Have you been trying to improve your 5km time but struggling to get it down? Well, you’re not on your own. Lots of people have either done the couch to 5k or been grinding out the weeks with the goal of improving their Parkrun PB. Others simply want to getRead more
Date: 2026-01-04
Source: The Long Run
Over the last 6 years or so, one of the most consistent runners on the Australian trail scene has been Matt Crehan. He has a habit of winning, having crossed the line at the pointy end of the field in most of the big races across the country. Not onlyRead more
Date: 2026-01-01
Source: The Long Run
There’s no denying that trail running has taken off. The sport has had unprecedented growth over the last 5 years and what was once a daggy pursuit has somehow become cool. For newcomers, the loudest voice in the market is the UTMB brand. They bought many of the biggest eventsRead more
Date: 2025-12-30
Source: The Long Run
A brand-new sky and trail running festival will debut on Tasmania’s West Coast in May 2026; yet again putting the region and its epic adventure tourism firmly on the global bucket list. It’s been revealed that the 3-day DIVERGE Skyruns festival will be held over the weekend of 1-3 May 2026,Read more
Date: 2025-12-19
Source: The Long Run
Race Entry “Never again” is the catch cry of many a runner after they suffer through an event. But then within days they’re searching for the next opportunity to flog themselves. So why not force them into a race by entering them into one! The best thing about that isRead more
Date: 2025-12-11
Source: The Long Run
The best Marathons to clock your PB in Australia & New Zealand in 2025 have been revealed. Gold Coast Marathon ranked #1 in new data-driven study to determine the best marathon to achieve your PB in Australia and New Zealand in the 2025 season. The independent ranking of 28 majorRead more
Date: 2025-12-06
Source: The Long Run
For most of us, following any hard race you wake up the next morning a bit stiff and sore. The dreaded walk down the stairs is enough to keep you in bed that little while longer, mustering up the motivation to move. Getting your recovery right is more important thanRead more
Date: 2025-12-01
Source: The Long Run
Why does Nepal Matters for runners, even from the other side of the world? Nepal is a world apart. A narrow country between India and China, but opening upward into the sky with the highest mountains on Earth. Here, the Himalayas are not a backdrop or a destination. They areRead more
Date: 2025-11-09
Source: The Long Run
The timing of this review probably couldn’t have been better. The package arrived on my doorstep just as the first of the Spring heatwaves arrived, and then a fortnight later I would find myself on holiday in tropical north Queensland – a place where the humidity is so high thatRead more
Date: 2025-11-04
Source: The Long Run
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS has experienced unprecedented interest in the ballot for the 2026 event, with demand from Australian and international participants reaching record levels. The extraordinary response highlights Sydney’s growing global appeal and reinforces its reputation as one of the world’s most sought-after marathon experiences. MoreRead more
Date: 2025-10-28
Source: The Long Run