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The latest news from the endurance events industry

RunSignup reaches 500 years of combined employee experience

Nov 14, 2025

RunSignup reaches 500 years of combined employee experience

With more than 80 team members, RunSignup continues to thrive as an employee-owned organization dedicated to the long-term success of its customers.

Does the New York City Marathon have a counterfeit bib problem?

Nov 13, 2025

Does the New York City Marathon have a counterfeit bib problem?

A Canadian Running investigation found that 10 individuals from a New Jersey run crew fabricated bibs to run this year's race.

Richmond Marathon sells out all three races for first time ever

Nov 11, 2025

Richmond Marathon sells out all three races for first time ever

The Allianz Richmond Marathon has sold out all three race distances for the first time in its 48-year history, with organizers calling it an unprecedented trifecta.

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon shares statement on deaths of two runners

Nov 10, 2025

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon shares statement on deaths of two runners

Two runners suffered medical emergencies near the finish line of Saturday’s race.

Two new events in Germany and Oman join the UTMB World Series circuit

Nov 6, 2025

Two new events in Germany and Oman join the UTMB World Series circuit

The Salomon Zugspitz Ultra Trail in Germany and Oman by UTMB promise runners the chance to experience the UTMB spirit in breathtaking new settings.

Brussels to drop Marathon after 2025, citing strain on resources

Nov 3, 2025

Brussels to drop Marathon after 2025, citing strain on resources

The City of Brussels confirmed on Sunday that the Brussels Marathon will no longer run through the capital from 2026.

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Golden Gate Half Marathon shifts course as government shutdown hits permits

Nov 1, 2025

Golden Gate Half Marathon shifts course as government shutdown hits permits

Organizers say the lack of certification will only matter in the unlikely event of a world record being set.

RaceRaves announces the 2025 Best Marathons in the U.S.

Oct 30, 2025

RaceRaves announces the 2025 Best Marathons in the U.S.

This year’s lineup includes seven new winners and 27 new runners-up relative to the previous (2023) results.

SportReach unveils rebrand from RaceReach: From endurance sports to all sports

Oct 29, 2025

SportReach unveils rebrand from RaceReach: From endurance sports to all sports

RaceReach currently provides registration services to over 80 unique sports and games, from running events to sports tournaments.

Cancelled Cape Town Marathon offers provisional prize to participants

Oct 29, 2025

Cancelled Cape Town Marathon offers provisional prize to participants

Those who run in 2026 will receive a provisional Abbott World Marathon Majors star, should the Cape Town Marathon officially join the series as its eighth event.

Cal Tri Events reaffirms refund policy for natural disaster cancellations

Oct 28, 2025

Cal Tri Events reaffirms refund policy for natural disaster cancellations

The policy guarantees full registration fee refunds to athletes if a race is cancelled due to a natural disaster or an incident outside of human control.

World Triathlon welcomes fitness racing and swimrun under the World Triathlon umbrella

Oct 23, 2025

World Triathlon welcomes fitness racing and swimrun under the World Triathlon umbrella

Fitness racing is the format developed and pioneered by international fitness brand HYROX, while swimrun adheres to the format of Swedish-originated ÖTILLÖ.