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Kielder Half Marathon winner disqualified for banditting

Oct 12, 2023

Kielder Half Marathon winner disqualified for banditting

The winner of the race and one more front-runner chose to run wearing other peoples' bib numbers, despite being warned twice against it.

RunSignup reports strong growth and market expansion in Q3 2023 update

Oct 10, 2023

RunSignup reports strong growth and market expansion in Q3 2023 update

RunSignup reported 11% growth in new events compared to 2022, and an impressive 35-40% growth for all events since 2019.

Boulderthon Marathon offers free entry to registrants of canceled Twin Cities Marathon

Oct 10, 2023

Boulderthon Marathon offers free entry to registrants of canceled Twin Cities Marathon

A total of 400 runners previously entered into the canceled Twin Cities Marathon were able to run Boulderthon free of charge.

Canceled Twin Cities Marathon the latest financial hurdle for the organizer

Oct 9, 2023

Canceled Twin Cities Marathon the latest financial hurdle for the organizer

The pandemic once canceled the annual race, which now faces a reimbursement conundrum after hot weather shuttered this year's incarnation.

Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water

Oct 5, 2023

Runners outraged after local Ontario marathon ran out of water

Some participants had to resort to getting water from bottles on the side of the road, discarded by earlier runners.

RunSignup announces 2024 Winter Timer Tour

Oct 4, 2023

RunSignup announces 2024 Winter Timer Tour

The four-city tour offers timers an opportunity to network among peers and have the chance to get one-on-one time with RunSignup’s RaceDay team.

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Twin Cities Marathon canceled due to extreme heat

Oct 1, 2023

Twin Cities Marathon canceled due to extreme heat

The event, slated to begin at 7am local time, was expected to draw 300,000 spectators, according to the organizers.

Ahotu is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Garmin

Sep 29, 2023

Ahotu is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Garmin

Ahotu is now providing Garmin with the freshest data available about incredible upcoming events.

Boston Marathon cut-off time stricter than ever

Sep 28, 2023

Boston Marathon cut-off time stricter than ever

Runners have had to go 5:29 or faster than the original qualifying time to be accepted in the 2024 race.

Man fails to win Buenos Aires marathon after being attacked by a dog while leading

Sep 28, 2023

Man fails to win Buenos Aires marathon after being attacked by a dog while leading

Crowds had to intervene to help Kenyan runner Robert Kimutai Ngeno chase the dog away.

Mid-race train interruption delays Quad Cities Marathon

Sep 27, 2023

Mid-race train interruption delays Quad Cities Marathon

A crossing freight train at mile 17 in the race delayed runners by several minutes.

Efforts to increase female Dublin Marathon entries bear fruit

Sep 26, 2023

Efforts to increase female Dublin Marathon entries bear fruit

Organisers cited a 5% increase in female participation as a result of an updated pregnancy and postpartum deferral policy for the Irish Life Dublin half-marathon.