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Grandma's Marathon made $39.4 million impact to local economy in 2024

May 8, 2025

Grandma's Marathon made $39.4 million impact to local economy in 2024

An economic study released by the race organization shows the event had a big financial impact on Duluth and the surrounding communities.

Oakley GRA-VIA: London’s first urban-connected gravel race

May 7, 2025

Oakley GRA-VIA: London’s first urban-connected gravel race

The 120km gravel race will include eight timed segments tracked via Strava, with prizes awarded to the fastest rider through each segment.

Measurement error causes 554ft shortfall in Atlanta Marathon course

May 2, 2025

Measurement error causes 554ft shortfall in Atlanta Marathon course

The Atlanta Track Club acknowledged on April 13 that the misplacement of several cones near the 20-mile mark resulted in the course being short.

Introducing Run This: a new way to build stronger events and communities

May 1, 2025

Introducing Run This: a new way to build stronger events and communities

Created by race director Kelby Dover, Run This was designed to help races build connections between events, athletes and the communities that support them.

Movemint partners with For All Mothers+ to launch the MomForward Movement Series

Apr 30, 2025

Movemint partners with For All Mothers+ to launch the MomForward Movement Series

As part of this collaboration, Movemint is powering a month-long celebration of motherhood with a series of community-led runs in cities across North America.

IRONMAN World Championship to switch to single-day format from 2026

Apr 30, 2025

IRONMAN World Championship to switch to single-day format from 2026

According to IRONMAN, the decision was driven by extensive athlete feedback that showed strong support for a unified championship experience in Kona.

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Houston Running Company taps Laurel to power next-gen race experience across Texas

Apr 29, 2025

Houston Running Company taps Laurel to power next-gen race experience across Texas

More than 25,000 participants will benefit from an unprecedented level of innovation, personalization and interactivity at Houston Running Company events.

London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers

Apr 27, 2025

London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers

A total of 56,640 runners crossed the finish line at the end of the 26.2-mile route, Guinness World Records has confirmed.

London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'

Apr 24, 2025

London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'

The London Marathon will no longer post on X after its race director Hugh Brasher said the social media platform had "ceased to be a positive place".

Horrific crash at Belgian fondo: 47 injured, 7 hospitalized

Apr 21, 2025

Horrific crash at Belgian fondo: 47 injured, 7 hospitalized

A brutal crash marred the Gran Fondo Belgium on Sunday, forcing the event to be cancelled.

Robots compete with humans in world’s first humanoid half-marathon

Apr 19, 2025

Robots compete with humans in world’s first humanoid half-marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing.

IRONMAN targets younger and more diverse athletes with new initiatives

Apr 17, 2025

IRONMAN targets younger and more diverse athletes with new initiatives

According to fresh IRONMAN participation data, the average age of first-time participants is decreasing.