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More than 200K runners apply for NYC Marathon, setting mark

The New York City Marathon has set a new record as more than 200,000 runners have applied to run in the race on Nov. 2 -- an increase of 22% from last year.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Athletics-NYC Marathon Draws Record Applications of More Than 200,000

More than 200,000 people applied for a place in the New York City Marathon lottery this year, organizers said on Wednesday, up 22% from 2024 amid a boom in popularity for distance running in the United States.

CBS New York on MSN · 21h

2025 TCS New York City Marathon lottery sees record number of applicants, organizers say

Race organizer New York Road Runners says the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon has received more than 200,000 applications -- a 22% increase from last year.

Boise State Public Radio · 9h

Only about 3% of applicants to run in the NYC Marathon will be accepted

This year's chances of winning a lottery to enter the New York City marathon are roughly equivalent to being accepted to Harvard.

WPIX New York City, NY on MSN · 19h

Only 3% of 200K runners who applied for NYC Marathon chosen for race: NYRR

A record-breaking 200,000 people applied to run in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, according to the New York Road Runners.

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San Diego Loses World Road Running Championships Set for Late September

Monaco-based World Athletics announced early Wednesday that its September World Road Running Championships will be moved from ...

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Harry Styles Ran the Tokyo Marathon—with Nearly Perfect Even Splits

Pop star Harry Styles ran the 2025 Tokyo Marathon on March 2, finishing in a time of 3:24:07, which is an average pace of ...

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GB Olympic runner shares best advice on training and recovery for a marathon

GB Olympic runner Desirèe Henry has shared her top tips on how to prepare and recover for a marathon - from nailing a solid ...

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Given the Right Conditions, Could a Woman Run a 4-Minute Mile?

Researchers say it’s possible, at least for Faith Kipyegon of Kenya, who holds the world record for the distance.

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How to Watch the 2025 Tokyo Marathon

The 2025 World Marathon Majors will begin this weekend. On Sunday, March 2, the 2025 Tokyo Marathon will kick off the premier ...

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High-altitude Kenyan town adapts as Olympic champions, amateurs flock to rarefied air

This unassuming little town lies at about 2,400 metres above sea-level and has produced some of the best long-distance ...

Canadian Running Magazine9d

Ethiopian Olympic distance star shines in marathon debut

One of the world’s best male distance runners quietly made his marathon debut last weekend at the Zurich Maratón de Sevilla ...

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10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

This approach links to the idea that you should use a variety of types of run to improve your performance, rather than ...

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Leaders of the pack: Gate River Run top contenders represent four corners of the world

With elite world runners in the field, Jacksonville's Gate River Run records held by Todd Williams and Shalane Flanagan could ...

The Economist13d

Do better shoes help you run faster?

Most super shoes follow the same pattern,” explains Jens Jakob Andersen, founder of RunRepeat.com, a website that road-tests ...

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Mo Farah discovers the ‘next chapter’ with RunGP in bold attempt to shake up running

The four-time Olympic champion tells Jack Rathborn how he plans to re-energise the sport through the innovative team-based ...

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