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Start FreeGreat North Run 2026: The World’s Biggest Half Marathon Returns September 13
It started in 1981 when a Geordie former Olympic athlete named Brendan Foster wanted to bring a major running event to North East England.…
June 29, 2026 · by Radu
Why Every Serious Runner Needs a Race Log (Not Just Strava)
You finish a half marathon. Your Garmin syncs to Strava. You add a quick caption, get some kudos, move on. Two weeks later you…
June 25, 2026 · by Radu
BMO Vancouver Marathon 2027: Canada’s Premier Destination Marathon Returns May 2
Cherry blossoms. Snow-capped mountains in the distance. The Stanley Park Seawall along the Pacific Ocean. The Lions Gate Bridge soaring overhead. English Bay shimmering…
June 19, 2026 · by Radu
The Best Way to Keep a Running Race Journal
Five years from now, you’ll want to remember the exact moment you broke 4:00 in the marathon. The weather. The crowd at mile 22.…
June 13, 2026 · by Radu
Meia Maratona Internacional de São Paulo 2027: Brazil’s Iconic Half Marathon Returns for 20th Edition
Every January, while runners in the northern hemisphere are dealing with cold and snow, tens of thousands of Brazilians and international visitors gather in…
June 7, 2026 · by Radu
Quebec City Marathon 2026: Running Through North America’s Oldest Walled City
Few marathons offer what Quebec City does: a net-downhill course finishing inside the fortifications of the only walled city in North America north of…
June 3, 2026 · by Radu
Easiest Marathons in the US to Finish: Generous Time Limits and Forgiving Courses
Let’s be honest: no marathon is truly easy. 26.2 miles is 26.2 miles, whether you’re running it in Boston or Honolulu. The distance demands…
May 29, 2026 · by Radu
Singapore Marathon 2026: Complete Guide to Southeast Asia’s Premier Race
Most marathons happen in cool weather for a reason. Cold air, dry conditions, and morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s give runners the…
May 29, 2026 · by Radu
Spartathlon: The 246km Race That Honors Pheidippides
In 490 BC, an Athenian messenger named Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to seek military help against the invading Persians. According to the…
May 24, 2026 · by Radu
How to Build a Race Calendar That Doesn’t Burn You Out
You start the year excited. Spring marathon in April. Half marathon series in May and June. Trail race in July. Fall marathon training begins…
May 19, 2026 · by Radu
JFK 50 Mile: America’s Oldest and Most Iconic Ultra
It started with a presidential challenge. In 1963, John F. Kennedy challenged his military officers to meet a physical fitness standard set by Theodore…
May 19, 2026 · by Radu
How to Never Lose a Race Result Again
Quick test: What was your finish time at your first marathon? For some runners, that answer comes instantly—they remember every detail. For others, there’s…
May 12, 2026 · by Radu