Marathon Information

7 Hardest Marathons In The World (All The Details You Need)

Looking to truly challenge yourself and maybe see some incredible places? Checkout why these make our list of hardest marathons

45 Celebrity Marathon Times and the Beat Oprah Effect: Why We Care

How often have you heard someone say "I just want to beat Oprah's time". Celebrity marathon times for comparison to your goals.

12 Best Spring Marathons in the United States

Trying to find our next race? Checkout our list of the best spring marathons to get feedback from other runners, elevation gain and more.

Phoenix Mesa Marathon and Half Marathon Review and Tips

Looking for a PR race course? Don't care about the views? How to plan for the Phoenix Mesa Marathon to have a spectacular day

World Marathon Majors: What are the Big 6?

If you're looking for a list of must run marathons, why not start with the World Marathon Majors? A breakdown of how it works, what's involved and why it matters

What is a Good Marathon Time? Fastest and Average Times

What is a good marathon time? This page takes a look at the average marathon times for men and for women to determine a good or fast marathon time.

Why is a Marathon 26.2 Miles? (History of Marathon Distance)

Most likely, you already know that a marathon is around 26 miles long. To be precise, it’s 26.2188 miles or 26.2 as most round it off as. That last .2…

13 Important Benefits of Running a Marathon

Do you need to run a marathon to be a runner? No! But there are some really incredible benefits of running a marathon to consider.

How Many Miles Is a 5K, 10K, 25K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultramarathon?

Whether you’ve just started running or you’re looking for a new challenge, you might be wondering just how far certain races really are and what’s a good time. Let’s put…

7 Tips for How to Run Faster and Longer: Speed and Endurance

Here's a complete guide by a running coach teaching you 5 strategies to run faster and longer without injuries yourself.