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Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating

Sep 7, 2023

Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating

According to tracking data, about one-third of the 30,000 participants in the August 27 race did not complete the required distance.

London Marathon wins Gold certification from Council for Responsible Sport

Sep 6, 2023

London Marathon wins Gold certification from Council for Responsible Sport

The TCS London Marathon 2023 has become the first major UK mass participation event to receive the Gold certification.

Swivel Bottle unveils creative revenue-generating opportunity for events

Sep 4, 2023

Swivel Bottle unveils creative revenue-generating opportunity for events

With Swivel Bottle's Event Parternship Program race directors can receive affiliate revenue while offering participants discounted rates on Swivel Bottle products.

Pentland races cancelled due to increased managers’ access fees

Sep 3, 2023

Pentland races cancelled due to increased managers’ access fees

New restrictions and price demands have led to cancellations for several races, including the Pentland Skyline Race and Summer Solstice Triathlon.

Calgary Marathon founder dead after Sunday car crash

Aug 31, 2023

Calgary Marathon founder dead after Sunday car crash

Calgary’s track and field community is mourning Douglas Kyle, who died as the result of a single-vehicle collision Sunday night in southeast Calgary.

RunSignup announces the release of RaceDay Scoring 4.0

Aug 31, 2023

RunSignup announces the release of RaceDay Scoring 4.0

Designed for today’s timers, RaceDay Scoring is a powerful scoring software that has become the go-to solution for scoring at endurance events nationwide.

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Calling all event organizers: The running industry needs your input

Aug 31, 2023

Calling all event organizers: The running industry needs your input

Running USA's biannual Event Management Study, providing insights into the endurance event management industry, is accepting responses until 9/15.

ÖTILLÖ splashes out in USA with acquisition of Ödyssey Swimrun Series

Aug 24, 2023

ÖTILLÖ splashes out in USA with acquisition of Ödyssey Swimrun Series

All Ödyssey Swimrun races will become part of the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series in 2024, offering full world series ranking points to qualifiy for ÖTILLÖ.

Canadian wildfires force cancellation of IRONMAN Canada-Penticton

Aug 23, 2023

Canadian wildfires force cancellation of IRONMAN Canada-Penticton

The race which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 27, 2023, has been cancelled due to safety considerations.

RunSignup launches Apple Pay and Apple Wallet integration

Aug 23, 2023

RunSignup launches Apple Pay and Apple Wallet integration

Apple Pay caters to the needs of today's mobile-driven users, making registering for events faster and more seamless.

Row erupts between Triathlon Ireland and IRONMAN over decision not to sanction Cork event

Aug 23, 2023

Row erupts between Triathlon Ireland and IRONMAN over decision not to sanction Cork event

Two competitors died after getting into difficulty in the water during the swim section of the IRONMAN 70.3 event in Youghal.

New York City Marathon changes pregnancy deferral policy

Aug 23, 2023

New York City Marathon changes pregnancy deferral policy

The change means pregnant athletes will receive a guaranteed entry for an upcoming race – but will need to pay to defer their place.