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Trinity Timing uses RACE RESULT active timing technology at Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Jun 9, 2022

Trinity Timing uses RACE RESULT active timing technology at Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

The RACE RESULT Active Transponders were in action timing and tracking athletes at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon on June 4-5, 2022.

Vancouver’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon reaches its finish line

Jun 3, 2022

Vancouver’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon reaches its finish line

The decision to discontinue the event coincides with a pullback from mass-participation event sponsorships by the race's main sponsor, Lululemon.

Big Sur Marathon Foundation director, Doug Thurston, to step down

Jun 3, 2022

Big Sur Marathon Foundation director, Doug Thurston, to step down

During his time at BSMF, Thurston led his team to the highest participant turnouts in the nonprofit’s 36-year history.

World’s Sports Group launches new platform for cycling events

Jun 3, 2022

World’s Sports Group launches new platform for cycling events

World's Cycling aims to make searching for the exact cycling event much easier and give organisers necessary tools to bring in more participants.

RunSignup announces new release of RaceDay Scoring

May 27, 2022

RunSignup announces new release of RaceDay Scoring

The new release includes backup to cloud functionality giving timers greater data security and flexibility.

UTMB® World Series launches Ukraine appeal with GivenGain

May 13, 2022

UTMB® World Series launches Ukraine appeal with GivenGain

14 international UTMB® World Series events will offer charity entries to participants who pledge to raise funds for charity.

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Parents of 6-year old marathoner visited by Child Protective Services

May 13, 2022

Parents of 6-year old marathoner visited by Child Protective Services

The little boy completed the Flying Pig marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 8 hours and 35 minutes.

RunSignup announces new release of RaceDay CheckIn app

May 13, 2022

RunSignup announces new release of RaceDay CheckIn app

Through intelligent check-in features, the app helps organizers deliver an efficient race day check-in experience by alleviating participant congestion.

Emails reveal details on cancellation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Savannah

May 6, 2022

Emails reveal details on cancellation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Savannah

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson based the decision on a need to reconsider the impact on residents and businesses along the race route.

Study names Barcelona Europe's best city for marathon runners

May 6, 2022

Study names Barcelona Europe's best city for marathon runners

Barcelona offers marathon runners the best running conditions, thanks to its air quality and rich cultural history, with 756 landmarks to pass by.

Flying Pig Marathon race director faces criticism for allowing 6-year old to run the race

May 6, 2022

Flying Pig Marathon race director faces criticism for allowing 6-year old to run the race

Iris Simpson Bush released an open letter to the community late Wednesday saying allowing the 6-year old to run the race was ‘not the best’ decision.

Obstacle racing to replace equestrian in Olympic modern pentathlon

May 3, 2022

Obstacle racing to replace equestrian in Olympic modern pentathlon

Starting in 2028, the Olympics will start testing obstacle course racing (OCR) as the fifth discipline in the modern pentathlon.