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Joma has launched the RS-9000, a lightweight road racing shoe weighing 126g, ahead of the 2026 Marrakech Marathon. Joma says the shoe has been developed for road racing and tested at its J Lab, including testing under high levels of physical exertion. The RS-9000 has an 8mm drop and features Joma’s Light Reactive technology, a […]
The 11th edition of the Dragon’s Back Race® almost didn’t happen. Happily, it concluded on Saturday evening as the final runners crossed the finish line in Bute Park, beneath the walls of Cardiff Castle, six days and 380 kilometres after setting out from Conwy Castle in North Wales. Of the 210 athletes from 20 nationalities […]
Run South London, the brand-new closed-road half marathon delivered by The Great Run Company and Merton Council, will debut on Sunday 14 March 2027. The route for Run South London will take participants on an unforgettable 13.1-mile journey through one of the world’s most famous sporting destinations – running alongside the home of The Wimbledon […]
Merrell has launched the MTL SpeedARC Peak, a technical trail running shoe developed inside the Merrell Test Lab (MTL) through a five-year innovation process driven by professional athlete feedback. Merrell product experts worked alongside elite athletes to refine the MTL SpeedARC Peak through extensive prototype, component and material testing. In total, 154 prototypes were evaluated […]
With National Fitness Day on Wednesday 16th September, Brits across the country will be getting their body moving. Altra have released two new models New Torin 9 (road) Vibram® XS DURA Outsole: An entirely new compound from Vibram, exclusive to Altra for six months – the only place runners can get this level of road […]
Organisers of OutdoorXpo have announced a new partnership with The Ramblers, Britain’s walking charity, to headline the festival’s Hiking section. Landing at the NEC Birmingham over the weekend of 20 to 21 March 2027, OutdoorXpo is the dawn of a new era in adventure designed for anyone who loves spending time outside. The weekend brings […]
History was made on Sunday as the 45th staging of the Great North Run saw Prime Minister Andy Burnham line up with 63,000 runners take part in the biggest ever event in the race’s history. Becoming the first serving Prime Minster to compete whilst in office, the 2026 Great North Run was Mr Burnham’s fourth […]
Salomon and IRONMAN have announced a five-year partnership, bringing together two iconic brands with a shared vision for the future of endurance. Beginning in 2027, the partnership will span performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel, and technical bags at IRONMAN® events globally, combining Salomon’s expertise in performance innovation with IRONMAN’s global endurance community. At the heart […]
Here’s all the details on this year’s race When is the Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon 2026? The Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon is due to take place on Sunday 27th September 2026. What time does the race start? The race officially gets underway at 9am. Runners are encouraged to arrive at least an hour […]
Forestry England and Runners Need are inviting runners of all abilities to take part in the Forest Runner 5k Challenge, a nationwide event encouraging more people to get active outdoors and experience the joy of running in nature. Taking place from 7 to 20 September 2026, participants can complete a 5km run wherever they are, […]
Wolf Run’s milestone anniversary year reaches its climax this weekend as organisers prepare to celebrate 15 years of obstacle racing adventure at Autumn Wolf. Taking place on 12-13 September, the Warwickshire-born obstacle running event will mark 15 years since Wolf Run first burst onto the scene, bringing together past participants, first-time runners and local families […]
Thousands of Ultra Challengers took on the spectacular South Coast Ultra Challenge last weekend, raising more than £600,000 for charities. Walkers, joggers and runners descended on Sussex from across the country for the annual event, setting off from Bramley Camping Park near Eastbourne and taking on distances of 25km, 57km and the full 100km route […]
This October, the challenge is on to discover which club or crew can claim the title of London’s fastest. On Saturday 3rd October, Endure Relays London returns to Finsbury Park, presented by Sportshoes, as part of the Endure series, the UK’s biggest relay race series. Teams will go head-to-head in a four-hour challenge to see […]
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Kidney Wales CDF 10K – and the whole city came out to join in with the celebrations. 2026 saw the largest edition of the race with more than 10,000 people signed up to join in with the party and thousands more coming out to support. The 10K […]
More than 8,000 runners took to the streets of Norwich on Sunday morning for a record-breaking Run Norwich 2026, as the city’s much-loved 10k once again united the community in a celebration of running, fundraising and achievement. With 8,047 starters, the event recorded its largest field ever, while both the men’s and women’s course records […]
