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Runners Hosted "Underground Runs" Around the World for Afghan Women Banned From Public Life

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghan women runners abroad are organizing clandestine group runs to protest the ban on women's freedom in Afghanistan.

Jennifer HattamAugust 31, 2026

Running

5 More Valuable Things to Do on a Run Than Make Butter

Once the butter-making-while-running trend quiets, we have five productive things you can do while running.

Rebekah BratelyMarch 17, 2026

Culture

Gross Stuff Only Runners Talk About (and Why We Can’t Shut Up About It)

Skin, sweat, and stomach problems come up a lot during our group run conversations. Here’s why we’re so, erm, open to discussing these issues, plus some quick fixes that we hope will keep the conversation going.

Erica CovielloJanuary 19, 2026

Culture

Why My First Race Registration as a Trans Runner Felt Like Crossing the Finish Line

I found a newfound sense of belonging in the running community and felt more like myself than ever before.

Dawn ParksJune 12, 2026

Culture

Are Free Race Entries for Influencers Fair? A Frank Discussion.

As “runfluencers” take up more space on marathon start lines, longtime runners are asking hard questions: Who deserves a bib, and who’s just here for the ‘gram?

Sarah Wassner FlynnJuly 8, 2025