Thrilling Surge in Participation as Kids Dash Takes Center Stage at the 22nd Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023
The 650-metre Kids Dash at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2023 witnessed ear-to-ear smiles and earnest looks as over 5,000 parents and children aged 12 and below took to the iconic F1 Pit Building for the first race of…
Nike Alphafly 3: Release Date Set for 4 January 2024
In a groundbreaking moment for the running world, Nike Alphafly 3’s “Prototype” colourway took center stage at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in October 2023, propelling Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum to a new marathon world record with a blistering…
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[ToughASIA Exclusive] Defending Champ Ezekiel Omullo and Bernard Kipyego Gear Up for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 Face-Off
As the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 (SCSM 2023) approaches, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown between two Kenyan running titans, Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo and Bernard Kiprop Kipyego. The defending champion, Kemboi, and the seasoned competitor, Kipyego, are…
Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba Breaks Chinese All-Comers’ Record in Shanghai International Marathon 2023
In a thrilling display at the Shanghai Marathon, Kenyan runner Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba secured a resounding victory and set new records. Clocking in at 2:05:35, Kipchumba not only claimed the title but also established a new Chinese all-comers’ record. The…
Course Record Under Threat at Shanghai Marathon
Assaults on both the men’s and women’s course records are expected at the Shanghai Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday (26). A total of 12 runners in the men’s field have personal bests inside the 2:07:14…
38,000 Runners Gear Up for the 2023 Shanghai International Marathon Spectacle This Sunday
Shanghai is set to host the 2023 Shanghai International Marathon, welcoming 38,000 runners in a resilient rebound from pandemic disruptions. The event features a 42-kilometer full marathon with 20,000 participants and a 6km health run for fitness enthusiasts. A highlight…
Top British Ultra-Marathoner Joasia Zakrzewski Banned for a Year Following Car Usage Allegations
Joasia Zakrzewski, a leading British ultra-marathon runner, is handed a 12-month ban by a UK Athletics (UKA) disciplinary panel following allegations of car usage during the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race on 7 April. Zakrzewski admitted to entering…
Translantau by UTMB: A Convenient and Accessible Overseas Race
Chui Ling from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Consider this – the distance by air line between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong are 306km, 1434km and 2,585km respectively. But travel time to get to a race such as Translantau…
Chow Yun Fat Stuns with 2:27:56 Finish in Historic Half-Marathon Debut, Vows to Join SCHKM 2024
Legendary actor Chow Yun Fat, famed for his roles in cinematic masterpieces, has shattered expectations by completing his first-ever half-marathon at the inaugural Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HK Section) Half Marathon on November 19. The 68-year-old film star, celebrated for his…
Charlie Lawrence Clocks 4:48:21 in 50-Mile World Record Run
Ultrarunner Charlie Lawrence made history on Saturday, breaking the 50-mile world record at the Tunnel Hill 50 Mile race in Vienna, Illinois. Clocking in at an impressive 4:48:21, Lawrence surpassed Jim Walmsley’s 2019 record by nearly two minutes, pending formal…
