Entries Open for NEW Dublin City Half Marathon
Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 30th of March 2025, starting at 8:30am in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The event is organised by the team behind …
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2024 Dublin Marathon: Three Remarkable Women
The Dublin Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of determination, endurance, and personal triumph. This year, among the thousands of runners taking on the 26.2-mile challenge, three remarkable women stand out, each with their own unique story. From a 1000th marathon milestone, these women are running for more than just a finish line—they’re pushing boundaries, overcoming …
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Ruth Chepngetich Set’s New 2:09 Women’s World Record Marathon Time
Ruth Chepngetich obliterated the Women’s Marathon Record Time with a new benchmark of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon.
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Ethiopia’s Nigist Muluneh Is Back To Defend Her Title At The 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Nigist Muluneh from Ethiopia will be back at the Dublin City Marathon this weekend to defend her 2022 title. The 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon will again incorporate the national championships, with Irish national medallists benefiting from prize funds and time bonuses for exceptional Irish athlete performances on the day. For the Irish athletes winning the national marathon title in …
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“Running Helped Me To See Myself In My Own Process” – Gabriella Mathisen Shares Her Story From Drug Addict To Ultra Marathon Champion
The Beyond The Ultimate Jungle Ultra Marathon is considered to be one of the toughest races in the world. Set in the Manu National Park, Peru, covering 230km deep in the rainforest, the impenetrable nature of the jungle has only seen 50 people complete the five-stage race, despite over 300 attempts to cross the finish. Gabriella Mathisen, an amputee runner …
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Revised Pregnancy Deferral Policy Introduced For New York City Marathon
In a bid to uphold principles of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social responsibility, New York Road Runners (NYRR) has revised its pregnancy and postpartum cancellation policy this week. NYRR’s updated policy is applicable to its three marquee events with race drawings: the Brooklyn Half, NYC Half, and the New York City Marathon. This move follows the steps taken by other …
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International Entry Opens For The World’s Largest Women’s Marathon
International entry opens for the world’s largest women’s marathon, the Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2024, today, August 14, 2023. Launched in 2012, with 13,114 participants, the Nagoya Women’s Marathon is certified by Guinness World Records as the largest women’s marathon in the world. It holds the World Athletics Platinum label status, meaning it has been recognized for its ‘excellent organisation and …
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Guide To VHI Mini Marathon 2024 Early Bird Entries
The 2024 VHI Mini Marathon Early Bird tickets are open until Sunday 18 June at midnight. https://twitter.com/VhiWMM/status/1667139824917127171?s=20 The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, a 10k road race held annually during the June bank holiday weekend in Dublin city centre, stands as the world’s largest event of its kind. Since its inception in 1983, where 9,000 women participated, the event has grown …
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Dublin Marathon Introduces Transfer Option And Several Initiatives Driving Inclusivity
The Dublin Marathon has introduced a transfer system, which will allow runners to officially pass their entry to someone else. A few other changes have also been introduced including several initiatives designed to encourage more women to take part and also a new non-binary entry category for the event this year. With entries sold out so far in advance for …
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Olympic Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay To Debut In 2024
World Athletics announced that a marathon race walk featuring 25 teams, each comprising one male and one female athlete, will complete the marathon distance (42.195km) in four legs of approximately equal distance, at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris. Each athlete will complete two legs of just over 10km each, alternating male, female, male, female. According to World Athletics, the marathon …
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