Endurance Events Industry News

Nov 28, 2023

Sydney Marathon gets closer to becoming seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors event

The event has advanced to the second stage of the candidacy process as it aims to become the seventh major in 2025.

Nov 26, 2023

2023 Honolulu Marathon winner medals to be made of real gold

202.3 grams of the precious medal will be used to fashion the winner medals, worth around $15,000.

Nov 18, 2023

Race organiser accused of running off with cash after Scots half marathon cancelled

Τhe firm behind the cancelled Falkirk Half Marathon, Run Afan Forest, and another firm, Tough Runner, have a history of cancellations without refunds.

Nov 17, 2023

Nonbinary elite runners of Philadelphia Marathon push for nonbinary cash prize pool

In response, Marathon officials said they are following USATF guidelines, which does not recognize a separate division for elite nonbinary runners.

Nov 14, 2023

Y11 acquires LimeLight Sports Club mass participation events

The acquisition includes high-profile events such as the ASICS London 10K, Oxford Half, Etape Caledonia and Blenheim Palace Triathlon.

Nov 14, 2023

RunSignup announces updates to RaceDay's free Photo Platform

More than 17,000 events have embraced RunSignup’s RaceDay Photos, with well over 15 million photos having been uploaded to the platform.

Nov 13, 2023

Ultra-Trail World Tour races join to launch World Trail Majors

The new trail running series will be made up of at least nine ultras spread around the globe.

Nov 8, 2023

Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals will now be made with 100% recycled material

The company is making the switch to recycled PET ribbons for all Made in USA Dimensional Steel medals.

Nov 3, 2023

Magic City Marathon canceled due to officer shortage weeks before race

Now the city of Birmingham, AL has no official marathon with the Mercedes-Benz Marathon and BHAM 26.2 leaving earlier this year.

Nov 1, 2023

ASICS & World Athletics announce new conference: The Business of Running Events

ASICS and World Athletics will partner to host the first combined road and trail running event professionals conference in July 2024.

Oct 29, 2023

New UTMB Whistler race causes uproar in trail community

The announcement of the new race sent shockwaves through the trail-running community and resulted in widespread outrage on social media.

Oct 26, 2023

RunSignup Timer Survey 2023 now open to responses

The survey covers a range of topics, including business approaches, technology adoption, current trends and challenges, and potential future industry changes.