Berlin, Boston Cutoff, and Running News on Radar Stemma
Check out the full summary featuring Berlin highlights, Boston qualification, gear releases, and behind-the-scenes running news.
Radar Stemma delivers full coverage of the latest road running news from Brazil and worldwide. This episode highlights the Berlin Marathon, the Boston Marathon cutoff time, new carbon-plated shoes, and major circuit updates.
Episode 79 of Radar Stemma brings together the biggest news and debates from the road running world. With the full panel and guest journalist Bruno Vicari, the show analyzes everything from World Marathon Majors results to behind-the-scenes stories and industry trends. Check out the summary of the 15 topics covered in this edition.
Berlin Marathon: New Title Sponsor and Registration Opening
The Berlin Marathon announced insurance giant Generali as its new title sponsor, replacing BMW and updating the race's official visual identity. Alongside the announcement, organizers opened the lottery registration window for the next edition, allowing individual entries and groups of up to three runners to boost their chances of selection.
Race Recap and Thiago's Personal Best in Berlin
Thiago Calamuri shared his full 26.2-mile experience in Berlin, detailing travel logistics, packet pickup, on-course hydration stations, and pacing strategy. Crossing the finish line in 3:53:47, he celebrated a new personal record as he ran through the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
Berlin Marathon Highlights and Results
The women's elite race was marked by an epic victory from Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa in 2:11:04, securing the course record despite suffering an Achilles tendon tear at kilometer 40. In the men's race, Guile Adola took the crown in 2:02:50. Among amateur runners, Brazil represented the fourth largest foreign delegation with 1,888 participants, while Russia's Iskander Iadagarov drew attention by finishing the marathon in 2:30:00 wearing Crocs.
Garoto 10 Miles
The 35th edition of the Garoto 10 Miles brought together 20,000 runners between Vitória and Vila Velha, solidifying its status as the first race in Espírito Santo to receive a World Athletics label. Brazil's Núbia de Oliveira clinched back-to-back women's titles in a tight finish decided in the final 300 meters with a time of 59:39, while Kenya's Nicolas Kipkoech Chege won the men's race.
São Silvestre Registration and AI-Powered Coaching
The 101st Saint Silvester Road Race logged roughly 30,000 entries within the first 24 hours of opening general registration out of a total 55,000 spots. A key feature of this edition is an optional partnership with the Zila platform, which uses artificial intelligence and running watch metrics to generate custom training plans tailored to the 15 km course in São Paulo.
Boston Cutoff and Bruno Vicari's Qualification
The Boston Athletic Association announced a strict cutoff time of 5 minutes and 17 seconds below official age-group qualifying standards, leaving over 8,000 qualified applicants out of the field. Journalist Bruno Vicari celebrated his official acceptance after clocking 2:58:00 at the Valencia Marathon, sparking an on-air discussion about historical relay races in Brazil.
London Decides Elite Race Days via Rock-Paper-Scissors
The London Marathon introduced a novel approach to split its elite race days through a game of rock-paper-scissors between Catherine Debrunner and Sebastian Sawe. With the wheelchair champion's victory, the elite women will race on Sunday, while the elite men will run on Saturday, verified by official Guinness World Records adjudicators.
New York Bans Unofficial Brands in Cheering Zones
The New York City Marathon and New York Road Runners issued guidelines prohibiting cheer zones and running crews from displaying sponsor branding that competes with the event's official partners along the route. The policy aims to organize public spaces and protect corporate investments made by licensed race sponsors.
Sydney Marathon Lottery Registration
As a candidate to join the World Marathon Majors, the Sydney Marathon opened its entry lottery for the 2027 edition. The process offers equal selection chances to all applicants registered before the deadline, reflecting surging international interest among amateur runners for the Australian event.
Nike's New Super Shoes: Apex and Sush Fly
Nike revealed two new carbon-plated models featuring distinct cushioning setups: the Apex, designed for aggressive race-day performance with four Air Zoom pods and a zero-drop geometry, and the Sush Fly, engineered for comfort and stability at a more accessible price point for first-time marathoners.
Asics Campaign on Sedentary Lifestyles
Asics launched the short film "Human Nature," narrated by Sigourney Weaver, which uses a mock nature-documentary format to warn against excessive screen time and inactivity in modern daily life. The campaign encourages small daily movement breaks to enhance physical and mental health.
Survey on Running Clubs and Coaching Groups in Brazil
A joint study by Ticket Sports and ATC São Paulo surveying 240 running clubs highlighted the sector's impact on the running industry. The findings revealed that peer referrals are the primary driver of new member sign-ups, and over 90% of coaching groups organize race travel packages for events outside their home cities.
Marathon Debut at Corrida Integração
The historic Corrida Integração in Campinas announced the addition of a full marathon distance (42 km) featured as a single-loop course without repetitive laps for its 42nd edition. With Olympic medalist Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima as the official race ambassador, organizers expect up to 18,000 participants across all distances.
First Beer-to-Beer Run in Santa Cruz do Sul
The southern Brazilian city of Santa Cruz do Sul held the inaugural edition of the Beer-to-Beer Run through its Craft Beer Valley. In a festive, non-timed 6 km fun run, registered participants received a beer mug and a pass granting draft beer tastings at each food and drink stop.
The Restroom Experience at Road Races
The panel discussed a report from the Correria blog exploring sanitary infrastructure conditions at running events worldwide. The hosts compared positive setups at major international races with the notorious pre-race port-a-potty hurdles faced by amateur runners before the starting gun.