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Photo: Niclas Dehmel / Unsplash Most runners treat the Generali Berlin Marathon as a lottery problem. Apply, wait, hope. If it does not work out, try again next year. That framing misses four other legitimate routes into the race into the race — including a charity entry system with the lowest fundraising minimums of any … Read more

Last updated: September 2026  |  Race date: Sunday 29 August 2027 In 2025, its first year as a World Marathon Major, the TCS Sydney Marathon received 79,000 ballot applications. In 2026 that number jumped to 123,000. The field holds a record 44,000 marathon runners. The gap between demand and supply is growing every year — … Read more

The Servus Edmonton Marathon is usually a crowning event for the local running community. This year its 35th edition hosted the Canadian Half Marathon Championships and drew around 10,000 participants. However, an unforced error in course measurement turned the August 16 race into a heartbreaking day for countless athletes chasing personal records. Event: Servus Edmonton … Read more

There is a moment in every marathon, usually somewhere between kilometre 32 and 36, where the race stops being a plan and starts being a negotiation. Your training says you should be able to hold this pace. Your legs have filed an objection. And your shoes, more than most runners ever expect, are part of … Read more

There is a certain point in a trail run when the weather decides it’s had enough of you. The sky comes in low, the temperature drops a gear and the path you were running an hour ago is now something else entirely. Wet rock. Loose soil turned to slip. The kind of descent that demands … Read more

Update — September 6, 2026 This post was published on August 16, 2026 when the general entry window had just opened. The lottery closed August 28 at 5:00 PM JST. The content below is preserved as an accurate record of what was announced that week — see the current status summary below for where things … Read more

The Numbers at a Glance Ultra finishers globally (2024) 86,885 unique runners — up from 8,402 in 2000 Ultra participation growth (2024-25) +6.5% overall; 100-milers +9.5%; backyard ultras +17.2% Western States 2026 lottery odds ~2.6% (11,328 applicants, ~260 open spots) UTMB 2026 applications 29,000+ total; up 16% year on year Acres forecast to burn in … Read more

Updated 28 August 2026: Sabastian Sawe has withdrawn from the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon due to injury. SCC Events confirmed the withdrawal on 27 August. No medical details have been provided. The men’s field analysis and start list below have been updated to reflect this. Gabriel Geay of Tanzania is now the fastest man on … Read more

🏔️ 11 shoes reviewed — from ₹3,099 to ₹32,737, budget to premium 🌧️ Waterproof options in this list — Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 · Saucony Peregrine 14 GTX · HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX 🏃 Best budget pick — ASICS Trail Scout 3 (₹3,764) 💪 Best mid-range pick — Puma Electrify Nitro 4 Trail (₹5,979) … Read more

Feature image by Lucas Favre on Unsplash Quick Facts: Running in Monsoon Rain Best time to run: Early morning before peak rainfall; check IMD alert before heading out Key gear: Shoes with rubber grip and good drainage, anti-chafe balm, high-vis layer Biggest mistake: Wading through waterlogged roads (leptospirosis risk is real) Humidity effect: Adds roughly … Read more