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"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

People

“I Had to Finish My Mile”: The Last Tenth of a Mile That Saved a Neighbor’s Life

For this NY firefighter, hitting a clean mile on his watch led to seeing black smoke and saving a neighbor’s life.

Sara StoverSeptember 22, 20261

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

People

This Fine Jewelry Brand is Inspired by Running—and Pro Athletes Are Taking Notice

From Olympic champion hurdler Grant Holloway to middle-distance star Cory McGee, track champions are icing themselves with bespoke Perry Jewelry, crafted to celebrate every kind of running milestone

Sarah GearhartJanuary 31, 2025

Culture

‘Girls Run Ultras’ Is a New Film About Women Crushing Trails

The film is an official selection for the 2024 Trail Running Film Festival, premiering worldwide in more than 50 locations through July

Nicholas TrioloMarch 13, 2024

News

Tola and Obiri Win 2023 New York City Marathon Titles

American women Kellyn Taylor, Molly Huddle earn top 10 finishes in postpartum return to the marathon

Brian MetzlerJuly 10, 2025

People

His First Marathon Was in Prison. His Second Will Be in New York City.

While incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison, Rahsaan Thomas became a runner, journalist, and criminal justice activist. After being granted a commutation while serving a 55-year-to-life sentence, Thomas began training for the New York City Marathon.

Sarah GearhartJuly 10, 2025

People

A Ukrainian and a Russian Are Currently Running 3,100 Miles Around a New York City Block for Peace

“Through this race, we inspire people around us to be better citizens of this world and to transcend themselves”

Ben PryorOctober 13, 2022

Training

The Sublime Agony of Hot-Weather Running

A late-summer ode to sweating it out

Martin Fritz HuberFebruary 5, 2024

Running

America's Best Runners' Bar Is Closing

Coogan's was in business for 35 years but fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic

Martin Fritz HuberApril 22, 2020

Running

Why These Elites Can't Miss the New York City Marathon

The Olympic Trials are only a few months away, but Des Linden and Jared Ward aren't afraid to hammer the streets of New York

Martin Fritz HuberOctober 30, 2019

Running

How to Watch the 2019 New York City Marathon

Tune in to the hotly anticipated race on November 3

The EditorsJuly 10, 2025

Running

How the New York Mini 10K Changed Women’s Running

The history of the oldest women’s-only race is the story of progress, but also of missed opportunities

Martin Fritz HuberJuly 10, 2025

Running

How a “Non-Elite” Runner Won the NYC Half

If Belay Tilahun was good enough to win the country’s most prestigious half marathon, why wasn’t he listed in the elite field?

Martin Fritz HuberJuly 10, 2025

Running

How to Watch the 2018 New York City Marathon

Tune in to the highly anticipated race on November 4

The EditorsJuly 10, 2025

Running

Our Nominations for the Ultrarunning Hall of Fame

Jim Walmsley’s Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?

Martin Fritz HuberJuly 10, 2025

Running

Meet the People Making Running More Inclusive

The sport still has a long way to go, but these leaders are pushing for more diversity

Martin Fritz HuberJuly 10, 2025

Running

Which Marathon Major Is Right For You?

A side-by-side comparison of the world's top-tier 26.2s

Martin Fritz HuberJuly 10, 2025

Culture

The Subversive Joy of a Late-Night Hash Run in New York City

Are the Hash House Harriers a nearly century-old orienteering group dash, a drinking club with a running problem, or just Tinder for runners? Our correspondent intended to find out.

Lisa Wood ShapiroNovember 15, 2016

Running

Ryan Hall Retires, Cites Chronic Fatigue and Low T

Fastest American marathoner cites chronic fatigue, low testosterone

Jon GugalaJanuary 15, 2016