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Bank of America Chicago Marathon set to welcome 45,000 participants for 45th Anniversary event

Dec 8, 2022

Bank of America Chicago Marathon set to welcome 45,000 participants for 45th Anniversary event

Individuals still interested in participating can secure their place in the field by joining an official charity team.

Chinese Athletic Association proposes smoking bans at all marathons

Dec 8, 2022

Chinese Athletic Association proposes smoking bans at all marathons

The new proposal aims to promote healthy participation and to stop people from smoking at road-running events.

Mercedes-Benz Marathon announces final race in Birmingham

Dec 2, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Marathon announces final race in Birmingham

Increases in event production costs have led Birmingham Marathon, Inc. to consider new events and avenues to support local beneficiaries.

English town to host UK’s first free running race

Dec 2, 2022

English town to host UK’s first free running race

The Warrington Running Festival is offering free 5K, 10K and half-marathon places in the hope of encouraging more people to take up running.

Allianz Partners joins Running USA to support growth and success of the running industry

Dec 1, 2022

Allianz Partners joins Running USA to support growth and success of the running industry

Allianz Partners offers race registration protection that reimburses registrants up to 100 percent of pre-paid non-refundable registration expenses.

RunSignup reports record numbers for 2022 Turkey Trots

Nov 30, 2022

RunSignup reports record numbers for 2022 Turkey Trots

A record 756,894 participants registered to participate in 730 races across the country, with more than $1.8 million dollars raised for charity.

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Brighton Council issues licence to London event organisers

Nov 30, 2022

Brighton Council issues licence to London event organisers

Organisers of the London Marathon are set to take over the Brighton race after the company that runs it hit serious financial difficulties.

USATF CEO’s $3.8 million salary for 2021 sparks outrage

Nov 29, 2022

USATF CEO’s $3.8 million salary for 2021 sparks outrage

Max Siegel's pay represented 11 per cent of the organization's total $33.6 million revenue in 2021.

TCS signs four-year partnership renewal with Singapore Marathon

Nov 24, 2022

TCS signs four-year partnership renewal with Singapore Marathon

TCS will continue to be the official mobile partner of the event for the next four years.

ASICS expands race registration offering with njuko acquisition

Nov 22, 2022

ASICS expands race registration offering with njuko acquisition

With the acquisition of njuko, ASICS notes that it now offers race registration services worldwide.

Ultramarathoner denied 100-mile record on short course

Nov 18, 2022

Ultramarathoner denied 100-mile record on short course

The female ultramarathon runner's record has not been ratified because the 100-mile course it was set on was shorter by 716 feet.

RunSignup launches 11-stop winter roadshow to meet more customers

Nov 15, 2022

RunSignup launches 11-stop winter roadshow to meet more customers

The free-to-join 2023 Winter Roadshow will provide education and networking for race directors and timers throughout the country.