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City of Cape Town withdraws support from Two Oceans Marathon

Apr 16, 2025

City of Cape Town withdraws support from Two Oceans Marathon

The City of Cape Town has officially withdrawn its support from the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, citing a breach of event permit conditions.

Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals outshine imports as tariffs drive up costs

Apr 15, 2025

Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals outshine imports as tariffs drive up costs

With tariff-induced price hikes on overseas products, USA-made medals are not only the value-added, most innovative option, they’re the more affordable one too.

Race Entry launches volunteer management software Come Volunteer

Apr 14, 2025

Race Entry launches volunteer management software Come Volunteer

Race Entry is making its proven volunteer management software available to all race directors whether or not they use Race Entry for registration.

TUI capitalizes on running boom with race sponsorships

Apr 12, 2025

TUI capitalizes on running boom with race sponsorships

TUI has committed to sponsoring races in Palma, Cyprus, and Rhodes, aiming to extend the tourist season by attracting runners and their families.

New nonprofit launches to help small and mid-sized races go green

Apr 11, 2025

New nonprofit launches to help small and mid-sized races go green

Racing for Sustainability removes barriers to sustainability by offering affordable, practical tools to help races of all sizes adopt more eco-friendly practices.

RunSignup releases Q1 business update

Apr 9, 2025

RunSignup releases Q1 business update

The report covers major milestones, including surpassing $3 billion in total transactions processed.

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Garmin Marathon Series debuts with two US locations

Apr 8, 2025

Garmin Marathon Series debuts with two US locations

The series, billed as a new road running race that ‘flips convention on its head’, will debut this autumn/fall in Toledo, Ohio and Tucson, Arizona.

Beijing to host the first human vs robot half marathon in April

Apr 8, 2025

Beijing to host the first human vs robot half marathon in April

The Beijing E-Town Half Marathon sets the stage for a dramatic showdown between roughly 20 humanoid robots and their human competitors.

At Boston Marathon, authorities will be watching a ‘broad set’ of potential targets

Apr 7, 2025

At Boston Marathon, authorities will be watching a ‘broad set’ of potential targets

About 30,000 runners are participating in the April 21 race and another half-million spectators are expected along the route.

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.