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RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows event participation down 10% from 2019

Jan 24, 2023

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows event participation down 10% from 2019

The report shows that race participation grew an average of 16% compared to 2021, but races struggled to achieve pre-COVID participation.

Boston Marathon announces pregnancy deferral policy

Jan 24, 2023

Boston Marathon announces pregnancy deferral policy

After a runner’s Instagram post about the race's lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action.

Massive release The Mass Participation Pulse 2023

Jan 22, 2023

Massive release The Mass Participation Pulse 2023

The annual report highlights changes in the UK mass-participation market through data collected from more than 4,000 endurance athletes.

RaceNation launch Klarna integration

Jan 19, 2023

RaceNation launch Klarna integration

The new feature aims at supporting events through the cost-of-living crisis by allowing participants to pay for event entry fees in installments.

RunSignup reports growth in 2022

Jan 19, 2023

RunSignup reports growth in 2022

According to the company, registrations on the RunSignup platform grew 20% while the total transaction dollars increased 47%.

North American races to see a resurgence in 2023

Jan 18, 2023

North American races to see a resurgence in 2023

Athletes list fees, fitness and social factors as reasons why they have not returned to racing.

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US Trail Running Conference opens registration for 2023 event

Jan 17, 2023

US Trail Running Conference opens registration for 2023 event

The industry-leading event for trail running and racing returns to Mukilteo, WA for a second consecutive year.

London Marathon Events takes 50% shareholding in Run 4 Wales

Jan 12, 2023

London Marathon Events takes 50% shareholding in Run 4 Wales

The partnership will help Run 4 Wales expand its portfolio of events, enabling it to increase its impact in grassroots sport.

Infront restructures participation sport business

Jan 12, 2023

Infront restructures participation sport business

According to the company, the changes are a direct result of the unit’s growth, demonstrated by its recent acquisition of a majority shareholding in Hyrox.

Athletics Canada launches new road-racing series

Jan 12, 2023

Athletics Canada launches new road-racing series

The program, which launches with twelve races across four provinces, will act as the organization’s first-ever nationwide road racing series.

More prize money is flowing into trail running. What does that mean for the sport?

Jan 9, 2023

More prize money is flowing into trail running. What does that mean for the sport?

Trail running is growing and professionalizing. Here’s what the influx of cash means for the future of trail running.

Disneyland’s half-marathon to return as part of runDisney race season

Jan 4, 2023

Disneyland’s half-marathon to return as part of runDisney race season

The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will be the first runDisney race at Disneyland since 2017 and will be made up of a 5K, 10K and half marathon.