Lil Nas X Runs New York Half Marathon in Coach Sneakers
The rapper and singer, clad in bulky designer sneakers and the official race T-shirt, was a last-minute addition at the NYC Half.
How Road Races Are Making Space For The Slowest Runners
The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.
He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run
Artem Moroz survived an attack on his unit, but he was not sure he would stand again. Then a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing inspired a new goal.
Tips to Encourage Children and Teens to Run
As youth running options expand, pro runners offer tips on how to encourage children and teens in ways that make them more likely to love the sport.
Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional
Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair of the New York Road Runners, which oversees the New York City Marathon, serves on the committee that oversees the prohibition on runners who had served a doping suspension from racing. But she has run anyway.
Running Officials Did Not Test Long Shot New York City Marathon Winner Before Race
Sharon Lokedi won Sunday’s marathon in her debut at the distance. Because she was so unknown, she was not subjected to the event’s pre-race drug testing program.
How to Run the New York City Marathon
There are several ways to get one of the 50,000 spots in the New York City Marathon. Here’s a list of the possible options.
Catching Up With Rob Simmeljkaer, the Next Leader of the NYC Marathon
Rob Simmelkjaer was a top executive at ESPN and worked on air at NBC. As he prepares to take over New York Road Runners, he wants new races and to promote running as a tool for improving mental health.
The Biggest Marathons Ban Convicted Dopers for Life. Antidoping Officials Cry Foul.
A policy that has come under scrutiny since the organization behind the New York City Marathon learned its incoming chairwoman cannot compete in its races may be illegal. It’s all quite awkward.