Boulder, CO — Boulder’s David Roche continues to rise as a force in ultramarathon running, claiming first place at Arizona’s Javelina Jundred just two months after his record-breaking Leadville 100 victory. Roche took on the grueling 100-mile desert course at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, pushing through scorching highs of 99°F to finish in 12 hours, 45 minutes, and 4 seconds. His Javelina win places him firmly among the world’s ultra running elite.
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.
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.
Eliud Kipchoge, the legendary marathon runner, is preparing for an unexpected return to competitive racing, but this time in a shorter 10-kilometer race, part of Thailand’s Bangkok Marathon.
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.
Rodrigue Kwizera of Burundi and Kazakhstan’s Daisy Jepkemei celebrated significant wins on Sunday, October 27, at the Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, the second elite event in this year’s World Athletics Cross Country Tour. The races unfolded under rainy skies, adding a layer of challenge as both runners captured their first Atapuerca victories.
Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha set a new world record at the Medio Maratón de Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, clocking 57:30 in the men’s race. This marked Kejelcha’s sixth attempt over the half marathon distance, breaking the previous record by one second. Kejelcha controlled the pace early on, accompanied by elite runners Selemon Barega and several Kenyans, and led the pack through the 5km and 10km checkpoints in a relentless push to beat the clock.
Devon Allen, renowned as the third-fastest 110m hurdler in history, is preparing for a momentous return to the track in 2025 after a challenging year marked by injury. The 29-year-old American sprinter, who also played wide receiver for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, suffered a third anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear last December, sidelining him for the entire 2024 season. Now, Allen is back and ready for action, having signed with the newly launched Grand Slam Track series.
Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda earned his first-ever half marathon win at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday (October 20), clocking 59:46. In a dramatic finish, Cheptegei overtook Kenya’s Alex Matata, who had led most of the race, securing second in 59:53. Nicholas Kipkorir, also from Kenya, placed third in 59:59 in his international half marathon debut.
Ethiopia’s Waganesh Mekasha delivered a remarkable performance at the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, breaking the previous course record with a finish time of 2:20:44. This victory not only marked her second marathon win on Canadian soil, following her 2023 Ottawa Marathon triumph, but also set a new fastest time ever run on Canadian ground.
