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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the Marathon

This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—26.2 miles.

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Donna Raskin

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New York City Marathon

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Run the 2025 New York City Marathon With Runner’s World

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Zohran Mamdani’s Running History

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Marathon Spectators Are The Heart of the Race

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How to Prep for the 2025 NYC Marathon Starting Now

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2025 New York City Marathon Drawing Results

Boston Marathon

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If the 2025 Boston Marathon Champ Does Step Aerobics, Maybe You Should, Too

John Korir regularly heads to a step aerobics class. Here’s why and how you can get the same benefits at home.

By Donna Raskin

This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—26.2 miles

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Boston Marathon: New Net-Downhill Course Procedure

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The Best Downhill Marathons for Boston Qualifying

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John and Wesley Korir: A Philanthropic Legacy

By Taylor Dutch

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Plan Your BQ Race So It Will Count for Two Years

By Sarah Lorge Butler

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Chicago Marathon

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Chicago Marathon

Don’t miss out on the all the excitement (and a potential personal best) at next year’s race.

By The Runner’s World Editors

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Susanna Sullivan Leads American Women at Chicago

By Sarah Lorge Butler

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Chepngetich’s World Record: By the Numbers

By Scott Douglas

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Top American Men at 2024 Chicago Marathon

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Ruth Chepngetich Shatters World Record at Chicago

By Sarah Lorge Butler

London Marathon

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London Becomes World's Largest Marathon

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Results: 2025 London Marathon

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How to Watch the 2025 London Marathon

By Taylor Dutch

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More Than 840,000 Runners Apply to Run London

By Laura Ratliff

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What to Do When You Get Injured Before a Race

By Hailey Middlebrook

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Sifan Hassan Wants You to Run a Marathon

By Ashley Tysiac

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5 Run Coach Pet Peeves, and How You Can Fix Them

By Matt Rudisill

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Ten Long Run Workouts

By Scott Douglas

Tokyo Marathon

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Harry Styles Ran the Tokyo Marathon

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Takele and Kebede Win 2025 Tokyo Marathon

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2025 Tokyo Marathon Results

By Runner's World Editors

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How to Watch the 2025 Tokyo Marathon

By Taylor Dutch

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More Marathon Training Tips

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Why Am I Not Getting Any Faster?

by Elizabeth Millard

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How Missing a Marathon Workout Can Benefit You

By Kristine Kearns

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How to Hold Your Pace Late in a Race

By Scott Douglas

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Is Your Marathon Goal Ambitious Enough?

By Kristine Kearns

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Why You Should Avoid Banking Time in a Marathon

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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How to Add Speed Workouts to Marathon Training

by Ashley Mateo

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This Study Challenges the Golden 10 Percent Rule

By Allison Goldstein

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How to Avoid Injuries When Marathon Training

By Caitlin Carlson

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How to Train for a Marathon After 50

By Caitlin Carlson

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How to Pass People After Mile 20 of Your Marathon

By Kristine Kearns

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The 6 Best Energy Gels for Runners

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Super Shoes Shaped Pro Running. Are They For You?

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Fuel Your Marathon to Avoid Bonking

By Lauren Bedosky

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Tips for Conquering Long Runs Week After Week

By Monique Lebrun

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Best Downhill Marathons for Boston Marathon Dreame

By Monique Lebrun

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Fast vs Slow Marathon: What Happens to Your Body?

By Ashley Mateo

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How to Find the Right Race for Speed Success

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3 Tips to Improve Your Marathon Base Training

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Bounce Back From a Bad Race

By Kristine Kearns

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The Best Run/Walk Friendly Races

By Matthew Huff

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These are the Toughest Races In the World

By McGee Nall and Gabrielle Hondorp

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These Are the World’s Fastest Marathoners

by Scott Douglas

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Fast and Flat Boston Qualifying Marathons

By Sarah Lorge Butler

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New Study on How Marathons Affect the Brain

By Elizabeth Millard

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Can a Marathon Shoe Be Fast AND Super Comfortable?

By Morgan Petruny

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10 Marathon Training Tips for First Timers

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Why Do Road Races Cost So Much?

By Ashley Mateo

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Everything to Know About RunDisney Races

By Chris Hatler

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How I Broke a 3:30 Marathon After a Long Break

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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The 2025 Marathon and Half Marathon Calendar

by Jennifer Acker and Monique Lebrun

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Virtual Races With the Best Bling

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What You Need to Know About the Sydney Marathon

By Ashley Mateo