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North Korea holds first international marathon in six years

Apr 7, 2025

North Korea holds first international marathon in six years

The Pyongyang International Marathon took place for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic with some 200 foreign runners taking part.

TCS named AI & tech partner of Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Apr 3, 2025

TCS named AI & tech partner of Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

In total, TCS now partners with 14 global running events with participation from over 600,000 runners.

USA Today unveils list of 10 best US marathons as voted by readers

Apr 2, 2025

USA Today unveils list of 10 best US marathons as voted by readers

The Detroit Free Press Marathon has topped this year's list, knocking last year's top choice, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, to second place.

Treat Public Relations launches new and upgraded service offerings

Mar 31, 2025

Treat Public Relations launches new and upgraded service offerings

The endurance sports industry’s premier PR partner has released new and updated programs to their list of services.

Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years

Mar 31, 2025

Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years

The incidence rate was 0.54 per 100,000 participants in 2000-2009 compared with 0.6 per 100,000 participants in 2010-2023.

Restaurants in Gloucester frustrated by marathon road closures

Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants in Gloucester frustrated by marathon road closures

Restaurant owners have expressed their frustration after road closures meant they lost out on business on Mother's Day.

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London Marathon's new finisher medal policy causes confusion amongst runners

Mar 29, 2025

London Marathon's new finisher medal policy causes confusion amongst runners

For the first time, runners must decide in advance whether they wish to receive a medal for completing the 2025 race.

Supertri acquires Toronto Triathlon Festival

Mar 25, 2025

Supertri acquires Toronto Triathlon Festival

The move further expands Supertri’s presence in North America in its mission to increase access to short-course triathlon.

Chaos at the fun run as marshals send children the wrong way

Mar 23, 2025

Chaos at the fun run as marshals send children the wrong way

Organisers of a 1km children's fun run have apologised for a marshalling error that meant children only ran 300m of the race.

Hastings Half Marathon cancelled as police burn chemicals

Mar 22, 2025

Hastings Half Marathon cancelled as police burn chemicals

Organisers have cancelled the event after explosive chemicals were found at a property which is on part of the route.

RunSignup launches AI-powered Beta chatbot to enhance customer support

Mar 20, 2025

RunSignup launches AI-powered Beta chatbot to enhance customer support

The chatbot, nicknamed "Ron Synup", is already making a positive impact in efficiently resolving customer enquiries.

RunSignup releases race registration market analysis and surpasses 50% market share

Mar 20, 2025

RunSignup releases race registration market analysis and surpasses 50% market share

RunSignup has reached a significant milestone, now processing more than half of all U.S. race registrations.