Thompson’s new record breaks the one set by Gladys Burrill, who ran the Honolulu Marathon at 92 years, 19 days old. Thompson ...

Running 26.2 miles sounds ambitious at any age, so it’s surprising how often people in their late 80s, 90s, and even past 100 have crossed marathon finish lines. Big city races with open entry rules ...

Thousands of runners are expected to hit the streets in the District Saturday, for the DC Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K.

Fauja Singh, a British Indian-born athlete believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 after being hit by a car in his native village in Punjab, media reports say.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Philip Gibrall is preparing to compete in what will be his 48th consecutive Allianz Richmond Marathon this Saturday. The 76-year-old celebrated his birthday in early November ...

As she did for a quarter-century, Joy Johnson ran the New York City Marathon on Sunday. And, as was her annual ritual for at least a decade, after the run, Johnson stood in line outside the Today show ...