Endurance Events Industry News

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.

Sep 16, 2023

New Armed Forces Series Challenge set to begin in 2024

The challenge involves completing the Air Force Marathon, Army Ten-Miler, Coast Guard Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and Space Force T-Minus 10 Miler.

Sep 14, 2023

Race director cancels marathon with 1,000 runners still on the course

Due to extreme heat at the Richmond Runfest, water tables were empty and 10 runners were hospitalized.

Sep 13, 2023

RunSignup releases Q3 registration market analysis

Data from the report suggest a return to 2019 participation levels, with race churn also coming down to pre-pandemic numbers of 5%-6%.

Sep 13, 2023

Fears for 17,000 runners at Sydney Marathon with city hit by smoke haze and a heatwave on the way

The warmest weather since April is set to hit the southeast of Australia in coming days, as the city is blanketed by a thick smoke haze from bushfire backburning.

Sep 12, 2023

RACE RESULT introduces groundbreaking Ubidium timing system

At only 4.1kg (9lbs) the remarkably compact timing system promises to redefine race timing standards.

Sep 12, 2023

Former Portland Marathon president sentenced for tax evasion

The 83-year old, who was spared prison time due to his age, was sentenced for embezzling more than $1.2 million from the nonprofit to fund his luxury lifestyle.

Sep 12, 2023

Dublin marathon medal features wrong Yeats quote

‘There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t met yet’ is engraved beneath an image of the Nobel-winning Irish poet. Only he didn’t write it.

Sep 7, 2023

Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating

According to tracking data, about one-third of the 30,000 participants in the August 27 race did not complete the required distance.

Sep 6, 2023

London Marathon wins Gold certification from Council for Responsible Sport

The TCS London Marathon 2023 has become the first major UK mass participation event to receive the Gold certification.

Sep 4, 2023

Swivel Bottle unveils creative revenue-generating opportunity for events

With Swivel Bottle's Event Parternship Program race directors can receive affiliate revenue while offering participants discounted rates on Swivel Bottle products.