There are myriad motivations for running a marathon – and that’s the beauty of the distance. Here, 26 marathoners share what drives them to the finish line Every marathon runner has a ‘why’. From ...

Running a marathon is a gruelling task. Over four long hours (for the average runner) your body will pound its way through the race, putting its muscles, bones, joints and internal organs under ...

In the quiet of an early morning, thousands gather in downtown Oklahoma City each spring — not just to race, but to remember. What began as a simple training run between friends has grown into a ...

From head to toe, what happens when you run 26.2 miles. — -- From the start of the race to the finish, running a marathon can take a toll on even the most experienced runners. Here's a look at ...

Avid runners Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have completed several marathons and half-marathons together. But now they ask an expert: “Are we doing this right?” (Photo illustration: Nathalie Cruz/Yahoo ...

Before you can lace up for one of the world’s most remote races, you’ll need to navigate wild seas, endure freezing temperatures, and embark on a journey that tests more than just your endurance. The ...

This video is no longer available. The 50th Marine Corps Marathon is less than a month away, and here at WTOP we are highlighting some of the inspiring people that are running to that start line and ...

FOR THE RECORD. STARTS RIGHT NOW. WELCOME TO. FOR THE RECORD, I’M MICHELLE WRIGHT AND I’M JANELLE HALL. IF YOU JOINED US EARLY THIS MORNING, YOU SAW MANY OF THE BIG MOMENTS FROM THIS YEAR’S DICK’S ...

Over 59,000 runners took to the streets of the Big Apple on Sunday to chase after their goals at the New York City Marathon–and now you want to be a part of the moment, too. Fresh off the race day ...

While “marathon shoes” may conjure budget-breaking performance pairs claiming to help you get a PR, the truth is that the best marathon shoe is whatever works for you. That might be a carbon-plated ...

Isabella Zito was nine years old when she witnessed the Boston Marathon tragedy Isabella Zito The Zito family returned to the Boston Marathon after 12 years Isabella Zito ran the 2025 marathon with ...

Science tells us that a marathon runner’s peak performance years are between ages 25 and 35. But that doesn’t mean they’re your best years. Take it from a dozen awe-inspiring runners, all 70 and over, ...