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The latest news from the endurance events industry

Infront restructures participation sport business

Jan 12, 2023

Infront restructures participation sport business

According to the company, the changes are a direct result of the unit’s growth, demonstrated by its recent acquisition of a majority shareholding in Hyrox.

Athletics Canada launches new road-racing series

Jan 12, 2023

Athletics Canada launches new road-racing series

The program, which launches with twelve races across four provinces, will act as the organization’s first-ever nationwide road racing series.

More prize money is flowing into trail running. What does that mean for the sport?

Jan 9, 2023

More prize money is flowing into trail running. What does that mean for the sport?

Trail running is growing and professionalizing. Here’s what the influx of cash means for the future of trail running.

Disneyland’s half-marathon to return as part of runDisney race season

Jan 4, 2023

Disneyland’s half-marathon to return as part of runDisney race season

The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will be the first runDisney race at Disneyland since 2017 and will be made up of a 5K, 10K and half marathon.

London Marathon Events takes over Brighton Marathon

Dec 20, 2022

London Marathon Events takes over Brighton Marathon

The London Marathon event organisers have stepped into save the event after the former owners went into administration.

Athlinks survey sees more athletes returning to racing in 2023

Dec 19, 2022

Athlinks survey sees more athletes returning to racing in 2023

Over 45% of respondents said they were either registered or plan to register for their first race within the next 12 months.

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RunSignup announces 2023 Timer Certification tour

Dec 16, 2022

RunSignup announces 2023 Timer Certification tour

The program aims to provide timers with in-depth product training on race related technology.

Runner performs life-saving CPR during half marathon

Dec 16, 2022

Runner performs life-saving CPR during half marathon

Cardiologist Dr.Steve Lome had to perform CPR in two separate occasions while taking part in the Monterey Bay Half Marathon.

World's wildest ultra to launch in 2023

Dec 16, 2022

World's wildest ultra to launch in 2023

The race will involve an 80-kilometre ultra across Tanzania's bushlands with no water, food or supplies.

IRONMAN discontinues Alaska race

Dec 11, 2022

IRONMAN discontinues Alaska race

The race, which was held for the first time on in Juneau this August, will not be returning for a second year due to low registrations.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon set to welcome 45,000 participants for 45th Anniversary event

Dec 8, 2022

Bank of America Chicago Marathon set to welcome 45,000 participants for 45th Anniversary event

Individuals still interested in participating can secure their place in the field by joining an official charity team.

Chinese Athletic Association proposes smoking bans at all marathons

Dec 8, 2022

Chinese Athletic Association proposes smoking bans at all marathons

The new proposal aims to promote healthy participation and to stop people from smoking at road-running events.