Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia claimed victory at the 41st Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, setting a new women’s course record with an outstanding 2:17:25 finish, surpassing the previous mark by 1 minute and 45 seconds. Her time ranks as the 12th fastest women’s marathon performance globally this year.
On Sunday, actor Colin Farrell joined the Dublin Marathon with a remarkable twist. He ran the last 4 kilometers of the race while pushing his longtime friend, Emma Fogarty, who lives with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a severe skin condition. Fogarty, Ireland’s oldest surviving individual with EB, turned 40 this year—a milestone many thought impossible due to her health challenges.
The New York City Marathon returns this November, embodying the city’s energy and spirit over an iconic 26.2-mile journey. Celebrating its 53rd year, this renowned race promises incredible views, unflagging crowd support, and challenging terrain. Here’s an all-inclusive guide to the event, from bib collection and start times to race-day navigation and transportation.
Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui outpace competition to claim their first NYC Marathon titles
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Abdi Nageeye from the Netherlands and Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui each claimed their first New York City Marathon titles on Sunday with impressive late-race moves, pulling ahead of the competition in the final stretch.
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Sydney has officially become the seventh city to join the Abbott World Marathon Majors series—an elite group of global marathons that includes iconic races in London, Boston, Chicago, New York City, Berlin, and Tokyo.
This prestigious accomplishment makes the Sydney Marathon the first city in over a decade to gain Major status, marking an exciting milestone for Australia’s running community. The Sydney Marathon 2025 will officially debut as an Abbott World Marathon Major on August 31.
The New York City Marathon has made history, officially setting a new world record for the most finishers in a marathon. On November 3, an astounding 55,646 runners completed the city’s iconic five-borough course, surpassing the previous record of 54,280 set by Berlin Marathon just weeks prior. This year’s marathon season has seen impressive numbers across major races, with New York’s turnout leading the way.
Running influencer Matt Choi, with over half a million followers, was disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York Road Runners (NYRR) events after unauthorized e-bikes filmed him during the November 3 race. The e-bikes, carrying Choi’s brother and a videographer, violated NYRR rules and obstructed other runners. Choi, 29, initially finished the marathon in 2:57:15 before NYRR voided his results, citing violations of World Athletics standards and their Code of Conduct.
Abdi Nageeye, the celebrated 2024 New York City Marathon champion, reveals that moving to Kenya at age 21 was the transformative decision that shaped his marathon career. This bold relocation allowed him to adopt the training and lifestyle of elite Kenyan runners, setting him on the path to international success.
At 82 years old, Judith Som proves that age is no barrier to running, finishing the TCS New York City Marathon last weekend. Clocking in at eight hours, 39 minutes, and 39 seconds, Som earned the distinction of being the oldest woman to cross the finish line in this year’s event. This accomplishment adds another chapter to her long-running passion, as she has now completed the iconic marathon 21 times.
Athens—Ploutarchos Pourliakas, at 88, made history at the Athens Marathon by becoming the oldest finisher in the race’s 41st edition. Finishing in six hours and 31 minutes, he surpassed his 2023 time by 20 minutes, marking his 12th consecutive successful completion of this celebrated course.
