Durham has been selected to host a major marathon in May 2026 as part of an inaugural nationwide series.
Durham Sports Commission and Garmin have teamed up to bring the Garmin Marathon Series to the Triangle, the two organizations announced on Thursday morning.
“Garmin is one of the best brands that you can associate with in terms of the fitness industry,” said Durham Sports Commission Executive Director Marcus Manning. “You think about the Triangle as one of the best running ecosystems in the country. Then, the unique opportunity to be ‘a first’ in terms of Garmin laying this out … we just felt like it’s a great fit.”…