[International/Road] Chicago Marathon 2026 — Kipruto wins in 2:01:09, Hawi Feysa defends in 2:13:33 — At the 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon on 11 October, 34-year-old Kenyan Amos Kipruto broke away between 30K and 35K to win in a personal best 2:01:09 — the second-fastest time ever on the Chicago course behind Kelvin Kiptum (2:00:35, 2023). Ethiopia took second and third through Tadese Takele (2:02:56) and Milkesa Mengesha (2:03:46), with defending champion Jacob Kiplimo fourth (2:04:18). In the female race Ethiopia Hawi Feysa out-duelled Sharon Lokedi to retain her title in a PB 2:13:33. In the wheelchair races Switzerlands Catherine Debrunner set a world record of 1:33:16 and Marcel Hug a course record 1:21:34; American Emma Grace Hurley ran 2:20:47 on her marathon debut, the fastest ever by a US woman in a first marathon, finishing seventh overall (Marathon Handbook - Athletics Weekly - NBC Chicago).
[International/Road] Chicago Marathon 2027 applications open until 29 October, 14:00 CT — The 49th running (10 October 2027) accepts guaranteed and non-guaranteed applications until 29 October 2026, 14:00 CT; entry is US$250 (US residents) / US$260 (international). Non-guaranteed drawing results are emailed on 8 December (pay by 15 December, 23:59 CT); approved guaranteed entrants pay by 10 November (Chicago Marathon apply page - official press releases).
[International/Road] Sydney Marathon 2027 ballot closes 19 October, 10:00 AEDT — Entry is free and it is a random draw, not first come first served; results are emailed on 3 November with cards charged automatically on selection (A$280 domestic / A$330 international), and unsuccessful applicants are told about charity and travel-partner places the same day. Race day is 29 August 2027, 06:30 start (TCS Sydney Marathon ballot page).
[Local/Road] Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2027 field is set — charity and disability channels still open — The second-round payment window closed at 23:59 on 10 October, so the field is now final. Per the official race schedule these routes remain open: the Marathon Charity Programme (apply through a beneficiary charity; official online registration must be completed by 6 November, 23:59) and the disability and 10K wheelchair categories (sign-up until 30 October, 19:00, payment by 6 November) (official key dates).
[Local/Trail] Oxfam Trailwalker 2026 (20-22 November) adds a 20km 50th-anniversary route — Marking Oxfams 50th year in Hong Kong, alongside the traditional 100km team-of-four event (Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung to Harrow International School Tuen Mun within 48 hours) there is a new 20km route from Rotary Park at Tai Mo Shan to the same finish. The public ballot has been drawn and successful teams notified (Oxfam Trailwalker official site).
[International/Road] Osaka Marathon 2027 charity and furusato-nozei places close 19 October, 17:00 JST — General ballot results were emailed on 28 September (also visible in RUNNET My Page) and winners must pay by the stated deadline. Runners who missed out can still chase a place through charity and furusato-nozei (hometown tax) routes, and overseas runners can book through JTB packages. Race day is 28 February 2027 (Osaka Marathon 2027 entry guide).
[Industry/Safety] Taiwan university distance squad hit by drug-impaired driver on morning run — Shortly after 6am on 3 October about ten members of National Taiwan University of Sport distance-running squad were on a routine long run near their Taichung campus when an out-of-control SUV mounted the pavement and hit a footbridge, injuring three students. The most seriously hurt, a 19-year-old sophomore, was trapped under the vehicle and needed skull reconstruction surgery (he has since spoken publicly after coming through it). The 21-year-old driver tested positive in a drugs roadside test and was arrested (TaiSounds - Biji Running).