Endurance Events Industry News

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.

Oct 19, 2022

Great Scottish Run records invalidated after 10k route was 150m short

Human error led to the 10km road course being 150m short, invalidating PBs and times set by runners at the event.

Oct 18, 2022

TCS New York City Marathon expands inclusivity initiatives

NYRR has announced expanded diversity and inclusion efforts that will be highlighted at this November’s TCS New York City Marathon.

Oct 13, 2022

Bhutan holds high-altitude race to highlight climate dangers

The 203km Snowman race is designed to raise awareness about climate change and its risks to the Bhutan economy.

Oct 13, 2022

Running club asks NYC Marathon to ban Russian athletes

The NYCity Marathon will not bar Russian and Belarusian runners from the race, despite a Ukrainian running club’s petition calling on organizers to impose a ban.