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2025 Vancouver Sun Run celebrates with over 50,000 runners

May 15, 2025

2025 Vancouver Sun Run celebrates with over 50,000 runners

Canada’s largest 10K road race, marked its 41st anniversary with a return to near-record participation levels.

Eric Heintz named Chief Operating Officer at Atlanta Track Club

May 14, 2025

Eric Heintz named Chief Operating Officer at Atlanta Track Club

The appointment comes as part of the organization's strategic restructuring as it looks to scale operations and elevate its impact across metro Atlanta.

185% tariffs: How the trade war hit one shipment of T-shirts

May 13, 2025

185% tariffs: How the trade war hit one shipment of T-shirts

The order form for activewear vendor Leslie Jordan was valued at $18,639. The import tax came to $34,389.

Two Oceans Marathon Chair drags blogger to court over ‘defamatory’ articles

May 13, 2025

Two Oceans Marathon Chair drags blogger to court over ‘defamatory’ articles

Toni Cavanagh is seeking a court order forcing blogger Stuart Mann to retract and delete posts she says falsely question her leadership and running credentials.

B.C. man goes viral for Vancouver Marathon cleanup

May 9, 2025

B.C. man goes viral for Vancouver Marathon cleanup

“BMO Vancouver Marathon, where do I send the invoice?” wrote Vancouver resident Kristians Kārkliņš in a video posted to Instagram Tuesday.

Grandma's Marathon made $39.4 million impact to local economy in 2024

May 8, 2025

Grandma's Marathon made $39.4 million impact to local economy in 2024

An economic study released by the race organization shows the event had a big financial impact on Duluth and the surrounding communities.

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Oakley GRA-VIA: London’s first urban-connected gravel race

May 7, 2025

Oakley GRA-VIA: London’s first urban-connected gravel race

The 120km gravel race will include eight timed segments tracked via Strava, with prizes awarded to the fastest rider through each segment.

Measurement error causes 554ft shortfall in Atlanta Marathon course

May 2, 2025

Measurement error causes 554ft shortfall in Atlanta Marathon course

The Atlanta Track Club acknowledged on April 13 that the misplacement of several cones near the 20-mile mark resulted in the course being short.

Introducing Run This: a new way to build stronger events and communities

May 1, 2025

Introducing Run This: a new way to build stronger events and communities

Created by race director Kelby Dover, Run This was designed to help races build connections between events, athletes and the communities that support them.

Movemint partners with For All Mothers+ to launch the MomForward Movement Series

Apr 30, 2025

Movemint partners with For All Mothers+ to launch the MomForward Movement Series

As part of this collaboration, Movemint is powering a month-long celebration of motherhood with a series of community-led runs in cities across North America.

IRONMAN World Championship to switch to single-day format from 2026

Apr 30, 2025

IRONMAN World Championship to switch to single-day format from 2026

According to IRONMAN, the decision was driven by extensive athlete feedback that showed strong support for a unified championship experience in Kona.

Houston Running Company taps Laurel to power next-gen race experience across Texas

Apr 29, 2025

Houston Running Company taps Laurel to power next-gen race experience across Texas

More than 25,000 participants will benefit from an unprecedented level of innovation, personalization and interactivity at Houston Running Company events.