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Bungie Says It Has Plans for Marathon Story for 'Next Few Years'

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Bungie Has Marathon's Story Planned Out For The Next Few Years

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Marathon On Sale For The First Time Amid Free-To-Play Debate

Video games

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.

4 weeks ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.

Bungie Says It Has Plans for Marathon Story for 'Next Few Years'

Bungie plans to evolve Marathon's story over the next few years, allowing player input to shape its narrative.

Bungie Has Marathon's Story Planned Out For The Next Few Years

Bungie plans to evolve Marathon's story over the next few years, incorporating player input into its narrative.

Marathon On Sale For The First Time Amid Free-To-Play Debate

Marathon is struggling with sales on Xbox, prompting discussions on aggressive user acquisition strategies.

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.

4 weeks ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.

How fast can a marathon be run? Scientists reveal the ultimate limit

Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier, completing it in 1:59:30, but experts believe faster times are possible in the future.

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4 days ago

Sabastian Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon feat

Sabastian Sawe returned to Kenya as a hero after breaking the marathon record, celebrated by his community and family.

The two-hour marathon is done but other records remain to be broken

Sebastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon record, achieving a time of 1hr 59m 30s, followed closely by Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo.

4 days ago

Sabastian Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon feat

Sabastian Sawe returned to Kenya as a hero after breaking the marathon record, celebrated by his community and family.

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The two-hour marathon is done but other records remain to be broken

Sebastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon record, achieving a time of 1hr 59m 30s, followed closely by Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo.

Running

Inside the design of Sabastian Sawe's world-record-setting, 97-gram Adidas 'supershoe'

Running

Adidas Made a Marathon Shoe That Weighs Less Than an Apple - Yanko Design

Running

That $500 Adidas sneaker we wrote about yesterday is now on resale sites for $4,000

Running

This $500 shoe is about to take over your running club convos

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5 days ago

Inside the design of Sabastian Sawe's world-record-setting, 97-gram Adidas 'supershoe'

Adidas's Evo 3 shoe became the fastest in the world after Sabastian Sawe's record-breaking marathon run.

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Adidas Made a Marathon Shoe That Weighs Less Than an Apple - Yanko Design

The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is a groundbreaking racing shoe weighing just 97 grams, debuting at the 2026 London Marathon.

That $500 Adidas sneaker we wrote about yesterday is now on resale sites for $4,000

Adidas' $500 marathon 'supershoes' are reselling for over $4,000 after being worn by world-record marathon runners.

This $500 shoe is about to take over your running club convos

Kenyan Sabastian Sawe and Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha broke marathon records wearing Adidas' new 'supershoe' during the London Marathon.

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5 days ago

Emrhys Cooper on acting, marathoning & hanging up his "hooker heels" - Queerty

For so many years, I didn't show up for myself. This was a complete 180 on that. There was just so much support. One guy was like, 'You've got this!' And I was like, 'Yeah, I do got this!'

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#world-record

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6 days ago

Running

Forget the Shoes. The Sub-Two Marathon Was a Triumph of Will.

Running

Sabastian Sawe's sub 2-hour marathon pushes Adidas ahead in race to fit feet for record feats

Running

I can run 1:58': Sabastian Sawe sets new target after historic London Marathon win

Running

Bread and honey for breakfast and 150 miles a week training: secrets of Sawe's world record

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history in London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30, breaking the previous record by 65 seconds.

Kenya's Sawe is world's first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in London

Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30.

fromInsideHook

6 days ago

Forget the Shoes. The Sub-Two Marathon Was a Triumph of Will.

Kenyan Sabastian Sawe set a new marathon world record at 1:59:30, followed closely by Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha at 1:59:41.

Sabastian Sawe's sub 2-hour marathon pushes Adidas ahead in race to fit feet for record feats

Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, achieving a world record at the London Marathon.

I can run 1:58': Sabastian Sawe sets new target after historic London Marathon win

Sabastian Sawe aims to run a marathon in under 1 hour and 58 minutes after breaking the world record with a time of 1:59:30.

Bread and honey for breakfast and 150 miles a week training: secrets of Sawe's world record

Sabastian Sawe set a world marathon record of 1:59:30, becoming the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race.

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history in London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30, breaking the previous record by 65 seconds.

Kenya's Sawe is world's first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in London

Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30.

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Martinez Renewable Refinery Workers Strike Amid Contract Dispute, Demand Safer Conditions | KQED

After the fire, Contra Costa County commissioned a third-party assessment that gave Martinez Renewables an overall safety culture rating of 65% below industry benchmarks. The report identified understaffing as a key issue both during the interviews and in on-site observation days.

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Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy

Yomif Kejelcha ran a 1:59:41 in his first marathon, breaking the two-hour barrier but finishing second to Sabastian Sawe.

The Breakdown | Celebrating elite speed machines who can send rugby into the stratosphere

Noah Caluori's try was a deft dink over the top just outside the Tigers' 22, followed by searing acceleration and a balletic leap to regather the ball while staying infield.

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Adidas' Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon

Kenyan Sabastian Kimaru Sawe completed the marathon in under two hours, setting a world record with the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes.

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Sabastian Sawe's sub-two marathon feat is the Roger Bannister moment of our time | Sean Ingle

Sabastian Sawe's sub two-hour marathon is compared to Sir Roger Bannister's four-minute mile as a monumental sporting achievement.

East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge

Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon.

Sabastian Sawe's sub-two marathon feat is the Roger Bannister moment of our time | Sean Ingle

Sabastian Sawe's sub two-hour marathon is compared to Sir Roger Bannister's four-minute mile as a monumental sporting achievement.

East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge

Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon.

Running

The Marathon That Bent Reality

Running

How marathon winner Sabastian Sawe ran 26.2-miles in under two hours

Running

How a 'super shoe' helped Sabastian Sawe smash the two-hour marathon

Running

I'll keep doing it as long as I can': Harry Newton, London Marathon's oldest runner at 88

Prep talk: Another book is out from running coach Martin Dugard

Martin Dugard's new book 'The Long Run' chronicles the 1970s running boom and its key figures.

Experience: I won the world's deepest underground marathon

Running a marathon in a Swedish zinc mine offers a unique challenge and the chance to set a Guinness World Record.

fromThe Atlantic

The Marathon That Bent Reality

Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier with a time of 1:59:30, marking a historic achievement in running history.

How marathon winner Sabastian Sawe ran 26.2-miles in under two hours

Finishing a marathon is a significant achievement, with Sabastian Sawe setting a new record at 1:59:30 during the London Marathon.

How a 'super shoe' helped Sabastian Sawe smash the two-hour marathon

Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier wearing adidas' lightweight ADIZERO Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, setting a new record of 1hr 59min 30sec.

I'll keep doing it as long as I can': Harry Newton, London Marathon's oldest runner at 88

Harry Newton, 88, proves running is for all ages, completing 31 marathons since starting at 57, emphasizing steady pacing for beginners.

Running

Prep talk: Another book is out from running coach Martin Dugard

Experience: I won the world's deepest underground marathon

Running a marathon in a Swedish zinc mine offers a unique challenge and the chance to set a Guinness World Record.

It Only Took 2,515 Years, but the Two Hour Marathon Has Finally Fallen

Two athletes have achieved the previously impossible feat of running a sub-two hour marathon, showcasing human determination and scientific advancement.

London Marathon 2026 live updates

Tigst Assefa aims to break her own world record in the elite women's marathon, while Mo Farah returns as a starter after retirement.

fromwww.amny.com

Op-ed | Remembering Bob Hall, a champion of the New York City Marathon and rights for disabled athletes | amNewYork

Bob Hall, a wheelchair marathon champion, fought against discrimination to compete in the New York City Marathon, highlighting the challenges faced by athletes with disabilities.

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Mum to run marathon weeks after heart surgery

A teacher runs a marathon to honor her daughter who died, demonstrating that strength and joy can emerge from grief.

Marathon Was One Of March's Best-Selling Games In The U.S.

MLB The Show 26 topped U.S. sales in March, with Marathon achieving fourth place despite a competitive release month.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

A humanoid robot beat the human half-marathon record at a Beijing race. But what did it actually prove?

A humanoid robot named Lightning completed a marathon faster than the human record, but faced significant operational challenges during the race.

Am I a deluded attention-seeker? Why I'm running the London Marathon dressed as a badger

Running a marathon in fancy dress combines personal motivation with a desire to support environmental causes.

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fromCN Traveller

The world's most spectacular marathon courses for 2026 - and yes, London made the cut

Northern Iceland race offers adventure through volcanic landscapes, while Napa race features wine tastings at the finish line.

A humanoid robot by Honor wins a half marathon and smashes the human world record

Honor's humanoid robot won a half marathon, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, breaking the world record and outperforming human competitors.

US news

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

fromTNW | China

Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record by 7 minutes at Beijing race with 112 teams

A humanoid robot named Lightning completed the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon, beating the human world record by nearly seven minutes.

fromFortune

Humanoid robot runs faster than any person in a half marathon during all-bot race in China | Fortune

A humanoid robot won a half-marathon in Beijing, running faster than the human world record, showcasing advancements in technology.

Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing

A humanoid robot broke the men's world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing advancements in technology by Chinese makers.

Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Chinese-made humanoid robots demonstrated significant athletic improvement by outperforming human runners in a half-marathon, showcasing their potential in various applications.

fromGSMArena.com

A humanoid robot by Honor wins a half marathon and smashes the human world record

Honor's humanoid robot won a half marathon, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, breaking the world record and outperforming human competitors.

US news

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

fromTNW | China

Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record by 7 minutes at Beijing race with 112 teams

A humanoid robot named Lightning completed the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon, beating the human world record by nearly seven minutes.

fromFortune

Humanoid robot runs faster than any person in a half marathon during all-bot race in China | Fortune

A humanoid robot won a half-marathon in Beijing, running faster than the human world record, showcasing advancements in technology.

Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing

A humanoid robot broke the men's world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing advancements in technology by Chinese makers.

Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Chinese-made humanoid robots demonstrated significant athletic improvement by outperforming human runners in a half-marathon, showcasing their potential in various applications.

Humanoid 'Lightning' robot smashes the half-marathon record

Lightning, an autonomous robot, won a 13-mile race in Beijing, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, outperforming all human runners and previous records.

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WATCH: Marathon Runner's Premature Celebration Costs Him the Win Right at the Finish Line

A marathon runner lost a guaranteed win after celebrating too early, allowing another runner to surge ahead and claim victory.

Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon

Twelve runners fell ill during a marathon near South Korea's Demilitarized Zone due to record high temperatures.

Watch the moment a robot WINS the Beijing half marathon

A new generation of robots outperformed humans in a marathon, with the winning robot setting a world record.

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Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

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Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Shandian won a half-marathon in Beijing, setting a new record and outperforming human participants.

Robot Runner Crashes And Burns Before Even Starting Race

A robot at a marathon practice in China fell and shattered, leading to humorous reactions and immediate assistance from humans.

Watch the moment a robot WINS the Beijing half marathon

A new generation of robots outperformed humans in a marathon, with the winning robot setting a world record.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Running

Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

fromwww.dw.com

Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Shandian won a half-marathon in Beijing, setting a new record and outperforming human participants.

Robot Runner Crashes And Burns Before Even Starting Race

A robot at a marathon practice in China fell and shattered, leading to humorous reactions and immediate assistance from humans.

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.

Video games

Marathon Fans Divided Over Ammo And PVP As Bungie Responds

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Video games

Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.

Video games

Marathon Fans Divided Over Ammo And PVP As Bungie Responds

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Video games

Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam

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Wearables

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro With 1.32-Inch AMOLED Screen Launched: See Price

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro is a smartwatch designed for marathon runners, featuring advanced metrics, dual-band GPS, and a lightweight titanium build.

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.

Snowboarding

fromUnofficial Networks

Remembering The Guy Who Ran The Paris Marathon in Ski Boots

Mike Humphreys ran the Paris Marathon in ski boots, showcasing unique challenges in marathon running.

fromiRunFar

This Week In Running: April 13, 2026

The Gorge Waterfalls weekend featured significant prize money and competitive races, with standout performances in the 100k and 50k events.

fromiRunFar

2026 Two Oceans Marathon Results: 7th Win for Gerda Steyn, Debut Victory for Arthur Jantjies

Gerda Steyn and Arthur Jantjies won the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, showcasing the race's beauty and competitive spirit.

fromWGB

Marathon Cost $250+ Million To Make

Marathon's development budget exceeds $200 million, with sales at 1.2 million copies, indicating a struggle to recoup costs.

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fromThe Local France

Where the streets will have no cars for the weekend's Paris Marathon

The 49th Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will create a car-free zone for 60,000 runners this Sunday.

4 weeks ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.

fromTravel + Leisure

These Are the Hardest Marathons in the World to Get Into-Including One With Just 99 Finishers

The Big Five Marathon in South Africa is the most difficult marathon to enter due to high demand and limited spots.

New York City Marathon winner Albert Korir banned 5 years for doping

Kenyan distance runner Albert Korir has admitted to doping, prompting officials on Monday to ban him for five years. He tested positive for a blood-boosting substance in three separate samples taken in October while training for the New York Marathon.

Running

fromRunningshoesguru

PUMA Fast-R Elite 3 vs ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

The Fast-R Elite 3 and Metaspeed Edge Tokyo are top marathon shoes, each with unique features catering to different running styles and distances.

fromWGB

Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far - PC By Far The Favoured Platform

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, generating approximately $48 million in revenue, with PC sales dominating the market.

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fromwww.bbc.com

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027

London Marathon organizers are considering a two-day event to accommodate more participants after a record number of applications for 2026.

Bungie's Marathon Is Only Doomed If Sony Wants It To Be

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies since launch across console and PC, with an estimated 70 percent of those copies sold on Steam compared to 19 percent on PlayStation 5 and just 11 percent on Xbox Series X/S.

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fromIndependent

Fitness-loving Sligo doctor says it's important to lead by example

A Sligo consultant emphasizes the importance of leading by example in fitness while advising patients on obesity and lifestyle changes.

Bungie Knows Marathon's Brutal Raid Is A Problem For Casuals

Cryo Archive requires preparation, teamwork, and communication, but Bungie aims to make it more accessible for casual players.

Marathon's Soulslike Endgame Dungeon Is Blowing Players Away

Cryo Archive in Marathon is a complex, challenging end-game map that combines permadeath PVP with intricate design and high-stakes gameplay.

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon's Cryo Archive map unlock requires players to collectively kill 500 million UESC security forces through an ARG, with current progress at 315 million kills suggesting the event will take another week to complete.

Bungie Knows Marathon's Brutal Raid Is A Problem For Casuals

Cryo Archive requires preparation, teamwork, and communication, but Bungie aims to make it more accessible for casual players.

Marathon's Soulslike Endgame Dungeon Is Blowing Players Away

Cryo Archive in Marathon is a complex, challenging end-game map that combines permadeath PVP with intricate design and high-stakes gameplay.

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon Testing Duos Mode Right Away After Fans Begged For It

Marathon is testing a limited-time duos mode following player requests, with plans to make it permanent if the two-week trial succeeds.

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.

Marathon's First Big Update Is Basically Perfect

Marathon's first major post-launch update improves quality-of-life features and balances difficulty without removing core challenge.

Marathon Is Already Trailing Behind Arc Raiders, Says Analyst - Kotaku

Marathon sold approximately 250,000 copies on Steam before launch, significantly fewer than Arc Raiders' 550,000 pre-launch sales, despite strong beta engagement and wishlist performance.

Marathon Was Censoring Arc Raiders From Being Posted In Chat

Typing Arc Raiders into your squad's group chat returned "*** *******" instead. One Twitch streamer's clip showing the censorship has already started making the rounds online. You can type "arc." You can type "raiders." You can type "arcraiders." You can even type "arc raiders." But you can cannot type "Arc Raiders."

Video games

PlayStation Fans Mad About Bluepoint Are Boycotting Marathon

PlayStation's shutdown of Bluepoint Games spurred fan backlash threatening to boycott Marathon and other Sony live-service titles.

Software development

Bungie's Marathon Will Be Free To Try Again Before Launch

Marathon runs a free pre-release server-slam beta Feb 26–Mar 2 on PS5, Xbox, and PC; console access requires PS Plus or Game Pass Core.

Games

fromEngadget

How to watch PlayStation's hour-long State of Play and what to expect

PlayStation's State of Play on Feb 12 will run over an hour, spotlighting third-party, indie, PlayStation Studios games including Marathon and possible Silent Hill updates.

Sony Announces State of Play Broadcast for This Week: What to Expect

Sony will hold a State of Play livestream on February 12 showcasing updates, trailers, and announcements for first- and third-party PlayStation games.

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3 months ago

Ex-Marathon Dev Says He's Able To Compartmentalize The Hate

Marathon's franchise art director prioritizes artistic integrity and control despite negative fan reactions, plagiarism controversy, and company turmoil.