Press & Credentials

Marathon Journal is an independent news organization and a subsidiary of MARATHON MEDIA™. We specialize in elite-level reporting, industry analysis, and on-the-ground coverage of global endurance sports. Led by Founder and Editor-in-Chief Letty Lundquist, Esq., our platform provides authoritative content for the international running community.

Record of Official Accreditation

Marathon Media (formerly operating as the Marathon Running Podcast) maintains a rigorous schedule of international on-the-ground reporting. Our team has been officially credentialed for the following major events:

I. Major Championship & Elite Trials

• U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon (2024): Orlando, FL

• World Athletics Elite Field Coverage: Direct access to top-tier international athlete fields.

II. World Marathon Majors (WMM)

• Sydney Marathon (2025): Sydney, Australia (7th World Marathon Major)

• Boston Marathon: 2023, 2024, 2025

• Tokyo Marathon: 2024, 2025

• TCS New York City Marathon: 2024, 2025

• Bank of America Chicago Marathon: 2024, 2025

• ASICS Los Angeles Marathon: 2025

III. Industry & Global Trade Summits

• The Running Event (TRE): San Antonio 2025; Austin 2023, 2024

• The International Running Expo (IRX): Amsterdam 2025

• European Running Business Conference: Athens, Greece 2024

• Running USA Industry Conference: Orlando 2024

Professional Standards & Certifications

Marathon Journal operates under the highest standards of international journalism. Our editorial team holds verified certifications from the industry’s leading news organizations, ensuring strict adherence to reporting ethics and News Access Rules (NARs):

• NBCU Academy: Journalism Fundamentals (NBC Universal)

• Reuters / Google News Initiative: Digital Journalism Certification

• Legal Oversight: All editorial operations are overseen by our Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Letty Lundquist, Esq.

Organizational Transition

As of 2025, our multi-platform operations—including our podcast, video production, and digital news—have been consolidated under the Marathon Journal brand. This transition ensures a unified journalistic voice across all media channels while maintaining the high standards of reporting and professional relationships established since our founding.

Media Inquiries & Contact

For accreditation verification, interview requests, or editorial partnerships, please contact:

• Media Contact: Letty Lundquist, Esq. (Founder / Editor-in-Chief)

• Email: press@marathonjournal.com

• Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA

• Website: marathonjournal.com