Racing
Mondo Duplantis and Gudaf Tsegay broke world records and 19 national records were rewritten over the weekend at the 2023 Diamond League final in Eugene
Celebrate the Southern California fitness lifestyle with this popular oceanfront race course that runs along the spectacular pacific shoreline
Santa Fe's Big Tesuque Trail Run offers a chance to run amid autumn aspen and support Wings of America’s Native youth programs
Due to stack height regulations, pros can’t race in the new Adizero Prime X. But it’s fair game for amateur runners—we asked a few of them how they’d feel about competing in it.
There’s plenty of good reasons to run, but doing so for a good cause is one of the best
15,000 athletes have jumped off the Ferry
U.S. runners have their best showing ever in the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
After living in France for more than a year, the Hoka-sponsored ultrarunner is as fit and prepared as he’s ever been
The stoke is high for the Paris Olympics after a remarkable nine-day world championships
Here are the top moments at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, and what to watch for this weekend
American sprinter Noah Lyles is the 2023 world champion in the 100 meters, but on August 25, he’ll be chasing after another world championship—and Usain Bolt’s 200-meter world record
A Scotsman plays spoiler to the Olympic gold medalist for the second year in a row
Forget stuffy, competitive running races. Take the Bridge is an underground race series that’s all about breaking rules and doing things your own way.
The 2023 World Athletics Championships are must-see TV and here’s why
A beginner’s guide to the biggest event in track and field
This race packs the excitement of a world major and the ease of a small-town race into one exciting weekend. Come one, come all because Richmond, Virginia, is ready to show you why it’s home of America’s Friendliest Marathon!
Sierre-Zinal, the soul of fast-paced trail running, is celebrating five decades of world-class competition this weekend in Switzerland
Pacing at long distance running events is common in North America, but it can also be intimidating. Here are seven essential tips from veteran ultra athletes.
The Kenyan middle-distance runner is considered by many the best of all time. Just a few weeks until the World Athletics Championships, she’s never been more ready.
Aurelien Dunand Pallaz led the men’s field from early on for a win while Dauwalter battled from second place to surge for the win and course record
From silver mining to live-streaming, this legendary “wild and tough” ultramarathon in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains has a storied past. What will it mean for Hardrock to embrace trail running’s future?
Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shone at the biggest weekend in American track and field. Here’s what went down.
The biggest names of track and field, from Sha'Carri Richardson to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, are headed to Oregon to decide who will compete in the 2023 World Athletics Championships
Welcome to Outside Run’s guide to marathon training and racing with training plans, advice, race strategies, and more
Corey Bellemore and Elizabeth Laseter win the Beer Mile World Classic titles in Chicago. Things got spewy.
The American ultrarunning phenom took home the women’s title, while British runner Tom Evans won the men’s event
After 50 years, America’s most cherished 100-mile footrace might be showcasing the deepest field ever
Turn that vacay into a trail-running foray with these popular destination races
Race director Megan DeHaan partners ultrarunning and agriculture to celebrate and protect open space
The 2023 season should be full of record-breaking performances from the sport’s biggest stars. Here are the most important things to know.
Racing can be a scary thing. Use these tips to make sure you're mentally prepared before the gun goes off in your next race.
The psychology behind why we get so nervous before a race and strategies for coping with the impending pain
Sarah Bowden, a high-level theater performer, discovered a new source of movement through running. This weekend’s London Marathon will be a true test.
Reflecting on key moments from the biggest weekend in running
Scott Fauble finished seventh in Boston for the third time
Pre-race favorite Eliud Kipchoge falters, fades to sixth place
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge, Ethiopia’s Amane Beriso are the pre-race favorites
The Lakota advocate will be running in prayer while making a new film about her experience as an Indigenous leader in the climate justice movement
The longtime race director has run Boston for half a century, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon
How the Kenyan elite runner prepares for the Boston Marathon, and what fuels her work to end gender-based violence
Your guide to the best bars, parties, and brews following the Boston Marathon
After moving from Kenya to Colorado, the two-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist is ready to compete
Here’s what organizers of the world's oldest annual marathon are doing to limit its carbon footprint, and how athletes can do the same
There are dozens of shakeout runs, seminars, and opportunities to listen to your favorite athletes, authors, and running influencers
World champion Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia headlines a stellar women's field that could take a shot at the course record in Boston in 2023
Experience the culture, traditions, and community of Kauai in an iconic island race for runners and walkers
Interesting facts, figures, and fun tidbits about the world’s most famous 26.2-mile race.
Live coverage of the 2023 Boston Marathon will air on ESPN nationwide. No access? Follow along with us on Twitter and experience race weekend with the Outside running team.
What’s it like to train for the world’s oldest marathon for the first time? We reached out to six Boston Marathon newbies, both elite and non-elite, to find out.
The American ultrarunner set a new women’s world record on Saturday after logging 270.505 miles at the Sri Chinmoy 48-Hour Festival in Canberra, Australia
Three runners finish what is typically a nearly impossible race in Tennessee
Seventy years after his first cross-country race and 46 years after competing as an elite runner, the author competes—and triumphs—on a tough Australian course
The application period opens February 8 for the world’s largest marathon. Here’s the essential information you need to know.
Next year’s Summer Olympics in Paris mark the 40th anniversary of women competing in the event. With one year until the U.S. Olympic Trials, anticipation is running high.
What the rest of us can learn from the wildly durable Atlanta Track Club runner
As many trail-running events grow larger, more runners are gravitating toward smaller grassroots events with an intimate, personal feel
In New York City, Sharon Lokedi (KEN) proved it’s possible to win a marathon in your first try. Chebet (KEN) brings home a double for 2022.
Last weekend’s hyper-competitive race in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert drew top talent, record-breaking paces, and confusion around nonbinary award categories
Nutritionists team up to offer essential tips for pre-marathon fueling, plus favorite restaurant picks for the city’s best race-week grub
Thirteen countries battled in Belgium for this year’s Beer Mile World Championship. The most important rule? Don’t throw up.
The elite marathoner ran 5:07 mile pace for over 31 miles to reclaim a record he'd already set
The marathon elites at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be treated to a slice of history along this iconic course. And 20,024 other lucky athletes will get to experience it, too.
What makes a race special? It’s not the medals, nor post-race massages. In this California town, it’s the local community.
Kenyan breaks his own mark by 30 seconds with an astonishing 2:01:09
Why the global triathlon giant opted to go all-in on a niche sport
Registered runners—including those in the new non-binary division—will be informed by the first week of October of their registered spots in the Boston Marathon 2023
Thousands of runners from around the country gather in Kansas City to participate in one of the Midwest’s favorite marathons and finish line festivals. And with a half marathon, 10k and 5k option, there’s a race distance for everyone!
Join thousands of runners from 48 states and four countries at Colorado's largest fall running weekend, with Boulderthon’s signature finish and post-race party on the Pearl St Mall. New in 2022: a 10K and Kids Run.
It’s an unfortunate tragedy, but, many argue, high-mountain adventure can never be completely free of risk
Everything you need to know about the famed races in Chamonix, France
With a flat, fast and shady course, the top American marathoners are ready to take on the competition at the World Athletics Championships.
The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is back. Here’s what you need to know.
With 10 days of events, 1,900 athletes, and 200 countries represented, the World Championships will, without a doubt, be the most prestigious track meet held in the U.S. since the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta
To make the World Athletics Championships team, American athletes must finish in the top three at one of the most competitive meets ever held
Get an all-access pass to the San Francisco sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight Street. With views both known and new, this bucket list event is waiting for you!
Thanks to a number of world-class races, a community-focused running culture, historical landmarks, and accessible wooded trails, the nation’s capital is one of the best urban running environments in the country
The site of the world’s oldest annual marathon offers a welcoming running-club culture, unique New England running paths, and a snazzy microbrewery scene
These iconic U.S. road races deliver high energy, historic courses, and guaranteed fun
New big-data study digs into hitting the wall in the marathon, revealing who is most likely to crash, when, and how much it will cost you.