Halimah Nakaayi, Uganda’s 800m world champion from 2019, is using her influence to champion the fight against gender-based violence. On November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, she launched a powerful awareness campaign in collaboration with Uganda Athletics. The centerpiece is a striking video that contrasts her athletic triumphs with the harsh reality many women face, carrying the message: “On the track, she runs for gold… At home, she runs for her life.”
Dominic Lobalu’s story is one of incredible resilience, rising from the devastation of war in South Sudan to competing as a European 10,000m champion and an Olympic finalist. His journey proves that no matter the obstacles, perseverance and belief in one's dreams can lead to extraordinary achievements.
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Ballarat, Australia – Running Warehouse Australia, the nation’s leading running specialty retailer, has announced a new partnership as the title sponsor of the Ballarat Marathon, now officially renamed the Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon. This three-year agreement further affirms Running Warehouse’s commitment to supporting the global running community.
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a sensational performance at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop in Nijmegen, smashing his own 15km course record by 23 seconds with a time of 40:42. His achievement now ranks as the fastest standalone 15km time ever recorded, surpassing his previous record of 41:05 from last year’s race.
In Belfast’s Victoria Park, 19-year-old Irish athlete Nick Griggs set a new parkrun best, running 13:44 and breaking Andy Butchart’s record by one second.
Griggs’ remarkable run falls just short of his personal 5km record of 13:39, set earlier this year. His achievement further underscores Ireland’s prominence in parkrun rankings, with Ciara Mageean also holding the fastest women’s time of 15:13, set last December in the same park.
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.
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.
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.
