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Treat Public Relations launches new and upgraded service offerings

Mar 31, 2025

Treat Public Relations launches new and upgraded service offerings

The endurance sports industry’s premier PR partner has released new and updated programs to their list of services.

Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years

Mar 31, 2025

Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years

The incidence rate was 0.54 per 100,000 participants in 2000-2009 compared with 0.6 per 100,000 participants in 2010-2023.

Restaurants in Gloucester frustrated by marathon road closures

Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants in Gloucester frustrated by marathon road closures

Restaurant owners have expressed their frustration after road closures meant they lost out on business on Mother's Day.

London Marathon's new finisher medal policy causes confusion amongst runners

Mar 29, 2025

London Marathon's new finisher medal policy causes confusion amongst runners

For the first time, runners must decide in advance whether they wish to receive a medal for completing the 2025 race.

Supertri acquires Toronto Triathlon Festival

Mar 25, 2025

Supertri acquires Toronto Triathlon Festival

The move further expands Supertri’s presence in North America in its mission to increase access to short-course triathlon.

Chaos at the fun run as marshals send children the wrong way

Mar 23, 2025

Chaos at the fun run as marshals send children the wrong way

Organisers of a 1km children's fun run have apologised for a marshalling error that meant children only ran 300m of the race.

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Hastings Half Marathon cancelled as police burn chemicals

Mar 22, 2025

Hastings Half Marathon cancelled as police burn chemicals

Organisers have cancelled the event after explosive chemicals were found at a property which is on part of the route.

RunSignup launches AI-powered Beta chatbot to enhance customer support

Mar 20, 2025

RunSignup launches AI-powered Beta chatbot to enhance customer support

The chatbot, nicknamed "Ron Synup", is already making a positive impact in efficiently resolving customer enquiries.

RunSignup releases race registration market analysis and surpasses 50% market share

Mar 20, 2025

RunSignup releases race registration market analysis and surpasses 50% market share

RunSignup has reached a significant milestone, now processing more than half of all U.S. race registrations.

Ashworth Awards celebrates 60 years of excellence in the medals and awards industry

Mar 20, 2025

Ashworth Awards celebrates 60 years of excellence in the medals and awards industry

Since its inception in 1965, Ashworth Awards has been committed to crafting some of the most beautiful and innovative awards in the industry.

Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun

Mar 16, 2025

Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun

The organizers apologized for the use of the Chinese rifle and said a weapon had been selected because of this year race’s affiliation with the military

Chinese humanoids train for the world’s first robot marathon in Beijing

Mar 15, 2025

Chinese humanoids train for the world’s first robot marathon in Beijing

China is set to host what has been dubbed the world’s first robot half-marathon in Beijing on April 13.