Marathon Coverage

UNC student moving forward after Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis

A 20-year-old UNC-Chapel Hill student, marathon runner and basketball manager is fighting his illness in his own way.

Hills make City of Oaks Marathon hard; here's a finisher's guide to survive

The City of Oaks Marathon is a challenging but rewarding race that takes runners through the beautiful city of Raleigh. The course is hilly and difficult, but the support from the crowd and the satisfaction of finishing make it all worthwhile.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Examining the numbers behind the City of Oaks Marathon

This Sunday, more than 5,800 runners are expected to run in the City of Oaks Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.

Running by the numbers: Raleigh runners prepare to take on the City of Oaks Marathon

Only about 15% of the population logs some miles regularly - and even fewer - 0.1% - actually race, research shows. This Sunday, more than 5,800 runners will be toeing the line, ready to take on the City of Oaks Marathon.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

Thousands to run in City of Oaks Marathon on Sunday in Raleigh

The City of Oaks Marathon is set to start at 7 a.m. Sunday.

City of Oaks Marathon guide: Everything you need to know before Sunday's races

The full marathon is set to start at 7 a.m. Sunday. There will be street closures in downtown Raleigh and along Hillsborough Street.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Retired Navy Veteran and Fuquay-Varina resident celebrates his success in Triathlete competitions

Reaching your 60's is typically a time when people start to take it easy and avoid risky adventures. That's not how a Fuquay-Varina man plans to celebrate his 60th birthday.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Photojournalist

From New Year's Resolution to City of Oaks Marathon runner

To train for the City of Oaks Marathon, find a training program and stick to it, listen to your body, stay hydrated and have fun.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Runners participate in Bull City Race Fest in Downtown Durham

WRAL's Jeff Hogan and Ali Ingersol were emcees of the event, of which WRAL is a proud partner.

Triathlete diagnosed with ALS in 2014 completes marathons in all 50 states

A local Raleigh woman got the shock of a lifetime when she was diagnosed with "probable" ALS at just 33 years old. As a competitive athlete, her life was turned upside down.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL reporter

Durham woman living with rare condition training for New York City Marathon

A Durham woman is training to run in the New York Marathon to benefit and bring awareness to the fight she and others have had...

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Durham woman draws inspiration from battle with rare condition

Iris Mustich is a Durham woman hoping to run in the New York City Marathon in November in support of those like her who are fighting a rare condition called TSC.

Prepare for downtown delays during City of Oaks marathon

The City of Oaks Marathon is back in town on Nov. 6. The start line will be on 400 Glenwood Ave. and the finish line will be at 500 N. West St.

Thousands welcome return to racing at Tobacco Road Marathon

The Tobacco Road Marathon returned to the road and the trail on Sunday after two years of pandemic interruption.

Tobacco Road marathon gets back on trail; top finishers all from the Triangle

The Tobacco Road marathon returned on Sunday under clear, sunny skies in Cary.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter

College student runs the Wilmington Marathon in honor of fallen heroes

Connor Larson, a 22-year-old University of South Carolina student, is the social and digital media coordinator for Operation Deep Blue, an organization that does long-distance sea kayaking expeditions for law enforcement, first responders, and military service members who have died in the line of duty.

ALS patient hoping to run marathon in each state coming to run Raleigh 5K

Hundreds of runners and walkers will hit the streets of Raleigh this weekend to help stamp out ALS, a debilitating neuromuscular condition that has no cure.

Runner recreates Boston Marathon on New York rooftop

Stephen England was supposed to run in this year's Boston Marathon, but it was postponed until September. That didn't stop him.

Going the distance: Man runs backyard marathon

A Kentucky man completes his own marathon by running hundreds of laps around his backyard.

Despite icy morning, Raleigh Half Marathon kicks off by Crabtree Creek

With snow and icy patches still on the ground and temperatures below freezing, marathoners lined up for the second annual Raleigh half-marathon at Crabtree Creek.

Wake County mom running 7 marathons in 7 countries in 7 days

A Wake County mom is running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days -- and she's doing it all in honor of her daughter.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Ken Smith, anchor/reporter

Marathon mom takes on World Challenge

A Wake County mom is running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days -- and she's doing it all in honor of her daughter.

Santa Paws 5K

The event was held to raise money for the SPCA of Wake County.

Thousands of runners hit the street for Raleigh's annual City of Oaks Marathon

A Durham woman and a Cary man were the top runners in the city's annual City of Oaks Marathon, which brought thousands of people out to Raleigh Sunday morning to compete or view the participants as they worked up a sweat on a very chilly morning.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL anchor/reporter

Runners hit the pavement to raise funds for Parkinson's research

A race was held in Raleigh to raise funds and awareness about research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.