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Irish Athlete Smashes World Record in Antarctica Marathon: An Unbelievable Feat of Endurance

Entertainment

7 Dec, 2024

Irish Athlete Smashes World Record in Antarctica Marathon: An Unbelievable Feat of Endurance


Clonmel AC athlete William Maunsell recently achieved a remarkable feat of strength and endurance, winning five marathons across five continents...

Global Marathon Challenge Conquered: Derbyshire Woman's Triumphant Feat Inspires Millions

World

4 Dec, 2024

Global Marathon Challenge Conquered: Derbyshire Woman's Triumphant Feat Inspires Millions


This extraordinary tale showcases the remarkable human spirit and unwavering determination of a Derbyshire woman who recently completed a global...

NYC Marathon: Stars Hit the Streets for Charity, Personal Goals, and a Little Fame

Entertainment

3 Nov, 2024

NYC Marathon: Stars Hit the Streets for Charity, Personal Goals, and a Little Fame


The 2024 TCS New York City Marathon kicks off on Sunday, November 3, with more than 50,000 runners from New...

NYC Marathon 2024: Tamirat Tola Aims for Historic Repeat Win, Wheelchair Races Feature Americans

Sports

3 Nov, 2024

NYC Marathon 2024: Tamirat Tola Aims for Historic Repeat Win, Wheelchair Races Feature Americans


On a crisp, beautiful Sunday morning, more than 50,000 runners from over 150 countries turned out for the TCS New...

NYC Marathon 2024: The Celebrities Running, The Course, The Weather, And The Unexpected Dead Last Finisher

World

3 Nov, 2024

NYC Marathon 2024: The Celebrities Running, The Course, The Weather, And The Unexpected Dead Last Finisher


The 2024 TCS New York City Marathon is nearly upon us. The barricades are going up around Central Park. The...

NYC Marathon: Why Runners Hate The Spectators (And Why You Shouldn't Run It)

World

3 Nov, 2024

NYC Marathon: Why Runners Hate The Spectators (And Why You Shouldn't Run It)


More than 50,000 runners from around the world have converged on the Big Apple and are set to take on...

Marine Corps Marathon: Father-Son Duo Set to Conquer 26.2 Miles in Arlington

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Marine Corps Marathon: Father-Son Duo Set to Conquer 26.2 Miles in Arlington


Thousands of runners are clogging 26.2 miles of pavement in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, for the 49th annual Marine Corps...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Dublin Marathon Runner Remains in Coma After Horrific Accident in Sicily

World

26 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon Runner Remains in Coma After Horrific Accident in Sicily


A young woman from Bray, Co Wicklow, who has been left in a coma following a horror accident in Italy...

Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2024: Record-Breaking Turnout and Two Days of Races

World

20 Oct, 2024

Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2024: Record-Breaking Turnout and Two Days of Races


The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will have thousands of runners from across the country on the city’s streets this weekend,...

Yorkshire Marathon Festival 2024: Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions

World

20 Oct, 2024

Yorkshire Marathon Festival 2024: Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions


The event is organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All charity and has firmly established itself as one of the...

How This Toronto Runner Found Her Tribe and Her BQ Time:  A Story of Running, Community and Transformation

Sports

19 Oct, 2024

How This Toronto Runner Found Her Tribe and Her BQ Time: A Story of Running, Community and Transformation


This Canadian Running x New Balance six-part series is following five runners to the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. These women...

Kenya's Chepng'etich and Kipruto Aim for Chicago Marathon Glory Amidst Tragedy and Records

Sports

13 Oct, 2024

Kenya's Chepng'etich and Kipruto Aim for Chicago Marathon Glory Amidst Tragedy and Records


Former winners, Ruth Chepng’etich and Amos Kipruto of Kenya, will be out to reclaim titles in the penultimate World Marathon...

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end

Local

6 Oct, 2024

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end


Les déplacements seront perturbés dans certains secteurs de la ville de Québec ce week-end en raison de la tenue des...

Cardiff Half Marathon 2024: Elite Fields Ready to Race

Sports

5 Oct, 2024

Cardiff Half Marathon 2024: Elite Fields Ready to Race


Tens of thousands of runners will take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday morning. The 13.1 mile (21km)...

Woman Who Needed Spinal Surgery As A Child To Run Her First Half Marathon

World

29 Sep, 2024

Woman Who Needed Spinal Surgery As A Child To Run Her First Half Marathon


An Essex woman who spent months using a wheelchair, and needed surgery aged seven to remove a mass on her...

World Record Attempt and Philanthropy: Kenyan Runner Isaiah Kosgei's Berlin Marathon Mission

Sports

29 Sep, 2024

World Record Attempt and Philanthropy: Kenyan Runner Isaiah Kosgei's Berlin Marathon Mission


Isaiah Kosgei is preparing to run in the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, driven by two ambitions:...

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closure This Weekend: What You Need to Know

World

22 Sep, 2024

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closure This Weekend: What You Need to Know


Drivers in and around Montreal should be aware that construction projects and the Montreal Marathon will result in multiple road...

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closed Again This Weekend for Construction

World

22 Sep, 2024

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closed Again This Weekend for Construction


Drivers in and around Montreal should be aware that construction projects and the Montreal Marathon will result in multiple road...

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closed AGAIN This Weekend: What You Need to Know

World

21 Sep, 2024

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closed AGAIN This Weekend: What You Need to Know


The Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, a key infrastructure connecting the island of Montréal to the Montérégie region, will be closed to traffic...

Marathon du Médoc: Running a Marathon While Drinking Wine, Eating Oysters and Steak

World

21 Sep, 2024

Marathon du Médoc: Running a Marathon While Drinking Wine, Eating Oysters and Steak


“Wine can touch your soul; it can make time stop; it can transport you to another dimension…” So says Dominique...

Boston Marathon Tightens Qualifying Standards for 2026, Making It Even Tougher to Run

Sports

17 Sep, 2024

Boston Marathon Tightens Qualifying Standards for 2026, Making It Even Tougher to Run


With another year of record applications for the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association is tightening its qualifying standards for...

Sydney Marathon Aims For Major Status, Set To Be Australia's Biggest Race Ever

World

14 Sep, 2024

Sydney Marathon Aims For Major Status, Set To Be Australia's Biggest Race Ever


The TCS Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, is set to host over 40,000 participants and 150,000 spectators this Sunday, 15...

Paralympic Marathon: Madison de Rozario's Title Defence Crumbles Under Swiss Dominance

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

Paralympic Marathon: Madison de Rozario's Title Defence Crumbles Under Swiss Dominance


Australian Paralympic great Madison de Rozario's defence of her Paralympic marathon crown has ended in heartache, the Australian dethroned by...

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend

World

5 Sep, 2024

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend


Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital after sustaining 80% burns to her body following an...

Paralysed Charity Campaigner, Claire Lomas, Dies After Accident in Jordan

World

2 Sep, 2024

Paralysed Charity Campaigner, Claire Lomas, Dies After Accident in Jordan


A charity campaigner who completed a marathon in a bionic suit after being paralysed in a riding accident has died,...

Bionic Woman' Who Completed London Marathon in Robotic Suit Dies in Accident

World

1 Sep, 2024

Bionic Woman' Who Completed London Marathon in Robotic Suit Dies in Accident


A campaigner who raised nearly £1m for charity after being paralysed in a horse riding accident has died. Claire Lomas,...

Paris 2024 Olympics: Women's Marathon Kicks Off Final Day of Competition

World

11 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics: Women's Marathon Kicks Off Final Day of Competition


Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of the 16th and final official day of competition of the Paris 2024...

Paris 2024 Olympics: Women's Marathon Kicks Off Final Day of Action

World

11 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics: Women's Marathon Kicks Off Final Day of Action


Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of the 16th and final official day of competition of the Paris 2024...

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