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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen, once skeptical of each other, became in-laws competing on Race Across the World to honor the memory of Julia, Mark's late wife.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

From the ground up' How Black Country volunteers are tackling the highest levels of inactivity in England

Kelvin Gilkes promotes cycling and physical activity to improve mental and physical well-being in his community.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Drake Maye shaves his head as part of charity event benefiting Boston Children's Hospital

I think it's one of the biggest things in life to have been blessed to be where I'm at today, and being able to give back.
New England Patriots
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
#london-marathon
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027

London Marathon organizers are considering a two-day event to accommodate more participants after a record number of applications for 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Running

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds, watched by 100,000 spectators.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The London Marathon could be a totally different event in 2027

The London Marathon plans to allow 100,000 competitors in 2027, potentially doubling the number of participants over two days.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027

London Marathon organizers are considering a two-day event to accommodate more participants after a record number of applications for 2026.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds, watched by 100,000 spectators.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
Exercise
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

GoFundMe launched for Mass. family after teen dies in crash from overpass

Travis Teixeira, 18, died after his car fell from a Route 2 overpass in Leominster, prompting a fundraiser for his family.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

L.A. County sheriff's deputy dies during Baker to Vegas relay race

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department expressed that they were 'shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss,' which is 'felt across the entire LASD family.'
Los Angeles
#half-marathon
fromRunner's World
3 days ago
Running

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running
fromRunner's World
3 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Specialized Just Went All-In on the Most Unique MTB Event in Years

The Hard MTB League is the ultimate testing ground for riders and their bikes. Instead of sticking to one lane, athletes have to tackle four distinct disciplines in a single event.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Opioid addiction almost destroyed me then I became a top marathon runner

The Percocet dulled his foot pain and also his anxiety. Rideout was used to alcohol and cocaine, but this was different. He felt happy, confident and optimistic. He returned to the podiatrist for more pills. Then more. Soon he was altering the prescriptions manually, changing a seven into a two and adding a zero, before targeting smaller pharmacies that wouldn't run verification checks.
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Mother who lost family in Buncrana pier tragedy ten years ago thanks community as hundreds attend memorial walk

"I need to honour them in the best way and in every way that I can. Everybody is here supporting Rioghnach-Ann too and she knows her brothers are living on in a really good way in their memory."
Fundraising
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Fundraiser: Community remembers Danvers mother, nurse killed in her home

A 68-year-old Danvers nurse was killed in a random attack by an 18-year-old high school student, prompting a GoFundMe fundraiser that raised nearly $50,000 to support her grieving family.
fromiRunFar
5 days ago

This Week In Running: March 30, 2026

Lucien Epiney from Switzerland won the Ultra Trail Men's race in Spain with a time of 6:57, followed by Alexis Martín and Manuel Mesa from Spain finishing in 7:10 and 7:51 respectively.
Running
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Bay Ridge community walks to raise awareness for colorectal cancer * Brooklyn Paper

This walk works to raise awareness for people out there regarding screening for colon cancer. It's truly a preventable disease and at 45 years old, everybody should be screened. We are excited to have our community members join us, and I'm excited to say we've raised almost $20,000 for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Brooklyn
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Jim Michaelian, Long Beach Grand Prix founder and president, dies at 83

Jim was a leader of a small, passionate group who believed in the concept of bringing elite open-wheel competition to Long Beach in the 1970s. His vision and energy surrounding this great event remained boundless for 50 years.
Los Angeles
#running
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing

Guidance and small encouragement help individuals, especially children, push past fear and expand personal limits in physically vulnerable activities.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How hard can it be to run 13 miles? With help from the pub, park and peas I am finding out | Barry Glendenning

A clinically obese 52-year-old binge-drinking Irishman reluctantly began training for the London Landmarks Half-Marathon to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Children's Charity.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

The London Marathon organisers are launching a new 5k run in the capital

A new evening 5k run event in Battersea Park combines running with music and lasers, kicking off the TCS London Marathon weekend.
Running
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

How Dropkick Murphys' Jeff DaRosa found himself on the road to the Boston Marathon

Jeff DaRosa, a musician, found structure and purpose in running after getting sober, leading him to train for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Cycle for Survival unites riders in NYC to fund cancer research | amNewYork

Cycle for Survival's 2026 events expect 30,000 participants and 155,000 donors to raise funds for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering, having generated over $400 million with 100% of donations directed to studies.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 weeks ago

Most 70-Year-Olds Don't Ride 5, 10, or 20 Miles - But Cyclists Still Do

Cyclists in their seventies maintain cardiovascular fitness, balance, and endurance by riding 5-20+ miles regularly, capabilities most people their age no longer possess.
Cancer
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Long Island man is riding for a cure while living with a brain tumor | amNewYork

Anthony Greco, battling a recurring brain tumor since high school, completes eight-hour solo cycling marathons annually to raise funds for rare cancer research in honor of a deceased friend.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

This Week In Running: March 23, 2026

Chianti Ultra Trail featured intense competition with Thomas Cardin winning and securing a Golden Ticket for the Western States 100.
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Nation
3 weeks ago

LA Marathon starts at Dodger Stadium, ends in photo finish

The 41st Los Angeles Marathon featured the closest finish in race history, with American Nathan Martin narrowly defeating Michael Kimani Kamau, while organizers allowed runners to finish at mile 18 with medals.
#rare-ireland
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'Abseiling 44 metres in Croke Park is a challenge, but we're doing it for a big cause' - brave mothers undertake charity leap for children with rare diseases

A group is fundraising for Rare Ireland, which serves 300,000 people with rare diseases and receives no government funding, relying entirely on donations and raised funds.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'Abseiling 44 metres in Croke Park is a challenge, but we're doing it for a big cause' - brave mothers undertake charity leap for children with rare diseases

A group is fundraising for Rare Ireland, which serves 300,000 people with rare diseases and receives no government funding, relying entirely on donations and raised funds.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'Abseiling 44 metres in Croke Park is a challenge, but we're doing it for a big cause' - brave mothers undertake charity leap for children with rare diseases

A group is fundraising for Rare Ireland, which serves 300,000 people with rare diseases and receives no government funding, relying entirely on donations and raised funds.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'Abseiling 44 metres in Croke Park is a challenge, but we're doing it for a big cause' - brave mothers undertake charity leap for children with rare diseases

A group is fundraising for Rare Ireland, which serves 300,000 people with rare diseases and receives no government funding, relying entirely on donations and raised funds.
Running
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

10K Races Ireland: Your Guide to Major Running Events in 2026

Ireland is a prime destination for sports tourism, particularly for running events attracting global participants.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Big Bunny 5k hops into Cupertino on March 7

Video submissions should be 2-5 minutes long. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges made up of local leaders and climate professionals. Winning entries will be announced April 22 and will receive $100-$500, and the winners will be screened at an event in mid-May. The Youth Nature Video Contest is sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Submissions close on March 31.
Environment
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Cork and Kerry unite to host jersey day for brave teen who lost both legs in farm accident

Féile O'Sullivan, 13, recovered from a double amputation after a July 2025 accident and now receives community support through a GAA jersey day fundraiser on March 20.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Big Bunny 5k hops into Cupertino on March 7

Big Bunny 5k in Cupertino on March 7 offers a 3.1-mile course and kid run; youth climate video contest accepts entries through March 31.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Runners sympathize with L.A. Marathon runner-up led off course, but say fans are vital

Nathan Martin won the 41st L.A. Marathon by 0.18 seconds over Michael Kimani Kamau, who was briefly diverted off course by a spectator near the finish line.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston Marathon race director to run with his 3 kids - and astronaut Sunita Williams

I was a senior in high school, and I just said I wanted to run in it. Long story short, I dropped out in the hills in Newton. He didn't complete the race, and was taken by ambulance to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, he said. Still, he vowed to give it another shot.
Running
fromCuteness
1 month ago

Golden Retriever Is 'The Best Part Of NYC Marathons' Because Of One Hype-Man Habit - Cuteness

Most people who sign up for a road race expect to receive a commemorative T-shirt and perhaps a banana and an electrolyte drink for their efforts, but the racers in a half-marathon in New York City got something extra: furry high-fives from a happy golden retriever. In a TikTok video that's been viewed more than 2.4 million times, @ellici.a shared the sweet sight, which she described as "the best part of NYC marathons."
Pets
fromTriathlete
3 weeks ago

After Years of Setbacks, Triathlon Returns to New York City in 2026

The New York City Triathlon was one of the sport's most iconic races. Debuting in 2001, it quickly became a bucket-list event for age-groupers and pros alike: a swim in the Hudson River, a bike up the closed West Side Highway, and a run through Central Park. At its peak as part of the Life Time Fitness Series, the race attracted up to 4,000 participants - and top names like Olympians Greg Bennett and Emma Snowsill.
Running
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Doddie Weir's widow takes on cycling challenge for MND charity

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while Kathy Weir will cycle 750 miles to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Photos: Altadena Forever Run

The Altadena sheriff's station hosted the inaugural Altadena Forever Run, a benefit event featuring 10K and 5K runs and a 1K family walk that brought nearly 2,000 runners through the Eaton fire burn scar. The race featured survivor stories at mile markers, fire survivors running alongside neighbors, first responders and "community cheering stations." Proceeds were to benefit the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund.
California
#trail-running
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Defib appeal to celebrate ambulance station cat

A community defibrillator fundraiser has begun to remember a "very friendly and therapeutic" cat named Defib which moved into an ambulance station in east London 18 years ago. Defib lived at Walthamstow Ambulance Station, after being rescued by paramedics as a kitten in 2008 and "adored by them ever since". In 2024, the cat was faced with eviction from his home but this was overturned after more than 62,000 people signed an online petition.
UK news
#youth-heart-screening
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Consistent, monthly hour-long birthday parties delivered by volunteers create celebration and stability for children and families facing homelessness or transition.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Fans mingle with NFL alumni at downtown San Jose benefit

Former San Francisco 49ers and San Jose State quarterback Jeff Garcia returned to his former downtown San Jose stomping grounds Thursday night for an NFL alumni event benefitting two Bay Area nonprofits fighting food insecurity - San Jose's Hunger at Home and San Francisco-based The City Eats.
San Francisco
Running
fromRunner's World
4 weeks ago

Yes, Slow Charity Runners Are Worthy of Spots in the NYC and Boston Marathons

Charity runners deserve respect for fundraising and completing marathons, not criticism for taking lottery spots from faster runners seeking competitive recognition.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 weeks ago

The Taco Bell 50K Is Back, For Some Reason - Washingtonian

It's back, and maybe bigger than ever. He called last year's race a "roving party" and said he loved the community—particularly the number of first-time ultramarathoners, for whom this was an on-ramp to the sport. Co-organizer Phil Hargis texted that despite the Taco Bell 50K being a "terrible idea," this year's race will be a "piñata of fun and deliciousness."
Running
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

A Powerful Show of Unity: Memorial Rides for Alex Pretti Held Across the Globe

Alex Pretti, a nurse and cyclist, was killed by Homeland Security agents on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, after coming to the aid of protesters in distress. The jarring footage can be found everywhere online and clearly shows the crimes committed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. In the wake of this tragedy, group rides have been organized across the globe in memory of Alex Pretti.
Bicycling
Running
fromRunner's World
1 month ago

Didn't Make It Into the New York City Marathon? Train for One of These Alternatives.

The NYC Marathon, with 59,226 finishers, is the world's largest marathon, but only one percent of lottery entrants secure bibs, making alternative fall marathons viable options for runners.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

New half marathon event planned by Merton Council

Merton Council will spend 220,000 to launch the event, but estimates it will generate 600,000 profit, rising to 1.4m by the third year and will support up to 49 local jobs, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Leader of Merton Council Ross Garrod hopes the race will become "south London's biggest running event" and attract runners from across London, Surrey and beyond.
London
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: March 2, 2026

Two-time OCC winner Miao Yao (China) ran 2:32:30 to finish 24th. Yao went through halfway in a quick 1:13:40 but faded in the second half. Yao's personal best is 2:30:13 from November 2025.
Running
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

You Could Win This Custom Rascal SL in Revel x LoveYourBrain's Fundraiser

A custom purple-to-white Revel Rascal SL is being raffled to raise funds for LoveYourBrain, with every $5 donation earning an entry.
#ultrarunning
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 23, 2026

Ashley Paulson set a women's 100-mile world record of 12:19 at the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, while Rajpaul Pannu won the men's race for the third consecutive year.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 23, 2026

Ashley Paulson set a women's 100-mile world record of 12:19 at the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, while Rajpaul Pannu won the men's race for the third consecutive year.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new half marathon is launching in Shoreditch in September

The Saucony Run Shoreditch Half will debut on Sunday September 20, 2026 - and it's from the same people who're behind the Hackney Half. The event began last year as a 10k, with runners starting in Shoreditch Park, winding through the boroughs of Hackney and Islington, then crossing the finish line back at the park. We don't know exactly what the half marathon route will look like yet, but we do know that it'll also start and end at Shoreditch Park.
London
Running
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Superhero' runners to sweep through Boston Marathon's final 17 miles

The annual SuperHero17 training run returns Saturday with 100 costumed runners honoring late founder Susan Hurley, who created the charity program in 2008.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cyclist halfway through world tour in memory of Grenfell

Stephen Aslin, who is nearly halfway through his 30,000-mile (48,280km) global charity cycling trip, says the support he has received from people from different countries has been "amazing". He told BBC London: "Children wave to me as I cycle and when I stop I've found wherever I am people are friendly and welcoming." So far he has travelled through 24 countries, including Germany, Turkey, Nepal and Uzbekistan. Stephen aims to reach New York for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in September 2026.
Fundraising
Fundraising
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Londoners can abseil off a Premier League stadium for a lifesaving cause

London Ambulance Charity offers a 42-metre abseil at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 19 March to raise funds for crew wellbeing and defibrillators.
Running
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

A Guide to Portland Run Clubs

Join local run clubs to meet people in person, get outside, and find groups for every pace and identity, often cheaply or free.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 16, 2026

Multiple Golden Ticket winners emerged at the Black Canyon 100k as new course records and tight duels produced fast finishes and Western States 100 entries.
Running
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I used to think hobbies were for losers. Then I built my life around one.

Adopting a hobby like trail running can provide self-directed goals, expand life ambitions, and offer balance beyond career-focused striving.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

This Week In Running: January 12, 2026

There was heavy snow, ice, rain, and wind in the days leading up to the race. This is a long one, and so it's really early. Last year's men's race was won in 82 hours, and the first-place woman completed the adventure in 87 hours. At the time of this writing on Sunday, Eugeni Roselló Solé (Spain) leads the men, and Johanna Antila (Finland) is in front of the women's race.
Running
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

This Week In Running: January 26, 2026

The weekend featured the year's first World Trail Majors and UTMB World Series races, highlighted by the Hong Kong Ultra and Arc of Attrition podiums.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

This Week In Running: January 19, 2026

A longstanding HURT 100 course record fell as Tyler Juza ran 19:22, while Aimee Warnke won the women's race in 27:24.
Running
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Giveaway Could Get You Into Every World Marathon Major in One Epic Trip-Here's How to Enter

A World Tour giveaway grants one runner guaranteed entry, accommodation support, and a $10,000 travel budget to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors and select additional races.
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