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A very interesting and groundbreaking case involving suspension of 2025 New Year Ekiden national champion Asahi Kasei team member Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto over financial issues 13 days before the 2026 New Year Ekiden. worldathletics.org/news/news/em...
World Athletics announces suspension of Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto | NEWS | World Athletics
World Athletics confirms that Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto has been suspended from participating in athletics by the Athletes’ Representatives Panel.
worldathletics.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A very interesting and groundbreaking case involving suspension of 2025 New Year Ekiden national champion Asahi Kasei team member Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto over financial issues 13 days before the 2026 New Year Ekiden. worldathletics.org/news/news/em...
Yuka Suzuki leaves Daiichi Seimei corporate team to join husband Akira Akasaki at Kraftia. Both were 6th in marathon in Paris Olympics. japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/yuka...
Yuka Suzuki Leaves Daiichi Seimei to Join Husband Akira Akasaki at Kraftia
The top Japanese finisher in the 2024 Paris Olympics women's marathon at 6th, Yuka Suzuki , 26, announced this week on her social media that...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Yuka Suzuki leaves Daiichi Seimei corporate team to join husband Akira Akasaki at Kraftia. Both were 6th in marathon in Paris Olympics. japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/yuka...
R.I.P. Rob Reiner. So much brilliant work that some of it didn't even make the final product. youtu.be/zABnkDJ2yHw?...
Spinal Tap - Indonesian Folk Music
YouTube video by Piotr Panic
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December 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
R.I.P. Rob Reiner. So much brilliant work that some of it didn't even make the final product. youtu.be/zABnkDJ2yHw?...
Kise and Kyoyama win National Junior High School Ekiden: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/kise...
Kise and Kyoyama Win National Junior High School Ekiden
The 33rd National Junior High School Ekiden took place in Shiga's Kibogaoka Bunka Park, with boys running 18 km in 6 legs and girls 12 km...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Kise and Kyoyama win National Junior High School Ekiden: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/kise...
Blowing up Hakone: A deep dive into the progression in Japanese men's collegiate running from 2005 to 2026: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/blow...
December 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Blowing up Hakone: A deep dive into the progression in Japanese men's collegiate running from 2005 to 2026: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/blow...
Hakone Ekiden entry lists: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/hako...
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Hakone Ekiden entry lists: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/hako...
Osako breaks marathon NR for 3rd time, Ethiopians Workneh and Teshager win in Hofu and Fukuoka, a CR debut from Nishimura in Hofu, Kenyans Yegon and Kariba win Kosa and Edion, and more - weekend roundup: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/osak...
Osako Breaks Marathon NR for 3rd Time - Weekend Roundup
It looked like it was going to be a big weekend, and it delivered. For the 3rd time in his career Suguru Osako broke the men's marathon ...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Osako breaks marathon NR for 3rd time, Ethiopians Workneh and Teshager win in Hofu and Fukuoka, a CR debut from Nishimura in Hofu, Kenyans Yegon and Kariba win Kosa and Edion, and more - weekend roundup: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/osak...
Bayelign Yegzaw wins Fukuoka International Marathon in 2:07:51. Yusuke Nishiyama 2nd in 2:07:56, Kyohei Hosoya 3rd in 2:08:09.
December 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Bayelign Yegzaw wins Fukuoka International Marathon in 2:07:51. Yusuke Nishiyama 2nd in 2:07:56, Kyohei Hosoya 3rd in 2:08:09.
Mizuki Nishimura wins Hofu Yomiuri Marathon in 2:25:54 debut. Ayumi Morita 2nd in 2:26:48.
December 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Mizuki Nishimura wins Hofu Yomiuri Marathon in 2:25:54 debut. Ayumi Morita 2nd in 2:26:48.
Derese Workneh wins Hofu Yomiuri Marathon in 2:06:57 CR. Kazuya Nishiyama 2nd in 2:07:48, Bedan Karoki 3rd in 2:08:04.
December 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Derese Workneh wins Hofu Yomiuri Marathon in 2:06:57 CR. Kazuya Nishiyama 2nd in 2:07:48, Bedan Karoki 3rd in 2:08:04.
Incredible morning for the Shonan International Marathon.
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Incredible morning for the Shonan International Marathon.
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Fukuoka, Hofu, Valencia and more - weekend preview and streaming: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/fuku...
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Fukuoka, Hofu, Valencia and more - weekend preview and streaming: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/fuku...
With my man Taro Kono at Shonan International Marathon.
December 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
With my man Taro Kono at Shonan International Marathon.
Top 3 women sub-31 at Edion Distance Challenge 10000m led by Caroline Kariba in 30:43.42.
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Top 3 women sub-31 at Edion Distance Challenge 10000m led by Caroline Kariba in 30:43.42.
‘Tis the season for ekiden-themed ads on the subway.
December 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
‘Tis the season for ekiden-themed ads on the subway.
Fukuoka, Hofu, Valencia and more - weekend preview and streaming: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/fuku...
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Fukuoka, Hofu, Valencia and more - weekend preview and streaming: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/fuku...
Japan's team for Tallahassee World XC Championships: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/japa...
Japan's Team for Tallahassee World XC Championships
Following the track 5000 m held last weekend to pick the lineup for the U20 teams at January's Tallahassee World Cross Country Championshi...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Japan's team for Tallahassee World XC Championships: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/japa...
Fast high school 5000m times at Nittai and Kyoto: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/11/fast...
Fast High School 5000 m Times at Nittai and Kyoto
After the great men's 10000 m and women's 5000 m results on day 1 of the last full Nittai University Time Trials meet of 2025, day 2 broug...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Fast high school 5000m times at Nittai and Kyoto: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/11/fast...
Average of 10 fastest men's marathon times by country so far this yr:
world 2:03:19
KEN 2:03:44
ETH 2:04:29
JPN 2:06:06
UGA 2:07:20
ERI 2:07:34
MAR 2:07:38
USA 2:07:47
GER 2:08:41
ISR 2:08:47
CHN 2:09:34
CAN 2:10:22
FRA 2:10:50
GBR 2:11:00
IRL 2:11:25
ESP 2:12:02
BEL 2:12:18
SWE 2:12:18
NED 2:12:21
world 2:03:19
KEN 2:03:44
ETH 2:04:29
JPN 2:06:06
UGA 2:07:20
ERI 2:07:34
MAR 2:07:38
USA 2:07:47
GER 2:08:41
ISR 2:08:47
CHN 2:09:34
CAN 2:10:22
FRA 2:10:50
GBR 2:11:00
IRL 2:11:25
ESP 2:12:02
BEL 2:12:18
SWE 2:12:18
NED 2:12:21
November 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Average of 10 fastest men's marathon times by country so far this yr:
world 2:03:19
KEN 2:03:44
ETH 2:04:29
JPN 2:06:06
UGA 2:07:20
ERI 2:07:34
MAR 2:07:38
USA 2:07:47
GER 2:08:41
ISR 2:08:47
CHN 2:09:34
CAN 2:10:22
FRA 2:10:50
GBR 2:11:00
IRL 2:11:25
ESP 2:12:02
BEL 2:12:18
SWE 2:12:18
NED 2:12:21
world 2:03:19
KEN 2:03:44
ETH 2:04:29
JPN 2:06:06
UGA 2:07:20
ERI 2:07:34
MAR 2:07:38
USA 2:07:47
GER 2:08:41
ISR 2:08:47
CHN 2:09:34
CAN 2:10:22
FRA 2:10:50
GBR 2:11:00
IRL 2:11:25
ESP 2:12:02
BEL 2:12:18
SWE 2:12:18
NED 2:12:21
Average of 10 fastest women's marathon times by country so far this year:
world 2:16:47
ETH 2:17:10
KEN 2:18:08
JPN 2:23:15
USA 2:23:47
BRN 2:24:34
GBR 2:26:15
CHN 2:26:31
GER 2:26:43
MAR 2:27:01
PRK 2:27:29
NED 2:28:14
AUS 2:28:53
FRA 2:30:16
ESP 2:30:33
RUS 2:31:18
KOR 2:33:19
PER 2:34:31
world 2:16:47
ETH 2:17:10
KEN 2:18:08
JPN 2:23:15
USA 2:23:47
BRN 2:24:34
GBR 2:26:15
CHN 2:26:31
GER 2:26:43
MAR 2:27:01
PRK 2:27:29
NED 2:28:14
AUS 2:28:53
FRA 2:30:16
ESP 2:30:33
RUS 2:31:18
KOR 2:33:19
PER 2:34:31
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Average of 10 fastest women's marathon times by country so far this year:
world 2:16:47
ETH 2:17:10
KEN 2:18:08
JPN 2:23:15
USA 2:23:47
BRN 2:24:34
GBR 2:26:15
CHN 2:26:31
GER 2:26:43
MAR 2:27:01
PRK 2:27:29
NED 2:28:14
AUS 2:28:53
FRA 2:30:16
ESP 2:30:33
RUS 2:31:18
KOR 2:33:19
PER 2:34:31
world 2:16:47
ETH 2:17:10
KEN 2:18:08
JPN 2:23:15
USA 2:23:47
BRN 2:24:34
GBR 2:26:15
CHN 2:26:31
GER 2:26:43
MAR 2:27:01
PRK 2:27:29
NED 2:28:14
AUS 2:28:53
FRA 2:30:16
ESP 2:30:33
RUS 2:31:18
KOR 2:33:19
PER 2:34:31
Brigid Kosgei wins Shanghai Marathon 2:16:35 unoff, fastest Kenyan time this year.
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Brigid Kosgei wins Shanghai Marathon 2:16:35 unoff, fastest Kenyan time this year.
Shanghai Marathon streaming: weibo.com/l/wblive/m/s...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Shanghai Marathon streaming: weibo.com/l/wblive/m/s...
17 more men go sub-28 for 10000m at Nittai Time Trials. 70 total over last 2 weekends, 39 of them Japanese: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/11/17-m...
17 More Sub-28 at Nittai Time Trials
After last weekend's massive total of 53 people sub-28 for 10000 m at the Hachioji Long Distance and MARCH Taikosen meets , another 17 did...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
17 more men go sub-28 for 10000m at Nittai Time Trials. 70 total over last 2 weekends, 39 of them Japanese: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/11/17-m...
It’s Hakone Ekiden season.
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It’s Hakone Ekiden season.
Local reporter Itto Otawa, 23, breaks Ohtawara Marathon CR in 2:13:04 japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/11/loca...
Local Reporter Otawa, 23, Breaks Ohtawara Marathon CR
The Ohtawara Marathon and 10 km took place Nov. 23 at DI Stadium in Ohtawara, Tochigi. 2803 people started the marathon at 10:00 a.m., with...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Local reporter Itto Otawa, 23, breaks Ohtawara Marathon CR in 2:13:04 japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2025/11/loca...