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At least 100 Filipinos join NYC Marathon

Don Tagala | TFC News New York
Posted at Nov 10 02:14 PM

Filipinos were among tens of thousands of runners who joined the annual New York City Marathon. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 8, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 11:31 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

They are back for the New York Marathon

Carlo Allegri, Reuters
Updated as of Nov 08 08:25 PM

Chelsea Clinton joined over 30,000 other participants in the return of the one of the world's oldest marathons after canceling in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Pinoys complete NYC marathon in virtual fashion

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 05:29 PM

Eight Filipino runners defied the odds in completing the New York City Marathon in a virtual fashion. Read more »

Beijing marathon postponed amid COVID resurgence

Kyodo News
Posted at Oct 25 04:16 PM

China has decided to postpone the Oct. 31 Beijing marathon amid a resurgence of coronavirus infections at home. Read more »

Wuhan Marathon postponed amid COVID-19 spike

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 25 08:04 AM

The Wuhan Marathon, which had been due to take place Sunday, has been postponed as worries increase over a coronavirus resurgence in China. Read more »

Kipchoge retains men's Olympic marathon title

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 08 10:57 AM

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge underlined his credentials as the undisputed king of the marathon with a totally dominant run to retain his Olympic title. Read more »

Tokyo's COVID cases top 1,000 anew amid Olympic Games

Kyodo News
Posted at Jul 26 06:38 PM

Tokyo, hosting the Olympics while under a COVID-19 state of emergency, reported 1,429 new daily coronavirus cases on Monday, topping 1,000 for the seventh day in a row. Read more »

Fans urged to stay away from Olympic marathon over coronavirus

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 06 06:26 PM

The public will be asked not to line the route of the Olympic marathon over fears that crowds of fans could spread the coronavirus, Tokyo 2020 organizers said Tuesday. Read more »

Shepherd hailed as hero in deadly China ultramarathon race

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 25 04:19 PM

A shepherd has been hailed as a hero in China after it emerged that he saved 6 stricken runners during an ultramarathon in which 21 other competitors died.   Read more »

Grim deaths spark outrage over China's haphazard 'marathon fever'

Peter STEBBINGS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 09:03 PM

The deaths of 21 ultramarathon runners in China throw a light on an industry which is booming in the country but has suffered a series of controversies and embarrassments. Read more »

'Don't watch': Fans warned off Tokyo Olympics marathon test

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 05 06:25 PM

Spectators were urged to stay away as a subdued Tokyo Olympics marathon rehearsal took place under strict anti-coronavirus conditions in Sapporo on Wednesday, as officials grapple with a rise in infections and public antipathy to the Games. Read more »

Mga deboto natuwa sa paglahok ng Antipolo Cathedral sa rosary marathon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 06:33 PM

Pinangunahan ni Pope Francis ang pagsisimula ng isang buwang pandaigdigang pagdarasal ng rosaryo para hilingin na matapos na ang COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more »

Pope embarks on prayer 'marathon' against COVID-19

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 02 07:36 AM

Pope Francis on Saturday launched a month-long prayer marathon to hasten the end of the coronavirus pandemic with a prayer at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican before some 150 believers. Read more »

Antipolo Cathedral napili ng Vatican sa prayer marathon para wakasan ang pandemya

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 09:19 PM

MAYNILA - Napili ng Vatican ang Antipolo Cathedral bilang isa sa mga Marian sanctuaries na lalahok sa 30 araw na prayer marathon para ipanalangin ang pagwawakas ng pandemya.  Read more »

Athletics: Kandie gunning for 10,000m glory for Kenya in Tokyo

Reuters
Posted at Jan 07 03:14 PM

Kenya's half marathon record holder Kibiwott Kandie says he is shifting his focus to the 10,000 metres as he looks to earn a ticket for this year's Tokyo Olympics and help end his country's 53-year wait for a gold medal in the event. Read more »

U.P. just keeps winning at life—with three triumphs reported in just one day

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Nov 27 01:15 PM

UP is once more on the list of Asia’s top universities, clinches 98% medical board exam passing rate, and advances in global engineering tilt    Read more »

SKY partners with RunRio for virtual run

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 02:24 PM

Runners now have a chance to quench their thirst for competition, though it will come in the "new normal" without the usual crowds and throngs of other runners. Read more »

Athletics: Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns

Reuters
Posted at Oct 09 07:08 PM

Next year's Tokyo marathon has been rescheduled from March to until after the delayed Olympics due to the ongoing concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday. Read more »

Why Pinay marathoner Christine Hallasgo was told better to train in province

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 10:11 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered preparations for Filipinos seeking to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics next year. Read more »