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The world's oldest ultramarathon is celebrating its 100th edition in 2027, and runners couldn't be more excited. Over 56,000 people applied for 28,000 spots in South Africa's legendary Comrades Marathon.
Ultramarathoner Ryan Montgomery is attempting to run over 200 miles in 24 hours this December, aiming to break a world record that requires maintaining a 7:15-per-mile pace for an entire day. The feat would equal running two back-to-back 100-mile races in a single day on a track.
After a year's delay, a 40-year-old completed his family's cherished 18-mile race in 30 mph winds and pouring rain, becoming the first Brower to run it in years. Four generations have crossed the finish line since 1973.
Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon under two hours in a race that officially counts as a world record, finishing London's course in 1:59:30. His historic achievement is now competing for World Athletics' inaugural Moment of the Year award.
Jennifer MacDonell of Ottawa just shattered the women's 70-74 marathon world record by over three minutes, finishing in 3:23:59. Even better: it capped an incredible eight-day stretch where she broke three age-group records.
Kenya's Charles Matata shattered a five-year course record at the Delhi Half Marathon, completing the race in just 58 minutes and 52 seconds. Nearly 40,000 runners filled India's capital streets to celebrate human achievement and push their own limits.
British speedcuber George Scholey ran a mile in just over five minutes while solving four Rubik's Cubes without stopping the clock once. The 24-year-old is now waiting for Guinness World Records to confirm what he believes is a new world record.
Nadia Battocletti became the first Italian woman since 1988 to win her hometown's famous New Year's Eve 5km race, beating two world-class Kenyan runners. The 23-year-old's victory caps off a breakthrough year and sets her sights on Olympic gold in Paris.
A St. Louis Park woman just shattered the world record for the fastest half-marathon while carrying 40 pounds on her back. Megan Corey finished the grueling 13.1-mile race in just over two hours, proving that limits are meant to be broken.
Izzi Batt-Doyle just became Australia's fastest marathoner ever, crushing the national record with a stunning 2:20:38 finish in Chicago. The two-time Olympian had her fiancé running beside her the entire way.
Izzi Batt-Doyle shattered Australia's marathon record in Chicago, finishing in 2:20:38 and beating the previous mark by 46 seconds. The two-time Olympian celebrated with her fiancé by her side for most of the race.
The Chicago Marathon just witnessed history as three world records fell, including the first wheelchair world record ever set on the course. Over 54,000 runners transformed the city into a celebration of human achievement across 29 neighborhoods.