Izzi Batt-Doyle sets new Australian marathon record in Chicago
Batt-Doyle finishes sixth, beating previous record by 46 seconds
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Emma Grace Hurley Sets New Fastest Marathon Debut for American Women
Hurley finishes seventh in Chicago, clocking 2:20:47, surpassing Fiona O’Keeffe’s record.
Catherine Debrunner sets new wheelchair marathon world record at Chicago Marathon
Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner breaks her own world record at the Chicago Marathon.
Kipchoge sets new Melbourne Marathon course record at 41
Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon in 2:09:10, breaking the course record.
Eliud Kipchoge breaks Melbourne Marathon record, wins first race in three years
Kipchoge, 41, beats old record by two seconds, declares he's still competitive with younger runners
Brigid Kosgei Targets Aggressive Split at Chicago Marathon
Kosgei aims for a 65:30 first half, faster than her 2019 world record pace.
Eliud Kipchoge Sets New Melbourne Marathon Record
Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon, breaking course record by two seconds.
70-Year-Old Runner Aims for World Record at Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Jennifer MacDonell, a seasoned runner, targets a new world record at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
Chicago Marathon 2027 Lottery Opens Today
Runners have until Oct. 29 to apply for the 2027 Chicago Marathon.
Izumo Ekiden 2026 Preview: University Teams Gear Up for Season Opener
Top university teams prepare for the Izumo Ekiden, the start of the ekiden season.
Hicks and others target American marathon record at Chicago Marathon
Three American runners aim to break Conner Mantz's marathon record at the Chicago Marathon.
2027 U.S. Marathon Championships to be Held in Chicago Marathon
The event will feature a field of 20 men and 20 women competing for national titles.