The races, records and gear worth knowing about from the road, the trail and the ultra world, with links to the full stories.
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the men’s race in an unofficial 2:01:09, a time that matches the fifth-fastest marathon in history. He had finished third in Chicago in 2024 and second in 2025. Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia defended her title in 2:13:33, pulling away from Sharon Lokedi in the last mile to win by 34 seconds.
Full story at NBC Sports → Results at LetsRun →Hurley, 28, of Indianapolis, finished seventh in Chicago in 2:20:47 as the top American woman, breaking Fiona O’Keeffe’s 2:22:10 debut from the 2024 Olympic Trials. On the men’s side, Clayton Young was the top American in seventh (2:05:23) while running on a torn hamstring. The New York City Marathon is next on the calendar on November 1.
Read more at NBC Sports →Des Linden ran 3:10:10 at Chicago as a training effort ahead of the Javelina 100, a reminder that a marathon can be a very good long run inside a bigger build.
This Week in Running, iRunFar →The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is set for Sunday, October 18, with more than 41,000 participants across in-person and virtual categories, a record for the race. The expo runs October 15 to 17 and the elite men start at 5:18 am local time.
Preview at The Tribune →It was a quiet week for half marathon headlines, so here is the context: Yomif Kejelcha’s 56:51 in Buenos Aires on August 23 is the current world record, subject to ratification. He beat Jacob Kiplimo’s 57:20 from Lisbon in March by 29 seconds.
World Athletics report →At the HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB in Big Bear Lake, California, Cole Campbell won the 50K in 3:20:42 and Anna Gibson won the women’s race in 3:59:13, both course records. It was Gibson’s 50K debut. Cody Poskin won the 100 mile in 16:46:21, the third-fastest time on the course.
Weekend recap, Ultra Running →In Abingdon, Virginia, Joshua Lecrone became the first man under 13 hours at the Yeti 100 (12:52:32), taking 41 minutes off the old record. Janessa Taylor was the first woman under 15 hours (14:59:21), cutting 24 minutes. Elsewhere, Steven Larick won Oil Creek 100 in 19:58, nearly two hours clear of second place.
Full recap, Ultra Running →Heavy rain tied to the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel stranded roughly 70 runners and volunteers overnight at an aid station in Bears Ears National Monument. Everyone was evacuated safely and organizers ended the race on Sunday, saying safety has to come first.
Story at ABC News →At the Défi des Couleurs in Beaupré, American Meikael Beaudoin-Rousseau won the 5K uphill in 28:55, and Germany’s Nina Engelhard won both the uphill (31:43) and the 16K up-and-down (1:20:35). Kenya’s Philemon Kiriago edged American Mason Coppi by 19 seconds in the men’s up-and-down.
This Week in Running, iRunFar →What’s worth a look this fall, with Salomon’s newest trail shoes alongside a few other standouts and independent reviews.
An aggressive, nimble trail shoe with a 6 mm drop, 25/31 mm stack and 4.5 mm lugs. Trail Runner called it “a full-send evolution” of the original, with a firmer, more precise ride and a secure fit, especially for narrower forefeet. Not the pick if you want plush cushioning.
Carbon plates, a knit ankle gaiter and Vibram Megagrip at 9.3 oz. iRunFar calls it “one of the best trail and ultra racing shoes currently available.” Drawbacks are the price, a gaiter that can bother high insteps, and less ground feel.
A well-cushioned, stable trail shoe with a 41/35 mm stack, suited to long days, ultra racing and hiking. Doctors of Running rates it A-/A for versatility and value, with the caveats of low midfoot volume and some slipping on wet rock.