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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.

Runners compete in marathon inside former prison

Nov 2, 2024

Runners compete in marathon inside former prison

Dorchester Prison is hosting two races, one on Saturday morning and a second after dark, which sees competitors run 55 laps over four floors.

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RunSignup announces 2025 Timer Education Summit

Oct 25, 2024

RunSignup announces 2025 Timer Education Summit

Designed for timers at all experience levels, the summit offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge using RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time products.

Running race participation surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Oct 21, 2024

Running race participation surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Running USA’s 2024 Global Runner Survey found that three-quarters of respondents said they would do at least as many, if not more, races in 2025.

Entrants of axed Great South Run take on own races

Oct 21, 2024

Entrants of axed Great South Run take on own races

Great South Run entrants disappointed the event was axed at the last minute have taken on their own pop-up races.

Activists urge New York City Marathon to drop Indian company Tata over links to Israel

Oct 19, 2024

Activists urge New York City Marathon to drop Indian company Tata over links to Israel

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) provides IT and cloud services to the Israeli military and is complicit in the occupation of Palestinians, activists say.

Great South Run cancelled over weather concerns

Oct 19, 2024

Great South Run cancelled over weather concerns

The annual Great South Run, due to take place in Portsmouth on Sunday, has been called off after rain and strong winds were forecast.

Rival logos go missing in photos of Nike-sponsored Melbourne Marathon festival

Oct 16, 2024

Rival logos go missing in photos of Nike-sponsored Melbourne Marathon festival

Race organisers apologise after posting edited images of two runners where their Asics and Puma branding was obscured.