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World Athletics granted two exceptional invitations in one event against a stated cap of one, and grew the men’s 1,500m field to 13 to fit both. The post Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen Granted Invitations For The Ultimate 1,500m Showdown appeared first on Marathon Handbook.Read more

The five-way battle in Zurich, featuring some of the world’s best 800m runners, is now downRead more

Neither had a qualifying world ranking, but World Athletics bent its own rules to add a 13th man and ensure track’s fiercest rivalry headlines the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships. Here’s why Seb Coe & Co. made the right call. The post Kerr vs. Jakob Is ON:…Read more

Canadians came away with medals, while fierce competition produced a series of historic performances The postRead more

Qualification rules kept them out, but exceptional invitations ensure Budapest will still host a clash betweenRead more

Marketed as a do-it-all gym shoe, the On Cloud X 5 will keep your feet comfortable for those long days on your feet, walks, and plyometric-focused workouts.Read more

Sydney’s second year as a World Marathon Major drew 123,000 ballot applications for about 40,000 places. Here is the schedule, the fields, the road closures and why viewers in the United States will watch it on Saturday. The post Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Sydney…Read more

The Ethiopian ran 56:51 in Buenos Aires with a titanium Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro on his left wrist and a screenless Whoop MG on his right, a pairing he had never raced before. The post What Yomif Kejelcha Wore On His Wrists As He Set A New World…Read more

Bimble & Bolt, the women’s running apparel brand built for runners by runners, has launched “Find Your Fit” – a new initiative designed to help women find running kit that actually fits, regardless of their height, shape or size. Founded on the belief that no runner should have to settleRead more

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced an extension to its partnership with Cotswold Outdoor, strengthening a shared commitment to help more people discover their own route to adventure while protecting the landscapes that make it all possible. As the BMC’s Official Hill Walking Programme Partner, Cotswold Outdoor will continueRead more

London Marathon Events have announced a new partnership with Up and Running Events to deliver a brand new half marathon – The Stirling Half Marathon – in Scotland on Sunday 16 May 2027. Thousands of participants will have the opportunity to take part in a half marathon in one ofRead more

The Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series heads to Austria on Sunday 30 August for IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun, the final Pro Series event before the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice. The race will see leading professionals compete for 2,500 Pro Series points and a $50,000 prize purse,Read more

The men’s half marathon world record moved below 57 minutes on August 23, 2026, when Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha ran 56:51 at the Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires in Argentina. World Athletics currently lists the performance as a pending world record while it goes through the standard ratification…Read more

The National Running Show marks its monumental 10-year celebration with the box office now officially open. Taking place across the weekend of 30-31 January 2027 at the NEC Birmingham, the milestone event features a limited £5 launch ticket offer using code LAUNCH . Celebrations will continue across both days includingRead more

I stumbled upon the Blackheath to Cliff Top Track Trail while in Australia. I wanted a Blue Mountains trail run that felt like the Blue Mountains but didn’t have 4000 feet of elevation gain because I ran the Gold Coast Half Marathon later in the week. Blackheath to…Read more

Altra has introduced the Vanish Pulse, a new lightweight road-running shoe aimed at runners looking for a responsive option for tempo sessions and race day. The shoe uses Altra’s new FAST PCE midsole foam, designed to provide a lightweight, responsive ride. A 22mm stack height and rubber outsole are intendedRead more

The shoe he kissed at the finish in Buenos Aires reads Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3. So do two development shoes on the World Athletics list that have never been for sale, and the rules would let his 56:51 stand in any of them. The post Yomif Kejelcha’s…Read more

I am in the 60-69 age category, when did that happen? …Read more

Ethan Strand won the 1500m in 3:30.77 with Jakob Ingebrigtsen fourth on his Diamond League return, and Mykolas Alekna and Collen Kebinatshipi both broke Diamond League records in Chorzow. The post Full Results From the 2026 Silesia Diamond League appeared first on Marathon Handbook.Read more

With parkrun tourism booming, now is a good time to remember the simple principles that help make Saturday mornings special…Read more

Emma Raynes will have raced more than 180 miles in total when she completes her latest challenge.Read more

There are insoles, and then there are SOLE5 Orthotic insoles. These are somewhere between the cheap, store-bought inners that you can get from the Chemist or Coles, and the expensive, customised orthotics that a pediatrist makes for you. But here’s the thing, while they may not be personalised and nearlyRead more

Strand (3:30.77) was brilliant on the last lap as Hocker (3rd in 3:31.16) once again found himself boxed in late in the race. Ingebrigtsen was 4th in 3:31.19 in his first DL race since 2024. The post Ethan Strand beats Cole Hocker & Jakob Ingebrigtsen for first…Read more

The Lausanne and Silesia meetings took place within three days of each other after a month-longRead more