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Chicago Marathon Runner Rescues Stray Kitten During the Race–Bystander Gives it a Home

A Chicago Marathon runner gave up a record finish in order to save a stray kitten she found on the course. The story got sweeter...

A Marathon was Blocking Delivery Route for Organ Donation So a Surgeon Ran Through the Race to Get it

In a story that only those who live in the colonial cities of America's east will understand, a surgeon ran about a mile to...

Rare Chance for You to See a ‘Messier Marathon’ Stargazing Event This Month

A minor meteor shower and a few conjunctions offer some great beginner stargazing events this March, but the really exciting opportunity in the heavens...

World’s Largest Dance Marathon Busts a Record Move Raising $15M for Childhood Cancer

Students at Penn State University have raised a whopping $15 million during their annual 46-hour ‘no sleeping or sitting’ dance marathon. It was an all-time...

Over 50s Say They’ve Become More Daring –Trying Skiing, Skydiving, Marathons, and Even Getting a Tattoo

A new survey revealed that seniors are becoming more daring with their hobbies and interests—adding marathons, hang-gliding—and even getting a tattoo—to their bucket list. The...

Hero or Nuts, He Ran a Marathon Every Day in 2022–And Then Went to Work at His Job–Raising a Million for Charity

For many, running a marathon is an accolade of life, a culturally-fixed way of proving athletic ability and determination—but for Gary McKee, it's literally...

Marathoner Runner Stopped By Lupus is Racing Again Thanks to Amazing Treatment for Autoimmune Disorder

When a marathon runner was put out of action by lupus, a debilitating auto-immune disorder, an experimental trial got her back on track, and...

Shepherd is Hailed As Hero, Braving Freezing Temperatures to Save 6 Runners in Chinese Ultramarathon

Being in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between life and death. When a freak ice storm felled runners in...

In 15 Months, This 441-lb Man Lost 228 Pounds and Now Runs Marathons to Be Healthy For His Kids

In just 15 months, this 441-pound man who couldn’t fit in a theater seat lost 228 pounds and completed a full marathon. The motivation to...

Pet Ferret Helped Donate Thousands of Books to Kids By Finishing a Full Marathon in 3 Weeks

More than 12,000 books are being donated to low-income families in the UK thanks to Bandit the ferret's tenacious fundraising effort.

Man Doggedly Completes Half-Marathon on His Balcony for Charity Following COVID-19 Shutdown

After months of training for a London half-marathon only to have the event cancelled due to coronavirus, Sam Hustler simply ran 13 miles on his balcony.

American Woman Just Became First Paralyzed Veteran to Complete a Marathon Using a Robotic Exoskeleton

Retired Army Sergeant Theresa Vereline became the first paralyzed American to finish the NYC marathon, and first veteran to complete it with an exoskeleton.

Man Runs Marathon in SWAT Gear, Saves a Life, and Gets Engaged—All on the Same Day

It was a pretty eventful day for this Chicago Police Sergeant after he ran a 15k, saved a stranger's life, and then proposed to his longtime girlfriend.

34-Year-Old Athlete Just Became the First Human in the World to Finish a Marathon in Under 2 Hours

This 34-year-old athlete just became the first human in the world to finish a marathon in under two hours after he beat his previous record by 11 seconds.

Training for Your First Marathon ‘Reverses’ Aging of Major Blood Vessels on Par With Medication

This new research shows that training for a marathon can reduce the aging of your blood vessels as effectively as medication – no matter your age.

First Marathon to Swap Plastic Bottles for Biodegradable Pouches Made Out of Plants

Rather than handing out water bottles, a UK marathon handed out these cheap little pouches that are biodegradable and totally edible.

When Marathon Runner Spots Abandoned Puppy on the Road, She Carries Him 19 Miles to the Finish Line

It was not easy to carry a puppy for 19 miles of a marathon, but this woman said she could not bear to leave him on the road.

Half-Marathon Ditches Plastic Water Bottles in Favor of Edible Water Pouches

Runners can either puncture the blobs and drink the water inside, or they can simply consume the entire thing.

Man Runs Backwards Through Ultra Marathons So He Can Help the Future of Honeybees

Running ultra marathons is impressive enough; but running backwards through one is astounding – and that's exactly what Farai Chinomwe did for the sake...

How Two Strangers Connected After She Sacrificed Her Jacket for Runner in Boston Marathon

For the last 20 years, Renee Bercury's yellow raincoat has been her constant companion throughout every adventure – but when she saw a runner...