English

More about this topic

No Comment

Runners brave extreme conditions in the Antarctic Ice Marathon

Set amongst stunning arctic scenery, the inspiring view added to the grandeur of this unique event which is acknowledged as one of the most extreme races on the planet.

USA

Thousands prepare for New York City Marathon

Fifty thousand people will take part in Sunday's race

Europe News

Brussels attack survivor and former sports star runs marathon

On Sunday, Sebastien Bellin hovered behind the starting line of the Brussels marathon - two-and-a-half years after wondering whether or not he'd be able to walk again.

Sport

SPORTELMonaco 2018: French National coach Didier Deschamps receives the ''sport legend'' award

English marathon athlete Paula Radcliffe talks to Euronews about Eliud Kipchoge and his recent world record, as SPORTELMonaco honours French National coach Didier Deschamps with the ''sport legend'' award, presented by Prince Albert of Monaco,

ADVERTISEMENT

Belgium

'Running to beat death' Brussels terror attack victim set for marathon

Sebastien Bellin, badly injured in the Brussels airport terror attacks of 2016, is in final training for this month's Brussels marathon.

Sport

The World's Coolest Marathon

More than 60 athletes from over 20 nations - and two dogs - braved the elements to run in this weekend's North Pole Marathon

Sport

El Morabity brothers dominate Marathon des Sables fourth stage

The fourth stage covers a huge 86.2km, with runners having to complete the stage within 35 hours

Sport

Marathon des Sables: Rachid El Morabity edges brother Mohamed

Morocco's Rachid El Morabity beat his brother Mohamed finishing in 3hr4mins in stage two of the Marathon des Sables

Germany

Six arrests in Berlin after foiling an alleged knife attack at half marathon

Police arrested the men, who are aged between eighteen and twenty-one, after carrying out searches in the area.

North Korea

Fewer foreigners take part in the North Korean marathon this year

Tensions on the Korean peninsula and a US travel ban on its citizens visiting North Korea, have reduced the number of tourists.

Spain

I am his legs and he is my heart

Father and son team defy cerebral palsy to complete marathons

Japan

Japanese marathon runners are geniuses

They can eat unlimited sweet treats whilst doing the marathon.

Sport

China: 2,000 run ice marathon on frozen river

Zhao Jiadong win men’s gold medal in 3 hours 52 minutes and 13 seconds

World News

Your week in 60 seconds

We look back at some of the biggest stories from around the world over the past seven days

Afghanistan

Afghan women defy tradition to run marathon

NGO "Free to Run" bringing sports into Afghan womens' lives.

USA

Tight security for New York Marathon after truck attack

The huge event takes place on Sunday, days after eight people were killed when they were mown down

USA

Security ramped up ahead of New York City Marathon

After the Halloween truck attack in Manhattan, security will be tight during one of the most popular urban running events in the world: the New York City Marathon

Italy

Leaders get lost during Venice marathon, local takes advantage

Local runner wins after motorcycle blunder.

Greece

Records smashed in latest Mount Olympus race

Olympus Marathon's 14th edition sees male and female runners set new records

No Comment

Conquering the Great Wall

More than 2,000 runners from over 60 nations took part in one of the most challenging races in the world on Saturday (20 May), The Great Wall Marathon in China.