Tove Alexandersson and Elhousine Elazzaoui won the Zegama Marathon on Sunday! Read our results article for the full race story and to access all our post- and pre-race interviews with top athletes.

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2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary Results: Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache Dominate

By Deki Fourcin Comments

Results of the 2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary, won by Maryline Nakache and Mohamed El Morabity.

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

By Eszter Horanyi Comments

A conversation with two-time Olympic marathoner Des Linden ahead of the 2026 Marathon des Sables.

Des Linden Announces Retirement from Road Running and a Move to Trails

By Sarah Brady Comments

Elite marathoner and women’s 50k world record holder, Des Linden, announces her retirement from road running and a move into trail running.

Des Linden’s Journey to the 50k World Record

By Alex Potter Comments

Watch this video about Des Linden setting the women’s 50k world record earlier this year.

Des Linden Sets New 50k World Record of 2:59:54 (Unofficial)

By Meghan Hicks Comments

Desiree Linden unofficially sets a new 50-kilometer world record of 2:59:54.