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RunCzech sets ambitious goals for 2026

Prague Half Marathon sells out in record time

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0000

The RunCzech running series has announced bold ambitions for the 2026 season: to exceed last year’s 100,577 active participants, further increase its economic contribution to host cities across the...

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Chicago Marathon worth 755 million for city

Up 7.5% on last year

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The Chicago Marathon is estimated to have generated nearly 756 million USD (659m EUR) for the city’s economy in 2025. Organisers said: “Alongside our largest finisher field in event history, the...

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Kiplimo breaks world record at EDP Lisbon Half

Ugandan runs 57:20 to beat previous record by ten seconds

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:22:00 +0000

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo broke the half marathon world record this Sunday, winning the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon in 57:20 minutes. With this result, Kiplimo shaved 10 seconds off the previous reco...

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Strong women’s field in Hamburg

Ethiopian trio Ketema, Azimeraw, Kumeshi head the list

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0000

A strong Ethiopian trio will head the women’s elite field of the 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg on 26th April. Tigist Ketema, Degitu Azimeraw and Sichala Kumeshi are on the start list of Germany’s...

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Missed the Berlin ballot?

Banking partner offers special access codes

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0000

The Berlin Marathon is sold out – but a few lucky people might still win a chance to register. Get back in the race with Revolut, the official banking partner of the BMW Berlin Marathon. They a...

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Mainova Frankfurt Marathon participants run for a good cause

Donations record of EUR 31,886.60 raised for social project

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0000

42.195 kilometers with a view of the Frankfurt skyline at Germany's oldest city marathon: For many runners, a lifelong dream comes true. Crossing the finish line on the red carpet in the Festha...

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Two time champion Bernard Koech returns to Hamburg

“Like a second home for me,” says Kenyan runner

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0000

The Haspa Marathon Hamburg will feature a strong international men’s field once again when the event will be staged for the 40th time on 26th April. Two time champion Bernard Koech returns to t...

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Photo finish victory in Seville

Tola Shura Kitata beats his compatriot Abderehman Asrar Hiyrden at the finishing tape with the same time of 2:03:59

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0000

The Zurich Maraton de Sevilla has once again lived up to expectations and, honouring its status as the flattest course in Europe, with only 38 turns and 10 metres of elevation difference, has provi...

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