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The 2026 London Marathon just became the largest marathon in history, with nearly 60,000 runners crossing the finish line. From world records up front to someone running in Crocs, it proved you can be both world-class and wonderfully weird.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
Tigst Assefa just ran the fastest women's marathon in history, shattering her own world record at the London Marathon. The Ethiopian champion finished in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe is gunning for the world record at London's marathon this Sunday, armed with new ultra-light supershoes. His coach calls him a "silent assassin" who could make history on the streets of London.
Two of the world's fastest marathoners will return to Berlin's legendary course on September 27, both aiming to shatter world records. Ethiopian star Tigst Assefa wants to reclaim the women's mark she once held, while Kenya's Sabastian Sawe could become the third person ever to break the two-hour barrier. #
Hellen Obiri, fresh off her New York Marathon victory, is preparing to chase the world record at Sunday's London Marathon. The 36-year-old Olympic medalist has been training strategically in Phoenix to prepare for the fast, flat course.
This year's London Marathon will feature 76 runners attempting 73 Guinness World Records in costumes ranging from drag queens to human body parts. Each record attempt carries a personal story of loss, survival, or advocacy paired with charitable fundraising.
Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge heads to Berlin this weekend aiming to break the marathon world record and cement his legacy as the greatest distance runner of the modern era. The 33-year-old Kenyan has won nearly every major marathon but the ultimate prize still awaits.
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich just became the fastest woman marathoner in history, breaking the world record at the Chicago Marathon. Her incredible achievement pushes the boundaries of what athletes believed possible in distance running.
Peter Lloyd, who lost his leg to bone cancer in 2018, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for completing a marathon on one leg using crutches. He's one of 42,000 runners tackling the Manchester Marathon to prove that barriers can be overcome.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half marathon world record with an incredible 57:20 finish in Lisbon. After heartbreak from a disqualified record last year, he's finally claimed the title that's rightfully his.
Tigst Assefa just shaved 9 seconds off her own world record at the London Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 41 seconds. The 29-year-old Ethiopian pulled ahead in a historic race where the top three finishers all crossed under 2:16.
A 41-year-old Chinese marathoner just set a Guinness World Record by running a full marathon every single day for 372 consecutive days. Li Shuang Yong's journey started five years ago after business failure and divorce pushed him to transform his life through running.
Matthew Akpan, a 37-year-old from Leeds with autism, is attempting his sixth Guinness World Record at this month's London Marathon while honoring his late father and raising thousands for charity. He's already broken records running dressed as a WWE wrestler and wants to prove his autism diagnosis won't limit his dreams.
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha shattered the marathon world record in Valencia, Spain, becoming only the second person ever to finish under two hours. His incredible achievement brings humanity one step closer to redefining the limits of human endurance. ---
Madhusmita is attempting to set a world record at the Manchester Marathon by running 26.2 miles in a traditional sari. She hopes to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to inspire women everywhere to prioritize fitness.
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.
After two years sidelined by injuries, Mohammed El Yamani ran a 2:28:28 marathon in Seville, breaking the 60-64 age group world record. His comeback story proves that setbacks don't define our limits.
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.
A group of friends who broke a world record running a half marathon in a four-person caterpillar costume are adding a fifth teammate to chase another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This time, everyone gets a plaque.
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