Endurance Events Industry News

Jan 30, 2023

USA Triathlon announces 2022 Race Directors of the Year

The inaugural Heart of the Race Director awards were presented in three categories, innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.

Jan 30, 2023

Ultramarathoner sues race organizers after she was hit by motorcycle

Organizers of a Malaysian ultramarathon are under extreme scrutiny after they were found operating the event without a license.

Jan 27, 2023

Miami Marathon puts ‘exclamation point’ on inclusivity by adding non-binary division

Following worldwide trends toward greater gender inclusion, Life Time Miami Marathon has created an awards category for non-binary runners.

Jan 24, 2023

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows event participation down 10% from 2019

The report shows that race participation grew an average of 16% compared to 2021, but races struggled to achieve pre-COVID participation.

Jan 24, 2023

Boston Marathon announces pregnancy deferral policy

After a runner’s Instagram post about the race's lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action.

Jan 22, 2023

Massive release The Mass Participation Pulse 2023

The annual report highlights changes in the UK mass-participation market through data collected from more than 4,000 endurance athletes.

Jan 19, 2023

RaceNation launch Klarna integration

The new feature aims at supporting events through the cost-of-living crisis by allowing participants to pay for event entry fees in installments.

Jan 19, 2023

RunSignup reports growth in 2022

According to the company, registrations on the RunSignup platform grew 20% while the total transaction dollars increased 47%.

Jan 18, 2023

North American races to see a resurgence in 2023

Athletes list fees, fitness and social factors as reasons why they have not returned to racing.

Jan 17, 2023

US Trail Running Conference opens registration for 2023 event

The industry-leading event for trail running and racing returns to Mukilteo, WA for a second consecutive year.

Jan 12, 2023

London Marathon Events takes 50% shareholding in Run 4 Wales

The partnership will help Run 4 Wales expand its portfolio of events, enabling it to increase its impact in grassroots sport.

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.