Endurance Events Industry News

Sep 17, 2025

Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster Returns to The Running Event 2025

The Race Director Summit at TRE will provide endurance event organizers and race directors with new strategies, tools, and insights.

Sep 17, 2025

RunSignup announces 2026 Timer Education Summit in Tampa

The summit continues RunSignup’s commitment to helping timers expand their knowledge, sharpen their technical skills, and connect with peers.

Sep 15, 2025

BMW Berlin Marathon expects almost 80,000 participants from 160 nations

In 2025 the average participant age will range between 41 and 45 years, with about 64% of the runners being male.

Sep 12, 2025

Ironman inks record-breaking partnership with Experience Oman

The five-year deal is understood to be worth more than $40m and will see Experience Oman embark on a multi-faceted partnership with the race organiser.

Sep 12, 2025

Leslie Jordan debuts Butterfly Mesh fabric

The new tech fabric is designed to keep runners cool and comfortable on and off the course.

Sep 10, 2025

Boulderthon to debut hemp bib for 10K runners

The event, presented by PUMA, is also partnering with Hiccup and the City of Boulder to use reusable silicone cups for water and hydration.

Sep 9, 2025

Ironman CEO wants to turn the race organiser into a lifestyle brand

“In our minds, we’re not just putting on events,” said Scott DeRue. “We’re creating experiences for people that espouse a certain set of values.”

Sep 9, 2025

Great North Run apologizes for giving out the wrong medals

Instead of featuring a map of Newcastle, the race mistakenly put the map of nearby rival city Sunderland on its finishers' medals.

Sep 5, 2025

RunSignup releases September 2025 Race Registration Market Analysis

The report shows race growth slowing industry-wide, yet transaction volume rising, while RunSignup continues to expand market share.

Sep 4, 2025

RunSignup opens applications for 2026 Community Grant Program

The program returns after a COVID-triggered hiatus to give back to the endurance community by supporting endurance-related nonprofit organizations.

Sep 2, 2025

Sue Forge appointed as race director of Comrades Marathon

The CMA Board resolved to separate the roles of General Manager and Race Director, recognising the increasing complexity of the world’s oldest ultramarathon.