There are myriad motivations for running a marathon – and that’s the beauty of the distance. Here, 26 marathoners share what ...

While that number demonstrates how tough it is to qualify for Boston, there are plenty of marathons in the United States on ...

Stratham's Erin McBride, who survived a brain tumor while pregnant, says she "appreciates every moment" as she prepares to ...

Marathon running can temporarily reduce myelin in the brain's white matter, especially in areas linked to motor and emotional control Myelin levels begin to recover within two weeks and typically ...

Three brothers from Reading are gearing up to run the TCS London Marathon on April 27 in memory of their father, Steve, who died from bowel ...

While his run was only 24.8 miles, it became the story behind the modern Olympic Marathon. The marathon distance was lengthened to 26.2 miles to suit the wishes of the British royal family in the ...

This year, 10 people will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April in aid of Keech Hospice, the charity which provides free, specialist care and support for adults in Bedfordshire and ...

The oldest continuously running marathon attracts thousands worldwide to run 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to the historic finish in Boston’s Copley Square. This year’s marathon falls on Patriots ...

This year I will be toeing the line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, on Patriot’s Day to run my 14th Boston Marathon (13th consecutive ... making the 26.2 miles feel like a homecoming parade.

This Monday, roughly 30,000 runners will ... the 129th annual Boston Marathon. If you've ever been a spectator at this storied race, you know seeing someone run 26.2 miles is an astonishing ...