menumenu
Get started

Industry News

The latest news from the endurance events industry

World United 5K launches to combat homelessness

Mar 7, 2024

World United 5K launches to combat homelessness

Over a million runners across the world are being asked to support their favourite football team for a new charity running event.

Camille Herron, Mirna Valerio kick off first-ever women’s 6-day race

Mar 6, 2024

Camille Herron, Mirna Valerio kick off first-ever women’s 6-day race

Lululemon's FURTHER 6-day race will see 10 women, including ultra-distance world-record-holder Camille Herron, chasing time and distance-based records.

Global triathlon tour races for £30m to fuel sport's growth

Mar 5, 2024

Global triathlon tour races for £30m to fuel sport's growth

The PTO has been working with Oakvale Capital to secure at least £30m of new funding as it launches a revamped global tour called the T100.

Official Tokyo Marathon T-shirts get recalled for English spelling mistake

Mar 1, 2024

Official Tokyo Marathon T-shirts get recalled for English spelling mistake

Limited-edition ASICS souvenir T-shirts had to be pulled from the race's online shop due to a spelling mistake.

London Marathon Events takes over the Bath Half Marathon

Feb 26, 2024

London Marathon Events takes over the Bath Half Marathon

The mass participation events company continues to extend its reach outside of London as it acquires the most popular half in the South West.

RunSignup unveils new pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring

Feb 23, 2024

RunSignup unveils new pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring

Commencing February, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription, including RaceDay Scoring, for a flat yearly fee of $199.

Get our weekly digest of industry news & discussions delivered straight to your inbox.

You're in! Keep an eye on your inbox for our next weekly email.
London Marathon equalizes prize money for wheelchair and able-bodied races

Feb 22, 2024

London Marathon equalizes prize money for wheelchair and able-bodied races

The London Marathon is to become the first marathon in the world to offer equal prize money for its wheelchair and able-bodied races.

Rugged Maniac shutting down & going out of business

Feb 20, 2024

Rugged Maniac shutting down & going out of business

The OCR & mud run series founded in 2010 and sold in 2018 for $10.4M has announced the cancellation of all 2024 events.

NYRR sues NYCRuns over Brooklyn Half Marathon trademark

Feb 19, 2024

NYRR sues NYCRuns over Brooklyn Half Marathon trademark

In the complaint, NYRR alleges that NYCRuns' use of the Brooklyn Half Marathon name has led to runner confusion and mixups in registration.

Super League Triathlon rebrands as supertri

Feb 15, 2024

Super League Triathlon rebrands as supertri

supertri E will also replace the Arena Games, an award-winning race format blending real life and virtual racing.

HYROX building scale with launch in Canada

Feb 13, 2024

HYROX building scale with launch in Canada

The indoor fitness race series is set to make its debut in Canada on October 5th, 2024.

Iraq's Basra marathon bars women after online row

Feb 9, 2024

Iraq's Basra marathon bars women after online row

In a video, Shiite Muslim clerics said a mixed event would "deprive the women of Basra of their chastity and honor".