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RunSignup expands RaceDay CheckIn app with participant kiosk features

Jun 15, 2023

RunSignup expands RaceDay CheckIn app with participant kiosk features

The new release includes the ability for events to use the app as a dedicated Results Kiosk enabling participants to access their own results effortlessly.

UNBOUND Gravel bigger than Paris-Roubaix for Cyclingnews, highlights growing demand for gravel

Jun 13, 2023

UNBOUND Gravel bigger than Paris-Roubaix for Cyclingnews, highlights growing demand for gravel

The US race has seen a rise in popularity as racers turn from road to gravel tracks.

Race Roster adds Apple Pay & Google Pay options

Jun 12, 2023

Race Roster adds Apple Pay & Google Pay options

The additions enhance Race Roster’s checkout process on mobile, offering an experience that is up to 3x faster than traditional credit card input forms.

Canada Running Series introduces inclusive prizing

Jun 7, 2023

Canada Running Series introduces inclusive prizing

The addition of a new Open Prize category separate from the existing Men’s & Women’s prizes aims to make CRS events more inclusive.

USA Triathlon presents the Together We Thrive Certification Program

Jun 7, 2023

USA Triathlon presents the Together We Thrive Certification Program

The program aims to deliver a collection of free diversity, equity, inclusion and access education courses available for all members of the multisport community.

Motorcyclist killed after head-on crash with athlete at IRONMAN Hamburg

Jun 5, 2023

Motorcyclist killed after head-on crash with athlete at IRONMAN Hamburg

Television footage of the crash showed the motorcycle appearing to overtake other bikes before colliding with the athlete.

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Thousands of dollars worth of equipment and food stolen from Calgary Marathon finish line

Jun 2, 2023

Thousands of dollars worth of equipment and food stolen from Calgary Marathon finish line

According to police, a group cut several fiber optic cables and helped themselves to numerous items including tents, electrical generators and nutrition.

British Cycling bans transgender women from racing in female category events

May 31, 2023

British Cycling bans transgender women from racing in female category events

Transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals and those whose sex was assigned male at birth will be eligible to compete in the ‘Open’ category.

RaceRaves announces Best Marathons in the U.S.

May 30, 2023

RaceRaves announces Best Marathons in the U.S.

Winners were determined through a poll conducted on RaceRaves.com with thousands of runners from all 50 states and 45 countries casting their votes.

RunSignup announces RaceJoy native maps and participant pause features

May 19, 2023

RunSignup announces RaceJoy native maps and participant pause features

The new features aim to support the needs of trail, ultra and cycling events in remote areas with limited cell coverage.

Toronto Marathon slammed for poor race experience

May 12, 2023

Toronto Marathon slammed for poor race experience

The director for the race that took place last weekend said he has “never been more disgusted” about how some participants acted at the finish line.

Women’s running race accused of sexism over prize

May 12, 2023

Women’s running race accused of sexism over prize

Organizers of the Carrera de la Mujer said they hadn’t considered the prize would have sexist implications.