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April 16, 2026
Grand Slam Track’s Contentious Bankruptcy Is Over. Now What?
Grand Slam Track is coming out of bankruptcy. What comes next for the track startup is still unclear. Chief Judge Karen B. Owens of Delaware Bankruptcy Court approved Grand Slam’s plan to get out of bankruptcy on Thursday. The move allows Olympian Michael Johnson’s league to begin to pay back some of the millions...
April 10, 2026
UCI hands ban to Kiwi rider who punched rival
Kiaan Watts, a New Zealand rider with the NSN Development team, has been suspended for 25 days by the UCI after punching rival rider Marijn Maas (BEAT Cycling Club p/b Saxo) during the Ster van Zwolle one‑day race in the Netherlands. With around 30–34 km to go in the Ster...
April 9, 2026
Mamdani Administration Celebrates 2026 Spring Cycling Season with Helmet and Bike Light Giveaways
Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced a series of events offering free bike helmets and lights to New Yorkers, supporting a record number of cyclists on city streets as the weather warms. Helmets will be available for people...
April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
April 8, 2026
Ironman Disqualifies Athlete After Viral Video Showing Theft of On-Course Nutrition
American triathlete Cody Kraut made waves on Instagram last week after posting a self-shot video during Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. In the footage, Kraut was seen pulling numerous energy gels from his trisuit and handing them off to his partner to take home. The stunt has now backfired, as Ironman officials have officially...
April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
April 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches New Trail Sneaker as It Continues to Invest in Footwear
Alo is set to launch its first trail sneaker as the wellness lifestyle company continues to invest in the footwear category. Aptly named the Alo Trail, the sneaker is described by the company as a “a high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement.” To accomplish this, the Alo design team added...
April 7, 2026
Marathon World Championships planned from 2030
World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event. The marathon will remain part of the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029 but will then have its own annual championship, with men and women competing in alternate...
April 2, 2026
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in death of Florida Marathon runner
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a 74-year-old runner, who was struck by a vehicle while running the Health First Florida 1/2 Marathon in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 8, and later died of his injuries. According to Melbourne Police, officers responded on race day to...
