UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - AUGUST 25: Aaliyah Edwards #8 of the Connecticut Sun shoots over Elizabeth Williams #1 of the Chicago Sky in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 25, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - AUGUST 25: Raegan Beers #15 of the Connecticut Sun is fouled by Elizabeth Williams #1 of the Chicago Sky in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 25, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - AUGUST 25: DiJonai Carrington #7 of the Chicago Sky fouls Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun on a drive in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 25, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - AUGUST 25: Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun looks for an opening against Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 25, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 1: Runners participate in 'The Sydney Run Club' social group run at dawn along a coastal path at Mackenzies Bay on July 1, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Run Club has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2025 by five friends. It hosts early morning social runs at Bondi Beach and Ramsgate every week. With an emphasis community and connection, more than purely training; the club's motto is 'Uniting people through running, wellness & experiences'. The running boom and growth of social run clubs is about more than fitness. It’s about connection, community and social opportunities, bringing people of different ages and abilities together on city streets, beaches and bush trails, often followed by conversation and coffee. Sydney, and Australia more broadly, has experienced a similar surge, with organisers attributing much of the growth to positive experiences, a shift in healthier lifestyle, accountability among friends, word of mouth and social media. According to Strava’s 'Year in Sport' report, running club participation grew by 59% globally year on year since 2024, making group running the fastest-growing social activity on the platform. Club organised events have also increased significantly. The growth of the TCS Sydney Marathon reflects that momentum. Before becoming an Abbott World Marathon Major in 2024, the race grew from around 5,000 finishers in 2022 to more than 40,000 competitors registered for this year’s race on August 30. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 1: Runners participate in 'The Sydney Run Club' social group run at dawn along a coastal path at Mackenzies Bay on July 1, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Run Club has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2025 by five friends. It hosts early morning social runs at Bondi Beach and Ramsgate every week. With an emphasis community and connection, more than purely training; the club's motto is 'Uniting people through running, wellness & experiences'. The running boom and growth of social run clubs is about more than fitness. It’s about connection, community and social opportunities, bringing people of different ages and abilities together on city streets, beaches and bush trails, often followed by conversation and coffee. Sydney, and Australia more broadly, has experienced a similar surge, with organisers attributing much of the growth to positive experiences, a shift in healthier lifestyle, accountability among friends, word of mouth and social media. According to Strava’s 'Year in Sport' report, running club participation grew by 59% globally year on year since 2024, making group running the fastest-growing social activity on the platform. Club organised events have also increased significantly. The growth of the TCS Sydney Marathon reflects that momentum. Before becoming an Abbott World Marathon Major in 2024, the race grew from around 5,000 finishers in 2022 to more than 40,000 competitors registered for this year’s race on August 30. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 1: Runners participate in 'The Sydney Run Club' social group run at dawn along a coastal path at Mackenzies Bay on July 1, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Run Club has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2025 by five friends. It hosts early morning social runs at Bondi Beach and Ramsgate every week. With an emphasis community and connection, more than purely training; the club's motto is 'Uniting people through running, wellness & experiences'. The running boom and growth of social run clubs is about more than fitness. It’s about connection, community and social opportunities, bringing people of different ages and abilities together on city streets, beaches and bush trails, often followed by conversation and coffee. Sydney, and Australia more broadly, has experienced a similar surge, with organisers attributing much of the growth to positive experiences, a shift in healthier lifestyle, accountability among friends, word of mouth and social media. According to Strava’s 'Year in Sport' report, running club participation grew by 59% globally year on year since 2024, making group running the fastest-growing social activity on the platform. Club organised events have also increased significantly. The growth of the TCS Sydney Marathon reflects that momentum. Before becoming an Abbott World Marathon Major in 2024, the race grew from around 5,000 finishers in 2022 to more than 40,000 competitors registered for this year’s race on August 30. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 1: Runners participate in 'The Sydney Run Club' social group run at dawn along a coastal path at Mackenzies Bay on July 1, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Run Club has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2025 by five friends. It hosts early morning social runs at Bondi Beach and Ramsgate every week. With an emphasis community and connection, more than purely training; the club's motto is 'Uniting people through running, wellness & experiences'. The running boom and growth of social run clubs is about more than fitness. It’s about connection, community and social opportunities, bringing people of different ages and abilities together on city streets, beaches and bush trails, often followed by conversation and coffee. Sydney, and Australia more broadly, has experienced a similar surge, with organisers attributing much of the growth to positive experiences, a shift in healthier lifestyle, accountability among friends, word of mouth and social media. According to Strava’s 'Year in Sport' report, running club participation grew by 59% globally year on year since 2024, making group running the fastest-growing social activity on the platform. Club organised events have also increased significantly. The growth of the TCS Sydney Marathon reflects that momentum. Before becoming an Abbott World Marathon Major in 2024, the race grew from around 5,000 finishers in 2022 to more than 40,000 competitors registered for this year’s race on August 30. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)