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New York Marathon cracks down on cyclists’ pre-race joyride

Oct 16, 2024

New York Marathon cracks down on cyclists’ pre-race joyride

Last year, race officials say, a cyclist hit a pedestrian on the early-morning ride. This year, those attempting to ride the route will be removed.

ChronoTrack’s AeroTrack sells out in the Americas – pre-orders now open for Q4 restock

Oct 15, 2024

ChronoTrack’s AeroTrack sells out in the Americas – pre-orders now open for Q4 restock

AeroTrack is an all-in-one handheld controller, combining an antenna, UHF RFID reader, and mobile device in a single compact package.

Shanghai Marathon replaces Chengdu Marathon as Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate

Oct 10, 2024

Shanghai Marathon replaces Chengdu Marathon as Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate

The race will replace the Chengdu Marathon as China’s representative in the candidacy process.

Chicago Marathon introduces entry deferral for Florida runners

Oct 10, 2024

Chicago Marathon introduces entry deferral for Florida runners

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s coast on Wednesday, as a Category 3 hurricane. Those who defer will not have to pay another entry fee for 2025.

SBT GRVL secures green light for 2025

Oct 9, 2024

SBT GRVL secures green light for 2025

More than a year of divisive community debate over SBT GRVL is resolved after Routt County Commissioners approved a new two-day format for the 2025 event.

Portland Marathon criticized by some participants for chaotic operation

Oct 9, 2024

Portland Marathon criticized by some participants for chaotic operation

Complaints were raised on social media by some runners about last-minute course changes and an earlier than scheduled race start.

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RaceClocker releases integration with RunSignup

Oct 8, 2024

RaceClocker releases integration with RunSignup

The easy-to-use integration is designed to allow race managers to seamlessly import race data and start lists from RunSignup into RaceClocker's timing system.

RunSignup announces strong Q3 2024 performance

Oct 8, 2024

RunSignup announces strong Q3 2024 performance

2024 is set to be a record-breaking year with 8% participation growth.

A new collaboration between Ahotu and TRITON set to make new triathlon series global

Oct 7, 2024

A new collaboration between Ahotu and TRITON set to make new triathlon series global

The TRITON World Series and Ahotu, the world’s largest endurance sports calendar, have partnered to further extend TRITON’s global footprint.

Toronto Waterfront Marathon organizers warn of online bib transfer scam

Oct 5, 2024

Toronto Waterfront Marathon organizers warn of online bib transfer scam

With the October race sold out weeks in advance, organizers say scammers are trying to sell fake registrations.

Organizers move up 40th Long Beach Marathon start time due to heat

Oct 3, 2024

Organizers move up 40th Long Beach Marathon start time due to heat

With temperatures expected to reach 89 degrees, race officials shifted Sunday’s races to begin 30 minutes earlier.

Berlin Marathon breaks world record for most finishers at a marathon

Oct 1, 2024

Berlin Marathon breaks world record for most finishers at a marathon

Race organizers announced that a world record 54,280 people finished the race on Sunday, surpassing the 54,175 finishers from the Paris Marathon back in April.