LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
March 27, 2025
Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?
The increase in speed at the top of the field has been seen in trail runners, and course records across the ultra-distance spectrum are being broken left and right. I Run Far
March 26, 2025
Something Strange Happens to Brains During a Marathon
Researchers scanned the brains of people before and after running a marathon, finding that runners experienced a significant, but temporary reduction of myelin in certain regions. Gizmodo
March 24, 2025
Rossignol Enters Trail Running Category
Rossignol officially entered the trail running category this month with its designed-for-athletes Vezor 4 shoe with soles produced in collaboration with Michelin. Rossignol also launched the Venosk for everyday trial training on all terrain, alongside a range of T-shirts, polos, sweaters, and shorts. SGB
March 21, 2025
76-year-old marathon World Record holder has the VO2 Max of a 20-year-old
The abstract of the study, published on 18 February 2025, states it “assessed the cardiorespiratory fitness, running biomechanics, muscle architecture, and training characteristics of a 76-yr-old female runner who currently holds the world record 1,500m to marathon in the women’s 75–79 yr age category.” Run247
March 20, 2025
NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results
NIKE, Inc. reported fiscal 2025 financial results for its third quarter ended February 28, 2025. Third quarter revenues were $11.3 billion, down 9 percent on a reported basis compared to the prior year and down 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis*. NIKE Direct revenues were $4.7 billion, down 12 percent...
March 19, 2025
Lawsuit: Woman says she was injured during pierogi race at Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night
A woman has filed a lawsuit, claiming she was injured during the “Running of the Pierogis” race at Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night in Downtown Pittsburgh. Belinda Brown, of Fayette County, says she slipped on a wet mat at the start of the race, causing her to fall and injure her...
March 19, 2025
EXEC: The Footwear Brands Bringing the Heat in 2025
L.E.K. said the leading footwear brands are more consistent across genders than apparel brands, with around 24 brands showing up in its Top 10 for Women’s and Men’s footwear in their respective categories. SGB Media
March 17, 2025
Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun
The southern Taiwan marathon organizers, including a member of the self-governing island republic’s legislature, apologized Sunday after giving out prizes in the shape of a golden Chinese machine gun. AP News
March 13, 2025
London Marathon set to become world’s largest if it tops New York record
This year's TCS London Marathon could be set to enter the record books as the world's largest for the first time. Organisers hope the 45th edition of the iconic race will surpass the 55,646 runners who completed the New York Marathon in November 2024. The Standard
March 12, 2025
Strava Bans User for Running in North Korea
Strava has implemented a strict policy of banning user accounts for uploading GPS activities from North Korea, citing compliance with US sanctions and export controls. dcrainmaker