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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.

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.

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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.

31,000 runners expected at San Francisco Marathon

Jul 24, 2024

31,000 runners expected at San Francisco Marathon

Runners will participate in seven different races over race weekend, from a family 1K to ‘the only big city ultra-marathon in the USA’.

IRONMAN Pregnancy & Parenthood Policy updated to include two-year event deferral option

Jul 23, 2024

IRONMAN Pregnancy & Parenthood Policy updated to include two-year event deferral option

Athletes who have a partner who is pregnant will also be able to defer to the same event the following year.

Race Roster & The Running Event 2024 announce new race director summit

Jul 17, 2024

Race Roster & The Running Event 2024 announce new race director summit

The inaugural Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster will be part of The Running Event’s 2024 educational program.

White Star Running folds after wet weather hits events

Jul 17, 2024

White Star Running folds after wet weather hits events

The organiser of some of Dorset's most popular running races has said it will no longer be organising events.