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Matt Downin joins RunSignup as VP of Business Development

Oct 24, 2023

Matt Downin joins RunSignup as VP of Business Development

Downin will apply his extensive background in the endurance industry to foster relationships with large scale timing and event management companies.

Twin Cities Marathon offers full refunds, guaranteed 2024 entries

Oct 24, 2023

Twin Cities Marathon offers full refunds, guaranteed 2024 entries

The marathon was canceled just a couple of hours before it was supposed to start on Oct 1.

ChronoTrack announces sold-out success of AeroTrack

Oct 23, 2023

ChronoTrack announces sold-out success of AeroTrack

AeroTrack has now become the fastest selling controller hardware since ChronoTrack’s inception, marking a significant milestone for the company.

London Marathon organisers to pay for carbon removal to reach net zero

Oct 18, 2023

London Marathon organisers to pay for carbon removal to reach net zero

Carbon dioxide (CO2) removal initiatives will form part of the London Marathon's efforts to become net zero by 2030, its organisers have said.

RunSignup requests nominations for Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

Oct 17, 2023

RunSignup requests nominations for Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

The award honors timers who have made a substantial and continued impact on the endurance race industry.

No information yet on possible Twin Cities Marathon refunds

Oct 14, 2023

No information yet on possible Twin Cities Marathon refunds

It's going to be a few more weeks until runners find out about a refund for the cancellation of the Twin Cities Marathon.

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Kielder Half Marathon winner disqualified for banditting

Oct 12, 2023

Kielder Half Marathon winner disqualified for banditting

The winner of the race and one more front-runner chose to run wearing other peoples' bib numbers, despite being warned twice against it.

RunSignup reports strong growth and market expansion in Q3 2023 update

Oct 10, 2023

RunSignup reports strong growth and market expansion in Q3 2023 update

RunSignup reported 11% growth in new events compared to 2022, and an impressive 35-40% growth for all events since 2019.

Boulderthon Marathon offers free entry to registrants of canceled Twin Cities Marathon

Oct 10, 2023

Boulderthon Marathon offers free entry to registrants of canceled Twin Cities Marathon

A total of 400 runners previously entered into the canceled Twin Cities Marathon were able to run Boulderthon free of charge.

Canceled Twin Cities Marathon the latest financial hurdle for the organizer

Oct 9, 2023

Canceled Twin Cities Marathon the latest financial hurdle for the organizer

The pandemic once canceled the annual race, which now faces a reimbursement conundrum after hot weather shuttered this year's incarnation.

Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water

Oct 5, 2023

Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water

Some participants had to resort to getting water from bottles on the side of the road, discarded by earlier runners.

RunSignup announces 2024 Winter Timer Tour

Oct 4, 2023

RunSignup announces 2024 Winter Timer Tour

The four-city tour offers timers an opportunity to network among peers and have the chance to get one-on-one time with RunSignup’s RaceDay team.