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IRONMAN in desperate need for Kona volunteers

Oct 4, 2022

IRONMAN in desperate need for Kona volunteers

The organization has announced that it is about four thousand volunteers short for the second day of this year’s World Championships in Kona.

Spartan and Tough Mudder launch 'Unbreakable Pass' NFT

Oct 3, 2022

Spartan and Tough Mudder launch 'Unbreakable Pass' NFT

The pass grants access to more than 450 trails, obstacle course races, fitness challenges, and cultural experiences in more than 45 countries around the globe.

Brighton Marathon faces uncertain future

Oct 3, 2022

Brighton Marathon faces uncertain future

A statement issued by the event organiser, Grounded Events, regarding payments owed to suppliers has met with online criticism.

Engineering firm Scaled make their mark on the London Marathon

Sep 30, 2022

Engineering firm Scaled make their mark on the London Marathon

Swindon-based Scaled have worked with architecture students to create 3D-printed mile markers for the London Marathon out of recycled plastic waste.

Free Press Marathon to metro Detroiters: Help, we need 800 more volunteers!

Sep 29, 2022

Free Press Marathon to metro Detroiters: Help, we need 800 more volunteers!

It's nearly two weeks from the Detroit Free Press Marathon and organizers say they are in dire need of hundreds of volunteers.

Chicago half-marathon finishers outraged that race was one kilometre short

Sep 29, 2022

Chicago half-marathon finishers outraged that race was one kilometre short

Race organizers claimed they had to change the course at the last minute for safety reasons, and didn't tell participants.

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World Marathon Majors slashes series elite prize money by 69%

Sep 28, 2022

World Marathon Majors slashes series elite prize money by 69%

The change will take effect immediately, applying to the current series, which began at the Tokyo Marathon in March.

RunSignup announces new free mobile timing app

Sep 27, 2022

RunSignup announces new free mobile timing app

The app is now available for race timers on all Android and Apple phones and tablets to use as primary or backup timing device.

Is running the new golf? Why TCS has become title sponsor of the London Marathon

Sep 27, 2022

Is running the new golf? Why TCS has become title sponsor of the London Marathon

TCS head of sports sponsorships said the company sees value in the sport as an alternative corporate activity to golf.

RunSignup announces RunSignup Roadshow 2023

Sep 23, 2022

RunSignup announces RunSignup Roadshow 2023

The new format will replace the RunSignup Winter Symposium in lieu of a series of smaller events in more corners of the country.

RunSignup releases September industry update

Sep 16, 2022

RunSignup releases September industry update

The latest data shows a continued recovery in race registration volumes for endurance events.

TCS Mini London Marathon for 7,000 children to provide funding for schools

Sep 9, 2022

TCS Mini London Marathon for 7,000 children to provide funding for schools

London Marathon Events (LME) said the new initiative will offer schools £10 for each one of their pupils who completes the race.