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Sifan Hassan crosses the line in London to win a stunning marathon debutHassan set for Sydney debut
Sydney
RACE UPDATE
July 2, 2025
June 25, 2025

Hassan set for Sydney debut

Dutch superstar Sifan Hassan will take part in the inaugural Major Marathon in Sydney. 

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There will be 39,000 runners at the 2026 Tokyo Marathon - an increase of 1,000Increased field announced for 2026 Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo
RACE UPDATE
July 2, 2025
June 24, 2025

Increased field announced for 2026 Tokyo Marathon

Organisers have also announced an increase in prize money for the elite wheelchair marathon.

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Steve PrefontaineEpisode 72: The Life of Steve Prefontaine with Biographer, Brendan O’Meara
Marathon Talk
RACE UPDATE
June 24, 2025
June 20, 2025

Episode 72: The Life of Steve Prefontaine with Biographer, Brendan O’Meara

In this episode, we’ll meet Brendan O’Meara, an author from the US who has recently published a new book about a legend of middle distance track running, Steve Prefontaine.

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10 Tips For Running During The Summer10 Tips For Running During The Summer
RACE UPDATE
July 2, 2025
June 18, 2025

10 Tips For Running During The Summer

10 Tips For Running During The Summer

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Deena Kastor celebrates completing her Six Star Journey in Berlin in 2022Help Deena conquer Sydney
Sydney
RACE UPDATE
July 2, 2025
June 17, 2025

Help Deena conquer Sydney

Deena and Martin want to hear from anyone who has run the Sydney Marathon.

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Runners finish the Boston Marathon earlier this yearBoston to adjust downhill BQ times
Boston
RACE UPDATE
June 17, 2025
June 16, 2025

Boston to adjust downhill BQ times

2027 qualifying times will index courses over 1,500ft net downhill

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Dean KarnazesEpisode 71: Marathon Talk Meets Dean Karnazes
Marathon Talk
RACE UPDATE
June 12, 2025
June 6, 2025

Episode 71: Marathon Talk Meets Dean Karnazes

Ultra-running legend and best-selling author Dean Karnazes talk about his running career, staying in shape as you get older, the power of the Ultramarathon much more.

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Jamie Ramsay, author of "Running the Americas"Episode 70: 1 Man. 2 Continents. 17,000km… Behind Jamie Ramsay’s Adventure Across The Americas
Marathon Talk
RACE UPDATE
May 28, 2025
May 23, 2025

Episode 70: 1 Man. 2 Continents. 17,000km… Behind Jamie Ramsay’s Adventure Across The Americas

Jamie Ramsay, author of "Running the Americas", joins us on Marathon Talk

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Rou Reynolds, Lead Singer of Enter Shikari Episode 69: "London Marathon Restored My Faith In Humanity" - Marathon Talk Meets Rou Reynolds
Marathon Talk
RACE UPDATE
May 13, 2025
May 9, 2025

Episode 69: "London Marathon Restored My Faith In Humanity" - Marathon Talk Meets Rou Reynolds

Rou Reynolds, Lead Singer of Enter Shikari, joins us on Marathon Talk

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Cape Town will host 2026 Age Group World Champs
Age Groupers
RACE UPDATE
May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025

Cape Town will host 2026 Age Group World Champs

World's fastest age groupers head for Africa

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adele roberts six star medalAdele joins Six Star Hall of Fame in London
London
RACE UPDATE
April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Adele joins Six Star Hall of Fame in London

Roberts completes journey with Guinness World Record

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Tigst Assefa new women's world recordAssefa sets new women's only world record in London
London
RACE UPDATE
April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Assefa sets new women's only world record in London

Ethiopian claims first London title

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