Emily Polachek

This year, 30,000 participants will toe the start line of the Boston Marathon. Here are the stories of five newcomers to the race.

Flanagan announced on Facebook that an injury has sidelined her from competing in this year's race.

Although sweet and delicious, these bars are chock-full of fuel or nutrition for runners.

Pursuit Films has released a 30-minute documentary about the journey of three men running 453 miles of the Oregon Pacific Crest Trail.

This Chai and Catch Me ad is equal parts healthy and cute.

At age 66, Glen Avery is the oldest participant to complete running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

The 47th running of the world's largest marathon will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.

Combine a race with an out-of-town trip.

Retreats that will help you get out of that running rut or give you that much needed "me time."

Make a trip out of your next big run and become a pro at traveling for races.

Adidas officials say this is their way of thanking local runners who are sticking to their fitness goals and New Year's resolutions regardless of the weather.

The Oregon-based energy bar company will be expanding its product line outside of the real food energy bars it's become known for.