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Garmin Marathon Series debuts with two US locations

Apr 8, 2025

Garmin Marathon Series debuts with two US locations

The series, billed as a new road running race that ‘flips convention on its head’, will debut this autumn/fall in Toledo, Ohio and Tucson, Arizona.

Beijing to host the first human vs robot half marathon in April

Apr 8, 2025

Beijing to host the first human vs robot half marathon in April

The Beijing E-Town Half Marathon sets the stage for a dramatic showdown between roughly 20 humanoid robots and their human competitors.

At Boston Marathon, authorities will be watching a ‘broad set’ of potential targets

Apr 7, 2025

At Boston Marathon, authorities will be watching a ‘broad set’ of potential targets

About 30,000 runners are participating in the April 21 race and another half-million spectators are expected along the route.

North Korea holds first international marathon in six years

Apr 7, 2025

North Korea holds first international marathon in six years

The Pyongyang International Marathon took place for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic with some 200 foreign runners taking part.

TCS named AI & tech partner of Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Apr 3, 2025

TCS named AI & tech partner of Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

In total, TCS now partners with 14 global running events with participation from over 600,000 runners.

USA Today unveils list of 10 best US marathons as voted by readers

Apr 2, 2025

USA Today unveils list of 10 best US marathons as voted by readers

The Detroit Free Press Marathon has topped this year's list, knocking last year's top choice, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, to second place.

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Treat Public Relations launches new and upgraded service offerings

Mar 31, 2025

Treat Public Relations launches new and upgraded service offerings

The endurance sports industry’s premier PR partner has released new and updated programs to their list of services.

Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years

Mar 31, 2025

Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years

The incidence rate was 0.54 per 100,000 participants in 2000-2009 compared with 0.6 per 100,000 participants in 2010-2023.

Restaurants in Gloucester frustrated by marathon road closures

Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants in Gloucester frustrated by marathon road closures

Restaurant owners have expressed their frustration after road closures meant they lost out on business on Mother's Day.

London Marathon's new finisher medal policy causes confusion amongst runners

Mar 29, 2025

London Marathon's new finisher medal policy causes confusion amongst runners

For the first time, runners must decide in advance whether they wish to receive a medal for completing the 2025 race.

Supertri acquires Toronto Triathlon Festival

Mar 25, 2025

Supertri acquires Toronto Triathlon Festival

The move further expands Supertri’s presence in North America in its mission to increase access to short-course triathlon.

Chaos at the fun run as marshals send children the wrong way

Mar 23, 2025

Chaos at the fun run as marshals send children the wrong way

Organisers of a 1km children's fun run have apologised for a marshalling error that meant children only ran 300m of the race.