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“We still haven’t figured out what this new normal is,” said Kathryn Ott Lovell, commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, which organizes the run.

The awards recognise the top-performing races in the world based on reviews received from participants who have taken part in the races.

Of the top 100 largest races only 11 races grew from 2019, with 8 new comers to the top 100 list.

Brooks has been involved with Parkrun since launching a three-year partnership in the UK and Ireland back in 2020.

Key initiatives include its free email version 2.0 system, lower cost participant insurance and simplified payment options.

The event has been running since 1983 and had never previously incurred such costs for services.

The inaugural Heart of the Race Director awards were presented in three categories, innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.

Organizers of a Malaysian ultramarathon are under extreme scrutiny after they were found operating the event without a license.

Following worldwide trends toward greater gender inclusion, Life Time Miami Marathon has created an awards category for non-binary runners.

The report shows that race participation grew an average of 16% compared to 2021, but races struggled to achieve pre-COVID participation.

After a runner’s Instagram post about the race's lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action.

The annual report highlights changes in the UK mass-participation market through data collected from more than 4,000 endurance athletes.