Josh Kerr Just Broke a 27-Year Mile Record Nobody Thought Would Fall
Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League to break Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year mile world record. Inside the race, the splits, and what it means.

On Running’s new LightSpray laceless shoe uses 32 robots to spray a seamless upper in just three minutes, cutting development from 18–24 months to as little as 3–4 and hinting at a faster, more automated future for running footwear.

Hundreds of thousands entered the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon lottery, but with 240,000+ applicants and roughly 1% selected, getting to the November 1 start line became the race’s most competitive drawing ever.

Nike ACG brought “Man vs. Machine” to FAT Ice Race in Big Sky, pitting ultra runner Liam Meirow in prototype spiked Ultrafly shoes against a custom test vehicle on a frozen 8,000-foot track then turning the spectacle into a showcase for upcoming ACG gear.

Puma is teaming up with China’s Shincell New Materials to co-develop the next generation of its Nitro midsole foam, launching a joint research lab in Suzhou aimed at boosting cushioning, responsiveness, and efficiency across future performance footwear.

Kiprun and Smoon’s new Run 900 shorts blend lightweight race-ready design with built-in period protection, letting runners train and compete comfortably with a three-layer absorbent brief that helps prevent leaks for up to 12 hours.

More than 10,000 runners will race through Churchill Downs on April 25 in the Kentucky Derby Festival Humana miniMarathon and Marathon, snagging a once-a-year lap under the twin spires—complete with Derby-week buzz, iconic Louisville sights, and a finisher perk for opening day.