Rachel McArthur Assesses 2026, Differences In Track And Road Races After 4:18 3rd At 5th Ave Mile

Olympic qualification standards published for LA 2028
Standards are slightly tighter than Paris in track events but unchanged for road races.
Track & Field News · Results
Trail running safety guidelines updated after Pacific Northwest incidents
New recommendations include mandatory satellite communicators for races over 50 miles in remote terrain.
Trail Runner · Trail/Ultra
UTMB announces stricter qualifier audits after 2025 complaints
Race series confirms third-party review of all running-stone races.
Trail Runner · Trail/Ultra
Ultrarunning nutrition study favors real food over gels after 50 miles
Lab tests showed 18% better fat oxidation in athletes eating sandwiches at mile 60.
Sweat Elite · Trail/Ultra
World Athletics introduces gender-equity prize bonuses for 2027
All WA-label road races must offer equal prize money or risk losing their label status.
World Athletics · Results
Boston Marathon raises 2027 qualifying standards by 2 minutes
The BAA tightens all age-group standards after a record cut-off this year.
Runner's World · Road Races

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