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Sheila Chepkirui from Kenya and Tigist Assefa from Ethiopia holding the Adidas Running Shoes Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 Lightstrike Pro ahead of the 2023 BMW Berlin-Marathon

Adidas tests limit of running market with $500 shoe

Adidas' newest running shoes, worn by Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa on Sunday to set a new women's marathon world record in Berlin, went on sale today with an eye-watering price tag that will test the enthusiasm of amateur runners.

Business • 26 Sep 23

David Crosby ran the marathon in memory of his three siblings who died from lung disease and his donor

Joyous scenes as transplant runner home after marathon

Double-lung transplant recipient David Crosby returned home to a rapturous welcome at Dublin Airport this morning after completing the New York City Marathon last Sunday.

Ireland • 10 Nov 17

The Dublin marathon takes place on Sunday

How artificial intelligence can reduce marathon times

An Irish data scientist has developed a new artificial intelligence based system that can use runner's race data to make predictions that can help them improve their personal best times.

Technology • 25 Oct 17

Three people were killed and 264 people were injured in the blast in Boston

US to pay $8.4m to victims of Boston bombing

The US Justice Department is to make an $8.4m grant to groups helping victims and first responders involved in the bombing attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon.

News • 13 Jan 14

Organisers of the marathon have taken no chances and drafted in extra police

Thousands take part in London Marathon

Thousands of runners took part in the London Marathon, many saying it had been an emotional experience to compete in the shadow of the bombings at the Boston marathon last week.

News • 21 Apr 13

Thousands take part in Dublin City Marathon

Thousands of people took part in the 33rd Dublin City Marathon, which began at 9.00am this morning.

News • 30 Oct 12

The marathon route began at Belfast City Hall

20,000 take part in Belfast marathon

More than 20,000 people are estimated to have taken part in the 2012 Belfast City Marathon, which got underway at 9am.

News • 07 May 12

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