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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.

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.

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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.

Climate activists attempt to disrupt the Berlin Marathon start

Sep 25, 2023

Climate activists attempt to disrupt the Berlin Marathon start

The group known as “Letzte Generation” dumped orange paint on the road shortly before the race began.

Long queues at Vitality London 10k race after runners do not receive bib numbers

Sep 24, 2023

Long queues at Vitality London 10k race after runners do not receive bib numbers

Queues of participants waiting for replacement numbers snaked through Green Park, with the reason behind the delay unknown.

Endangered fish endangers Malibu Triathlon

Sep 22, 2023

Endangered fish endangers Malibu Triathlon

This year's Malibu Triathlon is under threat due to a combination of a flooded underpass, an endangered fish and a change in the race route.

Sydney Marathon runners describe chaotic race from ‘start to finish’

Sep 19, 2023

Sydney Marathon runners describe chaotic race from ‘start to finish’

Distressing scenes of people dropping like flies have been reported from runners who completed the Sydney Marathon.