Marathon

Bipedal robots ran 13.1 miles alongside human runners at a half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday. A divider seperated the two on parallel courses, but it was not apparently necessary. The…

But they still have a lot of training to do.

In China's national capital, over a dozen humanoid robots of all sizes lined up for a first-of-its-kind half-marathon event alongside human runners.

Trail racing and ultramarathons are growing in popularity. City-dwellers might be worried about replicating conditions in an urban setting—here's how to do it.

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About 20,000 runners were taking part in the marathon, with road closures in place from 06:00 BST.

Under extreme metabolic conditions, like a marathon, the brain may turn to cellular fat stores to maintain function, according to a new study.

The best fitness trackers record your heart rate, map running routes, and more. We tested and reviewed fitness trackers like Apple, Suunto, and Garmin.

Incorporate these six accessories into your marathon training routine to get to the finish line faster.

Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 years

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Even modest amounts of air pollution may affect athletic performance, a new study finds

Super shoes from brands like Nike, Brooks, Asics and more can help you run faster for longer, experts say.

Jacob Kiplimo shattered the half marathon world record with a blistering run on Sunday.

No wheels allowed!

Unlike Olympic medals these days which are mostly made of silver with gold plating, these were smaller and made entirely of gold.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is wishing for "this nightmare" to end soon, as wildfires continue to ravage southern California.

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Joan Benoit Samuelson's victory in the marathon at the Los Angeles Games helped change the perception of women as athletes and competitors.

An app could change your workout, or change your life