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Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025
The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
Sydney added as World Marathon Major with two more cities eyed for status
Sydney will be the seventh annual World Marathon Major.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
2024 New York City Marathon results: Dutchman Abdi Nageeye, Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui notch first major wins
The last major marathon of 2024 featured a pair of surprise winnersSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
The NYC Marathon’s Final Finishers
Two runners with injuries ended the New York City Marathon on their own two feet — and a pair of crutches.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
How to Track Runners in the NYC Marathon
Spectators can use an app to track runners in real time on race day.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
The New York City Marathon, in Photos
New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint
But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
New York City Marathon set for Sunday
More than 50,000 runners on Sunday will be taking on the iconic 26.2-mile course through the Big Apple in the New York City Marathon. Ted Metellus, senior VP of events for New York Road Runners, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Why Some New Yorkers Hate the Marathon
In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Running the New York City Marathon at 70
After a lifetime of running, a writer reflects on why he’s coming back for one last race.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon
Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Which Celebrities Are Running the New York City Marathon?
The actors Randall Park, Jennifer Connelly and Claire Holt have signed up, as have an NBC News correspondent and a beauty influencer.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
How ‘Shoe Doping’ Changed Marathon Times Forever
Technology is enabling increasingly fast times, but how fair is it?Sports - The New York Times - November 3 -
Nageeye, Chepkirui earn 1st NYC Marathon wins
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men's race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women's event.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
"CBS Mornings" team members take on the NYC Marathon
A round of applause for "CBS Mornings'" Andy Merlis and Errol Barnett, who both completed their first marathon and to Elissa Candiotti, who pushed her friend Johnny Agar through all 26.2 miles.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon
Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Man runs marathon in all 50 states
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second
Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Colin Farrell finishes marathon while pushing friend in wheelchair
Colin Farrell pushed his friend Emma Fogarty, who lives with a rare skin condition, the final 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in her wheelchair Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
NYC Marathon Guide 2024: The Route, Start Times and More
Everything you need to know about Sunday’s five-borough race.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
What Do Marathon Runners Think About for 26.2 Miles?
Running a marathon can take the mind on its own strange and sometimes unpredictable journey.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners
On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight
As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.Business - Inc. - November 2 -
Who won the NYC Marathon? 2024 winners, times and results
Here are the winners and results in the 2024 NYC Marathon.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui, Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands win 2024 NYC Marathon
Chepkirui defeated defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final stretch, while Nageeye pulled ahead of 2022 winner Evans Chabet for the win.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City MarathonSports - ABC News - November 3 -
2024 New York City Marathon: Best Fashion Looks
Form versus function can be debated another time as these marathoners made sure they looked good while they were running hard.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3 -
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands wins the men's race at the New York City Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands wins the men's race at the New York City MarathonSports - ABC News - November 3 -
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the NYC Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s eventSports - ABC News - November 3 -
A Runner Shares an Inside Look at the New York City Marathon
A 15-time finisher of a course that traverses through all five boroughs writes about relishing the race from within it.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
Top N.Y.P.D. Officials Have Tense Public Argument at Marathon
Commissioner Thomas Donlon and his acting chief of staff, Tarik Sheppard, had to be separated by another official, said people familiar with the dispute.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Bringing Attitude, and Exclusivity, to the World of Running Gear
Bandit wants to “evolve running,” and the apparel company will be in the spotlight during the New York City Marathon.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 6
