2025 Boston Marathon celebration jacket

    Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) unveiled Wednesday the highly-anticipated celebration jacket for the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

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  2. California International Marathon returns to Sacramento

    Thousands of runners will hit the streets of Sacramento County on Sunday for the 41st annual California International Marathon

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  3. What Can We Actually Learn From A Race Like The Valencia Marathon? - CITIUS Mag

    Recap and highlights from the 2024 Valencia Marathon: Sabastian Sawe and Megertu Alemu win individually and more of the top takeaways.

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  4. Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon weekend in San Antonio: Routes, forecast, street closures and other things to know

    This year marks the final act for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in San Antonio. The festivities start with an expo on Friday, and continue with a 5K and 10K on Saturday and a half-marathon and full-marathon on S

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  5. California International Marathon Forecast: Break out the jackets

    Thousands of runners will lace up Sunday, Dec. 8, to compete in what’s known as the “fastest course in the West," or the California International Marathon.

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  6. Sabastian Sawe and Megertu Alemu crowned Valencia Marathon 2024 champions

    World half-marathon champion Sawe made a stunning marathon debut in Valencia clocking a world lead of 2:02:05 on Sunday (1 December). Ethiopia’s Megertu Alemu dominated the women's race.

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  7. Faces of Seattle Marathon: Emotional moments and miles of memories

    While much of Seattle was still sleeping, a throng of determined athletes gathered for a major event. The 2024 UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half-Marathon took place Sunday morning, with Seattle Center as home base and iconic landmarks along the route.{ } From the starting line's buzz to the victorious finish, runners of all ages and abilities took on Seattle's legendary hills and stunning waterfront views. Whether it was a first-time finish or personal best, every participant showed incredible grit and determination. The camaraderie, smiles, and individual triumphs made this year's race unforgettable. Check out the moments that define the spirit of Seattle's running community. (Image: Elizabeth Crook / Seattle Refined) Dec. 1, 2024{ }{a href="https://www.seattlemarathon.org/" target="_blank" title="https://www.seattlemarathon.org/"}Learn more about the Seattle Marathon Association here{/a}.{ }

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  8. Quotes from the Valencia Marathon winners

    SABASTIAN SAWE:  “It’s an amazing day, I’m so happy to be here and win in Valencia which is so beautiful.  It’s my debut and I’m really happy to win today”

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  9. Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon - News - 2024 Results - Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon

    Event Website: HereWOMEN (gun times) -  1. Megertu Alemu, ETH, 1997, 2:16:49  EUR 75,000 (=USD 78,765)     (16:08 - 32:03 - 47:56 - 1:03:48 - 1:07:15 - 1:19:45 - 1:35:55 - 1:52:53 - 2:09:31) [1:07:15/1:09:34]  2. Stella Chesang, UGA, 1996, 2:18:26 NR/PB 45,000  3. Tiruye Mesfin, ETH, 2002, 2:18:35 PB 30,000  4. Evaline Chirchir, KEN, 1998, 2:20:33 PB 10,000  5. Majida Maayouf, ESP, 1989, 2:21:43  7000 + 5000esp  6. Chimdesa Kumsa, ETH, 1995, 2:

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  10. Marathon world lead for debutant Sawe in Valencia | REPORTS | World Athletics

    Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe set a world lead on his marathon debut, while Ethiopia’s Megertu Alemu also captured a solid victory at the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso

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  11. Valencia marathon stirs controversy one month after deadly floods

    Athlete Pau Gisbert decided not to run in the Valencia marathon this weekend because he couldn't focus on training amid the devastation that hit Spain's third-largest city in recent flash floods.

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  12. Sydney Marathon: Everything to Know About the 7th Major

    Runners will be heading down under to participate in the newest World Marathon Major: the Sydney Marathon. Here's what you need to know about the race. 

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  13. Every Woman's Marathon: A Celebration Of Strength, Inclusivity and Community

    In a powerful display of unity and empowerment, over 7,000 women from every corner of the United States signed up to run Team Milk's inaugural Every Woman's Marathon in Savannah, Georgia. This groundbreaking race, designed for women, by women, redefined the marathon experience, placing inclusivity and community at its heart and proving that women can achieve the extraordinary when they come together.

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  14. Did the First-Ever ‘Every Woman’s Marathon’ Live Up to the Hype?

    From lactation stations to clean porta-potties to motivation stations, the Every Woman's Marathon made a big bet on a new woman’s only race.

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  15. Move over New York and Boston: San Antonio has a marathon of its own now

    The San Antonio Marathon will succeed the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, which will not return after its December run. While loved by many runners, it took much of its profit out of town for the past 16 years.

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  16. San Antonio Marathon, organized locally, will replace Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in 2025

    The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports will announce a new “major running event” to replace the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series.

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