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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.

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’.

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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.

Free Press Marathon organizers predict races will sell out early

Jul 13, 2024

Free Press Marathon organizers predict races will sell out early

While tickets typically sell out around early September, organizers say key races are expected to sell out by the end of July.

RunSignup releases Q2 2024 market update

Jul 12, 2024

RunSignup releases Q2 2024 market update

The endurance community continues to demonstrate positive growth, while RunSignup continues to grow market share in the registration endurance space.

IRONMAN Canada moves to Ottawa for 2025

Jul 11, 2024

IRONMAN Canada moves to Ottawa for 2025

Penticton, which has been hosting the full-distance IRONMAN Canada triathlon since 1983, will hold its final edition of the event this August.