She never expected to play a part in Canada’s rising tide of women’s distance talent, but as the national record holder, Malindi Elmore is leading the way at the 2021 Olympic marathon.
The 2021 Olympic marathon will be held 500 miles from Tokyo in Sapporo. Here's how the course was designed, and a mile-by-mile guide to what runners will face.
The 100- and 400-meter athlete will be representing Team USA again at the Paralympic Games.
First-time Olympian Alicia Monson qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 10,000 meters. Coach Dathan Ritzenhein shares the workouts he used to keep her fresh during her buildup.
The spirit of the Games is always on full display around the track—let's look back at some of the most memorable moments.
Out of the record-setting 329 U.S. female athletes heading to Tokyo, the 65 women who will be representing Team USA in track and field are a seriously-impressive group.
Navigating COVID-19 testing and contact tracing at the Games is an added layer of stress for athletes competing in Tokyo.
With an estimated 82.4 million refugees worldwide, these two women heading to the Olympics want to inspire hope for all of them.
After a rollercoaster of news, Olympians won’t have to leave breastfeeding babies behind.
Officials from the government, the IOC, and Tokyo organizers announced on Thursday that spectators will not be allowed at most venues.
Don't miss a second of the action, which starts on Friday, July 23rd.
Run for freedom, justice, and equality all month long.
How is the U.S. Olympic track and field team selected—and how can fans watch the Trials? We’ve got all the answers.
With the latest positive pandemic news, you can celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with virtual and in-person race options, plus other fantastic charity races kicking off this summer.
From mother-focused organizations to celebrating mental health awareness, these virtual runs donate to a good cause.
Here are a few great 50K races to consider for your first race or add to your bucket list.
This Valentine’s Day, protect the wildlife and nature you love by joining WWF’s Race for Love—a live virtual event with an in-person feel.
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Track and field athletes at the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials share how they trained and competed through the boycott—and offer advice for runners facing an uncertain outlook on the return to racing today.
She hasn’t raced 26.2 miles since 2017, but she made a pact with Joan Benoit Samuelson that on April 15, they’ll see each other on the starting line in Hopkinton.
To all the dudes who are upset about the new rules for prize money, it’s time to get over it.
Participate in the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend like a pro with help from these insider tips.
Fun fact: It’s the only marathon in the world that’s technically run on water.
Thousands of runners took to the streets in Pasadena, Calif., on January 20 to race the third annual Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K.
The 2018 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships ended in a sprint to the finish line between Sydney Masciarelli and Katelynne Hart.
Best known as the filming location for Jurassic Park and Godzilla, Hawaii's Kualoa Ranch was also recently home to the Xterra Trail Run World Championship.
These festive races will have you feeling all kinds of holiday spirit.
The final Wonder Woman Run Series event of 2018 took place on November 18 in San Diego, Calif.
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced a new “Running Universal” race series that starts with the Minion Run 5K on May 11, 2019.
Thanksgiving is the most popular day of the year to run—thanks in large part to the turkey trot.
Each of these race “streakers” has run at least 27 consecutive NYC Marathons.
Four Americans finished in the top 10 of the professional women's race at the 2018 Chicago Marathon.
Whether you prefer to enjoy races as a participant or onlooker, make sure to check out our list of fall events.
Joan Benoit Samuelson will attempt to become the first woman in her 60s to run a marathon in under three hours at this year’s Chicago Marathon.
Get to know the Chicago Marathon course before tackling it on race day.
Park City’s Red Bull 400 is a true uphill battle to the finish.
NBC Chicago announced yesterday that serious Chicago Marathon contender Jordan Hasay will no longer race on October 7.
Find out where to tune in on October 7, 2018.
Registration for the 2019 Boston Marathon opened on September 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. EST.
The B.A.A. announced today that $36.6 million in charity fundraising was raised for the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Just over two months after the 2018 Boston Marathon, local runner Elizabeth Traynor took to the B.A.A. 10K course.
For runners who enjoy logging miles with their dogs, these races are worth checking out.
This Ohio native was excited to run her second half marathon in her hometown—even though she was recovering from the flu on race day.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon confirmed today that Jordan Hasay will return to the course to compete with the elite field this fall.
A runner reviews the 2018 Daydream Art Run Experience, a 5K that brings runners past several street art locations in Brooklyn, New York.
Hoppe Feet shares her experience running the 2018 Boston Marathon in some of the toughest weather conditions the course has seen in years.
Featuring photos of both the men's and women's 2018 Boston Marathon divisions.
Photographer Bob Betancourt captures the 2018 Boston Marathon elite women's race in this photo gallery.
Browse these numbers collected during the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Despite 37-degree temperatures at the start and torrential rain throughout, Tatyana McFadden earned her 5th win at the 2018 Boston Marathon.
When conditions go “code blue,” what you wear matters.
Desiree Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon on the coldest Marathon Monday in recent memory.
Here are the top 10 finishers of the 2018 Boston Marathon for the men's and women's elite fields.
American Desiree Linden has won the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Tatyana McFadden has won her fifth women's wheelchair division title at the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Check out some of the cool sights from the 2018 Boston Marathon expo.
John Hancock, the official sponsor of the Boston Marathon, has announced that pro Jordan Hasay has dropped out due to injury.
Defending female champions Buze Diriba (5K) and Nicole Sifuentes (Invitational Mile) both returned to win their respective races.
After an eighth-place finish at the NYC Marathon last fall, Kellyn Taylor now has her sights set on the podium at Boston.
Manuela Schar is unfazed by her return to Boston as its defending wheelchair champion.
Highlights from the Boston Marathon’s 122-year history.
The hills and weather are two of the biggest factors to consider when preparing to run the Boston Marathon.
Longtime race director for the Boston Marathon Dave McGillivray shares his tips for runners preparing to tackle the 122nd Boston Marathon.
The 122nd running of the Boston Marathon takes place on April 16, 2018.
An adventurous runner highlights three out-of-the-box races that she aspires to run in her lifetime.
Hoppe Feet shares a race recap from last year, when she scored a PR in the Saints and Sinners Half Marathon.
Fancy Chemutai of Kenya placed first in 1:04:52, just one second off the world half marathon record.
The Empire State Building Run-Up is the ultimate bucket-list race.
Browse photos from the third annual Ultra Trail of Angkor, held on January 19-20, 2018.
High school sophomore Katelyn Tuohy will compete at the NYRR Millrose Games on February 3, 2018.
The four competitive races you've got to watch this spring.
The third iteration of the Anantapur International Relay Ultramarathon took place in India on January 23, 2018.
Olympian Carrie Tollefson offers her insight into the Boston Marathon elites competing in the race on April 16, 2018.
Boston Marathon sponsor John Hancock has announced its international elite fields for this year's race, taking place on April 16, 2018.
The inaugural 24-hour Spartan Ultra World Championship took place in Iceland on December 15-17, 2017.
Our editor-in-chief is on the ground in Iceland to report from the inaugural Ultra World Championship.
Browse photos from the 2017 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, held on December 9 in San Diego, Calif.
The American men and women elite fields for the 2018 Boston Marathon were announced today.
Thanksgiving is the perfect excuse to throw on your running shoes with friends and family while celebrating the spirit of the day!
"Hell on Hills" is the steepest Halloween-themed 5K around–it even features the steepest road in the U.S.