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A 21-year-old Rarámuri runner from Mexico's mountains has been invited to compete in the world's largest women's marathon. Juana Ramírez represents a bridge between ancient Indigenous running traditions and modern athletics.
A dedicated marathoner ran three full races during her pregnancy, one in each trimester, proving that staying active can be safe and empowering for expecting mothers. With medical support and a flexible training approach, she crossed finish lines at 3, 17, and 33 weeks pregnant.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
A Finnish marathon runner shattered her own national record three times in five months, breaking through barriers that eluded her for nearly a decade. Alisa Vainio's remarkable streak proves that breakthrough moments can happen at any stage of an athletic career.
Five adventurers just ran a full marathon starting from 6,893 meters up a volcano with less than half the oxygen available at sea level. They've claimed the world record for the highest marathon ever run, shattering the previous mark by over 1,500 meters.
North Texas runner Bal Joshi just set a Guinness World Record by completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days while wearing traditional Nepali clothing. He finished the grueling challenge in just over 34 hours and 50 minutes while honoring his heritage and raising money for charity on every continent.
Nigeria is becoming Africa's road racing capital, hosting the continent's first World Athletics African Running Conference this February. The gathering brings global experts to Lagos to shape the future of marathon running across Africa.
Nancy Neff made history as the first breast cancer survivor to complete the 110-mile DONNA Ultra Marathon. Just days after finishing chemotherapy treatments, she also ran the DONNA Half Marathon in Jacksonville.
A new generation of British distance runners is breaking barriers and inspiring each other to aim for records once thought untouchable. Five British men have now run within two minutes of the national marathon record in just two years.