Plus = Plush: Nike Vomero Plus First Run Review
We took Nike’s new max-cushioned shoe for a spin and found it is truly a step up in performance and comfort.
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Nico Young on Battling Nerves in Oslo, Not Reading the Comments, and More
With a new American record to his name and freed from "the constraints of the NCAA season," the 22-year-old is redefining what’s possible in U.S. distance running on the global stage.
Will Boston’s New Rules Make Downhill Marathons Extinct? The Answer is Complicated.
We dive (way) into the data to reveal what the new qualifying regulations actually mean for Boston hopefuls and downhill races.
Everything We Know About Faith Kipyegon's Sub-Four-Minute Mile Attempt
On the eve of Faith Kipyegon's attempt to do the impossible—break four minutes in the mile—Alex Hutchinson is on the ground in Paris with an update on the weather conditions and an analysis on her potential drafting plan.
Style and Substance: Satisfy TheRocker First Run Review
Satisfy may be best known for its contribution to running style, but its first trail shoe, TheRocker, proves that the brand’s technical expertise is just as strong as its fashion sense.
Build Strength and Speed with This Hill Crests Running Workout
In this hill workout, you don't stop when you get to the top.
Gear Our Editors Loved in June 2025
The running shoes and apparel that’s powering us through as Mother Nature turns up the thermostat.
Mysterious Pain While Running? It May Be Your Pelvic Floor.
No, it’s not just a post-partum thing. The pelvic floor plays a crucial role in your running gait and power output, and when it goes haywire, it can cause some serious pain.
Go From Couch to Marathon with this 24-Week Training Plan
If you’ve never run before, 26.2 miles can feel like an impossible distance—but it’s more than doable with our zero to 5K to 10K to half to full marathon training plan.
Is Chocolate Milk the Next Runner Superfood?
It’s cheap, everywhere, and shockingly beneficial for recovery, one runner (and science) argues.
I Make My Runners Roll On the Ground—Here’s Why
A PT explains how this childlike movement can unlock better running performance.
Gear
The Lightest Super Shoe Ever Made: Asics Metaspeed Ray Review
We tested the new ultra-light racing shoe from Asics to see how it performs and if it is right for you.
Editors’ Picks
- How Accurate Is Your Heart-Rate Monitor, Really?
- Fast (and Slow) Miles in the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
- Experts Want You To Stop Doing This With Your Massage Gun
- Best Running Watches for Women
- The Running Gear That’s Lasted Us the Longest
- Running is Ruining Your Hair. These 10 Products Will Help.
- Kilian’s Crazy Lifetime Trail Shoe: NNormal Kboix 01 First Run Review
Running 101
Go From Couch to Half Marathon in Just 20 Weeks with this Training Plan
Thinking of taking the 13.1-mile plunge but not sure where to start? This half marathon plan will carry you from the sofa to the start line—and across the finish too.
Editors’ Picks
- Welcome to Running: What New Runners Need to Know
- How to Bulletproof Your Legs Against the Most Common Running Overuse Injuries
- 8-Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 5 Key Workouts to Nail the Marathon and Half Marathon
- How to Fuel for a Half Marathon, Even if You Feel Like You Don’t Have to
- Running Gear for Beginners: Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves
- Things to Know Before Your First 5k
Running With Dogs
Best Dogs for Runners
Dogs may be the perfect running partners: They're always ready to go, they eagerly keep pace, and they never complain about being tired. But not every dog is built for running. The ideal jogging companion is low-maintenance and obedient, with energy and endurance.
Editors’ Picks
Marathon Central
5 Key Workouts to Nail the Marathon and Half Marathon
Put some pep in your marathon or half marathon step with these higher-intensity workouts from three elite run coaches
Editors’ Picks
- What the Elites Eat: Marathon Edition
- Why It’s Normal to Feel Like Total Garbage In the Middle of Your Marathon Training Cycle
- What’s the Optimal Length and Timing for Your Longest Run during Marathon Training?
- 8-Week Road Marathon Training Plan For Trail Runners
- Why A Lower Mileage Training Plan May Be Best For Your First Marathon
- How Long Should You Rest After a Marathon or Ultra?
Culture
Feeling Slower? A Study Suggests Social Media Could Be to Blame.
New data explores the complex links between your scrolling, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.
Editors’ Picks
- Latine-Led Run Clubs Emphasize Culture and Community Within the Sport
- Why We Need to Save College Track and Field and Other Olympic Sports
- How the Running Community on the South Side of Chicago Changed My Life Forever
- This Navajo Runner Challenges Stereotypes to Elevate Performance
- A Unique Program Is Inspiring Native Student Runners to Dream Big
- Stop Buying "Native Inspired" Designs from the Outdoor Industry
- Setting a Pace for Black Women Distance Runners
Running Wild
10 Remarkable Adventure Runs to Put on Your Bucket List
These 10 destination trail runs will be lifetime experiences for runners with an adventurous mindset
Editors’ Picks
- Why Chamonix Is the Center of the Trail Running Universe
- A Tale of Two Records on the Arizona Trail
- This Epic Ultramarathon Has More Llamas Than Runners
- The World's 8 Toughest Running Races
- A Guide to Running The Grand Canyon
- Barkley 100: The World’s Toughest Race
- 6 Great Trail Running Routes Around Chamonix, France
12 Unique Running Races (You Can Still Sign up for in 2025)
12 Unique Running Races (You Can Still Sign up for in 2025)
If you're looking for a race with charm, adventure, or an element of fun, we've got you covered.
In 2024, there were more than 85,000 running races in the US, according to RunSignUp data. From 5K fun runs to marathons and every distance in between, runners have countless options to choose from.
You can race the biggies, like New York, Chicago, and Boston, or head down to Disney World for your Mickey Mouse fix. You could pick one of the more well-known roadies like Big Sur, Peachtree, Rose Bowl, or Marine Corps.
But if you’re looking for truly unique running races, you might have to go off the beaten path. Some races are special, not because of their size or prestige, but because they embrace the quirky, weird, and totally wackadoodle that runners love.
We’re talking about races with cake at aid stations and diamond rings as awards. Races where you run from aliens, participate in a multigenerational feud, sample bourbon, or run up 86 flights of stairs. Races that take place at night under the midnight sun, underground in an active salt mine, or from a lighthouse on the coast.