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GiveSignup | RunSignup releases support for inclusive gender options in event registration

Nov 12, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup releases support for inclusive gender options in event registration

The latest release of the second phase builds on an earlier update that allowed a person to set their profile to male, female or non-binary.

The Run Show USA partners with RaceRaves to bring events village concept to life

Nov 11, 2021

The Run Show USA partners with RaceRaves to bring events village concept to life

The interactive experience offers race organizers a dedicated space to showcase their events.

Air Force Marathon expands military discount to include veterans, military service members

Nov 11, 2021

Air Force Marathon expands military discount to include veterans, military service members

Beginning with the 2022 Air Force Marathon, veterans and members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps will also be offered discounts.

Ventures Endurance acquires Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour

Nov 8, 2021

Ventures Endurance acquires Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour

Ventures Endurance will be responsible for operations of the tour which has historically been held in June across the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

Ted Metellus makes history as first Black NYC Marathon director

Nov 6, 2021

Ted Metellus makes history as first Black NYC Marathon director

Metellus, born and raised in the Bronx, is the first Black director of a World Marathon Major.

Third annual Endurance Exchange set for March 2022

Nov 3, 2021

Third annual Endurance Exchange set for March 2022

USA Triathlon has announced that the third annual Endurance Exchange will be held as a virtual event on March 3-5, 2022.

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Boston Marathon field size back up to 30,000 for 2022

Nov 2, 2021

Boston Marathon field size back up to 30,000 for 2022

All runners must provide proof of vaccination prior to race day in order to participate in the race.

RunSignup launches participant SOS alerts in RaceJoy

Oct 29, 2021

RunSignup launches participant SOS alerts in RaceJoy

With the new SOS feature, participants can quickly send an alert, communicate information, and transmit their GPS coordinates.

HOKA becomes first global Premier Partner of UTMB World Series

Oct 26, 2021

HOKA becomes first global Premier Partner of UTMB World Series

The multi-year partnership, starting in 2022, will see HOKA designated as the event series’ Premier Footwear and Apparel Partner.

Beijing marathon postponed as China fights Delta outbreak

Oct 25, 2021

Beijing marathon postponed as China fights Delta outbreak

The race has been postponed until further notice, as China seeks to stamp out a Covid outbreak ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Father-daughter duo, RouteArrows, launches innovative new race signage

Oct 23, 2021

Father-daughter duo, RouteArrows, launches innovative new race signage

RouteArrows' new reusable signage product provides highly visible route marking for events both on- and off-road, whatever the weather.

Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against carrying political slogans

Oct 22, 2021

Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against carrying political slogans

Those who carry political slogans in this Sunday’s Standard Chartered Marathon will risk getting banned from the race, organizers warned.