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Cape Canaveral SFS to host inaugural Space Force T-Minus 10-miler

Dec 20, 2021

Cape Canaveral SFS to host inaugural Space Force T-Minus 10-miler

The 10-mile race will be a part of the Space Force birthday celebration each year, and will take place surrounded by space launch history, at Cape Canaveral SFS.

Leslie Jordan announces new online outlet store LJIoutlet.com

Dec 14, 2021

Leslie Jordan announces new online outlet store LJIoutlet.com

The store will provide blank tees, hoodies, zips & jackets at a 10% discount if purchased ‘by the dozen’.

Great Run and Let's Do This announce innovative partnership to shore up industry recovery

Dec 14, 2021

Great Run and Let's Do This announce innovative partnership to shore up industry recovery

The partnership will see all of Great Run's bookings, including the ballot for the Great North Run, move to the Let's Do This platform.

NYRR to require proof of vaccination for all 2022 races

Dec 9, 2021

NYRR to require proof of vaccination for all 2022 races

Runners who have already registered for a 2022 race will have the option to receive a refund, gift card or donate their race entry fee.

Miami Marathon sells out in record time

Dec 8, 2021

Miami Marathon sells out in record time

The race, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this February, has sold out, with a limited number of additional places set to be released through a lottery.

US Trail Running Conference heads to Mukilteo, WA in 2022

Dec 7, 2021

US Trail Running Conference heads to Mukilteo, WA in 2022

The tenth edition of the industry-leading event is to take place in the Pacific Northwest for the first time.

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Race Roster announces new ASICS Runkeeper app connection for challenges

Dec 3, 2021

Race Roster announces new ASICS Runkeeper app connection for challenges

Taking part in a distance, elevation, or time-based challenge is now easier than ever.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon delayed to November

Dec 2, 2021

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon delayed to November

Organisers scratch February date, with concerns over Covid-19 pandemic and ability to attract top overseas talent forcing a rethink.

GiveSignup | RunSignup seeking timer award nominees

Dec 2, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup seeking timer award nominees

Named in honor of Alan Jones, a foundational innovator in endurance timing, the award acknowledges those who have proactively improved the race experience.

Beijing Marathon cancelled for second straight year

Dec 1, 2021

Beijing Marathon cancelled for second straight year

The decision was taken as a way to control the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Beijing's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics in February.

GiveSignup l RunSignup announces RaceDay Scoring for duration-based lap events

Nov 30, 2021

GiveSignup l RunSignup announces RaceDay Scoring for duration-based lap events

This latest release aims to support lap distance events for cycling, team challenge events, relays, trail events, and running and walking races.

All 24,000 applicants accepted into 2022 Boston Marathon

Nov 18, 2021

All 24,000 applicants accepted into 2022 Boston Marathon

For the first time since 2013, the “cut-off” time for Boston Marathon eligibility is 0 minutes and 0 seconds.