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Race Entry releases automatic sponsor promo codes

Jan 24, 2025

Race Entry releases automatic sponsor promo codes

The feature takes all the hassle out of offering free registrations, booths, or even swag to sponsors.

Robots to race humans at China half-marathon

Jan 22, 2025

Robots to race humans at China half-marathon

Two-legged droids will take on the 21.1km event for the first time in Beijing in April.

RunSignup celebrates 15th year with record-breaking 2024 year-in-review

Jan 14, 2025

RunSignup celebrates 15th year with record-breaking 2024 year-in-review

In 2024, RunSignup helped customers process $562 million for their events, up 20% from 2023.

2024 BOLDERBoulder made $23 million economic impact, Visit Boulder says

Jan 13, 2025

2024 BOLDERBoulder made $23 million economic impact, Visit Boulder says

The economic impact was due to people eating out, staying at hotels, dining out, and more.

Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 launches Ireland’s first disability-friendly run

Jan 13, 2025

Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 launches Ireland’s first disability-friendly run

This year’s event will cater to participants with vision impairments, hearing impairments, brain injuries, and more.

Marathon thrives in China, boosts public health, economic growth

Jan 13, 2025

Marathon thrives in China, boosts public health, economic growth

Last year, China held 671 road running races, which covered 31 provincial-level regions, 261 cities, and 537 districts and counties.

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RunSignup releases 2024 Top 100 Largest Road Races list

Jan 9, 2025

RunSignup releases 2024 Top 100 Largest Road Races list

The report ranks races based on the publicly available finisher counts for each race weekend in 2024 and evaluates the decline and growth in participation.

54% of women more likely to enter an ultramarathon if they can walk

Jan 9, 2025

54% of women more likely to enter an ultramarathon if they can walk

The survey, which polled over 1,000 active women, sheds light on key barriers to participation and what could help more women embrace ultramarathons.

Brooklyn Half Marathon wins lawsuit against Brooklyn Half Marathon

Jan 8, 2025

Brooklyn Half Marathon wins lawsuit against Brooklyn Half Marathon

NYCRuns Brooklyn Half Marathon has been forced to change its name to NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.

Nike announces the 2025 After Dark Tour, a women’s race series

Jan 8, 2025

Nike announces the 2025 After Dark Tour, a women’s race series

The tour invites women to race the night away with 10Ks and half marathons in Sydney, Shanghai, Seoul, Mumbai, Los Angeles and Mexico City.

Dublin Half Marathon organisers blown away by demand

Jan 8, 2025

Dublin Half Marathon organisers blown away by demand

Event organisers of the new Dublin City Half Marathon say not in their “wildest dreams” did they expect to sell out all 12,500 places in under two hours.

Movemint introduces SMS texting for organizers

Dec 20, 2024

Movemint introduces SMS texting for organizers

Texting is perfect for event updates, day-of reminders, and post-event results, offering an immediate and effective way to ensure your messages are seen.