This is Coffee with Larry, the almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun and the RunningNetwork.
We first published the podcast in 2022 (June, in fact). RunBlogRun was established in 2006, RunningNetwork in 1995, and RunningNetwork print in 1980.
We hope you enjoy!
Today’s topics:
1. Athlos moves to 2 meets, London and NYC (September 18 and October 2). Learn more at Athlos.com
2. Sound Running LA TrackFest is May 23. See more at SoundRunning!
3. European Cup 10k is on May 23. ECCC is May 23-24, and Rehlingen is on May 24. Here’s the link to FREE Replays of the three meets, thanks to European Athletics: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/05/massive-weekend-ahead-including-european-titles-and-olympic-champions.html?swcfpc=1
4. Upcoming meets in 2026: (May-June)
The 2026 Diamond League Schedule (May 16-Sept 5, 2026)
2026 Diamond League Calendar
| Date | Meeting | Location |
| May 16 | Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League | Shaoxing, China |
| May 23 | Xiamen Diamond League | Xiamen, China |
| May 31 | Meeting International Mohammed VI | Rabat, Morocco |
| June 4 | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea | Rome, Italy |
| June 7 | BAUHAUS-Galan | Stockholm, Sweden |
| June 10 | Oslo Bislett Games | Oslo, Norway |
| June 19 | Doha Meeting | Doha, Qatar |
| June 28 | Meeting de Paris | Paris, France |
| July 4 | Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, USA |
| July 10 | Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS | Monaco |
| July 18 | London Athletics Meet | London, UK |
| August 21 | Athletissima | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| August 23 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial | Chorzów, Poland |
| August 27 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland |
| September 4–5 | Allianz Memorial van Damme (Final) | Brussels, Belgium |
6. Please remember, DOHA DL, the historic start, for many years of the Diamond League, has moved from May 8 to June 19, due to the Iran War (don’t be an idiot, it is a war).
7. Sound Running’s LA TrackFest, sponsored by Skechers RUN, USATF Foundation, and Web MD, on May 23, 2026. Cooper Lutkenhaus will debut over 1500m distance as a NIKE pro athlete at LA TrackFest!
8. Under Armour is hosting the Under Armour Track & Field Nationals, May 29-31, 2026, https://www.imgacademy.com/events/uatracknationals
9. HOKA Festival of Miles on June 4, 2026, in St. Louis, MO, https://stlfestivalofmiles.com/
10. Brooks PR Invite is on June 7, 2026, https://brooksprinvitational.runnerspace.com/
11. Adrian Martinez Classic is June 7, 2026, https://www.martinezclassic.com/
13. Nike Outdoor Champs, June 18-21, 2026, https://nikeoutdoornationals.runnerspace.com/
14. New Balance Outdoor champs, June 18-20, 2026, https://nbnationalsout.com/
15. Did you check out The Book of EastBay? Learn more at bookofeastbay.com.
16. Deep Thoughts on Athletics.
See you tomorrow on Coffee with Larry!
