When a social media influencer from New York City boasted of completing the Brooklyn Half Marathon recently, she did not receive the reaction she had hoped for. Instead, she was chastised for ...

First, let’s talk a little bit about etiquette. You’re going to be sharing the course with hundreds or maybe even thousands of other athletes moving at different paces. Here are some pointers to ...

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The starting line hummed with energy. Runners stretched antsy limbs in the morning chill as AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” throbbed from speakers. The race announcer barked the 10-second countdown. I gave ...

Going out for a short shakeout run a day or two before a half marathon or marathon – either by yourself or with others – is an excellent way to prime your body for what’s to come. Plus, on many ...

Dollywood hosted its first-ever race weekend, drawing over 5,500 runners from around the world. The two-day event included a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids race. Due to the event's ...

In early 2016, John Coleman of Decatur met a local runner who completed a major feat: running a race in every state in the country. All 50 of them. “It sounded like so much fun,” recalled Coleman’s ...

STORIES FROM THIS YEAR’S ATHLETES. OH, IT IS JUST ELECTRIC. NEARLY 500 RUNNERS TAKING OFF IN THE SECOND ANNUAL TEAM HOYT MEMORIAL. YES, YOU CAN RUN TOGETHER, RACE. IT’S JUST THE THE PURPOSE OF THE ...

Steadily, year after year, the Santa Run races have been growing to become a staple of Christmas celebrations in many cities and towns worldwide, with thousands of people of all ages dressed in Santa ...