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Comrades Marathon addresses cyber bullying and harassment

Aug 26, 2024

Comrades Marathon addresses cyber bullying and harassment

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has stepped forward to clear allegations of corruption, theft and fraud levelled against its membership.

Challenge Sandefjord cancelled after road users fail to obey local closures

Aug 24, 2024

Challenge Sandefjord cancelled after road users fail to obey local closures

The triathlon was cancelled on Saturday on safety grounds as road users failed to obey closures in the town and surrounding area after signs were removed.

Maybelline becomes New York City Marathon’s first cosmetics partner

Aug 19, 2024

Maybelline becomes New York City Marathon’s first cosmetics partner

The L’Oréal-owned brand will have a dedicated cheer zone, make-up booth and running team at the 2024 race in New York City, US.

Brooksee deploys industry-leading Laurel timing technology at 2024 Ragnar Wasatch Back

Aug 16, 2024

Brooksee deploys industry-leading Laurel timing technology at 2024 Ragnar Wasatch Back

With over 120 timing checkpoints, the race had the most timing checkpoints ever of any road race, providing an unprecedented level of participant tracking.

The Boston Run Show expands the Events Village for race directors at 2025 expo

Aug 13, 2024

The Boston Run Show expands the Events Village for race directors at 2025 expo

Race directors across the United States have the opportunity to join an event that will attract an audience of 12,000-15,000 enthusiastic runners.

RunVirt and Scimitar Sportswear announce strategic partnership

Aug 12, 2024

RunVirt and Scimitar Sportswear announce strategic partnership

Through this collaboration, the companies will drive innovation and pioneer new opportunities, leveraging their combined expertise and resources.

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RunSignup announces migration assistance program for EnMotive customers

Aug 7, 2024

RunSignup announces migration assistance program for EnMotive customers

With extensive experience in migration and purpose-built migration tools, RunSignup can ensure complete and accurate transfer of data for races.

EnMotive announces ceasing of operations in surprise announcement

Aug 6, 2024

EnMotive announces ceasing of operations in surprise announcement

The company has announced it will stop delivering services in timing and photography, race management and equipment rental at the end of the month.

RunThrough Foundation announces free closed-road 10K in London

Aug 1, 2024

RunThrough Foundation announces free closed-road 10K in London

London’s first-ever closed-road free mass participation event will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Race Directors HQ releases free budgeting tool for race directors

Aug 1, 2024

Race Directors HQ releases free budgeting tool for race directors

Budget Builder provides an intuitive way to build race budgets with confidence and speed, and comes preloaded with powerful budget insights and metrics.

World’s Toughest Mudder lands in UK for first time

Jul 30, 2024

World’s Toughest Mudder lands in UK for first time

For the first time ever, World’s Toughest Mudder, will be descending on European shores, as the obstacle course event makes its debut in the UK.

SF Marathon quietly admits to 0.6 mile course error

Jul 30, 2024

SF Marathon quietly admits to 0.6 mile course error

The San Francisco Marathon has tacitly admitted it made a major mistake with one of its half-marathon courses Sunday.