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Valencia marathon stirs controversy one month after deadly floods

Nov 29, 2024

Valencia marathon stirs controversy one month after deadly floods

The decision to go ahead with the race on Dec. 1, just a month after the raging waters killed 222 people, has sparked controversy.

Boston Marathon now paying runners who missed out on prize money when others were caught

Nov 26, 2024

Boston Marathon now paying runners who missed out on prize money when others were caught

BAA announced Tuesday it will issue "voluntary payments" Tuesday to any runners who were "adversely affected by doping offenses at B.A.A. events."

Spain’s San Sebastián Marathon cancelled due to high winds

Nov 25, 2024

Spain’s San Sebastián Marathon cancelled due to high winds

Winds of 93 km/h were recorded on Sunday morning around 10 a.m., forcing race organizers to suspend the event for the 12,000 participants.

Cape Town Marathon primed to become Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Major

Nov 21, 2024

Cape Town Marathon primed to become Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Major

Cape Town will proceed to the second stage of the candidacy process in its attempt to join the series when it stages its next marathon on October 19, 2025.

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.

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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.

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.