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The latest news from the endurance events industry

RunSignup release biannual registration market update

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.

Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor

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.

Prize money row in South Island ultra race ignites international debate

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.

Buffalo Marathon adopts culture of inclusivity policy for runners

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.

Tokyo residents outraged after marathon runners urinate in sacred park

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.

Boston Marathon bombing docuseries set at Netflix

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.

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Lead vehicle misguides top runners at Las Vegas Half Marathon

Mar 6, 2023

Lead vehicle misguides top runners at Las Vegas Half Marathon

As a result of the lead vehicle's mistake, the race distance was shortened by about a half mile.

Paris Marathon 2023 to feature spectacular new route over final four kilometres

Mar 2, 2023

Paris Marathon 2023 to feature spectacular new route over final four kilometres

The re-designed route will take in iconic landmarks of the capital, including the Place de la Concorde, Opera Garnier and the Louvre Museum.

San Francisco half marathon race returns to Golden Gate Bridge

Feb 28, 2023

San Francisco half marathon race returns to Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic bay bridge will be back on the route for the half marathon after a six-year hiatus.

Ultra marathon runners told not to post online about emergency rescue

Feb 24, 2023

Ultra marathon runners told not to post online about emergency rescue

Eight people were flown to hospital with mild hypothermia after they were pulled out of the Southern Lakes Ultra.

Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes

Feb 21, 2023

Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes

American TikToker and Instagram influencer Matt Choi is facing scrutiny once more, this time for disrupting other runners during a marathon.

Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events

Feb 20, 2023

Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events

Concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat that may cause long-distance events to "decouple" from major championships.