Running Coverage

Runner who trains in Triangle wins Olympic marathon trial

Fiona O'Keefe wasn't the only North Carolina resident running either, she was among 14 athletes from the state running in the marathon trials - only six other states were better represented.

For Raleigh runners, community supports Olympic dreams

The Raleigh running community cheered one of its own on Saturday. Fiona O'Keeffe, who lives and trains in the Triangle won her first-ever marathon and a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

Heels return to run Tar Heel 10 Miler

The annual race showcases downtown Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina campus there and the nearby historic neighborhoods.

'Sometimes the marathon eats you up': Raleigh distance runner reflects on first Boston Marathon

Raleigh's Kate Sanborn had plenty of built-up excitement around running her first Boston Marathon. But even for professionals like herself, the gravity of the race can be overwhelming.

Race goes on for Raleigh runner after blacking out at Boston Marathon finish line

Minutes after finishing the Boston Marathon, Kate Sanborn woke up in the medical tent, not what the seasoned distance runner who's already qualified for the Olympic trials anticipated.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Distance runner's charisma will take him far

Craig Engels prides himself on originality and intends to ride success in the men's 1,500 meters to international acclaim.

Inspirational Ultramarathoner selected as WRAL Voters Choice Athlete of the Year

It was pretty much your "standard" year for Cary runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma: quarantining, spending more time with the fam, oh and running 100 miles on a treadmill in a 24 hour stretch.

Inaugural Wool E. Bull's Baste Race to be held in November

Thursday, the Durham Bulls announced Wool E. Bull's inaugural Baste race, slated for November.

Holliday: Running during the pandemic and beyond - a personal journey

Bob Holliday has noticed an increase in traffic of walkers and runners as everyone is looking to get out of the house during the stay at home orders. He shares his personal journey as a runner that dates back to 1974.

Bob Holliday, WRALSportsFan columnist

Despite pandemic, marathon runners find ways to run their own races

After the COVID-19 outbreak canceled marathons, local runners still managed to log the 26.2 miles for which they trained.

"Flatten The Curve" virtual race to help NC craft brewery employees

Virtual 5K and 19K races will help support North Carolina craft brewery employees who have been impacted by business declines due to the risks created by COVID-19.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

Running and hiking can help sanity during "social distancing"

Our State Magazine's Jeremy Markovich joined the Runologie Podcast to discuss his upcoming season of Away Message and NC's Mountain to Sea Trail.

Joe Ovies

Testing limits of a human body by running 30 miles while eating Taco Bell

Running 50 kilometers is hard enough on the human body. A Raleigh man wants to add Taco Bell to the mix.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

"Run Disney" will run up your travel budget

"Run Disney" can be a magical experience, but it will run up your travel budget.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

Ovies: Raleigh runner will go 24 straight hours to raise money for Healing Transitions

Jon Frey will be running for 24 straight hours at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery to raise money for Healing Transitions.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

An NC couple's journey to and through the Appalachian Trail

Tina and Grayson Haver Currin sold their home, traveled the country in a Sprinter van, hiked a couple mountains, and ran a few races. As if that wasn't enough, they recently tackled the Appalachian Trail.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

NCFC's Austin da Luz has a love-hate relationship with running

NCFC's Austin da Luz joined the Runologie Podcast to discuss training, recovery, and pizza.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

Cary run club empowering women by getting active

Joe Ovies, Alex Warren, and Brent Francese chat with LK Lancaster from the Bond Bros. Run Club. The crew also answers listener questions, including the mystery of the "runner's high".

Joe Ovies

"Pop Up Cross Country" returns to Dix Park in October

In the latest episode of the Runologie Podcast, learn about the "Pop Up Cross Country" at Dix Park, recovery beers, and whether or not cushioned shoes are really effective.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

Runologie Podcast is off and running

New podcast hopes to have a fun, local spin on running adjacent topics.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

Runologie Podcast

Hosts Joe Ovies, Alex Warren and Brent Francese bring an entertaining spin on a variety of running adjacent topics, talk to guests about their own goals, occasional tips, and happenings in Raleigh and Durham.

Grunewald couldn't win this race. But oh did she shine.

There are many reasons to feel lucky in this life, not the least of which for me was the chance to meet Gabriele Grunewald two years ago.

Michael Powell, New York Times

Raw: Thousands set out on 26.2-mile Tobacco Road run

Thousands of runners met in west Cary before the sunrise on Sunday for North Carolina's biggest marathon.

Fuquay-Varina man is running with a purpose

Some run for fun and some run competitively. Fuquay-Varina's Scott Myers is just glad to be pounding the pavement again.

Motivation not a problem for one local Boston Marathon runner

Six years ago, ulcerative colitis denied Scott Myers his chance to run the Boston Marathon. He'll finally get to pound the New England pavement this April, but his main source of motivation has nothing to do with personal goals.

Jared Fialko, WRAL Sports multimedia journalist