Endurance Events Industry News

The latest news from the endurance events industry

UTMB TransLantau ultra race apologizes for lack of water

Nov 19, 2024

UTMB TransLantau ultra race apologizes for lack of water

After 18% of participants in the 50K race did not finish due to severe water shortages and insufficient course markings, UTMB sent an apology to all runners.

RunSignup launches 2024 Timer Survey

Nov 18, 2024

RunSignup launches 2024 Timer Survey

The survey remains the only industry research specifically tailored to race timers, offering essential insights and trends within the race timing sector.

New SATX Marathon run to replace Rock 'n' Roll series in San Antonio

Nov 18, 2024

New SATX Marathon run to replace Rock 'n' Roll series in San Antonio

The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series has announced it will not be returning to the Alamo City after the 2024 race events.

Race director quits after "years of online criticism"

Nov 14, 2024

Race director quits after "years of online criticism"

Sugar Loaf Winter Fell Race's race director is stepping down in the wake of "years of online criticism and unhelpful suggestions for 'improvement'”.

London Marathon Events expands in Scotland with Loch Ness Marathon acquisition

Nov 14, 2024

London Marathon Events expands in Scotland with Loch Ness Marathon acquisition

Over the past two years LME, which was founded in 1981, has also acquired the Brighton Marathon Weekend and the Bath Half Marathon.

Influencer who brought camera crew to New York marathon banned from race

Nov 7, 2024

Influencer who brought camera crew to New York marathon banned from race

Matthew Choi was disqualified for violating the race's code of conduct after running with two people on e-bikes in tow.

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Las Vegas Marathon goes all in with 6,300 runners at inaugural event

Nov 6, 2024

Las Vegas Marathon goes all in with 6,300 runners at inaugural event

The inaugural event brought a premier full marathon distance experience back to the city of Las Vegas.

Sydney Marathon becomes seventh marathon in Abbott World Marathon Majors series

Nov 5, 2024

Sydney Marathon becomes seventh marathon in Abbott World Marathon Majors series

The Sydney Marathon is the largest marathon in Oceania and saw a record 20,272 finishers during its 2024 race on September 15th.

RunSignup requests nominations for 2025 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

Nov 5, 2024

RunSignup requests nominations for 2025 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

In recognition of the remarkable efforts of race timers, the award honors those who have made a substantial impact on the endurance race industry.

U.S. running tourism company using disguised Russian plane for Antarctic race

Nov 5, 2024

U.S. running tourism company using disguised Russian plane for Antarctic race

Runbuk is operating a sanctioned Russian Volga-Dnepr plane to transport runners to the Antarctic Ice Ultra.

Four-legged robot debuts as pacesetter in international marathon race

Nov 4, 2024

Four-legged robot debuts as pacesetter in international marathon race

Two four-legged robots and one humanoid robot were showcased during the 2024 Hangzhou Marathon, one of China's longest-established running events.

New York City sets the world record for largest marathon ever

Nov 4, 2024

New York City sets the world record for largest marathon ever

55,646 athletes completed the five-borough race with 99.3% of those who started the 2024 race crossing the finish line.

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