Heat of the Moment: Marathons and the Rising Temperature Crisis The world of competitive running is facing a crisis that has nothing to do with personal records or training regimens – it's about survival in an increasingly sweltering climate.
As marathon organizers scramble to adapt to rising temperatures, they're confronting a harsh reality: their sport is under threat.
Marathons are being moved to earlier dates or times to mitigate the effects of heatwaves, which are no longer isolated events but a new normal.