News & Updates
Here, we share whats happening around the world in endurance sports. Which events are happening, where they are happening, and on which dates.
Five Boroughs, Fifty Years: Why the NYC Marathon Is Having a Moment
Fifty years after the NYC Marathon went five-borough, the two fastest Americans ever, a record-sized field and a $100M charity goal make Sunday’s race the one the whole endurance world is watching.
The Teenager Who Hates Swimming Just Swam for 24 Hours
Sam Flannery, 19, hates swimming. He swam 24 hours straight anyway: 55.5 km in a 50 m pool at a 2:35/100m pace, raising awareness and funds for homelessness in Australia.
One Bell, Every Hour, Every Nation: Inside the 2026 Backyard Ultra World Team Championship
Every hour, one bell. In 2026, nations raced the same 4.167-mile loop at once, and two Belgians pushed past 110 yards. Inside the Backyard Ultra World Team Championship: format, mindset and records.
IRONMAN Is Coming to Gujarat: Are You Ready for the Ultimate Endurance Challenge?
IRONMAN is coming to Gujarat in February 2027. Discover what the Ahmedabad triathlon means for India’s endurance athletes, from swimming and cycling to the final marathon run.