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The latest news from the endurance events industry

Free Press Marathon to metro Detroiters: Help, we need 800 more volunteers!

Sep 29, 2022

Free Press Marathon to metro Detroiters: Help, we need 800 more volunteers!

It's nearly two weeks from the Detroit Free Press Marathon and organizers say they are in dire need of hundreds of volunteers.

Chicago half-marathon finishers outraged that race was one kilometre short

Sep 29, 2022

Chicago half-marathon finishers outraged that race was one kilometre short

Race organizers claimed they had to change the course at the last minute for safety reasons, and didn't tell participants.

World Marathon Majors slashes series elite prize money by 69%

Sep 28, 2022

World Marathon Majors slashes series elite prize money by 69%

The change will take effect immediately, applying to the current series, which began at the Tokyo Marathon in March.

RunSignup announces new free mobile timing app

Sep 27, 2022

RunSignup announces new free mobile timing app

The app is now available for race timers on all Android and Apple phones and tablets to use as primary or backup timing device.

Is running the new golf? Why TCS has become title sponsor of the London Marathon

Sep 27, 2022

Is running the new golf? Why TCS has become title sponsor of the London Marathon

TCS head of sports sponsorships said the company sees value in the sport as an alternative corporate activity to golf.

RunSignup announces RunSignup Roadshow 2023

Sep 23, 2022

RunSignup announces RunSignup Roadshow 2023

The new format will replace the RunSignup Winter Symposium in lieu of a series of smaller events in more corners of the country.

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RunSignup releases September industry update

Sep 16, 2022

RunSignup releases September industry update

The latest data shows a continued recovery in race registration volumes for endurance events.

TCS Mini London Marathon for 7,000 children to provide funding for schools

Sep 9, 2022

TCS Mini London Marathon for 7,000 children to provide funding for schools

London Marathon Events (LME) said the new initiative will offer schools £10 for each one of their pupils who completes the race.

Police identify drunken man who spiked drinks at Mexico City Marathon

Sep 9, 2022

Police identify drunken man who spiked drinks at Mexico City Marathon

Authorities were able to stop runners from drinking the spiked beverages because they noticed the cups had been replaced or moved.

Hull Marathon cancelled due to costs and staffing

Sep 9, 2022

Hull Marathon cancelled due to costs and staffing

The race has been cancelled less than three weeks before it was due to take place due to low participation, rising costs and a lack of volunteers.

John Hancock to step back from sponsorship of Boston Marathon

Sep 8, 2022

John Hancock to step back from sponsorship of Boston Marathon

After a nearly four-decade run as business partners, the Boston Marathon and its lead corporate sponsor, John Hancock, are approaching the finish line.

Elevation Culture launches creative event services

Sep 8, 2022

Elevation Culture launches creative event services

The company that pioneered the wooden finisher medal returns to its roots with creative services for endurance event brands.