The definitive ranking of the 10 best trail running shoes of 2026, from the sustainable supercritical foam innovation of the Tarkine Giants to race day weapons from HOKA and Salomon. Tested, researched and ranked.
Jim Walmsley's journey from Air Force discharge and depression to becoming the greatest American ultrarunner of his generation. A four time Western States champion, UTMB winner, and former 50 mile world record holder, Walmsley found salvation in the sport that now defines him.
Eliud Kipchoge has announced the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival as the third stop on his seven continent world tour. The two time Olympic marathon champion and sub two hour barrier breaker returns to Australia in October 2026, bringing the greatest marathon career in history to the MCG finish line.
The complete history of the Leonora Golden Gift Elite Mile, Australia's richest outback footrace. From its origins in a Goldfields pub in 2002, through Stewart McSweyn's course record and Peter Bol's 2025 triumph, discover how a tiny Western Australian mining town became the spiritual home of Australian street miling.
Melbourne, Australia; 4 March 2026 - Featuring one of the hottest names in global athletics, an unapologetic defending champion and a new challenger faster than them both – the Peter Norman Memorial 200m at the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne has all the makings of a classic.
Australian 200m record...
For three years, fans have been begging for it. The two best female ultrarunners on the planet, racing the same race, on the same day, at the same time. Not splitting up the calendar. Not trading course records from a distance. Actually competing.
It's happening. July 10, 2026. Silverton, Colorado....
On a sizzling day at the Perth Track Classic, Australia’s premier athletes only added to the heat as Peter Bol stole the show with a two-lap masterclass, while pole vaulters Nina Kennedy and Kurtis Marschall provided strong supporting acts.
Olympic finalist Peter Bol (WA) stunned in his return to the...
Perth, Australia; 12 February 2026 - Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is poised for a romantic return to competition at Saturday’s Perth Track Classic, where she will be joined by sprint king Rohan Browning and 800m superstar Peter Bol as the who’s who of Australian athletics head west.
After...
Melbourne, Australia; 11 February 2026 - Teenage trailblazer Cameron Myers has confirmed the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne as one of his highest priorities in 2026, promising to put on a show as he eyes back-to-back wins at Australia’s premier one-day athletics meet on March 28.
The 19-year-old is one...
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Brad starts the week with a snake and a swoop.
Julian calls...
