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Brooks becomes Parkrun’s global footwear partner in multi-year deal

Jan 31, 2023

Brooks becomes Parkrun’s global footwear partner in multi-year deal

Brooks has been involved with Parkrun since launching a three-year partnership in the UK and Ireland back in 2020.

RunSignup announces 2023 development roadmap for endurance and ticket events

Jan 31, 2023

RunSignup announces 2023 development roadmap for endurance and ticket events

Key initiatives include its free email version 2.0 system, lower cost participant insurance and simplified payment options.

Women’s Mini Marathon caught off guard with €21,000 bill for policing

Jan 31, 2023

Women’s Mini Marathon caught off guard with €21,000 bill for policing

The event has been running since 1983 and had never previously incurred such costs for services.

USA Triathlon announces 2022 Race Directors of the Year

Jan 30, 2023

USA Triathlon announces 2022 Race Directors of the Year

The inaugural Heart of the Race Director awards were presented in three categories, innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.

Ultramarathoner sues race organizers after she was hit by motorcycle

Jan 30, 2023

Ultramarathoner sues race organizers after she was hit by motorcycle

Organizers of a Malaysian ultramarathon are under extreme scrutiny after they were found operating the event without a license.

Miami Marathon puts ‘exclamation point’ on inclusivity by adding non-binary division

Jan 27, 2023

Miami Marathon puts ‘exclamation point’ on inclusivity by adding non-binary division

Following worldwide trends toward greater gender inclusion, Life Time Miami Marathon has created an awards category for non-binary runners.

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RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows event participation down 10% from 2019

Jan 24, 2023

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows event participation down 10% from 2019

The report shows that race participation grew an average of 16% compared to 2021, but races struggled to achieve pre-COVID participation.

Boston Marathon announces pregnancy deferral policy

Jan 24, 2023

Boston Marathon announces pregnancy deferral policy

After a runner’s Instagram post about the race's lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action.

Massive release The Mass Participation Pulse 2023

Jan 22, 2023

Massive release The Mass Participation Pulse 2023

The annual report highlights changes in the UK mass-participation market through data collected from more than 4,000 endurance athletes.

RaceNation launch Klarna integration

Jan 19, 2023

RaceNation launch Klarna integration

The new feature aims at supporting events through the cost-of-living crisis by allowing participants to pay for event entry fees in installments.

RunSignup reports growth in 2022

Jan 19, 2023

RunSignup reports growth in 2022

According to the company, registrations on the RunSignup platform grew 20% while the total transaction dollars increased 47%.

North American races to see a resurgence in 2023

Jan 18, 2023

North American races to see a resurgence in 2023

Athletes list fees, fitness and social factors as reasons why they have not returned to racing.