Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Anurag Rana
Sports Journalist & Running Media Publisher · 12+ Years in the Sport
Anurag Rana has spent over a decade at the intersection of running and publishing. A former endurance athlete turned full-time sports journalist, he built FatMarathoner from a personal training diary into one of the fastest-growing independent running media brands in the world. Named one of India’s Top 5 Fitness Bloggers by Mumbai Live and a featured contributor at Aditya Birla Health. His expert commentary on race strategy and course planning is regularly featured on global platforms including RunnersConnect. He tests every shoe, watch and piece of gear before writing a word about it.
Sports Journalist
12+ Years in Running Media
Endurance Athlete
Global Coverage
Our Evolution: Run the World
What began as a personal running log has grown into a global marathon media brand covering races, gear and the sport across six continents. FatMarathoner exists for one reason: to be the most useful, most accurate and most readable running resource on the internet.
We know that planning a race requires reliable information. That is why we focus on delivering meticulously researched race guides and a continuously updated global calendar to help you find your next starting line, anywhere in the world.
What We Cover
- The Global Race CalendarAn exhaustively researched directory of marathons and running events worldwide, updated continuously.
- Race GuidesDeep, practical guides to major marathons written for runners who are actually planning to show up on the start line.
- Gear & Shoe ReviewsTested on real runs in real conditions. No spec-sheet opinions.
- Running NewsFast, accurate updates from the global athletic community.
How We Work
First-hand testing
Gear goes on our feet before it goes on the site. Reviews are based on real runs, not spec sheets.
Always disclosed
Affiliate links and sponsored content are clearly labeled on every page. Advertisers do not influence ratings or editorial decisions.
Kept current
Race guides are updated when facts change. Publication dates reflect the last edit, not the original post.
Sourced properly
Training and nutrition content cites coaches and sports science, not just other running websites.
Get in Touch
anurag@fatmarathoner.com
Editorial inquiries, press releases and partnership opportunities welcome.
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