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April 17, 2026
Nike removes controversial Boston Marathon sign after major backlash
A Boston Marathon Nike campaign, put up outside its flagship store on Newbury St. in Boston on Thursday, has the running world up in arms. The sign, which read, “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated,” was heavily criticized for pace-shaming and not being inclusive to runners of all levels or abilities. On...
April 16, 2026
Chinese Cities Are Issuing Housing Subsidies to Marathon Runners
Several Chinese cities have begun offering property subsidies to marathon runners in a bid to stimulate local housing markets. The most recent initiative, unveiled by the Qixia district government in Nanjing, capital of the eastern Jiangsu province, offers 100,000 yuan (roughly $14,700) in housing subsidies for select properties in the...
April 13, 2026
Blind runner navigates Brighton Marathon using only smart glasses
At Sunday’s Brighton Marathon, the U.K.’s Clarke Reynolds, a blind runner with just five per cent vision, took on the 42.2K without using a physical guide. Instead, the 45-year-old relied on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which have built-in speakers and a camera, and the Be My Eyes app, allowing remote volunteers...
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
UCI pulls plug on Visma’s tire system on eve of Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike has been forced to abandon its in-race tire pressure system after a last-minute ruling from the UCI, a move the team says came without warning, according to WielerFlits. The team had been using the Gravaa system throughout the cobbled races. Most recently, the Dutch team used them at the...
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
Internet sleuths call out fake finish-time tattoos
Getting your race time tattooed on your body might seem like a bold move. But what about getting a time tattooed that doesn’t match your official result? A pair of internet sleuths, who call themselves the Official Marathon Time Investigation Unit (OMTIU), compared three runners’ race data, GPS activity and social...
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...
March 30, 2026
Some Fast Age Groupers at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside’s 2026 race was headlined by stars Kristian Blummenfelt and Taylor Knibb, who set course‑record times of 3:40:07 and 4:01:38, respectively, but the story under the radar was how fast the age‑group (AG) field has become. Nearly 3,000 age‑groupers started, about 84% finished, and roughly 1,400 of them...
