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Flying Pig organizers go ahead despite thunderstorms

May 7, 2023

Flying Pig organizers go ahead despite thunderstorms

The race committee decided against postponing the race, favoring instead a "shelter-in-place" recommendation for athletes around the course.

Lazarus Lake aims to set “new standard” in virtual races

May 5, 2023

Lazarus Lake aims to set “new standard” in virtual races

The Barkley Marathons race director and Backyard Ultra creator is basing his new 1,000-km challenge on a virtual course between New Orleans and Nashville.

Flying Pig updates age restrictions one year after 6-year-old participant controversy

May 4, 2023

Flying Pig updates age restrictions one year after 6-year-old participant controversy

The updated age policy specified runners must be at least 18 years old to participate in the full Flying Pig Marathon.

2024 TCS London Marathon receives more than half a million applicants

May 4, 2023

2024 TCS London Marathon receives more than half a million applicants

Next year's event has set the world record for the most entry ballots submitted to a marathon.

RunSignup explores expansion into Canada

May 2, 2023

RunSignup explores expansion into Canada

The US leading all-in-one technology solution for races is seeking input from customers as they contemplate an expansion into the Canadian market.

RunSignup and Protecht offer races a new revenue source

Apr 25, 2023

RunSignup and Protecht offer races a new revenue source

Protecht's RegShield registration protection insurance makes it easy and profitable for races to offer convenient insurance to participants.

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London Marathon in talks to help save cash-strapped UK Athletics

Apr 24, 2023

London Marathon in talks to help save cash-strapped UK Athletics

Other potential funders, including organisers of the Great North Run, are also thought to be open to assisting UKA, which lost £1.8m last year.

London Marathon 2023 attracts record number of participants

Apr 24, 2023

London Marathon 2023 attracts record number of participants

More than 48,000 runners took on the race from Greenwich to The Mall - up from 40,643 in 2022.

Boston Athletic Association responds to police racism allegations

Apr 20, 2023

Boston Athletic Association responds to police racism allegations

In a statement shared on Twitter, President and CEO Jack Fleming said "we did not deliver on our promise to make it a great day for everyone."

UTMB announces pregnancy deferral program

Apr 20, 2023

UTMB announces pregnancy deferral program

UTMB has historically been criticized for regressive and unequal gender policies, such as a lack of a pregnancy deferral policy and unequal media coverage.

RunSignup announces record-breaking Q1 2023 financial performance

Apr 19, 2023

RunSignup announces record-breaking Q1 2023 financial performance

The company surpassed revenue expectations in the first quarter, as well as crossing the $2 Billion mark of revenue raised for customers.

Marathons and triathlon costs rising 'exponentially', say organisers

Apr 16, 2023

Marathons and triathlon costs rising 'exponentially', say organisers

The Chief Executive of Welsh Athletics said more people are running than ever before, but those numbers were not translating into more people entering races.