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Fears for 17,000 runners at Sydney Marathon with city hit by smoke haze and a heatwave on the way

Sep 13, 2023

Fears for 17,000 runners at Sydney Marathon with city hit by smoke haze and a heatwave on the way

The warmest weather since April is set to hit the southeast of Australia in coming days, as the city is blanketed by a thick smoke haze from bushfire backburning.

RACE RESULT introduces groundbreaking Ubidium timing system

Sep 12, 2023

RACE RESULT introduces groundbreaking Ubidium timing system

At only 4.1kg (9lbs) the remarkably compact timing system promises to redefine race timing standards.

Former Portland Marathon president sentenced for tax evasion

Sep 12, 2023

Former Portland Marathon president sentenced for tax evasion

The 83-year old, who was spared prison time due to his age, was sentenced for embezzling more than $1.2 million from the nonprofit to fund his luxury lifestyle.

Dublin marathon medal features wrong Yeats quote

Sep 12, 2023

Dublin marathon medal features wrong Yeats quote

‘There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t met yet’ is engraved beneath an image of the Nobel-winning Irish poet. Only he didn’t write it.

Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating

Sep 7, 2023

Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating

According to tracking data, about one-third of the 30,000 participants in the August 27 race did not complete the required distance.

London Marathon wins Gold certification from Council for Responsible Sport

Sep 6, 2023

London Marathon wins Gold certification from Council for Responsible Sport

The TCS London Marathon 2023 has become the first major UK mass participation event to receive the Gold certification.

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Swivel Bottle unveils creative revenue-generating opportunity for events

Sep 4, 2023

Swivel Bottle unveils creative revenue-generating opportunity for events

With Swivel Bottle's Event Parternship Program race directors can receive affiliate revenue while offering participants discounted rates on Swivel Bottle products.

Pentland races cancelled due to increased managers’ access fees

Sep 3, 2023

Pentland races cancelled due to increased managers’ access fees

New restrictions and price demands have led to cancellations for several races, including the Pentland Skyline Race and Summer Solstice Triathlon.

Calgary Marathon founder dead after Sunday car crash

Aug 31, 2023

Calgary Marathon founder dead after Sunday car crash

Calgary’s track and field community is mourning Douglas Kyle, who died as the result of a single-vehicle collision Sunday night in southeast Calgary.

RunSignup announces the release of RaceDay Scoring 4.0

Aug 31, 2023

RunSignup announces the release of RaceDay Scoring 4.0

Designed for today’s timers, RaceDay Scoring is a powerful scoring software that has become the go-to solution for scoring at endurance events nationwide.

Calling all event organizers: The running industry needs your input

Aug 31, 2023

Calling all event organizers: The running industry needs your input

Running USA's biannual Event Management Study, providing insights into the endurance event management industry, is accepting responses until 9/15.

ÖTILLÖ splashes out in USA with acquisition of Ödyssey Swimrun Series

Aug 24, 2023

ÖTILLÖ splashes out in USA with acquisition of Ödyssey Swimrun Series

All Ödyssey Swimrun races will become part of the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series in 2024, offering full world series ranking points to qualifiy for ÖTILLÖ.