Marathon

Streamers Nickmercs, Hutch and Cloakzy are running a live marathon of Gears of War: E-Day on insane difficulty, drawing an audience in the millions as they play through the game together. The joint broadcast, tagged #BUNGULATE, is one of the most-watched live gaming events at the moment, with fans following along as the trio attempt the punishing campaign run.

The Cologne Marathon delivered course records and victories for Kenyan runners, according to WELT's report on the race. Elite Kenyan athletes took the top spots while setting new best times on the course, drawing attention to the event in Cologne, Germany.

All 26 episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion are being streamed free on ABEMA over two consecutive days starting October 4, the anniversary of the show's first broadcast. The free marathon is drawing attention alongside a busy Japanese news cycle that also includes financial trouble at Jangria Okinawa and commentary from comedian Akira Kawashima.

A couple in Portland woke before sunrise on Sunday to support their son as he ran his first marathon. They caught him near the starting line, then drove ahead to cheer near the finish, where he crossed looking energetic and finished strong. The family shared the milestone proudly, celebrating his debut over the 26.2-mile Portland Marathon course.

Long-distance swimmer Catherine Breed is in the news, with a Santa Barbara Independent profile following her journey from a swim across the Farallon Islands to her ongoing open-water feats near Santa Barbara. The piece highlights her endurance and her place among the elite marathon swimmers tackling California's demanding coastal routes.

Students preparing for the Telangana Board Class 10 Biology SA-1 exam are flocking to a marathon revision session covering the most predicted questions, led by teacher Sunaina Mam on Vedantu Telugu. The session has drawn nearly 90,000 likes, reflecting strong demand ahead of the summative assessment as students look for focused, exam-oriented revision.

Enzo, a young man from Lyon, completed the city's half-marathon after losing a significant amount of weight, having once weighed 120 kg. He described the race as the culmination of a year of struggle to transform his life, and his story has been picked up by French media as an inspiring weight-loss and endurance achievement.

Actress Mari Hoshino shared a message of thanks after her appearance in the 24-Hour Television charity marathon, writing 'thank you so much', prompting waves of supportive comments such as 'that moved me' and 'please rest without pushing yourself'. The discussion has also brought attention to commentary about the current state of the TV industry, with audiences reacting to the physical toll marathon runners take during the annual Nippon TV charity program.

A runner has completed the Great Scottish Run half marathon in Glasgow after a hectic build-up that included a concert and a 5am trip to drop their children at Edinburgh airport. Despite the lack of sleep, they made it to the finish line and praised the race, describing the atmosphere and the crowd's support along the course as amazing.

Anne Hathaway, who is pregnant, is taking a step out of the spotlight after an especially busy run of film projects. Coverage frames her disappearance from public appearances as a lighthearted 'vanishing act' following a year packed with movie work, with commentary focusing on the timing of her break and the actress's typically playful public persona.

A runner in Germany logged a 21.11 km half marathon rehearsal, finishing in 1:54:46 after a three-block session: 15 km of easy warm-up running at around 5:33 per kilometre, then 3 km of tempo work near 4:48 per kilometre, followed by a final block. They described the tempo transition as the hardest part, easing in once underway.

Attention is turning to the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon, with runners announcing charity bids for the event. Among them is a Wales Air Ambulance doctor who plans to run the race to raise money for the air ambulance charity. Early searches for the race suggest people are looking ahead to next year's event and how to take part or support causes through it.

Turkish open-water swimmer Tuna Tunca, who is autistic, is pursuing the Ocean Seven challenge, completing swims across seven of the world's toughest sea channels. He has finished three of the seven crossings and has four remaining. The story is drawing attention as an example of athletic achievement at the highest level of marathon swimming despite autism.

A father living with multiple sclerosis is attempting to set a world record at the Manchester Half Marathon, drawing coverage from the BBC. Runners and spectators are following his bid as the event brings thousands to the city's streets, with many praising his determination to complete the 13.1-mile course despite his condition.

Attention is turning to the 2026 Twin Cities Marathon, with local businesses hoping the busy race weekend will bring a surge of customers. Reports from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area highlight restaurants, shops and hotels anticipating a boost as runners and spectators gather for one of the region's biggest sporting events.

A film watcher logged the 254th entry of their 2026 movie marathon, a drama described as one that slowly builds to quite the finale. The note was shared with film-loving communities on Mastodon under tags including 2026MovieMarathon, Cinemastodon, Drama and Movies. The specific film, identified only by a review link, is not named in the discussion.

A long-distance runner completed a 13.26-mile half marathon training run as a rehearsal for the Snohomish River Run marathon next week, covering the westbound river leg missed in a previous attempt due to a road closure. The runner kept heart rate capped at 141 for ten miles, then 149, averaging 8:06 per mile at an average heart rate of 143.

The Great Scottish Run half marathon got under way on St Vincent Street in Glasgow, drawing runners through the city centre. Among the participants was a local runner marking their fifth Great Scottish Run and the 70th consecutive monthly half marathon run around Glasgow. Images and comments from the event highlight the city's active running community and the enduring popularity of the annual race.

The official Bluey channel is running a six-hour live stream focused on pretend play moments, built around the show's garden game storyline. The marathon format gives young fans hours of continuous episodes, a common tactic for kids' programming during school holidays or weekends. Bluey, the Australian animated series about a family of heelers, remains one of the most-watched children's shows worldwide.

Netflix has been posting clips from the Korean fantasy drama Hotel Del Luna, leading viewers to suspect the streamer is preparing a premiere announcement related to Grand Galaxy Hotel. Some fans are doing marathon rewatches of the series in anticipation, speculating that the promotional push signals upcoming official news about a new premiere or related project.

A runner has built annotated course maps for the Snohomish River Run marathon taking place next Sunday in Washington state. The maps trace the route: a north leg climbing to the high point at mile 5.1 before returning through town, then a flat river stretch to the turnaround at mile 18.3 and home. All 12 aid stations along the course are marked.