Endurance Events Industry News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jun 24, 2022

Hackney Moves launches the first-ever half marathon NFT reward

Each NFT will be personalised with the runner’s finish time, with gold, silver or bronze thread running through the moving design.

Jun 23, 2022

World's Sports Group named official partner of the European Running Business Conference 2022

WSG joins Stockholm Marathon organisers, Marathongruppen, as official conference partner for the biennial ERBC 2022.

Jun 15, 2022

World's largest duathlon returns in 2022

The London Duathlon is set to return to Richmond Park, London on September 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2022

Tough Mudder to host 24-Hour OCR World Championships

The event will take place in Atmore, Alabama, on November 12-13, 2022, and will bring together some of the world’s top athletes for a weekend of competition.