Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images With many top pros sitting out this year's U.S. Championships, upstart talent had its chance to shine. Here's who stood out, and who to keep an eye on.
Photo by Jen Jardeleza Is there a more personal question in distance running than "What's your mileage?" This MileSplit guide explains how high school runners can safely build mileage
Experience the London Diamond League highlights. See how Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record and get expert race analysis on the 800m and 400m event
Photo by Jean Catuffe Sha’Carri, Noah vs. Kenny, Lutkenhaus vs. Brazier, and more: a deep data dive into the storylines of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
Josh Kerr Sets Mile World Record At London Diamond League
07/18/26
07/18/26
Josh Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record with a historic 3:42.66 at the 2026 London Diamond League, becoming the fastest miler ever.
How Corpus Christi King Toppled a Sport of Dynasties
07/17/26
07/17/26
A sixth-man tie-breaker pushed an unheralded team from Corpus Christi to unseat perennial powerhouses and claim the state title. This is that team's story.
2026 USATF Outdoor National Championships: Full Schedule
07/17/26
07/17/26
Find the full schedule and ticket information for the 2026 USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York.
Josh Kerr in ‘Full Flow’ for Mile World Record Attempt
07/17/26
07/17/26
On July 18, Josh Kerr will chase the WR in the mile, but he’s also chasing a feeling on the track. With Amazfit, he has become a data-driven athlete.
How an AAU Junior Olympic Champion Became a Pro Triathlete
07/15/26
07/15/26
Former AAU Junior Olympic champion Reese Vannerson has become one of America's top young triathletes and is now chasing Olympic gold in Los Angeles.
Track-ish: The Story Behind Zacchaeus Brocks' 110mH Record
07/15/26
07/15/26
Go behind Zacchaeus Brocks' historic 12.98 that broke the high school 110m hurdles record as he discusses faith, AAU, and Team USA.
How to Deal with Piriformis Syndrome
07/15/26
07/15/26
Most runners don't know what the piriformis is - but when it starts bothering them, it's all they can think about. Here's how to handle piriformis pain.
Reaction Time: Monaco Diamond League
07/14/26
07/14/26
Catch the highlights from the Monaco Diamond League, featuring Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s world-record 1000m, Julien Alfred’s dominant 200m win, and more.
How to Treat IT Band Syndrome
07/13/26
07/13/26
IT band syndrome, one of the more common - and frustrating - injuries runners of all levels deal with, can be tricky to treat, but it's not impossible to do so!
What Does It Take To Compete In The Big 12?
07/10/26
07/10/26
Recruiting by the Numbers is our new series exploring what it takes to compete in college. We start with the Big 12.
Trackflation: Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Train
07/10/26
07/10/26
The MileSplit community says training is the biggest reason athletes are getting faster. So we looked back 20 years to see what that argument looks like.
2026 MileSplit All-National Outdoor Track and Field Honors
07/10/26
07/10/26
Discover the top high school track and field athletes across the country with the 2026 MileSplit All-National Honors. See who earned recognition.
Course of History: Van Cortlandt Park
07/09/26
07/09/26
New York City's Van Cortlandt Park features one of the most famous cross country courses in the world - learn about its history and what makes it so special.
What Does A Stress Fracture In The Foot Feel Like?
07/09/26
07/09/26
Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of distance runners quite like the possibility of a stress fracture. These are the early warning signs!
Reaction Time: Prefontaine Classic
07/07/26
07/07/26
Breaking down the big moment after the Diamond League came through Eugene, Oregon for the Prefontaine Classic