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.
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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.
Report data seem to point to positive trends for races in 2023, with hints overall registration levels may return to 2019 numbers.
The race pointed out that there were 1,100 portable toilets on the course for 40,000+ runners.
As a result of the lead vehicle's mistake, the race distance was shortened by about a half mile.
The re-designed route will take in iconic landmarks of the capital, including the Place de la Concorde, Opera Garnier and the Louvre Museum.
The iconic bay bridge will be back on the route for the half marathon after a six-year hiatus.
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Eight people were flown to hospital with mild hypothermia after they were pulled out of the Southern Lakes Ultra.
American TikToker and Instagram influencer Matt Choi is facing scrutiny once more, this time for disrupting other runners during a marathon.
Concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat that may cause long-distance events to "decouple" from major championships.
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.
“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.
The awards recognise the top-performing races in the world based on reviews received from participants who have taken part in the races.
