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Record 240,000 Runners Apply for 2026 NYC Marathon as Lottery Results Are Announced

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.

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Nike Sends Ultra Runner to Race a Car on Ice at Montana’s FAT Ice Race

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.

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Puma Partners With Shincell to Develop the Next Generation of Nitro Foam

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.

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Kiprun and Smoon Introduce Running Shorts With Built-In Period Protection

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.

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CLIF Bar Becomes Official Energy Bar of London and Berlin Marathons

CLIF Bar is going global in marathon running ahead of the 2026 season, adding new partnerships with the TCS London Marathon and BMW Berlin Marathon.

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2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships Controversy in Atlanta

In the final mile of a USATF championship where athletes are racing by position, not by memorizing 30 turns under maximal stress..

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Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon Brings 10,000 Runners Through Churchill Downs Ahead of Derby Week

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.

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Author Haruki Murakami Says Running Has Been Key to His Writing Life

Haruki Murakami credits running with fueling his writing life: a 60 km weekly routine, over 25 marathons, and a clear mind that strengthens focus, discipline, and creativity at the desk.

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Lidl to Sell Carbon-Plated Running Shoes for €49 Ahead of Marathon Season

Lidl is bringing carbon-plated running tech to the mainstream with its new Crivit trainers, launching in stores across Ireland on Monday, March 9 for €49.99 an affordable alternative to premium racing shoes built for speed, efficiency, and long-run comfort.

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Track Talk Sparks Debate: Has Nico Young Overtaken Grant Fisher, and Can Josh Hoey Ever Beat Cooper Lutkenhaus?

An insane US indoor weekend didn’t just drop fast times it detonated two arguments: did Nico Young just pass Olympic medalist Grant Fisher as America’s top distance man, and could Josh Hoey really spend a career chasing teenage phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus?