7RUN (English)https://7run.club/en/Running news, stories and sourced gear tests.enFri, 11 Sep 2026 13:47:48 GMT Road and trail shoes: our 5 standout picks for the 2026 autumn seasonhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-9acbac27947cbf1234e0.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-9acbac27947cbf1234e0.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 13:47:48 GMTMarathon & RoadFive new releases from several brands have caught our attention for the season, ranging from versatile models to supertrainers and trail shoes focused on performance. Kailas FUGA in the spotlight at the UTMB 2026https://7run.club/en/articles/auto-31fc4a23c1c7d8adce35.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-31fc4a23c1c7d8adce35.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 10:46:57 GMTTrail & MountainDuring the UTMB Mont Blanc week in Chamonix, Kailas FUGA opened a store and several team athletes shone on the races. Erin Ton sets two women’s records on Kilimanjarohttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-4c23a642868767012512.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-4c23a642868767012512.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 07:46:55 GMTTrail & MountainOn 6 September 2026, Erin Ton posts two new women’s best times in “supported FKT” on Kilimanjaro: for the ascent and for the out-and-back. What to say when you’re not talking about running?https://7run.club/en/articles/auto-25100a8d0435d85326b2.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-25100a8d0435d85326b2.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 04:46:56 GMTTrail & MountainA female runner shares what keeps her busy outside of running: art in the studio, walks near the water, and cyanotype practice. Preview of the World Ultimates sprints: Alfred vs Jefferson-Wooden, dos Santos and Russell chasing a perfect end to the seasonhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-3bc21c30ff1e003c0d7f.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-3bc21c30ff1e003c0d7f.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 04:46:48 GMTMarathon & RoadThe latest update on several upcoming sprint races, including an anticipated showdown among the women over 100 m, with athletes aiming to finish unbeaten series. Vibram very much present at the UTMB 2026https://7run.club/en/articles/auto-0249db9bde3955cba38a.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-0249db9bde3955cba38a.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 01:46:26 GMTTrail & MountainAs part of the UTMB Mont Blanc week, Vibram highlights a strong presence on the podiums, as at the expo, with pairs fitted with midsoles featuring in-house technologies. Alison dos Santos targets the “best” record of her seasonhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-881f50846f03498f2e06.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-881f50846f03498f2e06.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 01:46:19 GMTMarathon & RoadIn 2026, Alison dos Santos is showing exceptional form in the 400m hurdles. The question now is whether a performance in Budapest against Karsten Warholm and in the face of Rai Benjamin will crown her season as the best of all time. Megan Eckert sets the women’s world record for 6 dayshttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-9e273964b3c183845e97.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-9e273964b3c183845e97.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2026 16:45:31 GMTTrail & MountainMegan Eckert covered the distance over 6 days, aiming for both her world record and the American record, at the EMU-GOMU World Championships in Balatonfüred. Jogging the John Muir Trail: a trail runner’s account in the Sierra Nevadahttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-aafc8530be35f310e700.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-aafc8530be35f310e700.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2026 13:45:35 GMTTrail & MountainOn the John Muir Trail, the author recounts an attempt to run the route in eight days, starting from an entry at the Cottonwood Pass Trailhead rather than the one from Whitney Portal. Pickle juice in trail running: a shot at the aid stationhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-6cd0393b8cfcd7fdffa6.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-6cd0393b8cfcd7fdffa6.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2026 13:45:33 GMTGear & LabAt some ultra-trail aid stations, pickle juice may appear among the drinks and foods offered, and some runners take a small shot. Diamond League final in Brussels: Yanis Meziane third over 800 mhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-d96a66b3e349636affc4.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-d96a66b3e349636affc4.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2026 13:45:28 GMTMarathon & RoadYanis Meziane sets a new personal best over 800 m at the Diamond League final in Brussels, finishing third. Amazfit Balance 3: targeted HYROX featureshttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-48e6a288b92c647c81bc.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-48e6a288b92c647c81bc.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2026 04:45:15 GMTGear & LabThe Balance 3 is especially aimed at HYROX, with specific features and a focus on hybrid sports. The watch is also designed for mapping and activity tracking, in a range where emphasis is placed on the display and battery life. Diamond League final: Audrey Werro makes the rules in Brusselshttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-30ab2e34a96803843e4b.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-30ab2e34a96803843e4b.htmlWed, 09 Sep 2026 04:43:31 GMTMarathon & RoadIn Brussels, Audrey Werro wins her 800 m race against Femke Broeders-Bol at the grand finale of the Diamond League 2026. Suunto Run 2: first hands-onhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-c7db514eaed4a9a90272.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-c7db514eaed4a9a90272.htmlWed, 09 Sep 2026 04:43:24 GMTGear & LabSuunto announces the Run 2 with a hardware upgrade and the addition of mapping, while promising new running-focused features. UTMB 2026: an analysis of the elite GPS watcheshttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-4e6b7e1eb992489c55fd.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-4e6b7e1eb992489c55fd.htmlTue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:12 GMTGear & LabGPS heart-rate watch analyses the kit and tracks from a sample of the leading runners, with a limit linked to sponsorship contracts. Nasego: two World Cup races in Italyhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-f2d03a2b0d8e73fa341b.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/auto-f2d03a2b0d8e73fa341b.htmlTue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:08 GMTTrail & MountainThe Vertical Nasego and the Trofeo Nasego powered the Italian weekend of the mountain running World Cup. 2h00:35: how Kelvin Kiptum built the world record in Chicagohttps://7run.club/en/articles/featured-kiptum-record.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/featured-kiptum-record.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTMarathon & RecordsThe official passages describe a patient race up to the 30th kilometre, then a decisive surge of 13'51 over five kilometres. UTMB 2026: the winners and the official podiumshttps://7run.club/en/articles/utmb-2026-guide-officiel.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/utmb-2026-guide-officiel.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrail & MountainBen Dhiman and Blandine L’Hirondel win the 2026 edition. The podiums published by the organisers and the link to the results. Berlin 2026: see you on 27 Septemberhttps://7run.club/en/articles/berlin-2026-elite-field.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/berlin-2026-elite-field.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTMarathon & RoadThe official media guide presents the main entrants for the 27 September marathon. The field is still liable to change. Polarised training: what the 2025 scientific journal really sayshttps://7run.club/en/articles/entrainement-polarise-etude-2025.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/entrainement-polarise-etude-2025.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTScience & EntraînementFifteen matched studies: the polarised and pyramidal models stand out among the elites, but the advantage is less clear for amateurs. 90 g of carbohydrates per hour: who is it for, when and in what form?https://7run.club/en/articles/glucides-endurance-90g.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/glucides-endurance-90g.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTNutrition & SantéThe recommendations mainly target efforts lasting more than 2h30 and rely on combining multiple transportable carbohydrate sources. The third running boom: more social, more feminine, more visiblehttps://7run.club/en/articles/running-boom-gen-z.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/running-boom-gen-z.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCulture & CommunitiesInformal clubs, social networks and the search for community are changing the sport far beyond the stopwatch. Athens 2030: World Athletics prepares autonomous marathon World Championshipshttps://7run.club/en/articles/mondiaux-marathon-athenes-2030.htmlhttps://7run.club/en/articles/mondiaux-marathon-athenes-2030.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTInstitutions & RouteFrom 2030, the world marathon must become a separate championship, then alternate men’s and women’s events every year.