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Malibu's Zuma Beach Triathlon cancelled for 2024

Apr 25, 2024

Malibu's Zuma Beach Triathlon cancelled for 2024

The race which ended up succeeding the Malibu Triathlon after a contentious battle for permits has ended up being postponed for 2025.

Hoka secures bid to become title sponsor for UTMB

Apr 24, 2024

Hoka secures bid to become title sponsor for UTMB

The agreement elevates Hoka from footwear and apparel sponsor to the event’s new title sponsor through 2028.

London Marathon sets event record with more than 53,000 finishers

Apr 22, 2024

London Marathon sets event record with more than 53,000 finishers

The number is a significant increase from last year's edition when 43,965 runners finished the race.

Ride the Rockies cancelled due to low registrations

Apr 21, 2024

Ride the Rockies cancelled due to low registrations

Organizers are not sure if the iconic event, which dates back to the 1980s, will return next summer.

Top three finishers in Beijing Half Marathon stripped of medals after investigation

Apr 20, 2024

Top three finishers in Beijing Half Marathon stripped of medals after investigation

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals following an investigation into the controversial result.

Viral finish, cheating rumors at Beijing Half Marathon make 'mockery' of chinese running

Apr 19, 2024

Viral finish, cheating rumors at Beijing Half Marathon make 'mockery' of chinese running

Organisers are investigating allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race.

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Wales to host UK first female-only charity ultra marathon

Apr 16, 2024

Wales to host UK first female-only charity ultra marathon

Wales is set to host She Ultra, which organisers claim is the UK's first ever female-only charity ultra-marathon.

Black-led running group sues Boston Marathon for alleged racial discrimination

Apr 15, 2024

Black-led running group sues Boston Marathon for alleged racial discrimination

The lawsuit by running group TrailblazHers claims non-White spectators at Mile 21 were harassed by police and told to stay back.

Momentum grows for trail running inclusion at 2032 Olympic Games

Apr 11, 2024

Momentum grows for trail running inclusion at 2032 Olympic Games

There has already been a 10-year-plan initiated by the Trail Running Association of Australia (TRAA) to have trail running included at the 2032 Games in Brisbane.

London and Manchester Marathons to be held on the same day next year

Apr 11, 2024

London and Manchester Marathons to be held on the same day next year

A predicament is on the cards for UK marathoners as the two biggest marathons in the country will take place on the same day in 2025.

Las Vegas Marathon stepping out for inaugural event

Apr 10, 2024

Las Vegas Marathon stepping out for inaugural event

The Vegas event is positioning itself as an alternative for athletes who weren’t able to secure a place for the NYC Marathon.

ChronoTrack announces continued partnership with New York Road Runners for 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

Apr 8, 2024

ChronoTrack announces continued partnership with New York Road Runners for 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

The partnership renewal underscores both organizations’ commitment to excellence and innovation in the world of long-distance running.