Running & Race Training

Running Race Calendar: The June 6-7, 2026 Weekend Highlights

June 6-7, 2026 weekend race highlights: Utah Valley Marathon, God's Country Marathon, and the official start of the summer heat racing season.

Running in Summer Heat: The Physiology of Heat Acclimatization

Heat acclimatization produces measurable physiological adaptations starting day 6. Understanding the physiology to properly prepare for a summer race.

Garmin's 2026 Global Running Data: What Runners Reveal

Garmin's 2026 global running data report reveals how millions of real runners actually train, from weekly mileage to pace and frequency.

Running in the Heat: Science-Backed Training Strategies

Running in summer heat slows everyone down — it's physiology, not fitness. Here are science-backed strategies to adapt, perform, and stay safe as temperatures rise.

The Best Trail Running in U.S. National Parks Right Now

U.S. national parks offer world-class trail running terrain this summer. Here's where to go, what to prepare for, and how to make the most of every mile.

How to Plan a Trail Running Vacation the Right Way

A trail running vacation blends travel and athletic ambition, but poor planning ruins most of them. Here's the step-by-step framework to get it right.

Timberline Marathon at Mount Hood: Running in the Snow This Weekend

Timberline Marathon (June 6-7, Mount Hood, Oregon) is the Pacific Northwest's most iconic trail race — snow, a volcano, and a historic lodge at the start. A weekend preview.

Strava and Runna Are Chasing a World Record on Global Running Day

Strava and Runna are teaming up on Global Running Day to break the world record for most 5K activities logged on a single platform in one day.

Global Running Day 2026: Why This Year Feels Different

Global Running Day 2026 lands on June 3 as a full cultural moment, with millions worldwide joining group runs, virtual challenges, and community events.

Ultramarathons to Watch in June 2026: Summer Race Roundup

June is a major month for trail and ultra running. Bay Area 100, Timberline Marathon, UTMB World Series: the summer races worth knowing about.

Ultrarunning Damages Cells Like a Severe Infection (And That's OK)

New research shows ultramarathons trigger cellular damage on par with serious infections. Here's what it means for your recovery and adaptation.

Brooks' Head-to-Toe Bet: What It Means for Runners in 2026

Brooks is expanding beyond shoes into a full running gear ecosystem. Here's what that head-to-toe strategy means for how you shop in 2026.

Michael Norman Goes Sub-45 at Sound Running Track Fest

Michael Norman ran a sub-45 second 400m at the Sound Running Track Fest, signaling a dominant 2026 championship season ahead.

Are Women Actually More Durable Runners Than Men?

A Scandinavian study found women slow just 1% after 3 hours of running while men slow up to 10%, revealing a real physiological durability edge.

Freshman Runs 4:04 Mile: The New U.S. High School Record

Washington state freshman Quenton Lanese ran 4:04.59 in the 1600m, shattering his own U.S. freshman national record by three seconds and entering elite high school history.

June 2026 Running: Diamond League, Fall Marathon Prep, and Training in the Heat

Boston 2026 Breaks Its Own Charity Record With $57.3M Raised

The 2026 Boston Marathon raised a record $57.3M for charity, a 13.7% jump over 2025, confirming charity running as one of sport's most powerful fundraising forces.

30 Minutes of Hard Running a Week Cuts Disease Risk by 50%

NTNU research shows 30 minutes of hard running per week, split across 2–4 sessions, cuts risk for 30+ diseases by up to 50%.

Tyler Andrews Sets Everest Speed Record With Oxygen

Tyler Andrews set a new Everest speed record using supplemental oxygen, raising sharp questions about endurance running, altitude performance, and record context.

What Trail Running Teaches You That Roads Never Will

Trail running builds proprioception, altitude adaptation, and mental resilience that road running can't replicate. Here's what the trails actually teach you.

How Running for a Cause Actually Makes You Faster

Prosocial motivation isn't just good karma. Research shows runners who race for a cause train harder, quit less, and often finish faster.

Running Raises $57.3M for Nonprofits: A Record

Running events have raised a record $57.3M for nonprofits in 2026, signaling that purpose-driven racing is now a defining force in the sport.

Running's Biggest Moments From the Week of May 25

The week of May 25 delivered a packed late-spring racing calendar. Here's what road, trail, and track results mean for your training right now.

Summer Trail Pacing: What the Pros Actually Do

Elite summer trail pacing relies on conservative early effort, heat management, and walk-run tactics. Here's how recreational runners can apply the same system.