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The latest running and marathon news from India and around the world. FatMarathoner covers race announcements, results, gear launches, training updates, and running industry news — reported by an active marathoner with over a decade of running experience.
The COROS June 2026 Feature Update is an extensive software patch delivered to core performance models including the PACE, APEX and VERTIX families. Shifting away from basic vanity additions, this version update targets deep physiological training metrics and power efficiency adjustments, providing competitive marathoners with granular feedback tools during aggressive summer workout schedules. ⚡ COROS … Read more
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the most capable running watch Apple has ever made — and at ₹89,900 in India, it’s also the most expensive. But with dual-frequency GPS, a 42-hour battery, full SpO2 monitoring (no US restrictions in India), and the new Action button that marathon runners love, it makes a serious case … Read more
🟢 Now Available in India · Launched June 11, 2026 · Amazon.in & Amazfit India Store · Dispatch · Gear & Tech Amazfit has launched the Cheetah 2 Ultra in India at ₹54,999 — and it is the most serious trail running watch the brand has ever made. Full Grade 5 titanium, offline topographic maps, … Read more
Dispatch · Gear & Tech · ⏳ Pre-Launch — Updated as details emerge · Expected: August–September 2026 Garmin’s CEO has all but confirmed a major flagship watch launch in the second half of 2026 — and only one product fits the description: the Fenix 9. Based on CEO statements, historical release patterns, and specialist tracker … Read more
Dispatch · Gear & Tech · ⏳ Pre-Launch — Updated as details emerge · Unpacked: July 22, 2026 Samsung is launching three new Galaxy Watches on July 22, 2026 — the Galaxy Watch 9, Watch 9 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The headline for runners: a dramatically bigger battery on the Ultra 2, a … Read more
Official product image of the HOKA Clifton Pro. Image courtesy of HOKA. HOKA Clifton Pro India: First Look at HOKA’s Most Premium Daily Trainer Dispatch · Shoes & Gear · Launching 9 July 2026 · $165 globally · India via Tata Cliq (coming soon) AR Anurag Rana — FatMarathoner.com Delhi-based long-distance runner. Tracks HOKA closely … Read more
Image credit: Puma. Product image used for editorial and review purposes. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners. PUMA Deviate Pure Nitro: The Plateless Speed Trainer Indian Runners Should Know About Dispatch · Gear & Shoes 🚀 Launched June 4, 2026 · $150 globally · ₹14,999 in India · Now available on … 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
Dispatch — Gear & Tech ⏳ Pre-Launch — Still Awaited · Updated June 28, 2026 📋 Status update — June 28, 2026: The Garmin CIRQA has not officially launched as of this update. The original Q2 2026 window (May–June) has passed without an announcement. Garmin’s Release Radar, last updated June 23, 2026, still lists CIRQA … Read more