Endurance Events Industry News

Mar 28, 2024

NYRR receives nearly 165,000 applications for 2024 TCS NYC Marathon

The number of applications is the second most in event history after the 50th running application in 2020.

Mar 26, 2024

Soren Larson joins RunSignup as Senior Technical Account Manager

In his new role, Larson will be supporting timers with RunSignup’s RaceDay suite of timer technology.

Mar 21, 2024

Speakers announced for the 2024 Business of Running Events Road and Trail Running Conference

The Business of Running Events conference is a new multi-day conference for running and trail event industry executives, hosted by World Athletics and ASICS.

Mar 21, 2024

Joe Martin Stage Race postponed until 2025 due to rising costs

A big loss for domestic elites and amateurs alike, the Joe Martin Stage Race was one of just four UCI races remaining on US soil.

Mar 21, 2024

Athlinks surpasses 400 million results

With a mission to "Compete & Connect,” Athlinks serves as a vital hub for millions of athletes, participating in various timed endurance sports.

Mar 17, 2024

Climate activists disrupt Rome marathon to 'sound alarm' on looming disasters

Three activists from climate movement Last Generation briefly interrupted the Rome marathon on Sunday before police arrested them, the group said.

Mar 15, 2024

Sydney Half Marathon cancelled in favour of "majors" Sydney Marathon

One of the most popular running events on the city’s calendar has been axed, making way for Sydney to become one of the marathon “majors” by 2025.

Mar 8, 2024

Trail running start-up One Hundred secured £100,000 Dragon's Den deal

The company, which is hoping to stage major events in the fast-growing sport of trail running, was seeking £100,000 for 2 per cent of their business.

Mar 8, 2024

Cambridge Half Marathon donates 20 bags of clothing left after the race

Items discarded by runners before and during a half marathon have been donated to homeless charities.

Mar 8, 2024

RunSignup publishes March US race registration market analysis

As the 2024 landscape unfolds, the report showcases early indicators of growth, shifting competitive dynamics, and ongoing market share expansion.

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.

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.