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World's largest duathlon returns in 2022

Jun 15, 2022

World's largest duathlon returns in 2022

The London Duathlon is set to return to Richmond Park, London on September 4, 2022.

Tough Mudder to host 24-Hour OCR World Championships

Jun 13, 2022

Tough Mudder to host 24-Hour OCR World Championships

The event will take place in Atmore, Alabama, on November 12-13, 2022, and will bring together some of the world’s top athletes for a weekend of competition.

Marathon runners stranded by heavy rain in Australian Outback

Jun 10, 2022

Marathon runners stranded by heavy rain in Australian Outback

The group of ultra runners was stranded near Birdsville with little more than the clothes on their back after heavy rains forced a change of plans.

$4,000 in gear stolen during Selwyn Marathon

Jun 10, 2022

$4,000 in gear stolen during Selwyn Marathon

Organisers of the first-ever Selwyn Marathon were appalled to discover gear stolen from the event over the weekend, which included a portaloo.

Detroit Free Press Marathon's new course to highlight city's best features

Jun 10, 2022

Detroit Free Press Marathon's new course to highlight city's best features

The newly designed marathon course represents the race's most dramatic altering since the event's founding in 1978.

Trinity Timing uses RACE RESULT active timing technology at Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Jun 9, 2022

Trinity Timing uses RACE RESULT active timing technology at Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

The RACE RESULT Active Transponders were in action timing and tracking athletes at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon on June 4-5, 2022.

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Vancouver’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon reaches its finish line

Jun 3, 2022

Vancouver’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon reaches its finish line

The decision to discontinue the event coincides with a pullback from mass-participation event sponsorships by the race's main sponsor, Lululemon.

Big Sur Marathon Foundation director, Doug Thurston, to step down

Jun 3, 2022

Big Sur Marathon Foundation director, Doug Thurston, to step down

During his time at BSMF, Thurston led his team to the highest participant turnouts in the nonprofit’s 36-year history.

World’s Sports Group launches new platform for cycling events

Jun 3, 2022

World’s Sports Group launches new platform for cycling events

World's Cycling aims to make searching for the exact cycling event much easier and give organisers necessary tools to bring in more participants.

RunSignup announces new release of RaceDay Scoring

May 27, 2022

RunSignup announces new release of RaceDay Scoring

The new release includes backup to cloud functionality giving timers greater data security and flexibility.

UTMB® World Series launches Ukraine appeal with GivenGain

May 13, 2022

UTMB® World Series launches Ukraine appeal with GivenGain

14 international UTMB® World Series events will offer charity entries to participants who pledge to raise funds for charity.

Parents of 6-year old marathoner visited by Child Protective Services

May 13, 2022

Parents of 6-year old marathoner visited by Child Protective Services

The little boy completed the Flying Pig marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 8 hours and 35 minutes.