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2022 TCS New York City Marathon to Return at Full Capacity with 50,000 Runners

New York Road Runners (NYRR) recently announced that the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6, will return at full capacity with 50,000 runners. The world’s largest marathon is one of the city’s most anticipated and…

Race for a Good Cause with the ‘NKF Race Inspired! 2022’

Are you a running or cycling enthusiast, or wish to kick-start your exercise regime? Now you can exercise and do good at the same time! We are excited to announce that NKF (National Kidney Foundation of Singapore) Race Inspired!, a…

World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon Championships Zofingen Approved for 3 September

World Triathlon Executive Board met virtually to continue working on the preparations for the 2022 Season, and also approved the new members for the Sustainability Commission. The new event added to the 2022 calendar is the 2022 World Triathlon Powerman…

2022 Dubai Marathon set for December 10

The Dubai Marathon, the Middle East’s largest mass participation event, will be staged for the 22nd time on December 10, 2022. The last time the hugely popular event was staged in January 2020, many of the world’s best international marathon…

London Marathon Calls For 100,000 Runners in October

London is calling 50,000 runners worldwide to join in the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon on October 3rd. This is in ADDITION to another 50,000 participants running in the physical race in the Big Ben city. 50,000 runners seems…

Start Running In The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge

Do you relish the chance to represent your country in a global running challenge? Seize the day by running in the World Athletics virtual race between February 1 to March 21 to get the limited edition Global Medal. The top…

Malaysia’s Marathon Record Holder Leo Tan Improves Personal Best in Taipei Marathon 2020

Despite the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the Taipei Marathon hosted the largest mass race in the world since the outbreak with 28,000 runners in the event. Malaysia’s fastest marathoner, Leo Tan recorded another blistering fast time at the recent…

Kibiwott Kandie breaks Half Marathon world record in 57:32

The year of the COVID-19 pandemic might be coming to an end soon, but the world of athletics is still breaking down world records. Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie broke the 21km finish line and the world record in 57:32 at the Valencia…

World Champion Ultramarathoner Kilian Jornet Is Not A Machine After All

Ultramarathons may not be held in these COVID-19 pandemic times, but world renowned multi-champion Kilian Jornet attemped to break 303km within 24 hours recently. The 33-year-old Kilian often won ultramarathons, running like a machine through high elevations at a blistering…

Fuel Your Race With A Feast at Penghu Marathon

Imagine a marathon where the route and the local delicacies spur you onto completing the race. Last weekend, more than 2,800 people took part in the Penghu Cross-Sea marathon based in Taiwan. When the international borders and flights reopen, look…