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Sifan Hassan and Fiona O'Keeffe Withdraw from 2026 New York Marathon

October 23, 2026

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RunningNews

October 23, 2026

Sifan Hassan and Fiona O'Keeffe Withdraw from 2026 New York Marathon

Days before the race, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and American Fiona O'Keeffe confirmed their withdrawals from the New York Marathon, which will be held on November 1st. Hassan was affected by an illness that interrupted her training, while O'Keeffe had surgery for a torn hamstring tendon.

Marathon Handbook

Wednesday, October 21

RunningEnduranceNews

October 21, 2026

Galen Rupp Shatters U.S. Masters Record at Chicago Marathon at Age 40

American veteran Galen Rupp ran 2:06:55 in Chicago, cutting nearly three minutes off the previous masters record held by Elkanah Kibet (2:10:02) and reopening the conversation about a possible fifth Olympic team heading to Los Angeles 2028. It was his best time in five years and the fastest of his career since turning 40.

LetsRun.com

RunningEnduranceNews

October 21, 2026

NYRR Unveils Celebrity Lineup for the 2026 New York City Marathon

New York Road Runners has announced a star-studded list of celebrities, including Jennifer Connelly, Tiki Barber and Rich Roll, who will take part in the 2026 edition of the TCS New York City Marathon, which marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course. The event expects to draw 60,000 runners and aims to raise $100 million for charitable causes.

New York Road Runners

Tuesday, October 20

CyclingEnduranceNews

October 20, 2026

Harrie Lavreysen dominates with triple title at Shanghai Track World Championships

Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen conquered three gold medals (individual sprint, keirin, and team sprint) at the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships held in Shanghai. Great Britain topped the medal count thanks to Emma Finucane's triple haul, while the Netherlands finished second with five golds total.

Olympics.com

Monday, October 19

RunningEnduranceNews

October 19, 2026

Buze Diriba shatters Amsterdam Marathon record and Lemi Berhanu wins in the rain

Ethiopian Buze Diriba ran 2:16:12 in the rain to break Amsterdam's course record by 40 seconds, while her compatriot Lemi Berhanu won the men's race in 2:03:33, just three seconds off Geofry Kipchumba's mark. Aynalem Desta, the defending women's champion, finished second with a personal best time of 2:17:06.

Olympics.com

RunningEnduranceNews

October 19, 2026

Therese Johaug, from cross-country skiing legend to marathon debutante with her sights set on Los Angeles 2028

Norwegian Therese Johaug, four-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing, is preparing to debut over 42.195 kilometers at the Valencia Marathon with marks of 30:51 in 10K and 1:08:43 in the half marathon. The runner, who is aiming for the Los Angeles 2028 Games when she will be 40 years old, also carries a doping ban in her career that shook Norwegian sports.

Sportlife

Sunday, October 18

RunningEndurance

October 18, 2026

Preview of the 2026 Amsterdam Marathon: Kipchumba and Desta Seek to Defend Their Titles

Hours away from the 51st edition of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Kenyan Geofry Kipchumba arrives as the top favorite following his course record of 2:03:30 from last year, while Ethiopian Aynalem Desta will defend her women's crown. The World Athletics Platinum-rated race takes place this Sunday with the start and finish at Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium.

Marathon Handbook

Thursday, October 15

RunningEndurance

October 15, 2026

From a Spinal Cord Injury to Finishing the Chicago Marathon in Under 4 Hours

Wyatt Anderson, a 17-year-old from Kentucky, couldn't move his arms or legs after suffering a severe spinal cord injury in November 2025. Eleven months later, he completed the 42.195 km Chicago Marathon 2026 in 3:56:28, a story of perseverance that moved the running community.

La Bolsa del Corredor

CyclingNews

October 15, 2026

The Moving Letter from a Cyclist After a Surprise Doping Control on the Day of Her Mother's Death

Austrian cyclist Valentina Cavallar, ninth place overall in the 2026 Giro d'Italia, shared in a public letter that she had to undergo a doping control at her home just hours after her mother's death, while her mother's body lay in the adjoining room. The story sparked widespread debate about out-of-competition testing protocols.

Infobae

Wednesday, October 14

TrailEnduranceNews

October 14, 2026

Chihuahua by UTMB Returns to Sacred Rarámuri Lands as Circuit Major

The 2026 edition of the Mexican event is part of the UTMB World Series Majors in the Americas and will offer six distances, from 9K to 118K, through Copper Canyon. The organization highlighted its commitment to gender equity, with specific supply kits for women at aid stations.

UTMB World

Monday, October 12

TrackOlympicsNews

October 12, 2026

World Athletics Opens Voting for World Athlete of the Year 2026

World Athletics presented the 20 nominees—10 men and 10 women—for its annual awards, featuring figures like Mondo Duplantis, Sebastian Sawe, Tigist Assefa, and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden among the candidates. The voting, divided among fans, athletes, media, and the World Athletics family, closes on October 17, and the winners will be announced in Monaco on November 29.

World Athletics

RunningEnduranceNews

October 12, 2026

Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa Win the 2026 Chicago Marathon

Kenyan Amos Kipruto prevailed in 2:01:09, the second-best time in Chicago history, surpassing Jacob Kiplimo after attacking between 30 and 35 km. In the women's race, Ethiopian Hawi Feysa defended her title with a dominant closing stretch in 2:13:33 after a head-to-head battle with Sharon Lokedi.

Run247

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