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News From: May 28, 2025

All the lovely freebies you can unlock with your Cork City Marathon medal this weekend

Here are some of the freebies - drinks, burgers, Pilates class, sauna - for finishers of the 2025 Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 1.

Cork City Marathon (Yay Cork: 5/28/2025)

posted: May 28, 2025

News From: May 27, 2025

Here’s your sign to throw a running-themed bachelor(ette)

Having a running-themed bachelor or bachelerotte party makes sense for runners and here are some ideas.

Odds And Ends (Canadian Running: 5/27/2025)

posted: May 28, 2025

5 fun race signs from the 2025 Ottawa Marathon

Spectators rock: some fun signs during the 2025 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 25.

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend) (Canadian Running: 5/27/2025)

posted: May 28, 2025

Researcher with incurable cancer tackles Everest again and the world’s highest marathon

Shaunna Burke, a cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds, is one of the runners at the 2025 Tenzing HIllary Everest Marathon on Wednesday, May 28.

Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon (Run 24/7: 5/27/2025)

posted: May 28, 2025

Traralgon Marathon arrives this Sunday

The 2025 Traralgon Marathon will be held this Sunday, June 1, along a new course.

Traralgon Marathon (Latrobe Valley Express: 5/27/2025)

posted: May 27, 2025

News From: May 26, 2025

Calgary Marathon heats up the city with record turnout

Kip Kangogo won the 2025 Calgary Marathon in 2:28:42 while Kelly Challinor won the women's race in 2:52:05.

Calgary Marathon (Canadian Running: 5/26/2025)

posted: May 27, 2025

Final preparations for the 2025 Cork City Marathon

The 2025 Cork City Marathon will be held this Sunday, June 1.

Cork City Marathon (Cork City 103: 5/26/2025)

posted: May 27, 2025

85-year-old runner finishes his 51st consecutive Ottawa Marathon

John Stoddart, 85, ran his 51st consecutive finish at the 2025 Ottawa Marathon in 8:04:08, 20 minutes faster than last year's.

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend) (Canadian Running: 5/26/2025)

posted: May 27, 2025

News From: May 25, 2025

Thousands gather for 24th Annual Buffalo Marathon

James Dickinson won the 2025 Buffalo Marathon in 2:32:22 while Lori Russell won the women's race in 2:54:42.

Buffalo Marathon Weekend (WIVB.com 4: 5/25/2025)

posted: May 26, 2025

Rory Linkletter charges to silver at Ottawa International Marathon

Albert Korir won the 2025 Ottawa Marathon in 2:08:22, with Rory Linkletter as runner up in 2:08:31, while Mercy Chelangat won the women's race in 2:23:33.

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend) (Canadian Running: 5/25/2025)

posted: May 26, 2025

Canadian PM Mark Carney makes surprise cheering appearance at Ottawa Marathon

Prime Minister Mark Carney, a runner himself who ran London Marathon in 2015, cheered on runners at the 2025 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 25.

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend) (Canadian Running: 5/25/2025)

posted: May 26, 2025

Marathon magic in Noosa

Alex Harvey won the 2025 Runaway Noosa Marathon in 2:28:26 while Olivia Beck won the women's race in 2:54:54.

Runaway Noosa Marathon (Noosa Today: 5/25/2025)

posted: May 26, 2025

Runners hit the pavement for the Vermont City Marathon

Ryan Eiler won the 2025 Vermont City Marathon while Margaret Vido won the women's race.

Vermont City Marathon (WCAX 3: 5/25/2025)

posted: May 26, 2025

News From: May 24, 2025

TCS Sydney Marathon Volunteers to Don Tribute Sydney 2000 Uniforms, Celebrating 25 Years Since the Games

Volunteers of the 2025 Sydney Marathon on August 31 will don the iconic uniforms worn by Olympic volunteers 25 years ago.

Sydney Marathon (Australian Athletics: 5/24/2025)

posted: May 27, 2025

News From: May 23, 2025

10-year-old becomes youngest finisher in Blue Nose Marathon history

Linden Meza, 10, became the youngest finisher in the Blue Nose Marathon history, clocking 5:57 on Sunday, May 25.

Blue Nose International Marathon (Canadian Running: 5/23/2025)

posted: May 26, 2025

Vermont City Marathon hall-of-famer gears up for weekend race

The 2025 Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 25, will again have the legacy runner Jim Leary, 63, at the start line.

Vermont City Marathon (WCAX 3: 5/23/2025)

posted: May 23, 2025

News From: May 22, 2025

John Korir aims for sub-2:01 marathon in 2025: "I am confident I can achieve the target"

Boston Marathon champion John Korir is aiming for a sub-2:01 marathon in 2025, either in the Chicago Marathon or the Tokyo World Championships.

Boston Marathon (Olympics News: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 23, 2025

Servus Calgary Marathon: Marking the 50th anniversary of Canada’s longest running marathon

The 2025 Calgary Marathon on Sunday, May 25, will have a record-breaking number of participants at more than 17,000 for all distances.

Calgary Marathon (Global News: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 23, 2025

2025 Capital City Marathon

A gallery of photos taken during the 2025 Capital City Marathon on Sunday, May 18.

Capital City Marathon (Thurston Talk: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

Trailblazing towards a gender-equal landscape: Mass participation running and the London Marathon

A gender participation analysis of London Marathon through the years, showing a trend towards gender equality.

London Marathon (SportsGazette: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

Ukrainian marathon champion killed in action

The national marathon champion of Ukraine, Petro Shukalovych, was killed in action while defending his country from Russian invaders on the front lines.

Odds And Ends (New Voice of Ukraine: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

1976 Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials - Eugene, Oregon

This day in history: here's a blow-by-blow account of the 1976 Men's Olympic Marathon Trials for the Montreal Olympics.

Odds And Ends (TonyReavis.com: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 23, 2025

Runaway Noosa Marathon returns this weekend

The 2025 Runaway Noosa Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 24.

Runaway Noosa Marathon (Noosa Today: 5/22/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

News From: May 21, 2025

Blue Nose Marathon: Halifax runner wins hometown marathon in debut

Local runner Maksym Pokotylets won the 2025 Blue Nose Marathon in 2:33:09 while Alexandra Quimby won the women's race in 2:56:36.

Blue Nose International Marathon (Canadian Running: 5/21/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

Eliud Kipchoge to continue running big city marathons for charity after competitive career ends

Eliud Kipchoge shared his experience on the 2025 London Marathon and his plans after retirement.

London Marathon (Olympics News: 5/21/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

News From: May 20, 2025

Boston Marathon champion’s secret to fitness: step aerobics

Boston Marathon champion John Korir has an unconventional cross-training session - step aerobics.

Boston Marathon (Canadian Running: 5/20/2025)

posted: May 21, 2025

Former New York City Marathon champion to line up for 2025 Ottawa Marathon

2021 New York City Marathon champion Albert Korir of Kenya will run the 2025 Ottawa Marathon this Sunday, May 25.

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend) (Canadian Running: 5/20/2025)

posted: May 21, 2025

BREAKING: Kenyan Marathoner Purity Changwony Slapped With 2-Year Ban for Doping Offense

Kenyan Purity Changwony, runner up in the 2022 Prague Marathon, was handed a two-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit, for testing positive for prohibited substances in a urine sample during the event.

Prague International Marathon (Pulse Sports: 5/20/2025)

posted: May 21, 2025

News From: May 19, 2025

2004 Athens Olympics: Humble Marathon star was robbed of gold medal by disgraceful fan - but still made history

Brazilian athlete Vanderlei de Lima missed gold after he was stopped by a spectator during the race but was honored by the Olympic Committee for his sporting spirit after winning bronze and later lit the Olympic cauldron at the 2016 Games in Rio.

Olympics 2004 (Men) (talkSPORT: 5/19/2025)

posted: May 22, 2025

Hundreds run in 25th Woody's RV World Marathon in Red Deer

Dylan Wizniuk won the 2025 Red Deer Marathon in 2:40:52.497 while Kristen Spady won the women's race in 2:54:42.039.

Red Deer Marathon (Red Deer Advocate: 5/19/2025)

posted: May 20, 2025