Running & Endurance Sports — 2026-05-12
The running world is buzzing after David Sinclair and Blandine L'Hirondel toppled course records at the Transvulcania Ultramarathon, while Copenhagen's marathon crowns Tadesse Kassa and Mercy Chebwogen. Meanwhile, Hoka's Skyward X 2 arrives with meaningful updates and shoe releases continue to pour in ahead of the summer racing season.
Running & Endurance Sports — 2026-05-12
Race Recap
Transvulcania Ultramarathon — Course Records Smashed
David Sinclair and Blandine L'Hirondel delivered standout performances at the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon, both toppling existing course records on the volcanic trails of La Palma.
Transvulcania Half Marathon — Kenyan Dominance
On the same weekend, the Transvulcania Half Marathon saw Kenyan runners claim top honors. Ruth Gitonga and Philemon Kiriago secured victories in what iRunFar called a "volcanic victory."
Copenhagen Marathon — May 10, 2026
Tadesse Kassa and Mercy Chebwogen topped the results at the Copenhagen Marathon, held Sunday, May 10, in the Danish capital.
iRunFar Weekly Recap — May 11, 2026
iRunFar's weekly trail and ultra summary highlights the Transvulcania results as the marquee event of the week, with Blandine L'Hirondel's finish-line moment drawing widespread attention across the ultrarunning community.
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This Week In Running: May 11, 2026 – iRunFar
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London Marathon 2026: All results, times and standings - full list
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World Marathon Majors 2026: All results, times - full list
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Gear & Science
Hoka Skyward X 2 — Less Stack, More Performance
Hoka's Skyward X 2, slated for broader release around May 15, arrives with a re-engineered carbon fiber plate, a trimmed overall stack (down 4 mm from 48 mm to 44 mm in the heel), and meaningful weight savings. The midsole retains the dual-density PEBA/Super Critical EVA pairing that made the original a fan favorite. Reviewers at Believe in the Run noted a women's size 7.5 dropped from 9.4 oz to 8.4 oz — a substantial reduction.
May 2026 Shoe Drop Roundup
Outside's running vertical has published its rundown of May 2026 super shoe releases, headlined by the Skyward X 2. Other recent and upcoming drops include a range of carbon-plated racers across brands. Run Outside notes the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure, and Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 as notable 2026 additions to the carbon-plate category.
What Experts Say About the Sub-2 Marathon Era
Following Sabastian Sawe's historic sub-two-hour competitive marathon at London last month, Northeastern University experts weighed in on what records remain to be broken in endurance sports — and what physiological and technological frontiers runners and scientists are now eyeing.
Coming Up
- Pittsburgh Marathon results (May 4 weekend) confirmed a local men's winner and a women's three-peat.
- 2027 London Marathon applications have already broken records — over one million people applied, representing 1.8% of the UK adult population, according to organisers.
- Ultrarunning calendars are filling fast: following Transvulcania, the global trail and ultra circuit heads into its summer phase with events across Europe and North America.
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