In its 48th year on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will welcome thousands of participants from more than 100 countries and all 50 states, including a world-class professional athlete field,
The ninth edition of the Kalakaua Merrie Mile (KMM), scheduled for Saturday, December 13 in Honolulu, will be the strongest-ever edition of the iconic beach-side road race held one day before the JAL Honolulu Marathon.
The key objectives include advocating for fairness and integrity, promoting safeguarding and creating environments where good mental health is key to the wellbeing of athletes.
Ugandan Olympic finalist Sarah Chelangat, winner of this year’s TCS World 10K in Bengaluru, and Agnes Keino from Kenya will challenge the Ethiopian women for the top spot.
Nishiyama, Hosoya and Oishi all qualified for the Olympic Trials, bringing the total number of men's qualifiers so far to 10. And Oishi running 2:08:51 marked the first time that 2012 Olympian Arata Fujiwara has managed to coach a Japanese athlete under the 2:10 barrier.
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