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Prize money row in South Island ultra race ignites international debate
Prize money row in South Island ultra race ignites international debate

Critics of a $10,000 cash prize claim the prize overwhelmingly favours men, who are more likely to be able to meet the performance target than women.

RunSignup release biannual analysis of US registration market
RunSignup release biannual analysis of US registration market

Report data seem to point to positive trends for races in 2023, with hints overall registration levels may return to 2019 numbers.

Tokyo residents outraged after marathon runners urinate in sacred park
Tokyo residents outraged after marathon runners urinate in sacred park

The race pointed out that there were 1,100 portable toilets on the course for 40,000+ runners.

Lead vehicle misguides top runners at Las Vegas Half Marathon
Lead vehicle misguides top runners at Las Vegas Half Marathon

As a result of the lead vehicle's mistake, the race distance was shortened by about a half mile.

Paris Marathon 2023 to feature spectacular new route over final four kilometres
Paris Marathon 2023 to feature spectacular new route over final four kilometres

The re-designed route will take in iconic landmarks of the capital, including the Place de la Concorde, Opera Garnier and the Louvre Museum.

San Francisco half marathon race returns to Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco half marathon race returns to Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic bay bridge will be back on the route for the half marathon after a six-year hiatus.

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Ultra marathon runners told not to post online about emergency rescue
Ultra marathon runners told not to post online about emergency rescue

Eight people were flown to hospital with mild hypothermia after they were pulled out of the Southern Lakes Ultra.

Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes
Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes

American TikToker and Instagram influencer Matt Choi is facing scrutiny once more, this time for disrupting other runners during a marathon.

Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events
Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events

Concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat that may cause long-distance events to "decouple" from major championships.

Super League Triathlon acquires New York and Chicago triathlons from Life Time
Super League Triathlon acquires New York and Chicago triathlons from Life Time

The acquisition of two additional major city triathlons provides SLT with a base of mass participation events in the USA, which also includes the Malibu Triathlon.

Broad Street Run still hasn't recovered from the impact of COVID
Broad Street Run still hasn't recovered from the impact of COVID

“We still haven’t figured out what this new normal is,” said Kathryn Ott Lovell, commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, which organizes the run.

Racecheck announces winners of 2022 Racecheck Awards
Racecheck announces winners of 2022 Racecheck Awards

The awards recognise the top-performing races in the world based on reviews received from participants who have taken part in the races.