Press Releases
VIENNA CITY MARATHON ON 6th APRIL: Course record holder Vibian Chepkirui chases third Vienna triumph
Vibian Chepkirui will return to the Vienna City Marathon on 6th April aiming to make it three victories out of three starts. The 30 year-old Kenyan produced two extraordinary performances in the Austrian capital in 2021 and 2022: First she won her debut marathon, then she broke the course record with 2:20:59.
Feb 18, 2025
Nagoya Women's Marathon 2025 announces invited athletes list including 2024 NYC Marathon Champion Sheila Chepkirui
The Nagoya Women's Marathon announced today the top elite athletes who will compete in the 14th edition of the world's largest women's marathon to be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The leading stars in the field are Sheila CHEPKIRUI of Kenya, 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Champion, Ruti AGA of Ethiopia, 2019 Tokyo Marathon Champion, and Eunice Chebichii CHUMBA of Bahrain, 2023 Asian Games Champion and last year's runner-up in Nagoya.
Feb 13, 2025
Marathon Runners & Partners Fund Another BIG Check for Hemby Children's Hospital
The 20th anniversary Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has even more reasons to celebrate! The 2024 event has once again demonstrated its commitment to community by raising $126,641 for Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital. This significant contribution pushes the event's total donations to the hospital well beyond the half-million dollar mark since the partnership began.
Feb 12, 2025
Cleveland Marathon Announces University Hospitals as its New Title Sponsor
The Cleveland Marathon today named University Hospitals the official title sponsor for the Cleveland Marathon's 2025 season. The multi-year commitment deepens the relationship between the marathon and UH which have been partners since 2015. The University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon is slated for race weekend, May 17-18, 2025.
Feb 12, 2025
BISMARCK MARATHON ANNOUNCES DATE CHANGE FOR 2025
The Bismarck Marathon has announced a change to its 2025 schedule, with the event now taking place exclusively on Saturday, September 20. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay races will now be held on Saturday morning instead of Sunday.
Feb 5, 2025
HASPA MARATHON HAMBURG ON 27th APRIL: European Champion Richard Ringer faces tough test in Hamburg
European Marathon Champion Richard Ringer returns to the Haspa Marathon Hamburg on 27th April. The German will therefore not defend his continental title at the championships held earlier in April in a new format. Ringer, who improved his marathon PB to 2:05:46 in Valencia last December and is the third fastest German runner ever at the classic distance, will face at least four athletes who have run considerably faster than him. With a personal record of 2:03:13 the former London Marathon winner Amos Kipruto heads the current start list.
Feb 5, 2025
40 Days Until the 40th: Los Angeles Marathon Set for Historic Running with Over 25,000 Participants
In just 40 days, the streets of Los Angeles will be filled with a sold-out field of more than 25,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes as they gather at Dodger Stadium to commence the 40th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS.
Feb 4, 2025
Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement Sees Almost 18,500 Runners Cross the Finish Line at Sold Out Race
All of Sunday's winners had their own unique stories from the sold-out race that boasted 18,500 runners from 48 states and 75 countries. Paul Eyanae had his first-ever marathon win in the United States at Sunday's 23rd Life Time Miami Marathon and Half presented by FP Movement. His wife and three children were on their farm back in Kenya, where they grow tea and coffee to allow Paul the luxury of traveling the world chasing running success. Beth Marzigliano, who won the women's Marathon in a time of 3:03:02, juggles taking care of three kids back home in Naples between training runs.
Feb 2, 2025
Record $36 Million Raised for Charity at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that 2024 participants raised $36 million for local, national and global nonprofits, the highest fundraising total in event history. Since 2002, participants have raised more than $358 million through the event's official Charity Program.
Jan 28, 2025
8,500 Runners Expected for 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Including Field of 59 Streakers
The 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement returns to the streets of Miami on February 2 for its 23rd edition. Fifty-nine runners in the field of 18,500 have participated in every Miami race since the event's inception in 2003.
Jan 27, 2025
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