LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
April 6, 2026
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute to be Presenting Partner of the Boston 5K Road Race
BOSTON (March 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute (MGBCI) will serve as the presenting partner of the Boston 5K beginning with this year’s race. The 2026 Boston 5K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is set to...
April 3, 2026
A Strong First Stride: McKinney Historic Half Delivers in Debut
McKinney, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In its inaugural year, the McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW brought together thousands of runners, families and spectators from across North Texas, transforming race day into a vibrant community-wide celebration. From the starting line to the final stretch, the experience delivered on its promise, showcasing...
April 3, 2026
Media Resources & Schedule of Events for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON (3-April) — ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) looks forward to welcoming athletes from around the world to Boston for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 20, 2026. In advance of race week, we’d like to share the following reminders and schedule with members of the media....
April 3, 2026
London’s 100,000-Runner Gamble Exposes a Hard Truth for U.S. Race Directors: A Conference Badge Won’t Protect You in Court
DeKalb, Ill. (April 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Last week, The Guardian reported that the TCS London Marathon is in advanced talks to stage a two-day, 100,000-runner event in April 2027 — internally dubbed the “Double London Marathon.” If approved, the event would place 50,000 runners on the course each...
April 3, 2026
Introducing the rabbit Clubhouse Series
April 3, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The rabbit Clubhouse Series is set to redefine the race-week experience, offering runners a dedicated home base at three of the world’s most iconic race destinations: Chamonix, Chicago, and New York. The booking experience is in partnership with Halo, a hotel booking platform created...
April 2, 2026
Bay to Breakers Surges as One of America’s Largest Races, Driven by Strong Growth, Corporate Teams, and San Francisco Momentum
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Bay to Breakers, San Francisco’s most iconic footrace and one of the oldest continuously run races in the United States, is experiencing a powerful resurgence, with more than 30,000 registrations expected in 2026 and sustained growth over the past three years. The...
April 2, 2026
Carlsbad 5000 to Celebrate 40 Years of Fast
CARLSBAD (April 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - One of Southern California’s most iconic road races is preparing to celebrate a milestone anniversary. The Carlsbad 5000, widely known as the “World’s Fastest 5K,” will mark its 40th running on Sunday, April 12, bringing more than 8,000 runners and walkers to Carlsbad...
April 2, 2026
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in death of Florida Marathon runner
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a 74-year-old runner, who was struck by a vehicle while running the Health First Florida 1/2 Marathon in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 8, and later died of his injuries. According to Melbourne Police, officers responded on race day to...
April 2, 2026
WaterMonster Powers the Shift to Cup-Free Racing—Proven at Major Marathons
Austin, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - WaterMonster is redefining how runners hydrate. Its cup-free, self-serve hydration systems eliminate paper cups, reduce waste, and simplify race-day operations—without slowing athletes. See what renown crowd control scientist Marcel Altenburg had to say. See how it works: https://watermonster.us/pages/sustainable-cup-free-events Proven on the Course WaterMonster systems have...
April 2, 2026
Electrolit® Returns to Coachella as Official Hydration Sponsor, Bringing 5K and Wellness Programming to Festivalgoers
Houston, TX (April 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Electrolit®, the premium hydration beverage trusted in high-performance environments from work to sports to play, returns as the official hydration sponsor of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026. The brand brings back the Coachella x Electrolit Campground 5K run during both...
