AURORA, IL—Confirming they would soon emerge from the nation’s basements, computer labs, and AP History classrooms to dominate 5K courses across the nation, America’s quiet, gangly kids in cargo pants...

Joe Markisz was Omaris Valencia’s biggest cheerleader. Less than a year after his death, she heads to Boston chasing her sixth star.

Perry Shoemaker qualified for the 2020 Trials at age 48. Earlier this month, her daughter, Abby, qualified for the 2028 Trials.

My daughter has been a middle-of-the-pack swimmer for years. But with the support of her teammates and her college coaches, she’s kept plugging away and gotten a little better every year. That’s worth...

Before the game, talk was of cross country travel, school spirit and bonding with old friends.

Dan West keeps the chute clear, so every runner gets a chance to cross the line at full speed.

It was a thriller in State College, and led by quarterback Dante Moore, the Ducks kept their composure as the Nittany Lions mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime.

Susanna Sullivan, who spends her days teaching pre-algebra, ran 2:24 at the London Marathon.

Federal inspectors linked repeated failures at Oregon State Hospital to the March 18 death of a patient in a locked seclusion room. When the hospital released the report, it censored those failures fr...

Dan Pritchard, a volunteer at the NCAA track championships, went into cardiac arrest Saturday at the meet. His wife saw the emergency happening from the stands, as did thousands of fans. Pritchard rec...

People of all ages gathered at the federal courthouse and marched through town to Alton Baker Park with handmade signs as a part of a national day of protest against President Donald Trump’s birthday ...

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Biya Simbassa, who ripped a 2:06:53 marathon last December in Valencia, Spain, has a new contract.

By tapping two well-respected collegiate coaches and adding resources, they’re hoping to attract young talent—and win more medals.

Emma Kertesz draws late-race inspiration from her goofy, pop culture fluid bottles.

The 31-year-old ran 8:31.56 for 3,000 meters at the Razorback Invitational in Arkansas.

They have to interview candidates, evaluate business plans, and be on alert for runners behaving badly.

The two Olympians join the brand.

The two Olympians join the brand.

The defending champions are due to return, and several top American marathoners will line up in Hopkinton, too.

Some of them are speaking out about where things stand.

His current pros who represent other shoe companies will be allowed to continue training with him for as long as their deals last with those brands.

In 1979, he invited Joan Benoit and Bill Rodgers to a state dinner at the White House and cornered them for private training advice.

She is “100 percent” not retiring, according to her coach.

At the peak of their careers, some athletes are taking control—and holding on to more of their earnings.

The first edition gave pros a chance to run fast during COVID. Now the race is back, with wider appeal.