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Thanksgiving 2020: by the numbers

Dec 1, 2020

Thanksgiving 2020: by the numbers

RunSignup's registration stats show participation being down 70% from last year on the year's busiest racing day.

Shanghai marathon defies coronavirus with 9,000 runners

Dec 1, 2020

Shanghai marathon defies coronavirus with 9,000 runners

Participation in this year's event was still significantly lower than last year's 38,000 runners.

Race Roster introduces digital medals

Dec 1, 2020

Race Roster introduces digital medals

Race organizers can now provide participants with a commemorative keepsake they can hold onto for a lifetime.

Multisportscanada launches app-supported Run Series

Nov 25, 2020

Multisportscanada launches app-supported Run Series

The New Era Series will allow runners to compete virtually in real-time using the OpenRace iPhone app.

RunSignup survey forecasts a hybrid approach to 2021

Nov 24, 2020

RunSignup survey forecasts a hybrid approach to 2021

The survey showed cautious optimism, with significant revenue reductions in 2020 gradually improving over the coming months.

ATRA shares survey results on trail running trends during the pandemic

Nov 20, 2020

ATRA shares survey results on trail running trends during the pandemic

26% of respondents are waiting until a vaccine is widely available to return to in-person racing with 6% saying they will wait until 2022.

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Air Force Marathon unveils the History and Heritage Race Series

Nov 20, 2020

Air Force Marathon unveils the History and Heritage Race Series

Air Force Marathon‘s new virtual race series creates a way to honor the Air Force’s rich history and heritage of aviation.

Race Roster introduces virtual team relays using the ASICS Runkeeper app

Nov 20, 2020

Race Roster introduces virtual team relays using the ASICS Runkeeper app

Team relays create unique opportunities for participants to collaborate with others, work towards a common goal, and celebrate together as one team.

RaceRaves announces Best Racing Cities in the U.S.

Nov 19, 2020

RaceRaves announces Best Racing Cities in the U.S.

The authoritative new guide spotlights the top 10 large, midsize and small racing cities in the nation.

USA Triathlon announces “race local, compete nationally” initiative to support race directors

Nov 18, 2020

USA Triathlon announces “race local, compete nationally” initiative to support race directors

The initiative includes a new safety certification, which grants “Certified Safe Event” status to events that follow USAT's Safe Return to Multisport guidelines.

Race Roster and the ASICS Runkeeper app introduce audio cues

Nov 17, 2020

Race Roster and the ASICS Runkeeper app introduce audio cues

Organizers can now set up audio cues for participants at specific distances or geolocations along the race course.

Event organisers get together for Get Britain Running initiative

Nov 16, 2020

Event organisers get together for Get Britain Running initiative

The partnership aims to support the mass participation industry through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.