Marathon running

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Runners in a large group, all with numbers pinned to their vests.

Manchester Marathon 2026: Everything you need to know

More than 42,000 runners will flock to Manchester this spring for one of Europe's most popular marathons.

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9 hrs ago

A man in a black, white and orange running vest with race number visible runs along a London street on a sunny day, reaching out towards spectators who line metal barriers on the right. Other runners are visible behind him and trees are in full leaf overhead.

'I thought I would die after London Marathon'

London Marathon runner Chris Attwood returns to a parkrun in a wheelchair after his heart attack and stroke.

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Mike Green stands with his arms around his wife Collette. They are both smiling at the camera. They are standing outside in a sports pitch area with people behind them. Mike has short light hair and wears a red running jumper. Collette has light hair and wears a red hoodie with a coat over the top.

'I'm so proud to run in my late wife's footsteps'

A widower says he is sticking to the training plan for two marathons that his late wife wrote for him.

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2 days ago

A man dressed in a parrot costume, standing on a small podium in front of a navy blue backdrop at a running race. The costume has red wings with blue feathers on their ends, and a hood that is red, with white around the eyes and a yellow beak. His trousers are yellow. Inside the wings, which are spread, there are two large logos for Action Duchenne. On the right is a black and white QR code and on the left is a photo of a young boy

Pilot to run London Marathon as bird for charity

Ben's son Harry, 9, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle wasting disease with no cure.

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Runners Chris Parr, Paul Baxter, Eva Kriki and Behzaad Ghouse stand together a top of fells in the north. They are wearing trial running equipment and clothing of various bright colours.

Volunteers unite to host axed ultramarathon

Volunteers "turned the impossible into reality" by setting up a coast-to-coast race in two weeks.

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A guide to the 2026 Brighton Marathon

The marathon will take place on 12 April, with over 20,000 runners expected to take part.

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4 days ago

Smart glasses and app to guide blind runner

Through the camera and speakers on his smart glasses, they'll be able to see what he sees and speak to him in real time, directing him through the 26.2 miles (42.2km).

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5 days ago

A topless man wearing sunglasses with his arms raised in the air and a t-shirt in one hand with a view from a hilltop behind him and a white medical patch on his chest.

Defiant runner wants dialysis marathon record

Cameron Frazer says he wants to raise money and "inspire others facing difficult circumstances".

5 days ago

Mike, who is wearing a bright blue T-shirt with the words: Bowel Cancer UK, is smiling at the camera during a summer's day.

'I started running at 70 after daughter's death'

A 74-year-old grandfather is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter.

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