Prague promises world class times

Czech favourites hope for personal bests

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000

The largest running event in Central Europe reports a historically record-breaking number of participants. The maximum capacity of 17,000 runners for the Generali Prague Half Marathon was sold out ...

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Matata and Chebet return to Istanbul

Champions to defend titles

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0000

Both defending champions will return to the Türkiye Is Bankasi Istanbul Half Marathon in exactly one month’s time on 19th April. While Alex Matata heads the men’s start list with a personal bes...

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RunCzech sets ambitious goals for 2026

Prague Half Marathon sells out in record time

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0000

The RunCzech running series has announced bold ambitions for the 2026 season: to exceed last year’s 100,577 active participants, further increase its economic contribution to host cities across the...

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Tesfaye 2.0 in the Vienna City Marathon?

Record 46,000 participants registered

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0000

It could well be the women who produce the headlines at the Vienna City Marathon on 19th April. Ethiopians Haftamnesh Tesfaye and Tigist Gezahagn lead the women’s elite start list and they are k...

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Chicago Marathon worth 755 million for city

Up 7.5% on last year

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The Chicago Marathon is estimated to have generated nearly 756 million USD (659m EUR) for the city’s economy in 2025. Organisers said: “Alongside our largest finisher field in event history, the...

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Kiplimo breaks world record at EDP Lisbon Half

Ugandan runs 57:20 to beat previous record by ten seconds

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:22:00 +0000

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo broke the half marathon world record this Sunday, winning the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon in 57:20 minutes. With this result, Kiplimo shaved 10 seconds off the previous reco...

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Missed the Berlin ballot?

Banking partner offers special access codes

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0000

The Berlin Marathon is sold out – but a few lucky people might still win a chance to register. Get back in the race with Revolut, the official banking partner of the BMW Berlin Marathon. They a...

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Mainova Frankfurt Marathon participants run for a good cause

Donations record of EUR 31,886.60 raised for social project

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0000

42.195 kilometers with a view of the Frankfurt skyline at Germany's oldest city marathon: For many runners, a lifelong dream comes true. Crossing the finish line on the red carpet in the Festha...

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