Joan Benoit Samuelson, the 1984 Olympic marathon champion and one of the most influential figures in American running, quietly returned to competition at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, finishing in 3:36:11 at age 67. There was no fanfare, no pre-race announcement, just her name appearing in the official results among more than 53,000 … Read more
More than 50,000 runners from over 100 countries took to the streets of Chicago on October 12 for the 47th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The race delivered world-class performances and another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between Nike and Adidas for dominance in marathon super shoe technology. Both brands claimed top … Read more
The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon wasn’t just about fast times—it was about the possibility of a nice paycheck for the top elite runners. With a total prize purse of $908,000, plus record-breaking bonuses, the world’s top runners had more than medals up for grabs. The Breakdown: $100,000 for the Win Both the men’s … Read more
It wasn’t just the record that defined Conner Mantz’s 2025 Chicago Marathon, it was a simple act of sportsmanship that captured the heart of the running world. Midway through the race, as the men’s lead pack rolled smoothly through an aid station, Morocco’s Zouhair Talbi reached for his bottle and missed. Just steps behind, Mantz … Read more
Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa delivered the performance of her life at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning in a blazing 2:14:56 to lead an Ethiopian 1–2 finish on a crisp, record-friendly morning in the Windy City. The 24-year-old, who finished third at the Tokyo Marathon earlier this year, ran a perfectly timed race, breaking … Read more
Conner Mantz has officially etched his name into history, breaking both the American and North American marathon records at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a stunning time of 2:04:43, surpassing Khalid Khannouchi’s 23-year-old mark of 2:05:38 set on the same course in 2002. The 28-year-old Utah native executed a perfectly judged race … Read more
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has claimed his first major marathon victory in spectacular fashion, winning the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2:02:23, the second-fastest time ever run in Chicago and one of the top performances in marathon history. The 24-year-old, already a half marathon world record holder, lived up to his immense promise in … Read more
Life is always a balancing act, with shifting priorities and responsibilities, and we sometimes eliminate activities we deem nonessential in order to focus on more important tasks. Running, for example, may fall by the wayside once children come along. While everything seems to change when you become a parent, with a bit of imagination and … Read more
As race week approaches for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the world’s best distance runners are fine-tuning their final preparations. Chicago has become a magnet for record chasers and rhythm runners, a course built for both speed and storylines. And while most pros keep their training under wraps, a growing number have embraced … Read more
Google has deepened its Olympic involvement, joining the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a Founding Partner and official cloud provider. The deal also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal, marking one of the most significant technology partnerships announced ahead of the next U.S.-hosted Games. The agreement builds on Google’s smaller sponsorship deal … Read more
As more than 50,000 runners prepare to hit the streets for Sunday’s 2025 Chicago Marathon, a new kind of anxiety has gripped the city. It’s not about pacing or race-day nutrition, it’s about immigration enforcement. The Chicago Marathon, one of the world’s largest, will weave through 29 neighborhoods and draw nearly two million spectators. But … Read more
Jennifer Lopez surprised fans (and a lot of runners) this week when she revealed that she ran a 4:49 mile back in high school. The claim came during a podcast interview where Lopez reminisced about her days on the track team at Preston High School in the Bronx. “I was for real,” she said, insisting … Read more
The 2026 Paris Marathon is set to make history. When the race returns on April 12, 2026, runners will no longer find plastic bottles or paper cups at aid stations. Instead, every participant will be required to carry their own hydration container. It’s an ambitious environmental shift for one of the world’s largest road races, … Read more
Strava lit a match last week…and the internet brought the gasoline. After Strava filed a patent lawsuit against Garmin over long-standing features like segments and heatmaps, the company’s chief product officer, Matt Salazar, jumped into r/Strava with a “setting the record straight” post. He claimed that the real flashpoint wasn’t the lawsuit itself, but Garmin’s … Read more
Crushing your first 5K is an unforgettable milestone. That electric mix of nerves, excitement, and pride when you cross the finish line never really fades. But once that first-race buzz wears off, many runners quickly set their sights on longer challenges like the 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. And while building endurance is an … Read more
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