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The latest news from the endurance events industry

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.

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Mercedes-Benz Marathon announces final race in Birmingham

Dec 2, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Marathon announces final race in Birmingham

Increases in event production costs have led Birmingham Marathon, Inc. to consider new events and avenues to support local beneficiaries.

English town to host UK’s first free running race

Dec 2, 2022

English town to host UK’s first free running race

The Warrington Running Festival is offering free 5K, 10K and half-marathon places in the hope of encouraging more people to take up running.

Allianz Partners joins Running USA to support growth and success of the running industry

Dec 1, 2022

Allianz Partners joins Running USA to support growth and success of the running industry

Allianz Partners offers race registration protection that reimburses registrants up to 100 percent of pre-paid non-refundable registration expenses.

RunSignup reports record numbers for 2022 Turkey Trots

Nov 30, 2022

RunSignup reports record numbers for 2022 Turkey Trots

A record 756,894 participants registered to participate in 730 races across the country, with more than $1.8 million dollars raised for charity.

Brighton Council issues licence to London event organisers

Nov 30, 2022

Brighton Council issues licence to London event organisers

Organisers of the London Marathon are set to take over the Brighton race after the company that runs it hit serious financial difficulties.

USATF CEO’s $3.8 million salary for 2021 sparks outrage

Nov 29, 2022

USATF CEO’s $3.8 million salary for 2021 sparks outrage

Max Siegel's pay represented 11 per cent of the organization's total $33.6 million revenue in 2021.