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The New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday — the second-largest marathon in history. After a record 59,226 finishers last year, organizers expect a new record: more than 240,000 people from 160 countries have applied. In 2026, it will be 50 years since the course first passed through all five boroughs of the city.
Aziz KarimovOn 7–8 November, Samarkand will host the Samarkand Marathon Series 2026. The programme includes races from 2 km to the full marathon, an inclusive start, a Kids Run, a lecture hall and a concert. More than 1,500 runners from 63 countries have registered; the marathon is traditionally charitable, and an environmental programme with plogging will also take place.
Otabek YusupovThe Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathon runner Peres Jepchirchir after an out-of-competition positive test for EPO. The sample was collected in Kenya before her victory at the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Jepchirchir became one of more than 140 Kenyan athletes suspended by the AIU since 2017.
Sevara AzamovaThe tourism agency Go Vilnius has proposed the 'Europe's Slowest Marathon' campaign: on 12–13 December 2026, residents and visitors of the Lithuanian capital will be able to walk routes from 3 to 42.195 km without registration, stopping for cinnamon buns and festive lights. Digital route maps will be available until 3 January 2027.
Javlon TursunovOn 7–8 November, Samarkand will host the Samarkand Marathon — the final event of the Samarkand Marathon Series 2026. 1,583 foreigners from 63 countries have registered; registration is open until 30 October. The funds will go toward building children's sports playgrounds.
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