Endurance Events Industry News

Nov 22, 2022

ASICS expands race registration offering with njuko acquisition

With the acquisition of njuko, ASICS notes that it now offers race registration services worldwide.

Nov 18, 2022

Ultramarathoner denied 100-mile record on short course

The female ultramarathon runner's record has not been ratified because the 100-mile course it was set on was shorter by 716 feet.

Nov 15, 2022

RunSignup launches 11-stop winter roadshow to meet more customers

The free-to-join 2023 Winter Roadshow will provide education and networking for race directors and timers throughout the country.

Nov 10, 2022

Ultrarunning magazine sponsorship applications close December 1st

The magazine is looking to sponsor 2023 ultra races of all sizes and geographic locations in North America.

Nov 9, 2022

You can eat bananas again at Hong Kong trail races – ‘but don’t get caught talking while eating’

Runners are not allowed to consume the bananas at checkpoints, and staff members must remind them to observe the rules.

Nov 8, 2022

Victoria Brumfield named USA Triathlon CEO

Brumfield, who has served as USA Triathlon’s interim CEO since early September, becomes the organization’s first female CEO in its 40-plus-year history.

Nov 8, 2022

RunSignup releases October industry update

Although most events have not fully returned to the pre-pandemic participation levels, the average year-to-date trend has improved by five percent.

Nov 8, 2022

Brighton Marathon organisers planning to enter administration

Grounded Events, which runs the annual fundraising race, made the application on November 1.

Nov 2, 2022

Sinister Sports to host Western Canada’s first 200-mile race

“It is obvious that there is a demand for 200-milers, based on how so many fill up quickly", said Sinister Sports race director Brian Gallant.

Oct 30, 2022

Marine Corps Marathon returns to DC after 2 year hiatus

The annual event, nearly five decades old, is a Washington fitness and social fixture.

Oct 21, 2022

RunSignup launches new race announcer feature

RunSignup’s RaceDay Scoring software now offers an announcer screen that streams race participant information as they cross timing points on the course.