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AIMS launches global ‘marathon day’ in honour of Michel Bréal

Anniversary of the 1894 letter that created the modern marathon becomes an annual global observance

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0000

The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) has funded the complete restoration of the grave of Michel Bréal at Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris, including a new memorial sto...

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Humanity beyond the borders

Nepalese race director reflects on the disaster

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0000

On the morning of 26 August a glacial avalanche and devastating floods wreaked havoc in the Nepal-Tibet border region. Messages of concern began pouring into Nepal from cities thousands of miles aw...

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One month to go

103rd Košice Peace Marathon filling up fast

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0000

We won’t be turning many more pages in the marathon calendar before the long-awaited moment arrives once again. Children are back at school, and for the many thousands of supporters of Slovakia...

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Ambassadors who inspire through adversity

Wipro Bengaluru Marathon celebrates a group of extraordinary individuals

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0000

This year, the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon celebrates a group of extraordinary individuals whose stories go far beyond race timings and podium finishes. The 13th edition of this event is scheduled ...

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Volksbank Münster Marathon awaits its guests

City-wide festival expects record number of participants, top-class supporting program

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0000

A total of 12,456 runners are now registered for the major running event on September 13th in Münster. While the “magic” number of 4,000 runners for the 42.195 kilometers was almost reached las...

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Vizag Marathon

India

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0000

We welcome new member Vizag Marathon to AIMS. 20 Mile, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km

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China Airlines Marathon – The Starry Night Run

Chinese Taipei

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:36:40 +0000

We welcome new member China Airlines Marathon – The Starry Night Run to AIMS.

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New half marathon record in Buenos Aires

Yomif Kejelcha runs 56:51 to regain title

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha regained the world half marathon record*, running 56:51 at the Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires, a World Athletics Label road race, in the Argentinean capital on Sunda...

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