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RunSignup announces seamless integration with Race Result scoring technology

Dec 18, 2023

RunSignup announces seamless integration with Race Result scoring technology

RunSignup is currently inviting Race Result timers to participate as beta testers, offering valuable feedback for further refinement.

Organizers of ultramarathon in which 21 runners died jailed in China

Dec 16, 2023

Organizers of ultramarathon in which 21 runners died jailed in China

Five individuals involved in planning the ill-fated event were given jail terms ranging from three to five and a half years by a court in Baiyin.

Participation Sport launch "newest, oldest marathon" in London

Dec 14, 2023

Participation Sport launch "newest, oldest marathon" in London

The marathon retraces the route of the first-ever 26.2 mile marathon from the London 1908 Olympic Games.

Ventures Endurance not giving up on Milwaukee marathon

Dec 13, 2023

Ventures Endurance not giving up on Milwaukee marathon

COVID-19 and weather-related cancellations have meant the marathon has not been staged since 2019, but organizers hope for better luck in 2024.

Valencia Marathon proposes one million dollar prize for world record

Dec 5, 2023

Valencia Marathon proposes one million dollar prize for world record

Organizers of the Valencia Marathon are doing whatever it takes to get the world's best distance runners on its course.

Founder of The Colour Run, Travis Snyder, dies aged 45

Dec 3, 2023

Founder of The Colour Run, Travis Snyder, dies aged 45

Snyder, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015, teamed up with Jason Momoa to encourage people to join the Be the Match bone marrow donor registry.

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Malibu dumps Super League, gives race permit back to the previous race director

Dec 2, 2023

Malibu dumps Super League, gives race permit back to the previous race director

After selling the Malibu Triathlon to Super League in 2020, Michael Epstein appears to have regained the only triathlon permit available for the city.

2023 Turkey Trots shatter participation records on RunSignup

Nov 29, 2023

2023 Turkey Trots shatter participation records on RunSignup

The platform had a record 920,761 participants registered in 833 races across the country, with more than $1.9 million dollars raised for charity.

Sydney Marathon gets closer to becoming seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors event

Nov 28, 2023

Sydney Marathon gets closer to becoming seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors event

The event has advanced to the second stage of the candidacy process as it aims to become the seventh major in 2025.

2023 Honolulu Marathon winner medals to be made of real gold

Nov 26, 2023

2023 Honolulu Marathon winner medals to be made of real gold

202.3 grams of the precious medal will be used to fashion the winner medals, worth around $15,000.

Race organiser accused of running off with cash after Scots half marathon cancelled

Nov 18, 2023

Race organiser accused of running off with cash after Scots half marathon cancelled

Τhe firm behind the cancelled Falkirk Half Marathon, Run Afan Forest, and another firm, Tough Runner, have a history of ­cancellations without refunds.

Nonbinary elite runners of Philadelphia Marathon push for nonbinary cash prize pool

Nov 17, 2023

Nonbinary elite runners of Philadelphia Marathon push for nonbinary cash prize pool

In response, Marathon officials said they are following USATF guidelines, which does not recognize a separate division for elite nonbinary runners.