Elite & Industry News

The Marathon Project 2025: Why This “Desert Lab” is the Future of Elite Racing

Photo: @MÁS.INDEPENDENT While the World Marathon Majors offer the prestige of historic city streets, The Marathon Project in Chandler, Arizona, offers something far more valuable...

Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy: Why Michael Johnson’s League Failed and What’s Next

Photo: 2025 Miami Grand Slam / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 The 2025 track and field season began with bold promises. Former Olympic great...

The 2:09:56 Paradox: Coe Admits Legal Loophole Protects Tainted World Record

swiss-image.ch/Photo by Moritz Hager In a year-end briefing that has sent shockwaves through the distance running community, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has addressed the...

LA28 Ticket Guide: How to Buy 2028 Olympic Tickets for $28

With a record 14 million tickets available and a commitment to affordability, here is the official roadmap to attending the Games in Los Angeles. The...

Valencia Marathon 2026 Ballot is NOW OPEN: How to Secure Your SpotHow to Enter the Valencia Marathon 2026: Ballot Tips & Deadlines

For years, the Valencia Marathon held a unique position in the global marathon landscape. It was widely known as one of the fastest courses...

The Snoop Effect: Snoop Dogg Joins Team USA as Honorary Coach for LA28

The D-O-Double-G officially joins Team USA’s roster as the first-ever Honorary Coach. Here’s why his “sideline wisdom” and community roots are the secret sauce...

Inside The Running Event 2025: Innovation, Community, and Behind-the-Scenes in San Antonio

From December 2–4, North America’s premier specialty retail trade show and conference for the running and outdoor industries made its highly anticipated debut in...

$130 Super Shoes? Global Brands are Driving Down Carbon Plate Prices in 2026

The global running shoe market is set for a dramatic transformation. Insights gathered from the International Running Expo (IRX) and The Running Event (TRE)...