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Former Malibu Triathlon owner wins back Malibu Triathlon permit over Super League Triathlon

Jan 12, 2024

Former Malibu Triathlon owner wins back Malibu Triathlon permit over Super League Triathlon

After a month of waiting, Malibu City Council has awarded the permit to put on a triathlon in Malibu to former race owner Michael Epstein.

Threshold Sports launch 50:50 campaign to increase female participation in ultrarunning

Jan 11, 2024

Threshold Sports launch 50:50 campaign to increase female participation in ultrarunning

The organisers of the Race to the King and Race to the Stones ultras aim to achieve 50% female participation in its events in 2024.

RunSignup releases 2023 Year in Review

Jan 9, 2024

RunSignup releases 2023 Year in Review

Overall, RunSignup processed $468 million for events in 2023 and saw growth across all three businesses: RunSignup, TicketSignup and GiveSignup.

Maverick Race to partner with London Marathon Events

Jan 5, 2024

Maverick Race to partner with London Marathon Events

The trail running event organiser will be working with the organisers of the London Marathon to introduce trail running to more people across the UK.

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.

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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.

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.