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Racing

"Go Down Fast, but Not Too Crazy." New York Marathon Champs Share How to Run the Bridges and Other Secrets For Race Day Success

Germán Silva and Abdi Nageeye know how to navigate chilly temps, the five bridges, and a notoriously tough finish.

Sarah GearhartOctober 23, 20261

Culture

You Can Only Do So Much in the Four Walls of a Convention Center.” The Marathon Expo As We Knew it Is Dead.

As title sponsors edge out competitors on the floor, operating costs go up, and runners connect with brands on social media, the expo is trying to find new footing.

Lauren WingenrothOctober 8, 2026

People

"I Was Really Scared of the Marathon": Emma Grace Just Ran the Fastest American Women’s Marathon Debut

Top runner Emma Grace Hurley was relentless in her 26.2 debut. Here's what she had to say before the 2026 Chicago Marathon.

Sarah Wassner FlynnOctober 11, 2026

Racing

The Start-Line Wait Is Part of the Race. Here’s How to Get It Right.

Coaches and dietitians share what runners need to know before a long morning of waiting around before the start.

Tonya RussellOctober 2, 2026

Workouts

This Legendary Workout Separates the Weak From the Strong

The Michigan is something of distance-running lore. Nail this, and you'll be ready for anything.

Hiruni WijayaratneJuly 22, 20261

Marathon

Your Marathon Long Run? You Might Be Doing it Wrong.

Not all long runs are created equal—and knowing when and how to change it up could make or break your race.

Carl LeiversJuly 16, 2026

News

What You Need to Know About Ruth Chepngetich’s Provisional Suspension

The Athletics Integrity Unit announced on July 17 that the 30-year-old Kenyan tested positive for a banned substance on March 14, 2025, five months after setting the women’s marathon world record.

Chris FosterJuly 17, 2025

Marathon

Go From Couch to Marathon with this 24-Week Training Plan

If you’ve never run before, 26.2 miles can feel like an impossible distance—but it’s more than doable with our zero to 5K to 10K to half to full marathon training plan.

Matt FitzgeraldJune 23, 2025

Training

Should I Run a “Training Race” During My Marathon Build?

Racing something shorter like a half marathon can break up marathon training while also dialing everything in for the big day—with some caveats.

Joe BaurApril 1, 2025

Racing

5 Things Most Marathoners Shouldn't Worry About

Marathon training can be overwhelming, but some things just aren't worth the stress

Martin Fritz HuberJanuary 23, 2025

Racing

San Antonio Cuts Ties with Rock ‘n’ Roll in Bet to Become Next Big Marathon

City officials believe the new marathon and half marathon slated for December 5-6, 2025 will better highlight San Antonio’s unique history, culture, music, food, and running community—helping solidify the race as a destination marathon in the tradition of Boston and New York

Brian MetzlerNovember 19, 2024

Road Shoes

More Super, Less Stable: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 First-Run Review

Adidas finally unveils the long-anticipated Adizero Adios Pro update—was it worth the two-year wait?

January 28, 2025

Racing

Why the New York City Marathon Makes Our Hearts Sing

We want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep, be the king of the hill, top of the heap. Our love letter to the New York City Marathon.

Heather Mayer IrvineOctober 19, 20261

Racing

Preview the New York City Marathon Course

We've compiled a video preview and maps of the world's largest marathon for you to review

The Editors of RUNOctober 31, 2025

General

Emily Sisson: ‘I am the Eye of the Storm’

The American record holder channeled her heartbreak three years ago into fulfilling her childhood dream of racing the Olympic marathon. She'll finally get her chance on August 11.

Abby LeveneAugust 21, 2024

Training

5 Micro-Training Tweaks for Your Fastest Marathon Yet

These commonly neglected training strategies will increase the likelihood of your fastest marathon—and they couldn’t be easier

Jason FitzgeraldAugust 24, 2026

Training

4 Key Takeaways From My Experience at a Pro Runner’s Marathon Training Camp

Nell Rojas’ first Boulder-based training camp for all levels of runners proved to be an eye-opening and energizing way to kickstart my current marathon training cycle

Emilia BentonDecember 28, 2024

Racing

Marathon Central

Welcome to the RUN's guide to marathon training and racing with training plans, advice, race strategies and more.

The Editor's at RUNMay 22, 2024

News

8 Things to Get You Psyched About Running in 2024

With the Olympics, otherworldly shoes, and trail running at a crossroads, 2024 could be the most fascinating year in running ever

Brian MetzlerJuly 10, 2025

News

Will Sydney Become the Next World Marathon Major?

The Sydney Marathon will award a provisional star to Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Championship competitors in 2024

Melanie MitchellJuly 10, 2025