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British Triathlon becomes first UK sport to create 'open' category for transgender athletes

Jul 8, 2022

British Triathlon becomes first UK sport to create 'open' category for transgender athletes

The policy will see an 'open' category for all individuals including male, transgender and those non-binary who were male sex at birth.

RunSignup shares Q2 2022 business update

Jul 8, 2022

RunSignup shares Q2 2022 business update

The numbers show races still down about 20% from 2019 numbers, and 25% of 2019 races with over 500 participants likely never to return.

Race Roster introduces enhancements to Digital Engagement Kits

Jul 8, 2022

Race Roster introduces enhancements to Digital Engagement Kits

Digital Engagement Kits can help event organizers increase engagement with participants while delivering content in an eco-friendly style.

Leslie Jordan go above and beyond to ensure timely delivery of medals for Calgary Marathon

Jul 2, 2022

Leslie Jordan go above and beyond to ensure timely delivery of medals for Calgary Marathon

Medals held up at port get flown to Calgary just hours before race start.

Up to 50,000 participants expected at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

Jul 1, 2022

Up to 50,000 participants expected at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

The popular event returns to full force in December after two editions were adapted and pared back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woman backed for refusing to let bike marathon to cut through property

Jul 1, 2022

Woman backed for refusing to let bike marathon to cut through property

The woman, who is the new owner of the property, claimed liability concerns for refusing access to racers through her property.

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RunSignup announces CheckIn app with label printing

Jun 29, 2022

RunSignup announces CheckIn app with label printing

Races using the RaceDay CheckIn app can now print personalized participant information to create more efficient processing at packet pickup and on race day.

U.S. Marine Corps becomes official Spartan partner for 2022 season

Jun 28, 2022

U.S. Marine Corps becomes official Spartan partner for 2022 season

The two organizations have collaborated on a Run with the Marines heat, which will be part of a nationwide recruitment drive aimed at racers aged 17-24.

The numbers behind the 2022 Tour de France

Jun 28, 2022

The numbers behind the 2022 Tour de France

Stats released by organizers shed light on the beast that is the biggest bike race in the world: 4,400 road signs, 1,800 balance bikes, 100 percent carbon offset.

Vancouver Half Marathon to offer cash prize for the oldest sub-two-hour finisher

Jun 24, 2022

Vancouver Half Marathon to offer cash prize for the oldest sub-two-hour finisher

The Jevitty Golden Shoe award is intended to inspire senior athletes who are motivated to live a healthy lifestyle.

Manitoba Marathon cancelled mid-race as mercury climbs to dangerous levels

Jun 24, 2022

Manitoba Marathon cancelled mid-race as mercury climbs to dangerous levels

About an hour after the run started, the decision was made to cancel the event, which boasted about 6,000 participants.

ESPN and WCVB Channel 5 named exclusive broadcast partners for the Boston Marathon

Jun 24, 2022

ESPN and WCVB Channel 5 named exclusive broadcast partners for the Boston Marathon

ESPN will also have coverage of the race within SportsCenter before the live coverage and later in the day.