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UTMB Mont Blanc will reward runners for choosing low carbon travel options

Jun 12, 2025

UTMB Mont Blanc will reward runners for choosing low carbon travel options

A new audit reveals that 88% of the UTMB Mont Blanc's total emissions are generated by transport, and race organizers want to reduce that number by 20%.

A California legal decision may lead to fewer event permits

Jun 5, 2025

A California legal decision may lead to fewer event permits

A recent court ruling in Oakland determined that an event waiver cannot absolve a municipality from certain duties of care, such as providing safe streets.

Introducing RaceNews: The all-in-one communications partner for race directors

May 29, 2025

Introducing RaceNews: The all-in-one communications partner for race directors

RaceNews provides small to mid-sized races with professional-quality materials without the high cost of a full-time marketing team.

RunSignup announces RunSignup AI

May 29, 2025

RunSignup announces RunSignup AI

AI is an additive interface for the RunSignup platform, supplementing RunSignup’s event tools with new dynamic options for custom applications and data analysis.

Giro d’Italia generates over €2 billion in local economic impact

May 23, 2025

Giro d’Italia generates over €2 billion in local economic impact

The figure was released in an annual study ‘Pedaling Toward Excellence: Giro d’Italia, the Bike Industry and Made in Italy’.

Supertri eyes US$60m raise to upscale its short-course triathlon portfolio

May 20, 2025

Supertri eyes US$60m raise to upscale its short-course triathlon portfolio

The company is focusing on short, high-intensity, spectator-friendly elite racing formats, as well as mass participation events that are accessible to beginners.

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Women in Tri UK questions IRONMAN slot fairness with new analysis

May 20, 2025

Women in Tri UK questions IRONMAN slot fairness with new analysis

The UK-based charity has released a new analysis that challenges IRONMAN’s age group (AG) slot allocations for the IRONMAN World Championship.

'So disappointing:' San Francisco's Bay to Breakers runs out of medals

May 18, 2025

'So disappointing:' San Francisco's Bay to Breakers runs out of medals

Some participants at the annual Bay to Breakers were left without their highly anticipated badges of honor.

2025 Vancouver Sun Run celebrates with over 50,000 runners

May 15, 2025

2025 Vancouver Sun Run celebrates with over 50,000 runners

Canada’s largest 10K road race, marked its 41st anniversary with a return to near-record participation levels.

Eric Heintz named Chief Operating Officer at Atlanta Track Club

May 14, 2025

Eric Heintz named Chief Operating Officer at Atlanta Track Club

The appointment comes as part of the organization's strategic restructuring as it looks to scale operations and elevate its impact across metro Atlanta.

185% tariffs: How the trade war hit one shipment of T-shirts

May 13, 2025

185% tariffs: How the trade war hit one shipment of T-shirts

The order form for activewear vendor Leslie Jordan was valued at $18,639. The import tax came to $34,389.

Two Oceans Marathon Chair drags blogger to court over ‘defamatory’ articles

May 13, 2025

Two Oceans Marathon Chair drags blogger to court over ‘defamatory’ articles

Toni Cavanagh is seeking a court order forcing blogger Stuart Mann to retract and delete posts she says falsely question her leadership and running credentials.