Endurance Events Industry News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nov 14, 2023

Y11 acquires LimeLight Sports Club mass participation events

The acquisition includes high-profile events such as the ASICS London 10K, Oxford Half, Etape Caledonia and Blenheim Palace Triathlon.

Nov 14, 2023

RunSignup announces updates to RaceDay's free Photo Platform

More than 17,000 events have embraced RunSignup’s RaceDay Photos, with well over 15 million photos having been uploaded to the platform.

Nov 13, 2023

Ultra-Trail World Tour races join to launch World Trail Majors

The new trail running series will be made up of at least nine ultras spread around the globe.

Nov 8, 2023

Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals will now be made with 100% recycled material

The company is making the switch to recycled PET ribbons for all Made in USA Dimensional Steel medals.

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