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Goat Named Mr. Joshua Runs Last 4k of Local Marathon Winning Medal and Local Adoration
During an annual half-marathon in Newfoundland, a strange individual was seen among the runners during the final few miles.
A goat, seemingly excited by all...
Lightest-Ever Running Shoes Are Made by a Spray–to Win Marathons and Shake up Olympics
When Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri takes to the track in Paris this summer to equal or better her previous silver medal, she will be...
At Just 19, Runner with Down Syndrome Makes History as the Youngest Such Person to Finish the London Marathon
19-year-old Lloyd Martin has become the youngest person ever to finish the London Marathon with Down Syndrome.
Receiving a Guinness World Records plaque at the...
British Man Finishes His Run Across Africa: 385 Marathons in 352 days
A red-headed Brit named Russ Cook claims he's become the first person ever to run across the entire length of Africa after crossing a...
Chicago Marathon Runner Rescues Stray Kitten During the Race–Bystander Gives it a Home
A Chicago Marathon runner gave up a record finish in order to save a stray kitten she found on the course.
The story got sweeter...
A Marathon was Blocking Delivery Route for Organ Donation So a Surgeon Ran Through the Race to Get it
In a story that only those who live in the colonial cities of America's east will understand, a surgeon ran about a mile to...
Rare Chance for You to See a ‘Messier Marathon’ Stargazing Event This Month
A minor meteor shower and a few conjunctions offer some great beginner stargazing events this March, but the really exciting opportunity in the heavens...
World’s Largest Dance Marathon Busts a Record Move Raising $15M for Childhood Cancer
Students at Penn State University have raised a whopping $15 million during their annual 46-hour ‘no sleeping or sitting’ dance marathon.
It was an all-time...
Over 50s Say They’ve Become More Daring –Trying Skiing, Skydiving, Marathons, and Even Getting a Tattoo
A new survey revealed that seniors are becoming more daring with their hobbies and interests—adding marathons, hang-gliding—and even getting a tattoo—to their bucket list.
The...
Hero or Nuts, He Ran a Marathon Every Day in 2022–And Then Went to Work at His Job–Raising a Million for Charity
For many, running a marathon is an accolade of life, a culturally-fixed way of proving athletic ability and determination—but for Gary McKee, it's literally...
Marathoner Runner Stopped By Lupus is Racing Again Thanks to Amazing Treatment for Autoimmune Disorder
When a marathon runner was put out of action by lupus, a debilitating auto-immune disorder, an experimental trial got her back on track, and...
Shepherd is Hailed As Hero, Braving Freezing Temperatures to Save 6 Runners in Chinese Ultramarathon
Being in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between life and death.
When a freak ice storm felled runners in...
In 15 Months, This 441-lb Man Lost 228 Pounds and Now Runs Marathons to Be Healthy For His Kids
In just 15 months, this 441-pound man who couldn’t fit in a theater seat lost 228 pounds and completed a full marathon.
The motivation to...
Pet Ferret Helped Donate Thousands of Books to Kids By Finishing a Full Marathon in 3 Weeks
More than 12,000 books are being donated to low-income families in the UK thanks to Bandit the ferret's tenacious fundraising effort.
Man Doggedly Completes Half-Marathon on His Balcony for Charity Following COVID-19 Shutdown
After months of training for a London half-marathon only to have the event cancelled due to coronavirus, Sam Hustler simply ran 13 miles on his balcony.
American Woman Just Became First Paralyzed Veteran to Complete a Marathon Using a Robotic Exoskeleton
Retired Army Sergeant Theresa Vereline became the first paralyzed American to finish the NYC marathon, and first veteran to complete it with an exoskeleton.
Man Runs Marathon in SWAT Gear, Saves a Life, and Gets Engaged—All on the Same Day
It was a pretty eventful day for this Chicago Police Sergeant after he ran a 15k, saved a stranger's life, and then proposed to his longtime girlfriend.
34-Year-Old Athlete Just Became the First Human in the World to Finish a Marathon in Under 2 Hours
This 34-year-old athlete just became the first human in the world to finish a marathon in under two hours after he beat his previous record by 11 seconds.
Training for Your First Marathon ‘Reverses’ Aging of Major Blood Vessels on Par With Medication
This new research shows that training for a marathon can reduce the aging of your blood vessels as effectively as medication – no matter your age.
First Marathon to Swap Plastic Bottles for Biodegradable Pouches Made Out of Plants
Rather than handing out water bottles, a UK marathon handed out these cheap little pouches that are biodegradable and totally edible.