Anurag Rana

Photo courtesy of the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) via baa.org. Last updated: September 2026 The 131st Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, 19 April 2027. As the world’s most prestigious point-to-point marathon, securing a spot requires meeting strict age-group standards on certified courses during the official qualification window. 📍 131st Boston Marathon 2027 – At … Read more

Feature Image courtesy of Tata Consultancy Services. Last updated: August 2026. The 2027 Double TCS London Marathon takes place on Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April 2027. In a world-first expansion, 100,000 runners will tackle the historic course from Greenwich to Westminster over two days. Here is the complete updated breakdown on ballot results, … Read more

Last updated: August 2026 Seoul Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, March 21, 2027 ⏰ Flag off: 7:30 AM KST — cold, fast morning start 📍 Route: Gwanghwamun Plaza → Jamsil Olympic Stadium (42.195 km, point-to-point) 🎟️ Entry: No lottery for general entry — requires sub-5:00 marathon qualifying certificate ⚡ Registration opens: … Read more

Last updated: August 2026 📆 Berlin Marathon Timeline & Lottery Schedule The 52nd BMW Berlin Marathon takes place on 27 September 2026 (€205 entry fee). The ballot for the 2026 edition is closed. The 2027 BMW Berlin Marathon lottery opens in late September 2026 shortly after the race and closes in early November 2026. Official … Read more

Last updated: September 2026 📅 Event Dates: Friday 4 December – Sunday 6 December 2026 📍 Start Location: F1 Pit Building, Republic Boulevard 🏁 Finish Location: Inside National Stadium, Kallang Sports Hub 🏆 World Athletics Status: Gold Label Road Race 🏃 Field Limit: 52,000 Capped Participants Across All Races 👟 Event Delivery: SG International Marathon … Read more

Last updated: September 2026 Tokyo Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027 (20th Anniversary Edition) 📍 Route: Shinjuku → Tokyo Station — net downhill, 42.195 km 🎟️ Lottery status: General lottery closed August 28, 2026 — results announced September 18; payment due by September 30 (11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST) 🌏 Still … Read more

Auroville Marathon 2027: The Complete Runner’s Guide Auroville Marathon 2027 — Quick Facts Organiser: Auroville Runners, with the Auroville Foundation (Govt. of India) 2027 date (expected): Sun, Feb 14, 2027 — TBC Distances: Full (42.195K) · Half (21.0975K) · 10K Flag-off: Full 5 AM · Half 6 AM · 10K 7 AM Course cut-off: 11:30 … Read more

Last updated: August 2026 ⚠️ Two Different Kochi Marathons — Don’t Confuse Them Kochi hosts two separate marathon events and runners mix them up constantly. The Federal Bank Kochi Marathon is an AIMS-certified event held in February, organised by CleoSportz with a ₹15 lakh prize pool and elite athlete participation. The Kochi Spice Coast Marathon … Read more

TL;DR — The 30-Second Answer A super shoe is a running shoe built around two technologies: a stiff carbon-fibre plate and an ultra-light, ultra-bouncy foam (PEBA or ATPU). Together they improve running economy by 2–4%, translating to roughly a 1–2% faster finish time. For recreational runners in India, the honest question isn’t “do they work?” … Read more