World Marathon Majors

The new rolling start at Boston adopted for the COVID-influenced fall running proved great for runners. But what will they do next April?

The historic fall running of the Boston Marathon will place it alongside the 100th in 1996 and Boston Strong in 2014 as most memorable.

Host of the world’s oldest marathon, Boston boasts a unique running culture and tradition. With its setting on the Charles River and the Atlantic Ocean, and pedestrian-scale historic neighborhoods, Boston is one of the best cities in the world for runners. Here's a guide to the best spots to lace up and explore.

Chicago running offers world-class scenery and variety, including extensive waterfront trails, beautiful parks, and great neighborhoods. Here's your guide to running in the Windy City.

Jeannie Rice was among headliners in the Age Group World Championships at the London Marathon. She shares how she's faster in her 70s than she was in her 60s.

Five Boston Marathoners over 75 show how to be old, healthy, and fast.

Peter Bromka, 2:19 marathoner, reflects on the art, science, and sweet chaos of racing the historic Boston Marathon course.

The cut-off time muddles the meaning of qualifying and jerks runners around, taking away much of what makes the experience great.

CJ Young secured his spot on the exclusive 125th Boston Marathon starting line with a time of 2:52:12, just barely scraping under the new, tightened cut-off mark.

Tightened qualifying standards and an unprecedented cut-off time have brought qualifying marks close to the speeds required to toe the line during the height of the first running boom.

One personal view of 50 years of the race that did so much to create modern running — as a runner, broadcaster, fan, writer, and human.