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Distance Running 2026 Edition 1

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Published January 2026

Cover: Midnight Sun Marathon, Norway

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Milano Marathon, Italy
Sun 12 April 2026

A celebration of sport, community, and emotion

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Other articles about Milano Marathon:

Milano City Marathon – Race preview (Distance Running 2014, Edition 1)

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Gifu Half Marathon, Japan
Sun 26 April 2026

Where history, nature and culture come together

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Other articles about Gifu Half Marathon:

Gifu Half Marathon – “Crossroads of Japan” offers scenic route (Distance Running 2018, Edition 1)

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Prague International Marathon, Czech Republic
Sun 3 May 2026

Crossing the Charles Bridge is a moment every runner remembers

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Other articles about Prague International Marathon:

Race preview (Distance Running 2014, Edition 2)

Carlo Capalbo – Founder of Prague Marathon and RunCzech running league (Distance Running 2019, Edition 4)

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EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival, Australia
Sun 7 June 2026

Friendly and inclusive spirit carries runners through each kilometre

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Other articles about EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival:

Running River City – Over 4500 participants from 30 countries came to take part in the 23rd edition of the race. They were presented with ideal running conditions on a cool, calm and clear winter morning. (Distance Running 2014, Edition 4)

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Türkiye İş Bankası İstanbul Half Marathon, Türkiye
Sun 19 April 2026

Landmarks offer an immersive experience

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Other articles about Türkiye İş Bankası İstanbul Half Marathon:

Race preview (Distance Running 2015, Edition 1)

How to run a country – An opportunity to lose yourself in one of the most pulsating cities of the world (Distance Running 2016, Edition 3)

A world record – but there’s more to come – Peninsular half marathon defies you to not enjoy it (Distance Running 2022, Edition 1)

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Madagascar Marathon, Half, 50K & 10K, Madagascar
Sun 31 May 2026

Challenging course in beautiful national park

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Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, Nepal
Fri 29 May 2026

Start running at 5,400m

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Volcano Marathon, Chile
Sun 28 June 2026

Is it a race, an expedition or a pilgrimage?

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Midnight Sun Marathon, Norway
Sat 20 June 2026

Where the sun doesn’t set

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Other articles about Midnight Sun Marathon:

Race preview (Distance Running 2015, Edition 2)

The Arctic running experience – Intense contrasts in polar night (Distance Running 2021, Edition 1)

The Arctic capital – Run at the top of the world – an unforgettable Arctic experience. (Distance Running 2022, Edition 2)

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WVV Marathon Wuerzburg, Germany
Sun 10 May 2026

Marathon route leads through multifaceted neighbourhoods

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Other articles about WVV Marathon Wuerzburg:

Bavarian rhapsody – As experienced marathon runners know: no pain, no gain. For the pain endured running up the hills, you gain a lot of joy over the next few kilometres through the lovely old city centre of Würzburg. (Distance Running 2011, Edition 3)

Marathon movers

See you running

Stefanie Eichel celebrates 25 years as race director

Race medicine

Watch out for RED-S

Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome in endurance athletes

Women’s Running

The pull of the comfort zone

A little regular discomfort goes a long way

Also in this issue …

News from AIMS; Race dates; Race contact details.

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