Humanoid robot smashes human world record for fastest half-marathon

A humanoid robot named 'Lightning' broke the human record for fastest half-marathon during a race on Sunday in Beijing, China, according to reports.

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The Boston Marathon got going with frost on the ground, conditions that could lead to fast times.
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WATCH: Chinese robot runs fastest-ever half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Lightning clocked 50:26 over the half-marathon distance, but he did need some significant help

Jess McClain and Zouhair Talbi run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon

Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions.

Locals at Boston Marathon: Chris Batista fastest; Jim Musante guts out his 46th

Eighteen of the 30,000-plus runners Monday were from Volusia and Flagler Counties. That includes Jim Musante, who ran his 46th straight.

Woman's sari marathon record 'inspires others to run'

A woman who set the Guinness World Record for running the fastest marathon in a sari said she was inundated with messages from people inspired by her feat. Madhusmita Jena, 46, from Stockport, smashed the previous record by more than 12 minutes as she ran the Manchester Marathon on Sunday in a time of three hours and 45 minutes.

Marcel Hug claims his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins women's race

Marcel Hug of Switzerland vaulted to the front of the field and cruised to win his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in the 130th edition of the race in 1 hour, 16 minutes,

2025 Boston Marathon: 125th annual route, maps and how to watch the race

One of the oldest annual marathons in the world, the Boston Marathon is here. Here is the route and how to watch the 129th annual event.