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New York City Marathon 2026 Prize Money
Here’s the prize money for the 2026 New York City Marathon, including bonuses for breaking the course record and for the top-placing U.S. runners. Here’s what the top 10 runners will receive in the 2026 New York City Marathon. The amounts are equal for men and women. Only athletes competing in the Professional and Invited Athlete start are eligible for Open Division prize money. Finish order is based on Gun Time, not chip time.
How To Enter The 2027 New York City Marathon (And How Much Does It Cost)
The 2027 New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday 7 November and 60,000 runners will be expected to take part. Here’s how you can run the NYC Marathon in 2027. This is the most popular way to apply for the New York City Marathon but the success rate is low – in 2026, 240,000 people entered the ballot but only around 1% were accepted. Historically the ballot opens in February with results announced in March. Details of the 2027 ballot are TBC.
New York City Marathon: Pacing & Fuelling Strategy
Every marathon has its ups and downs – and New York has more than most, making it one of the most challenging of the World Marathon Majors. So here’s how to approach each of the five bridges, how to pace the race and some fuelling considerations to help you succeed in the New York City Marathon.
New York City Marathon 2026: Start Time, How To Watch The Race, How To Track Runners
Here’s information on the start of the New York City Marathon plus how you can watch the New York City Marathon. The New York City Marathon starts in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island. The race ends near the Tavern on the Green in Central Park, Manhattan. There are 10 different starts to the New York City Marathon, with five of them for the masses.
New York City Marathon 2026 Course Maps
Here are the course maps for the 2026 New York City Marathon including the official course map, elevation profile, Strava map and the course overlay on a google map. This is the official route of the New York City Marathon from the New York Road Runners. This includes subway stops to help spectators. Here’s the elevation profile of the New York City Marathon. Most of the inclines are bridges, then the hills towards the end of the race are alongside Central Park.
Can You Wear Road Running Shoes For Trail Running?
In general, trail running shoes are best on the trails. But I’m a runner that regularly uses road shoes for trail running and I’ve learnt that there are good road shoes and bad road shoes for running on the trails. But know that there are times when any road shoe is a bad idea on trails. Here’s what you need to know about wearing road shoes on the trails (and here’s what you need to know about wearing trail shoes on the road). Road shoes can work on the trails if conditions are dry and untechnical.
Can You Wear An Illegal Running Shoe In A Race?
News and Insights Running Shoes Shoes, Tech & Kit 25 October 2026 at 04:28 GMT More and more running shoes are technically ‘illegal’ according to the rules set out by World Athletics. What does illegal actually mean for elite runners? And what do the rules mean for the rest of us? Here’s what you need to know about illegal running shoes. First, the quick answer: amateurs can wear illegal shoes in running races, but there are some key considerations you need to know about.
What Should You Eat After A Marathon?
Here’s what you should eat after you finish a marathon including what to eat straight after the race, what to eat later that day and what to eat the next day. A lot of runners find that they aren’t hungry or that their stomach is unsettled straight after a marathon, but it’s important to consume something straight after the marathon.
The Ultimate Guide To The 2026 New York City Marathon
The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday 1 November 2026. It is the final Abbott World Marathon Major race of the year. In this ultimate runner’s guide to the New York City Marathon, we’ll give you all the information you need about the race. What’s special about the New York City Marathon?
PUMA FAST-RB NITRO Elite 2: The Illegal Super Shoe
News and Insights Running Shoes Shoes, Tech & Kit 23 October 2026 at 09:02 BST Is this the craziest running shoe available in 2026? This is the new PUMA FAST-RB NITRO Elite 2. It’s not race legal, but PUMA says it has the highest energy return of any running shoe in their line up. Here’s what you need to know. Stack height: Over 40mm Drop: 8mm Weight: 250g in UK8 Price: €350 Available: 28 October 2026 The shoe has two fused carbon fibre PWRPLATES in the forefoot for maximum propulsion.
Can You Wear Trail Running Shoes For Road Running?
Trail running shoes are designed to go off-road, but can you also wear them on the road? Here’s what you need to know about wearing trail running shoes on roads and the best trail shoes for road running. But the short answer is: yes, you can wear trail shoes on the roads and there are some occasions when wearing trail shoes on the road is a good idea. The main difference between road shoes and trail shoes is the outsole and the grip.
How Much Does It REALLY Cost To Run A Marathon?
Running is a cheap way to exercise, right? All you need is a pair of running shoes and you’re good to go. But anyone who has ended up buying a second (and third) pair of shoes, some new running gear, a running watch, and entered a race will know that running can quickly become an expensive hobby. But how expensive is it to run a marathon? What does it really cost to run a marathon? Is there a way to run a marathon without spending loads of money?
The Reverse Taper: How To Return To Running After A Marathon
You’ve completed your marathon. It’s great to take some days off to celebrate and recover, but then many runners like to know how and when they can return to running again. As part of your preparation for your race you will have tapered by reducing your mileage and intensity over a three-week period. Now you can take the same approach in reverse as you build back to return to running.
What To Wear Running In Autumn
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are turning and your summer running kit no longer feels enough. Autumn can be one of the best times of year to run but the weather can vary a lot from cool and crisp to cold and wet, with the occasional surprise sunny day raising the temperatures. And that can make it hard to know exactly what to wear. Too much and you’ll overheat and be uncomfortable. Too little and you’ll spend the first few miles wishing you’d grabbed a warmer layer.
Everything You Need To Know About Recovery After A Marathon
You’ve done it! 26.2 miles, a finisher’s medal and legs that now feel like they belong to someone else. The marathon is over but now recovery begins and it takes longer than most runners expect. Understanding what’s actually happening in your body after a marathon makes it a lot easier to be patient with yourself and know when you’re ready to run again. Here’s everything you need to know about recovering after a marathon. Don’t rush recovery.
When Should You Run Again After A Marathon?
Congratulations, you’ve finished a marathon! Whether you’re a runner who’s eager to know when you can start running again, or if you’re hoping to learn that it’s OK to have a few extra days off, we’ve got the answers for you. This is everything you need to know about when to run again after a marathon. Don’t run at all until all the post-race DOMS and aches have fully eased – for most people that will be at least 3-5 days, but there’s no rush to get back running.
What Happened At The 2026 Chicago Marathon?
Here are the winners, the fastest shoes, the records and the big stories from the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Here are the men’s and women’s podiums for the 2026 Chicago Marathon including the shoes they were wearing in the race.
2026 Chicago Marathon Start Time, How To Watch & How To Track Runners
Here are details on when the Chicago Marathon starts, how to watch the race on TV and online, and how to track runners. The 2026 Chicago Marathon is on Sunday 11 October. Here are the start times for the different waves at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. All times are Central Time which is -6 hours from the UK, -7 hours from Central Europe and -16 hours from Sydney.
Should You Run The Day Before A Marathon?
Doing a short run the day before a race is typically known as a shakeout run. You can do your own shakeout run, or if you’re doing a big city marathon then there will be lots of organised shakeout runs and they’ve become a very popular part of marathon weekends. Whether you run alone or you sign up to a group shakeout run, there are pros and cons to running the day before a marathon.
Chicago Marathon 2027 Qualifying Times
Like most of the World Marathon Majors, the Chicago Marathon has places available for runners who achieve a qualifying time. They also have a High Performance Program for even faster runners. Here are the 2027 Chicago Marathon qualifying standards and what you need to know to apply, and check out this article which compares the qualifying times of all the Marathon Majors. You can enter the Chicago Marathon here.
8 Things I Do In The Week Before Every Marathon (And 4 Things I Avoid)
I’ve run more than 20 marathons and here are eight things I’ll do in every marathon taper to make sure that I’m feeling ready for my race, plus four things I always avoid in a taper. I do strides in all runs the week before a marathon. These short 20-second accelerations are powerful little bursts of speed with lots of benefits.
Chicago Marathon Course Maps
Here are the course maps for the 2026 Chicago Marathon including the official map, a Strava Map of the Chicago Marathon and a Google Map of the Chicago Marathon. If you’re running the Chicago Marathon then here is our ultimate guide to the race. There is one small course adjustment in 2026 (all maps below are accurate to this change): instead of turning down State Street and past the Chicago Theatre (after 1.2 miles / 2km), runners will go one street further west and turn down Dearborn instead.
Mitochondria for Runners: Why You Need Them & How To Get More
Every runner should want more mitochondria. But what does that even mean? Here’s why mitochondria matter to runners and how to get more of them. Mitochondria are tiny structures inside your muscle cells. They take the food you consume (carbs and fat) and the oxygen you breathe in, and turn them into the energy your muscles use to contract. That energy is known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is the molecule your muscles use as their energy source.
How To Enter The 2027 Berlin Marathon
Here’s how and when you can enter the 2027 Gererali Berlin Marathon plus how much it costs to enter the Berlin Marathon. The Berlin Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 September 2027. The Berlin Marathon lottery is open from 1 October 2026 until 12 November 2026. Lottery results are announced on 3 December 2026. You can enter the Berlin Marathon lottery here. It costs €215 to enter the 2027 Berlin Marathon. It’s an additional €5 if you wish to use the bag drop at the start/finish.
Nike Apex & The Era Of The Hyper Shoe
For months, Nike athletes have been seen wearing an all-black race shoe, usually taped along the forefoot, concealing something. Was it the next Alphafly or was it the next shoe along from that franchise? Nike has finally given us the answer. It’s the Nike Apex, it’s a hyper shoe and it fits within a new race day system of shoes featuring another upcoming release: the Nike Swooshfly. The Nike Apex will be Nike’s pinnacle race day shoe.
London Marathon Good For Age Entry 2027 (And What Day Will The Men & Women Run?)
Good For Age entry for the 2027 London Marathon will be open from Thursday 1 October at 4pm (GMT) until Thursday 29 October 2026. Here’s what you need to know about London Marathon Good For Age entry for 2027 as well as Championship Entry, including information on what day the men’s and women’s elite, championship and Good For Age (GFA) runs will take place in the one-off Double London Marathon.
The Ultimate Guide To Running The 2026 Chicago Marathon
The 2026 Chicago Marathon takes place on 11 October. In this ultimate runner’s guide to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon we’ll cover: What’s special about the Chicago Marathon?
The 2027 Boston Marathon Cut Off Is 5:17. Are You In?
The Boston Athletic Association has announced that the cut off time for the 2027 Boston Marathon is 5:17. The means runners needed to have run 5 minutes and 17 seconds faster than their qualifying standard to get into the race. A total of 33,649 qualifier applications were sent during Boston Marathon registration week and 25,630 qualified applicants were accepted pending final verification. All runners will be notified within the next few days.
Berlin Marathon 2026: Results, Winning Shoes & The Things You May Have Missed
The 2026 Berlin Marathon took place on Sunday 27 September and was a record-breaking in the German capital including an astonishing performance by Tigst Assefa to win the women’s race, a podium sweep for one super shoe and the most finishers ever at the Berlin Marathon. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa led the women’s race from the very beginning after announcing her target to take on the women’s marathon world record.
The Marathon World Records & Fastest Marathon Times [Updated September 2026]
Here’s all you need to know about the marathon world record and the world’s fastest marathon times runners. We’ve got lists of the out-right fastest marathons, including multiple times by the same runners, plus we list the 10 fastest men and women to have ever run a marathon. Last update: 28 September 2026 The current men’s marathon world record is 1:59:30 by Sabastian Sawe (Kenya). The current women’s marathon world record is 2:09:56 by Ruth Chepngetich (Kenya).
Running In L.A.: Best Running Routes, Run Clubs, Best Running Stores
Written in partnership with On From the best places to run in L.A., the best running stores in the city, and L.A. run clubs to meet others, this is what visitors need to know about running in Los Angeles, the city which will host the 2028 Olympic Games. The Running Channel team was recently in L.A. for the On Squad Race World Series, a unique team relay race in a multi-story car park.
10 Things NOT To Do The Day Before A Marathon
Sightseeing, sauna, speed workouts, spicy food, sex, sipping some beers… Are these things you should avoid before a marathon? Here are 10 things you probably shouldn’t do the day before a race. You’re not going to gain any fitness the day before a marathon. A hard run, long run or interval session will only add unnecessary fatigue or muscle damage before you need to run 26.2 miles. If you like to run the day before then keep it to a very short, easy shakeout run.
Can You Have Sex The Day Before A Marathon Or Race?
The short answer is yes, go for it. The “no sex before competition” rule turns out to be sporting folklore and it isn’t rooted in science. In fact, there’s even some research that suggests sexual activity the day before a race might even improve performance – but maybe abstain within a few hours of the race. The abstain before competition idea has been around sports culture for decades, though it’s hard to know where it came from. It’s mostly been passed down as a superstition.
What To Eat In The 48 Hours Before A Marathon
This is everything you need to know about what to eat in the 48 hours before a marathon, including why carb loading matters, the best meal to eat the night before a marathon and what to eat on the morning of a marathon, plus foods to avoid before a marathon. Here are the key things to know: Carb loading means increasing the amount of carbs you eat in the 48 hours before a long distance race and it loads your muscles with ready-to-use energy.
What To Do The Week Before A Marathon (And Everything To Avoid)
The training is complete, you’re into your taper, and now is the time to make sure you’re ready for your marathon. The final week before a marathon is one of the most important weeks of your training block, but also one of the most challenging – for lots of different reasons. Here’s our day-by-day guide to how to approach the week before a marathon, with top tips to have you feeling physically and mentally ready for your marathon. We’ve also covered what to do in the week before a half marathon.
COROS PACE 4 Pro Features & Comparison With COROS PACE 4
The COROS PACE 4 Pro is the brand’s premium running watch. Here are the major features you need to know about and a comparison between the PACE 4 and the PACE 4 Pro.
Mizuno Hyperwarp 96: The Lightest Super Shoe Of 2026
Mizuno has announced a brand new supershoe which weighs just 96g or 3.4oz. The Mizuno Hyperwarp 96 is one of the lightest super shoes ever released, being even lighter than the adidas Pro Evo 3 which launched earlier in 2026 at 97g. Here’s what you need to know about the Mizuno Hyperwarp 96. Stack Height: 39mm / 36mm Drop: 3mm Weight: 96g Price (expected): £400 / £450 The Mizuno Hyperwarp 96 is the brand’s pinnacle new racing shoe designed to be super light and super fast.
Berlin Marathon Course Maps (Including Strava and Google)
Here are the route maps for the Berlin Marathon. We’ve got the official course map, the Strava map of the Berlin Marathon and a Google Map of the Berlin Marathon. If you’re running the Berlin Marathon then check out our ultimate guide to running the Berlin Marathon. Here’s the official map of the Berlin Marathon featuring kilometre markers and water stations. You can find an interactive version of this map on the Berlin Marathon website (where you can also download the race’s gpx file).
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5: Initial Review
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 is one of the most anticipated race day shoes of 2026. The adidas Pro 4 has been a very popular and very successful super shoe and now Pro 5 is released and it’s a completely new shoe with a new midsole, a carbon fibre rim replacing the rods, a new lacing system and a new upper, making it similar to the adidas Pro Evo 3, the shoe used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. But are these changes good for the shoe? Aubrey has tested the adidas Pro 5.
The Ultimate Guide To The 2026 Berlin Marathon
Berlin Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and known as one of the fastest marathons in the world. The 2026 Berlin Marathon takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026.
42 Marathons In One Year: A Story Of Grief And Love
In 2025, Jess took on the incredible challenge of running 42 marathons to celebrate what would have been her brother Eddie’s 42nd year. On 15th June 2021, Jess’s world was shattered when Eddie died in an accident. He was her oldest brother, but he was so much more than that. Eddie was her rock, her parent figure, and her best friend all rolled into one. Having already lost both of her parents far too young, Jess has struggled deeply with grief over the years.
First Look: Nike Alphafly 4
It’s been two years, eight months and two weeks since the Nike Alphafly 3 was released. That shoe has been responsible for many record-breaking runs, and has been worn by so many amateur runners to achieve new personal bests. Eagle-eyed running fans will have seen Nike athletes wearing prototype versions of the Nike Alphafly 4 for more than a year, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting its release.
Copenhagen World Road Running Championships: Schedule & Maps
The 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships take place in Copenhagen on 19-20 September. The championship will see some of the world’s best runners compete on the road over one mile, 5K and the half marathon, with each race also open to the general public. The World Athletics Road Running Championships is a two-day event where the world’s best runners compete on the road and the winners in each race will be crowned world champion. There are three races: one mile, 5K and half marathon.
What Happens When You Don’t Take Enough Gels In A Marathon?
The advice on fuelling has changed. It used to be that runners were told to take one gel an hour during a marathon or long run, or to consume 30-50g of carbs per hour, but now it’s generally agreed that aiming for 80g of carbs per hour can significantly improve performance. But is that really true for all runners? We sent Sarah and Anna to the lab to perform a challenging experiment to see how they felt and how they performed on different levels of fuelling.
Science In Sport x Nike After Dark Tour: The Official Performance Fuel & Hydration Partner
Science in Sport has become the Official Performance Fuel & Hydration Partner of the Nike After Dark Tour, a series of seven iconic night-running experiences in cities around the world. It’s an important move by Science in Sport (SiS) to help support more athletes with their hydration, energy and recovery when racing.
Sydney Marathon Updates Qualifying Times For 2027
The Sydney Marathon has updated their qualifying standards ahead of the 2027 running of the race. There are some big changes for almost all runners in all age categories.
What’s More Important In Marathon Training: The Long Run Or Total Weekly Mileage?
Most runners treat the long run like it’s the only run which really matters each week during marathon training, and everything else in the week is just a warm up for Sunday. And the long run absolutely matters, but which matters more: the long run or total weekly mileage? Total weekly mileage is a better indicator of overall marathon success than anything you do in your long run.
This Is The Most Common Marathon Finish Time
If you lined up every marathon finish time ever recorded and looked for the time that’s been run more often than any other, what would be the most common marathon time? The global average marathon finish time is around 4:30, with men averaging around 4:15 and women around 4:45, and in 2026, 50% of runners at the London Marathon finished under 4:29, with 50% taking longer than 4:29. But the most common marathon finish time is 3:58.
Your Weekly Running Mileage Can Predict Your Marathon Finish Time
How much should you run a week in marathon training? One of the clearest ways to predict a person’s marathon performance or potential comes from looking at how much they run each week, and there’s a lot of data to support this. So how many miles do you need to run to help you reach your marathon goals? There are many variables in a marathon. Workouts, shoes, nutrition. But the number one predictor of marathon potential is weekly training volume.
The Major Marathon Qualifying Times Compared
How do the qualifying times compare for the World Marathon Majors? Here are the qualifying times for the marathons in Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York to see how they compare to each other. The London Marathon’s Good For Age programme is only available for UK residents; all other races allow time qualifiers from around the world. For the London Marathon it is the age you ran the time.
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