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Whether you’re looking to learn more about how many miles are in a marathon, or average marathon times, or some fun facts about marathons, you’ll find it all here.

Marathon Information

The NYC Marathon 9+1 Program Is Changing, and Runners Aren’t Happy

Changes are coming for the membership program of the New York Road Runners, as well as its 9+1 program. The changes are expected to immediately impact participation in 2027 races…

Marathons Keep Getting Bigger. Are We Reaching a Tipping Point?

With a current limit of 10,000 to 11,000 runners, the potential to double the field is an attractive option for the city of Sacramento

London Marathon Marathon Entry Record and 2027 Two Day Event

The world’s most popular marathon proves it deserves the title yet again. The TCS London Marathon has smashed its own record for number of applicants for next year’s race. With…

6 Hawaii Marathons That Give You The Perfect Excuse To Visit Paradise

Looking for a winter getaway or to cross another state off your list, these are the Best Hawaii marathons for whatever experience you seek.

Pittsburgh Marathon Course Tips

Master Pittsburgh Marathon's challenging hills and prepare for a weekend packed with race events. Your guide to conquering the course and enjoying everything marathon weekend offers.

Eugene Marathon Course Tips with Insights from a Eugene Native

Get expert tips for conquering the Eugene Marathon, from training on hilly terrain to race day strategies. Prepare for Oregon's iconic spring race

10 Best Marathons in Europe (That Aren’t Berlin Or London)

The best marathons in Europe could easily be debated, but from our long list of athletes and personal experience we highly recommend these.

50 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.

Berlin Marathon Course Tips and Training

Berlin Marathon course guide and tips for training to help you have the best day! From a running coach and past finishers.

Inside the Most Exclusive Running Club: 8 World Marathon Majors Explained

Why were the World Marathon Majors created and how can you take part in these huge fan favorite events? We've got all the details

Sydney Marathon Course and Training Tips | How to Conquer the Hills

A complete guide to prepare for the Sydney Marathon. How to handle the hills, the temps, the travel and more! We've covered it all.

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

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

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.

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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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