Marathon Faces Backlash After 6-Year-Old Finishes Race
The controversy has opened up a heated discussion about children and running.
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Emily Sisson Sets a New American Half Marathon Record in Indianapolis
The 30-year-old overtook the American half marathon record set by Sara Hall in January.
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In Penn Relays Debut, 16-Year-Old Sophia Gorriaran Smashes High School Record
At the Penn Relays, Sophia Gorriaran lined up against an all-star field to set a new 600-meter high school record.
Listen to Joan Benoit Samuelson Tell the Story of Women’s Running in ‘Miles to Go’
Samuelson narrates a podcast that shares her own journey as well as some lesser-known stories of how women’s running became what it is today.
At the 2022 Boston Marathon, the American Women Were Once Again Led by Nell Rojas
Rojas was the only American woman to crack the top 10 at the 126th edition of the race.
In a Battle on Boylston, Peres Jepchirchir Wins the 2022 Boston Marathon
The fastest field in the history of the race also marked the 50th anniversary of women’s first official entry into Boston.
The Women’s Indoor Distance Medley Relay Record Was Just Set By A Star-Studded Team
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Heather MacLean, Kendall Ellis, and Roisin Willis beat the previous record by over 6 seconds.
It’s Official: Allyson Felix is Retiring After This Season
Today, the 11-time Olympic medalist announced that this would be her final season racing track.
Is It Heaven or Las Vegas? An Inside Look at the Speed Project
On Running assembled a relay team of six women from six different countries for the Speed Project, a race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The team set out to be the fastest all-women team to ever complete the trek, but a set of unexpected challenges derailed their aspirations.
Adidas Hopes to Tackle Female Runner Safety By Engaging Male Runners
In an effort to end violence against female runners, Adidas and its new partners are launching an education program for men.
What You Missed in Racing This Weekend: Medals, Records, and Big Cash Bonuses
The World Indoor Championships, New York City Half Marathon, and LA Marathon all went down over the weekend.
New NYRR Historian Fellowship Highlights the Need for Sharing Untold Stories of the Sport
But piecing together the forgotten moments in running history will take more work than just one role.
Atalanta NYC Announces New Athlete and New Coach
Karisa Nelson and Julia Lucas have joined the team based in New York City.
Elise Cranny Becomes Second-Fastest American of All-Time in the 10,000 Meters
Bowerman Track Club’s Elise Cranny ran 30:14.66 to just miss Molly Huddle’s American record on Sunday night at The TEN.
World Athletics Council is Banning Russia From Competition in Response to Conflict in Ukraine
As the whole world watches war unfold in eastern Europe, athletics must contemplate its global reach.
Motherhood and the Marathon: Alysia Montaño and Christy Turlington Burns Fundraise for Maternal Care Access
The 800 meter Olympian ran her first marathon last weekend in Tanzania, alongside Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts.
Heather MacLean, Elle Purrier St. Pierre Make a Statement at USATF Indoor Championships
New Balance Boston’s Heather MacLean out-leaned teammate Elle Purrier St. Pierre in the 1500 meters, who in turn won the 3,000 meters at the USATF Indoor Championships.
From Friendly Competition, New American Records are Set
At the Boston University Valentine Invitational, Roisin Willis and Sophia Gorriaran both broke the high school national record in the 800 meters.
Here’s What Track & Field Olympians are Loving At the Beijing Games
Elise Cranny, Karissa Schweizer, and Gabby Thomas weigh in on what events they’ve been watching.
Alicia Monson, Elle Purrier St. Pierre Shine in Distance Events at Millrose Games
Alicia Monson became a two-time champion in the Millrose Games 3K with another exciting victory over Weini Kelati.