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Miami Marathon sells out in record time for fifth straight year

Aug 19, 2025

Miami Marathon sells out in record time for fifth straight year

A waitlist is now open through September 14. Spots will be reallocated only if a currently registered runner drops out or defers prior to the race.

Sportstats powers the T100 Triathlon Series with RACE RESULT technology

Aug 14, 2025

Sportstats powers the T100 Triathlon Series with RACE RESULT technology

RACE RESULT’s technologies, including Ubidium, Loop Boxes, and Track Boxes, have supported precise and dependable timing throughout the series.

IRONMAN reports 90,000 registered runners at City2Surf

Aug 14, 2025

IRONMAN reports 90,000 registered runners at City2Surf

Runners from across Australia and around the world hit the streets of Sydney on Sunday, August 10th at the 55th anniversary of ‘the world’s largest fun run’.

Boulderthon reports sell-out of its marathon distance race

Aug 14, 2025

Boulderthon reports sell-out of its marathon distance race

The organizers are reporting record numbers across the board, with the total field expected at an estimated 15,000 participants.

Movemint unveils powerful CRM updates for event organizers

Aug 12, 2025

Movemint unveils powerful CRM updates for event organizers

The enhancements are designed to give organizers more control, flexibility, and speed in managing events for their communities.

Finish Line KD delivers signage excellence for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games

Aug 7, 2025

Finish Line KD delivers signage excellence for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games

Finish Line KD oversaw everything from directional signage and wayfinding to large-scale venue branding, digital displays, and environmental graphics.

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Landslides force change of route at UTMB

Aug 4, 2025

Landslides force change of route at UTMB

A statement from UTMB read as follows: “Recent landslides between Chamonix and Les Houches have led teams to rethink this section of the route."

Endure Relays: Introducing the UK’s newest team running challenge

Jul 31, 2025

Endure Relays: Introducing the UK’s newest team running challenge

At this high-energy relay series for runners of all abilities, teams will complete as many 2.5km loops as they can in four hours.

Garmin acquires leading sports timing company MYLAPS

Jul 29, 2025

Garmin acquires leading sports timing company MYLAPS

The acquisition adds performance tracking and race management solutions to Garmin's business portfolio.

CIoF criticises Cardiff Half Marathon price hike

Jul 24, 2025

CIoF criticises Cardiff Half Marathon price hike

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising Cymru says the 25 per cent increase could exclude small charities.

Two Oceans Marathon appoints fierce critic Stuart Mann to its new interim board

Jul 24, 2025

Two Oceans Marathon appoints fierce critic Stuart Mann to its new interim board

Mann publicly criticised the Two Oceans Marathon organisers on his popular running blog, for which he got sued by former chairperson Toni Cavanagh.

Big Sur Foundation to sponsor a half marathon inside County Juvenile Detention Center

Jul 23, 2025

Big Sur Foundation to sponsor a half marathon inside County Juvenile Detention Center

Ten incarcerated individuals between the ages of 17-23 will run 124 laps around a paved track inside the fences of the juvenile detention center.