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LetsRun.com

The home of distance running online since 2000 — journalism, results and the sport's most famous message boards.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
Country / scopeUnited States
TypeNews site + forums
Founded2000 — Weldon & Robert Johnson

What is LetsRun?

LetsRun.com is the leading online home of distance running and track — founded in 2000 by twin brothers and sub-2:20 marathoners Weldon and Robert Johnson, combining reporting and analysis with the sport's most influential message boards.[1][2]

What does it cover?

Professional track and road racing worldwide, U.S. college running in depth, and marathon majors coverage — with its founders named among the most influential people in running.[1][3]

Why does it matter?

For distance running, LetsRun is the sport's daily town square and a dedicated press outlet of record — coverage there reaches essentially the entire competitive running community.[2][3]

References

  1. LetsRun — What's LetsRun.com?. Accessed August 2026.
  2. Wikipedia — LetsRun.com (background). Accessed August 2026.
  3. LetsRun — founders named to Runner's World 50 most influential. Accessed August 2026.