Endurance Events Industry News

Apr 7, 2023

Gaming commission won’t allow bets on Boston Marathon

The commission made the decision after receiving a request from DraftKings and a letter from marathon organizers opposing the action.

Apr 5, 2023

Sportstats World acquired by investment group led by employee

The race timing company founded in 1991 has been acquired by an investment group led by the Director of Operations A.J. Mousseau and Carbon River Capital.

Apr 5, 2023

Reduced commercial support sees Women’s Tour postponed in 2023

The event, which was created in 2014 by SweetSpot Group as the UK’s first international stage race for women, will take a one-year hiatus in 2023.

Mar 31, 2023

London Marathon goes green with trees instead of race tees

Participants will receive a personalized digital certificate, including a photo of their tree, plus a geolocation, so they can visit their tree whenever they like.

Mar 31, 2023

Bath 200-mile ultra-marathon in railway tunnel begins

Participants of the event must repeatedly run out and back on the one-mile stretch of underground road within 55 hours to complete the challenge.

Mar 30, 2023

Infront expands endurance sport digital portfolio with MarathonFoto acquisition

The acquisition expands Infront’s position, making it the leading provider of digital photo and video solutions for mass participation events globally.

Mar 28, 2023

RunSignup release biannual registration market update

Report data seem to point to positive trends for races in 2023, with hints overall registration levels may return to 2019 numbers.

Mar 28, 2023

Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor

The 10-year deal does not include the naming rights to the prestigious race, contrary to Bank of America's sponsorship of the Chicago Marathon.

Mar 23, 2023

Prize money row in South Island ultra race ignites international debate

Critics of a $10,000 cash prize claim the prize overwhelmingly favours men, who are more likely to be able to meet the performance target than women.

Mar 17, 2023

Buffalo Marathon adopts culture of inclusivity policy for runners

The Buffalo Marathon Board of Directors has shared its Gender Scoring and Protests policy to registered runners, for the Memorial Day Weekend event.

Mar 17, 2023

Tokyo residents outraged after marathon runners urinate in sacred park

The race pointed out that there were 1,100 portable toilets on the course for 40,000+ runners.

Mar 17, 2023

Boston Marathon bombing docuseries set at Netflix

The series will explore the tragedy, which saw terrorists bomb the marathon finish line. It will premiere on April 12, almost 10 years to the day of the attack.