Elite & Industry News

Barkley Marathons 2026: Brutal Valentine’s Day Start Ends With No Finishers

The 2026 Barkley Marathons once again demonstrated why it is widely regarded as the most difficult ultrarunning event in the world. Held in the...

The 30-Day Window: New Research Redefines “How Much is Too Much” in Marathon Training

Every runner has heard the 10% rule: never increase your weekly mileage by more than a tenth. It is the gold standard of injury...

Redemption in Lisbon: Jacob Kiplimo’s Mission to Erase the “Ghost Record”

The news cycle for Jacob Kiplimo has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Just days after the technical sting of having his 56:42 world...

Running Industry Boom: 2026 Running USA Conference Insights

The running industry is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum. From the historic halls of the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri,...

A Reminder for Runners: runDisney’s 2026–2027 Race Calendar Is Now Open for Planning

With the new year underway and training calendars beginning to take shape, runDisney’s 2026–2027 race calendar remains one of the most useful planning tools...

The Porto Perspective: Inside the 2026 European Running Business Conference

Every two years, one event quietly shapes the future of the global running industry—bringing together the people who design races, build participation, drive innovation,...

Jacob Kiplimo Responds After World Athletics Rejects Historic 56:42

On February 3, 2026, World Athletics delivered a ruling that sent shockwaves through the distance-running world: Jacob Kiplimo’s staggering 56:42 half-marathon performance would not...

Salina Crossroads: How Daniel Craig Is Building One of America’s Most Runner-Friendly Marathons

With its low-cost entry model, unusually flexible policies, and consistently high participant feedback, the Salina Crossroads Marathon is emerging as one of the most...

The 2026 London Marathon Elite Field is Officially Set

The streets of London are about to become the fastest place on Earth. Event organizers have pulled back the curtain on the 2026 TCS...

2026 NYC Marathon: The Strategy Guide for the World’s Most Coveted Bib

For the global running community, the first Wednesday of March isn't just another day on the calendar—it’s "Selection Day." It’s the moment hundreds of...

How Charity Bibs Are Opening Doors—for Runners and Students Alike

Every year, runners around the world train for races they may never get into. Berlin. New York City. Even hometown races like the Philadelphia Marathon....

The Elite Blueprint: Training, Fatigue, and Longevity with Keira D’Amato

Most runners know Keira D’Amato as the realtor-turned–American record holder. But in our recent conversation for Marathon Journal, we deliberately skipped the origin story....