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World Athletics Publishes LA28 Olympic Qualification System and Entry Standards
Explore the LA28 Olympic athletics entry standards, qualification dates and new 40/60 split between standards and world rankings.
Amebaw Triumphs as Kwizera Claims Third Cross Itálica Title
Likina Amebaw wins the women’s race as Rodrigue Kwizera edges Charles Kiboino to claim his third Cross Itálica title in Santiponce.
Waithira Wins Málaga Thriller as Chesir Breaks Women’s Record
Waithira wins the 2026 Málaga Marathon in 2:08:17 as Chesir sets a women’s event record of 2:21:17 and leads a Kenyan podium sweep.
Taferi and Dusha Lead Ethiopian Sweep at 2026 Athens Marathon
Taferi breaks the men’s course record and Dusha sets a women’s event record as Ethiopia sweeps the 2026 Athens Marathon titles.
Elite Fields Return to Athens Marathon With Race Records in Sight
International elites return to the 2026 Athens Marathon on November 8, with race records in sight and $15,000 on offer for each winner.
Kipchumba Smashes Istanbul Marathon Course Record as Baze Wins Women’s Race
Philimon Kipchumba breaks the 2026 Istanbul Marathon course record in 2:08:45, while Kasanesh Baze leads an Ethiopian sweep in 2:24:41.
Sheila Chepkirui Wins 2026 New York City Marathon as Jess McClain Takes Second
Sheila Chepkirui wins the 2026 NYC Marathon in 2:24:36 ahead of Jess McClain and Hellen Obiri. Read the women’s race report and podium results.
Andreas Almgren Wins 2026 New York City Marathon in Stunning Marathon Debut
Andreas Almgren wins the 2026 NYC Marathon in 2:06:01 on his debut, beating Yemaneberhan Crippa and Kamohelo Mofolo. Race report and top five results.
2026 New York City Marathon Preview: Obiri Targets Third Title as Kipruto Faces Strong Challengers
Preview the 2026 NYC Marathon elite races: Obiri and Kipruto defend their titles as Almgren and Kelati debut and top Americans chase the podium.
New York City Marathon Final Elite Fields Published
Explore the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon men's and women's elite fields, led by defending champions Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri, plus the latest withdrawals.
Peter Kwemoi breaks course record as Kenya sweeps Venice Marathon titles
Peter Kwemoi set a course record of 2:07:31 at the 2026 Venice Marathon, while Jackline Jerono won in 2:26:16 as Kenya swept the men’s and women’s titles.
Dinki and Yimer Win Frankfurt Marathon as Dörfel Shines With 2:20:46 Debut
Jirata Dinki and Zeineba Yimer win the Frankfurt Marathon as Germany’s Blanka Dörfel clocks a stunning 2:20:46 debut and Amanal Petros finishes second.
Kwizera Breaks Spanish Record as Chepkirui Wins Thrilling Valencia Half Marathon
Rodrigue Kwizera ran a Spanish record of 58:03 and Sheila Chepkirui won in 1:03:51 at the 2026 Valencia Half Marathon. Race report, highlights and leading results.
Valencia Half Marathon Final Elite Fields Published
Preview the 2026 Valencia Half Marathon elite fields, with Rodrigue Kwizera, Kenenisa Bekele and Yalemzerf Yehualaw among the leading names on October 25.
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon Announces Final Elite Fields
The 2026 Frankfurt Marathon reveals its final elite fields, led by Amanal Petros, with four sub-2:05 men and the return of 2018 champion Meskerem Assefa.
Buze Diriba Breaks Amsterdam Marathon Course Record with Powerful Finish
Buze Diriba sets a 2:16:12 course record at the 2026 Amsterdam Marathon, pulling away from defending champion Aynalem Desta with a decisive late surge.
Lemi Berhanu Wins Amsterdam Marathon as 11 Men Break 2:06
Lemi Berhanu wins the 2026 Amsterdam Marathon in 2:03:33 as 11 men break 2:06, eight go under 2:05 and three finish inside 2:04 in an exceptionally deep race.
Results - Amsterdam Marathon 2026
Lemi Berhanu (2:03:33) and Buze Diriba (2:16:09) won the 2026 TCS Amsterdam Marathon. See the official Amsterdam marathon results here.
Amsterdam Marathon Final Elite Fields Published
View the 2026 Amsterdam Marathon men's and women's elite fields, featuring defending champions Geofry Kipchumba and Aynalem Desta, plus personal bests.
Hawi Feysa Defends Chicago Marathon Title with 2:13:33 Victory
Hawi Feysa defends her Bank of America Chicago Marathon title with a 2:13:33 victory in 2026 ahead of Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Kosgei.
Amos Kipruto Wins 2026 Chicago Marathon in Personal Best of 2:01:09
Amos Kipruto won the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a personal best of 2:01:09 as Ethiopia’s Tadese Bikila and Milkesa Mengesha took second and third.
Eliud Kipchoge Wins Melbourne Marathon in Course Record of 2:09:10
Eliud Kipchoge wins the 2026 Melbourne Marathon in a course record of 2:09:10. Read the race report and top three men’s and women’s results.
Results - Chicago Marathon 2026
Follow 2026 Chicago Marathon results on October 11 with live timing, runner tracking, split times and updated men's and women's leaderboards.
Chicago Marathon 2026 Preview: Kiplimo Targets Repeat Victory as Feysa Faces Kosgei and Lokedi
Preview the 2026 Chicago Marathon as Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa defend their titles against Amos Kipruto, Brigid Kosgei and Sharon Lokedi on October 11.
Jepkosgei Breaks Course Record as Kiprotich Completes Kenyan Double at Cardiff Half Marathon
2026 Cardiff Half Marathon: Joyciline Jepkosgei (1:05:40) sets a course record as Gideon Kiprotich (59:34) wins the men’s race.
Chicago Marathon 2026 Final Elite Fields Published
Preview the 2026 Chicago Marathon elite fields, with Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa, Brigid Kosgei and Sharon Lokedi set to race on Sunday, October 11.
Despite the Drama, Berlin’s Future Looks Bright
Despite Tigst Assefa’s late injury and Sabastian Sawe’s withdrawal, the 2026 Berlin Marathon delivered two exceptional winning times.
Assefa breaks Berlin Marathon course record with 2:11:04 despite late Achilles injury
Tigst Assefa won the 2026 Berlin Marathon in a course-record 2:11:04. Read the women’s race report, key splits and top results.
Adola breaks clear to win Berlin Marathon in 2:02:50
Tigst Assefa won the 2026 Berlin Marathon in a course-record 2:11:04 despite a late Achilles injury. Read the women’s race report and results.
Berlin Marathon men’s race wide open as Kipchoge’s course record comes into focus
Preview the 2026 Berlin Marathon men’s race as Gabriel Geay, Guye Adola and Selemon Barega chase victory and Eliud Kipchoge’s 2:01:09 course record.
Tigst Assefa targets marathon world record in Berlin
Tigst Assefa targets the marathon world record at the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon, where defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru leads a deep women’s field.
BMW Berlin Marathon 2026 Final Elite Fields Published
Tigst Assefa leads a deep BMW Berlin Marathon elite field on 27 September, with Kenenisa Bekele and European champion Alisa Vainio also confirmed.
Ngetich Breaks World Record and Almgren Claims European Record on Final Day in Copenhagen
Read the Day 2 report as Agnes Ngetich breaks the women-only half marathon world record and Andreas Almgren wins gold in a European record.
Thiam and Skotheim claim Décastar titles in Talence
Nafissatou Thiam (6482) and Sander Skotheim (8630) claimed the heptathlon and decathlon titles at the 2026 Décastar meeting in Talence.
Guillemot, Farken, Amebaw and Seare Crowned World Champions on Opening Day in Copenhagen
Read the Day 1 report from the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships as Guillemot, Farken, Amebaw and Seare win gold in Copenhagen.
Paulino, Hodgkinson and Richardson shine at ATHLOS London
Marileidy Paulino, Keely Hodgkinson, Sha’Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas claimed victories at the 2026 ATHLOS London meeting.
Preview: World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 2026
Preview the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships as Ngetich, Ingebrigtsen and Gressier headline the elite fields in Copenhagen.
World Athletics Road Running Championships 2026 Entry Lists
World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 entry lists, featuring 496 athletes in the road mile, 5km and half marathon.
Reekie Breaks Event Record as Langon Wins Thrilling 2026 Fifth Avenue Mile
Jemma Reekie breaks the event record in 4:13.8 as Marco Langon wins in 3:45.0 at the 2026 Fifth Avenue Mile. Read the pro race report and results.
Dos Santos Blazes to 45.98 as Jefferson-Wooden and Bednarek Seal Sprint Doubles in Budapest
Dos Santos clocked 45.98 as Jefferson-Wooden and Bednarek sealed sprint doubles on Day 3 of the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
Jefferson-Wooden Blazes to 10.62 as Bednarek Completes US Sprint Double in Budapest
Jefferson-Wooden clocked a world-leading 10.62 as Bednarek, Werro, Kebinatshipi and Paulino claimed titles on Day 2 at World Athletics Ultimate Championships.
Duplantis, Russell, Tharp and Ingebrigtsen Crowned Champions on Opening Night in Budapest
Duplantis, Russell, Tharp and Ingebrigtsen claimed titles on a thrilling opening night at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
World Athletics Ultimate Championships Event by Event Preview
Event-by-event preview of the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, featuring the leading contenders, key rivalries and title favorites.
The Ultimate Guide to Calisthenics Equipment for Home Workouts
Discover the best calisthenics equipment for home workouts, from pull-up bars and rings to resistance bands and parallettes for any space or budget.
Five Meeting Records Fall at the Palio della Quercia in Rovereto
Bayanda Walaza, Rajindra Campbell, Jamal Britt, Yusuf Bizimana and Yasser Triki set meeting records at the 2026 Palio della Quercia.
World Athletics Ultimate Championships Final Entry Lists
View the final entry lists for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship, taking place September 11-13 in Budapest, Hungary.
Rajindra Campbell smashes Jamaican shot put record as stars impress on Day 2 of Diamond League Final
Rajindra Campbell’s 23.08m Jamaican record headlines a spectacular second day of the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Kebinatshipi and Jackson break Diamond League records as Wanyonyi shines in Brussels
Collen Kebinatshipi and Chase Jackson broke Diamond League records as Emmanuel Wanyonyi starred on the opening night of the Brussels Final.
Kwizera set to attack European 10km record in Prague
Rodrigue Kwizera targets the European 10km record as a world-class field contests the 2026 Birell Prague 10km Night Race on September 5.
Brussels Diamond League event-by-event preview – Allianz Memorial Van Damme
Brussels Diamond League event-by-event preview featuring Alison dos Santos, Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Emmanuel Wanyonyi and more.
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