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Marathon

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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the Marathon

This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—26.2 miles.

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Donna Raskin
Jul 22, 2024
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New York City Marathon

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Run the 2025 New York City Marathon With Runner’s World

Jul 12, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani’s Running History

Jun 25, 2025
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Marathon Spectators Are The Heart of the Race

May 30, 2025
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How to Prep for the 2025 NYC Marathon Starting Now

Mar 5, 2025
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2025 New York City Marathon Drawing Results

Mar 5, 2025

Boston Marathon

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Want to Run the 2026 Boston Marathon? Here’s What You Need to Know

Getting into Boston is unlike getting into any other marathon.

By The Runner’s World Editors
Sep 5, 2025
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John Korir Does Step Aerobics, and So Should You

By Donna Raskin
Jul 11, 2025
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Boston Marathon: New Net-Downhill Course Procedure

By Theo Kahler
Jun 16, 2025
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The Best Downhill Marathons for Boston Qualifying

By Jenny McCoy
Jun 3, 2025
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John and Wesley Korir: A Philanthropic Legacy

By Taylor Dutch
May 23, 2025
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Chicago Marathon

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Chicago Marathon

Don’t miss out on the all the excitement (and a potential personal best) at next year’s race.

By The Runner’s World Editors
Sep 8, 2025
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10 Tips for Running Your Best Chicago Marathon

by Jenny Hadfield
Sep 8, 2025
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Susanna Sullivan Leads American Women at Chicago

By Sarah Lorge Butler
Oct 13, 2024
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Chepngetich’s World Record: By the Numbers

By Scott Douglas
Oct 13, 2024
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Top American Men at 2024 Chicago Marathon

By Cindy Kuzma
Oct 13, 2024

London Marathon

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London Becomes World's Largest Marathon

By Abby Carney
Apr 29, 2025
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Results: 2025 London Marathon

By Dan Beck
Apr 27, 2025
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How to Watch the 2025 London Marathon

By Taylor Dutch
Apr 25, 2025
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More Than 840,000 Runners Apply to Run London

By Laura Ratliff
Apr 29, 2024
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What the Heck Is VO2 Max? And Can You Improve Yours as You Get Older?

By Jeff Dengate and Kristen Wagner
Sep 8, 2025
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5 Simple Half Marathon Training Tips

By Monique Lebrun
Sep 8, 2025
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When Marathon Training Gets Really Hard

By Cindy Kuzma
Sep 8, 2025
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Make Long Runs Easier With 2 Simple Fixes

By Matt Rudisill
Sep 6, 2025

Tokyo Marathon

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Harry Styles Ran the Tokyo Marathon

By Theo Kahler
Mar 2, 2025
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Takele and Kebede Win 2025 Tokyo Marathon

By Theo Kahler
Mar 2, 2025
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2025 Tokyo Marathon Results

By Runner's World Editors
Mar 2, 2025
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How to Watch the 2025 Tokyo Marathon

By Taylor Dutch
Feb 28, 2025
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More Marathon Training Tips

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The 6 Best Energy Gels for Runners

By Cat Bowen
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Why a Running Base Is Essential for Race Training

by Laurel Leicht
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How to Balance Strength and Marathon Training

By Kristine Kearns
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How to Run Stronger in Your 40s

By Dr. Rachel Tavel PT, DPT, CSCS
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What to Do When You Get Injured Before a Race

By Hailey Middlebrook
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Sifan Hassan Wants You to Run a Marathon

By Ashley Tysiac
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Ten Long Run Workouts

By Scott Douglas
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Why Am I Not Getting Any Faster?

by Elizabeth Millard
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How Missing a Marathon Workout Can Benefit You

By Kristine Kearns
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How to Hold Your Pace Late in a Race

By Scott Douglas
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Is Your Marathon Goal Ambitious Enough?

By Kristine Kearns
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Why You Should Avoid Banking Time in a Marathon

By Heather Mayer Irvine
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Saucony Releases Its Fall Marathons Collection

By Amanda Furrer
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How to Add Speed Workouts to Marathon Training

by Ashley Mateo
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This Study Challenges the Golden 10 Percent Rule

By Allison Goldstein
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How to Fuel Your Marathon to Avoid Bonking

By Lauren Bedosky
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Tips for Conquering Long Runs Week After Week

By Monique Lebrun
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Best Downhill Marathons for Boston Marathon Dreame

By Monique Lebrun
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Fast vs Slow Marathon: What Happens to Your Body?

By Ashley Mateo
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How to Find the Right Race for Speed Success

By Cindy Kuzma
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3 Tips to Improve Your Marathon Base Training

By Matt Rudisill
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How to Bounce Back From a Bad Race

By Kristine Kearns
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The Best Run/Walk Friendly Races

By Matthew Huff
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These are the Toughest Races In the World

By McGee Nall and Gabrielle Hondorp
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These Are the World’s Fastest Marathoners

by Scott Douglas
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Fast and Flat Boston Qualifying Marathons

By Sarah Lorge Butler
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New Study on How Marathons Affect the Brain

By Elizabeth Millard
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Can a Marathon Shoe Be Fast AND Super Comfortable?

By Morgan Petruny
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10 Marathon Training Tips for First Timers

by Susan Paul
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Why Do Road Races Cost So Much?

By Ashley Mateo
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Everything to Know About RunDisney Races

By Chris Hatler
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How I Broke a 3:30 Marathon After a Long Break

By Heather Mayer Irvine