Endurance Events Industry News

Jan 8, 2025

Brooklyn Half Marathon wins lawsuit against Brooklyn Half Marathon

NYCRuns Brooklyn Half Marathon has been forced to change its name to NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.

Jan 8, 2025

Nike announces the 2025 After Dark Tour, a women’s race series

The tour invites women to race the night away with 10Ks and half marathons in Sydney, Shanghai, Seoul, Mumbai, Los Angeles and Mexico City.

Jan 8, 2025

Dublin Half Marathon organisers blown away by demand

Event organisers of the new Dublin City Half Marathon say not in their “wildest dreams” did they expect to sell out all 12,500 places in under two hours.

Dec 20, 2024

Movemint introduces SMS texting for organizers

Texting is perfect for event updates, day-of reminders, and post-event results, offering an immediate and effective way to ensure your messages are seen.

Dec 20, 2024

ChronoTrack introduces fifth-generation bib tag solution

The B-Tag Gen5 builds on the successes of the B-Tag platform, offering improved read rates and a more durable design for optimal performance.

Dec 19, 2024

Marathon runners slowed down by poor air quality

Researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health have found that poor air quality leads to slower marathon running times.

Dec 16, 2024

String of issues at Singapore running events draw ire of participants

Issues at events over the past year have led to organisers apologising to participants both publicly and privately.

Dec 16, 2024

Women’s Run Series launches with inaugural event on International Women’s Day 2025

Focusing on the 5K and 10K distances, the female-only running event series will be hosting events in London, Manchester and Newcastle in 2025.

Dec 12, 2024

Ubidium timing technology successfully deployed at California International Marathon

The compact and lightweight Ubidium system was seamlessly integrated into the event, providing real-time results and enhancing the overall race experience.

Dec 12, 2024

Record 160,000 people apply for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Those who secure an entry will join another record-breaking field with more than 53,000 participants expected to cross the finish line in October 2025.