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A packed crowd of 60,000 track fans at the London Stadium just witnessed the rewriting of athletics history. Scottish middle-distance star Josh Kerr did not just break the men’s outdoor one-mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting, he absolutely demolished it. Crossing the line in a staggering 3:42.66, Kerr took nearly half a … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 🚨 REGISTRATION UPDATE: The 2026 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon have officially SOLD OUT in record time—marking the earliest sellout in the event’s 19-year history for its largest field ever. An official waitlist is now active, and 5K entries are over 80% full. Quick Facts: CNO Financial Indianapolis … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Quick Facts 📅 Date: Friday, 5 February 2027 📍 Location: Ein Bokek, Dead Sea, Israel 🌍 Elevation: Approx. 430m below sea level (the lowest race on Earth) 📏 Distances: 5km, 10km, 15km, 21.1km, 42.2km and 50km Ultra ⏰ Marathon Start: 06:15 AM ⏱️ Cut-Off Time (42.2km): 6 hours (8.5 min/km pace) … Read more
The August 2026 Running Dispatch — FatMarathoner.com FatMarathoner.com | Monthly Running Dispatch The August 2026 Running Dispatch August 1, 2026 Edition 01 Shoes · Watches · Races · India Desk Fall marathon season is now 8 to 10 weeks out and August is where training camps meet supershoe drops. Brooks finally built a carbon racer … Read more
2026 Results are in: Leonard Langat defended his title in 2:06:51 as Leah Jeruto claimed a surprise women’s win in 2:21:19. Andrew Davies posted the fastest Canadian marathon debut in history. Read the full 2026 race report → 📅 Date: 5K — Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Marathon & Half Marathon — Sunday, October 18, … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 📍 California International Marathon 2026 — Quick Facts 📅 Race date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Edition: 44th California International Marathon 🤝 Presenting sponsor: Sutter Health (7-Year Partnership) ⏰ Start time: 7:00 AM mass start (wheeled/adaptive athletes: 6:53 AM) 📍 Start: Near Folsom Dam, Folsom, CA (elevation 366 ft / 112m) … Read more
Bangalore Ultra 2026: India’s Oldest Ultra, Now in the Monsoon | FatMarathoner.com 🏃 RACE DAY: SUNDAY 26 JULY 2026 | REGISTRATION CLOSES 17 JULY | GKVK CAMPUS, BANGALORE Race Preview & Complete Guide Bangalore Ultra 2026 India’s oldest ultramarathon. Mud, hills, humidity and 5,000+ runners who are all slightly mad. Here’s everything you need to … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 📍 JAL Honolulu Marathon 2026 — Quick Facts 📅 Race date: Sunday, December 13, 2026 | Edition: 54th JAL Honolulu Marathon ⏰ Start time: 5:00 AM — pre-dawn fireworks start in darkness 📍 Start: Ala Moana Boulevard, Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, HI 🏁 Finish: Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki 📏 Distance: … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 📍 TIAA Philadelphia Marathon 2026 – Quick Facts 📅 Race date: Sunday, November 22, 2026 | Edition: 32nd Philadelphia Marathon Weekend ⏰ Start time: 6:55 AM (push-rim wheelchairs) · 7:00 AM (runners & walkers) 📍 Start: 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 🏁 Finish: Philadelphia Museum of Art – … Read more
Last updated: October 2026 Key Changes for the 2026 MCM Weekend: New MCM 8K: The traditional 10K has been discontinued and replaced by the inaugural MCM 8K, running Saturday morning in West Potomac Park. Kids Run Relocation: The MCM Kids Run moves to West Potomac Park as a 0.8K fun run across four morning waves … Read more