Run the World — Marathons, Guide & Gears for Every Runner
Last updated: September 2026 📅 Race dates: Saturday 3 October (10km, 5km, Kids Dash) and Sunday 4 October (Full Marathon, Half Marathon) 2026 🏃 Full marathon flag-off: 3:30 AM MYT, Sunday 4 October 🏁 Half marathon flag-off: 4:45 AM MYT, Sunday 4 October 📍 Start and finish: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 🌆 Course: 42.195 km … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 Registration Alert: The public ballot for the 2027 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon opens on September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM HKT. With 120,000 applicants last year, the ballot fills fast — apply the moment it opens. Disability Entry and the 10km Wheelchair Race are already open for registration (from September … Read more
🔴 Breaking Amazfit Balance 3 goes live for pre-order — June 2, 2026 · Shipping begins mid-June · $369.99 globally The Amazfit Balance 3 is the most aggressive value play in the serious running watch category right now. At $369.99, it takes on the Garmin Forerunner 570 with a 21-day battery, dual-band GPS, sapphire glass … Read more
🚀 Just Launched — June 1, 2026 · Global Release · $290 USD Saucony’s Endorphin Elite series has always divided runners — not because it’s bad, but because the Elite 2’s IncrediRUN foam was almost too fun. Bouncy, alive, and addictive on long runs. The catch? Soft foam means less stability, and enough runners felt … Read more
Six Star Finisher — Quick Answer 🏅 What it is: Complete all six original Abbott World Marathon Majors — Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City — in any order, over any number of years. 🌍 Six Star Finishers worldwide: Over 23,000+ runners from more than 130 countries. ⏱️ Average time to complete: … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 Garmin CIRQA: Quick Facts for Runners Global Retail Price: $199.99 USD Estimated Official India Price: ₹16,999 to ₹19,999 Active India Parallel Import Price: ₹24,999.00 on Mainstreet Marketplace Display Type: None (100% Screenless fabric band) Weight: 14.8g module (~20.7g total with S-M band, ~21.2g with L-XL) Battery Endurance: Up to 10 days … Read more
Update, July 2026: The Fitbit Air has now appeared as a live listing on Amazon India ahead of an official announcement, and Google Health has confirmed an India launch is on the way. The expected India price has also been revised upward to approximately ₹12,000-14,000 (from the ₹8,300-9,999 estimated at launch). We’ve updated the cost … Read more
Pic courtesy: Bank of America Chicago Marathon / chicagomarathon.com. Last updated: September 2026 Chicago Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 🏆 Status: One of the 7 Abbott World Marathon Majors (with Sydney added in 2025) + World Athletics Platinum Label ⏰ Start time: ~7:30 AM CT — wave starts … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 Quick Facts 📅 Race Date: Sunday 29 August 2027 📍 Start: Miller Street / St Leonards Park, North Sydney 🏁 Finish: Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Circular Quay 📏 Distance: 42.195 km (Full Marathon) 🌍 Race Status: Abbott World Marathon Major (7th Major) · World Athletics Platinum Label 👟 Field Size: ~40,000 … Read more
Photo courtesy of New York Road Runners (NYRR) via nyrr.org 📋 Updated August 2026: NYRR has revamped its membership and 9+1 programme. The Member Plus tier is being discontinued from 19 August 2026 — all members now get advance registration access. The 9+1 programme now requires a free eligibility drawing (Sept 17–29, 2026) before you … Read more