LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
October 20, 2024
Why Are Cyclists Banned From New York Marathon? Here’s How Participants Reacted to Removal of Pre-Race Tradition
New York has a special pre-race tradition, unlike any other track, as many cyclists take over the closed route hours ahead of the official event. Cyclists across New York flock to the course to experience riding their bikes on unobstructed New York roads. It’s a privilege; the infamous New York...
October 16, 2024
Who is Lazarus Lake Really?
Gary Cantrell, race director, is seen by some as a mad scientist who created the world’s toughest race to torture people. He wants to see people in pain, they say, and no doubt loves it when they fail. But this is not how the people who have spent time with him...
October 11, 2024
How Much Racing Is Too Much Racing?
Setting running goals is typically a good thing. Goals keep you engaged and on track. They shape your training with purpose, structure, and accountability. However, sometimes an endless list of goals can backfire. Runner's World
October 10, 2024
Chicago Marathon Allows Florida Runners to Defer to 2025
The Chicago Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, October 13, is allowing participants from Florida to defer their entry to the 2025 race due to Hurricane Milton. Runners from Florida received word from the race about their option to defer, and they have until Friday, October 18. Runner's World
October 2, 2024
Could Small Running Races be Making a Comeback?
There are glimmers of hope beneath the surface that could show the racing community is truly rebounding post-COVID. With the rising costs associated with races, are participants opting to join smaller races? Slowswitch
October 2, 2024
Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics?
Nike leadership on Tuesday doubled down on renewed efforts to win in running, a crucial category that has eluded the brand for several years. But some analysts say it will take more to get the struggling athletic brand back on track. Nike is diving headfirst into its running “comeback,” which will be fueled by...
September 26, 2024
Lululemon ends partnership with ultrarunner Camille Herron
Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon has ended its partnership with American ultrarunner Camille Herron after she and her husband, Conor Holt, were implicated in a Wikipedia editing scandal. On Monday, we reported on the couple’s history of making pro-Herron edits to her Wikipedia page while editing the pages of other ultrarunners (including Courtney Dauwalter and Kilian Jornet) to remove or...
September 25, 2024
A Data-Driven Environmental Scan of the Trail and Ultra Coaching Industry
This month, we dig into trends in the growing industry of professional trail and ultra coaching. How many coaches are there? What proportion of runners use their services? Are there trends in the types of services that coaches offer? These questions can be challenging to answer. As small business operators,...
September 25, 2024
Boston man faces $5K fine, drone forfeiture for flight over marathon
A Boston man is facing serious legal consequences after flying a DJI Mavic drone dangerously close to the Boston Marathon finish line in April, prompting a dramatic mid-air interception by law enforcement. The drone, which sparked concerns about public safety, was seized just minutes before the first race finishers crossed...
September 16, 2024
Hoka Parent Deckers Brands to Execute Six-for-One Forward Stock Split
Deckers Brands, the parent of the Ugg, Hoka, Teva, Koolaburra, and Ahnu, reported that during its annual meeting held on September 9, 2024, the company’s stockholders approved a six-for-one forward stock split and a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock. Deckers said it filed...