Endurance Events Industry News

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.

Oct 24, 2023

Matt Downin joins RunSignup as VP of Business Development

Downin will apply his extensive background in the endurance industry to foster relationships with large scale timing and event management companies.

Oct 24, 2023

Twin Cities Marathon offers full refunds, guaranteed 2024 entries

The marathon was canceled just a couple of hours before it was supposed to start on Oct 1.

Oct 23, 2023

ChronoTrack announces sold-out success of AeroTrack

AeroTrack has now become the fastest selling controller hardware since ChronoTrack’s inception, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Oct 18, 2023

London Marathon organisers to pay for carbon removal to reach net zero

Carbon dioxide (CO2) removal initiatives will form part of the London Marathon's efforts to become net zero by 2030, its organisers have said.

Oct 17, 2023

RunSignup requests nominations for Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

The award honors timers who have made a substantial and continued impact on the endurance race industry.

Oct 14, 2023

No information yet on possible Twin Cities Marathon refunds

It's going to be a few more weeks until runners find out about a refund for the cancellation of the Twin Cities Marathon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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