RUNNER’S WORLD 2026 SHOE AWARDES
Shoe innovation is happening at levels and speeds we’ve never seen before. Today, your daily trainer is light enough and bouncy enough to pull double duty for racing. Seemingly every new version comes with a foam upgrade that unlocks propulsion, energy return, and cushioning. But all of this technology can make it exceptionally hard to know whether you’re picking the right shoe for you. That’s where our test team of nearly 300 runners comes to the rescue. We tested 107 different models to find the top-performing trainers, racers, and trail shoes.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RACE 3,100 MILES ON A HALF-MILE LOOP IN NEW YORK CITY
HARRY STYLES IS ONE OF US
The global pop superstar chats with legendary author and fellow marathoner Haruki Murakami on the sublime simplicity of running—and how it nourishes the creative life.
KU STEVENS HAD IT ALL FIGURED OUT
At 17, he ran 50 miles to honor his ancestors. Then came the hardest race of all.
Jeannie Rice Knows Something the Rest of Us Don’t
It’s not about talent. It’s not about training. The 77-year-old, record-smashing marathoner has tapped into an ineffable force that defies her age—and she’ll never stop chasing it.
INTO THE VOID
Wildly fluctuating temperatures, punishing grades, brushes with mountain lions—the Grand Canyon’s Rim to Rim to Rim endurance run is not for the faint of heart.
HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO ‘RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS.’ IT’S ODDLY GENIUS.
I scrolled through the most dubious “advice” on social media to find the stuff that’ll actually make you a better runner.
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PIECE OF RUNNING GEAR EVER MADE
Shoes get all the attention, but the humble sports bra is a big reason more women than ever call themselves runners. Here’s your ultimate guide to getting the most out of this game-changing MVP.
RUNNER’S WORLD 2026 SHOE AWARDES
Shoe innovation is happening at levels and speeds we’ve never seen before. Today, your daily trainer is light enough and bouncy enough to pull double duty for racing. Seemingly every new version comes with a foam upgrade that unlocks propulsion, energy return, and cushioning. But all of this technology can make it exceptionally hard to know whether you’re picking the right shoe for you. That’s where our test team of nearly 300 runners comes to the rescue. We tested 107 different models to find the top-performing trainers, racers, and trail shoes.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RACE 3,100 MILES ON A HALF-MILE LOOP IN NEW YORK CITY
HARRY STYLES IS ONE OF US
The global pop superstar chats with legendary author and fellow marathoner Haruki Murakami on the sublime simplicity of running—and how it nourishes the creative life.
KU STEVENS HAD IT ALL FIGURED OUT
At 17, he ran 50 miles to honor his ancestors. Then came the hardest race of all.
Jeannie Rice Knows Something the Rest of Us Don’t
It’s not about talent. It’s not about training. The 77-year-old, record-smashing marathoner has tapped into an ineffable force that defies her age—and she’ll never stop chasing it.
INTO THE VOID
Wildly fluctuating temperatures, punishing grades, brushes with mountain lions—the Grand Canyon’s Rim to Rim to Rim endurance run is not for the faint of heart.
HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO ‘RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS.’ IT’S ODDLY GENIUS.
I scrolled through the most dubious “advice” on social media to find the stuff that’ll actually make you a better runner.
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PIECE OF RUNNING GEAR EVER MADE
Shoes get all the attention, but the humble sports bra is a big reason more women than ever call themselves runners. Here’s your ultimate guide to getting the most out of this game-changing MVP.