Category: Road running
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Cape Town Marathon 2026 Recap: Huseydin Mohamed Esa and Dera Dida Yami Claim Victories
The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon delivered a memorable return this weekend as thousands of runners filled the streets of Cape Town for one of Africa’s biggest road races. With around 27,000 participants on the marathon start line and global attention on the event as it continues its bid to become the first African Abbott…
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‘Run for Dreams’ Sufiya Sufi Takes on a 5,000 Kilometre Journey Across India to Honour the Armed Forces
Indian ultra runner Sufiya Sufi has started one of the most extraordinary endurance journeys in the country this year, setting out on a 5,000 kilometre run from Kanyakumari to Karakoram as a tribute to India’s Armed Forces. Her run began on 12 May from Kanyakumari’s Sunrise Point, and over the next 88 days she will…
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Kwizera Shatters Event Record, Niyonkuru Triumphs on Debut at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026
The 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru brought another memorable morning of racing to the city, with fast times, big crowds, and standout performances all around. With around 36,000 runners taking part across categories, Bengaluru once again felt full of running energy from start to finish. The biggest headline of the day came…
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John Korir Shatters Boston Marathon Course Record in Dominant Title Defense
April 20, 2026 brought another unforgettable chapter to the Boston Marathon as Kenya’s John Korir successfully defended his title with a stunning 2:01:52, setting a new course record in the process. On a course known as much for its hills as its history, Korir delivered one of the strongest performances Boston has ever seen. He…
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Sabastian Sawe Makes History: First Runner to Break 2-Hour Marathon Barrier at London Marathon 2026
April 26, 2026 will be remembered as one of the biggest days in marathon history. At the TCS London Marathon, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran an astonishing 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete ever to officially break the two hour marathon barrier in a sanctioned race. It was a performance few thought possible this soon, and yet…