SPLITS is a daily word puzzle for runners. You're given 16 words (or 20 in Kick Pace) and your job is to sort them into four groups of four. Each group shares a hidden connection — it could be marathon cities, workout types, shoe brands, or a sneaky wordplay pattern.
A new puzzle drops every day. Everyone gets the same puzzle, so you can compare scores with your running friends.
Select four words and hit submit. If they all belong to the same category, the group is revealed. If not, that's a mistake — and you only get four mistakes before it's a DNF. Solve all four groups to finish.
Categories are color-coded by difficulty: yellow is the most straightforward, green a bit trickier, blue requires deeper running knowledge, and purple is the devious one — often a wordplay pattern that'll make you groan when you see it.
On special days throughout the year, SPLITS features themed puzzles tied to major running events — Boston Marathon Monday, the NYC Marathon, Prefontaine Classic, notable runners' birthdays, and more. These puzzles weave the day's theme into the categories for an extra layer of fun.
SPLITS is made by Marathon Handbook — we know running. If you love the puzzle, share your Race Bib with your running friends and help us spread the word.