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The latest news from the endurance events industry

Parkrun in talks to bring back statistics after petition receives 30,000 signatures

Feb 5, 2025

Parkrun in talks to bring back statistics after petition receives 30,000 signatures

The free, weekly timed 5K plans to bring back statistics in the coming months via a new database.

Hilton Head Island Marathon canceled after permitting issues

Feb 4, 2025

Hilton Head Island Marathon canceled after permitting issues

The town had to rethink security and safety after the recent attack in New Orleans.

Fred Sommer of Sommer Sports receives 2025 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

Jan 30, 2025

Fred Sommer of Sommer Sports receives 2025 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

The honor recognizes Sommer’s 42 years of commitment to innovation, adaptability, and excellence in the endurance sports industry.

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows per race participation growth of 8.2%

Jan 29, 2025

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows per race participation growth of 8.2%

After years of gradual recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, registration levels in 2024 suggest the endurance industry is thriving.

Lisbon Marathon organisers appoint London Marathon Events to act as consultant

Jan 28, 2025

Lisbon Marathon organisers appoint London Marathon Events to act as consultant

LME will support the Maratona Clube de Portugal team to elevate the Lisbon Marathon to the global stage.

Race Entry releases automatic sponsor promo codes

Jan 24, 2025

Race Entry releases automatic sponsor promo codes

The feature takes all the hassle out of offering free registrations, booths, or even swag to sponsors.

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Robots to race humans at China half-marathon

Jan 22, 2025

Robots to race humans at China half-marathon

Two-legged droids will take on the 21.1km event for the first time in Beijing in April.

RunSignup celebrates 15th year with record-breaking 2024 year-in-review

Jan 14, 2025

RunSignup celebrates 15th year with record-breaking 2024 year-in-review

In 2024, RunSignup helped customers process $562 million for their events, up 20% from 2023.

2024 BOLDERBoulder made $23 million economic impact, Visit Boulder says

Jan 13, 2025

2024 BOLDERBoulder made $23 million economic impact, Visit Boulder says

The economic impact was due to people eating out, staying at hotels, dining out, and more.

Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 launches Ireland’s first disability-friendly run

Jan 13, 2025

Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 launches Ireland’s first disability-friendly run

This year’s event will cater to participants with vision impairments, hearing impairments, brain injuries, and more.

Marathon thrives in China, boosts public health, economic growth

Jan 13, 2025

Marathon thrives in China, boosts public health, economic growth

Last year, China held 671 road running races, which covered 31 provincial-level regions, 261 cities, and 537 districts and counties.

RunSignup releases 2024 Top 100 Largest Road Races list

Jan 9, 2025

RunSignup releases 2024 Top 100 Largest Road Races list

The report ranks races based on the publicly available finisher counts for each race weekend in 2024 and evaluates the decline and growth in participation.