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RunSignup reports (another) record-breaking Thanksgiving Day for running

Dec 10, 2024

RunSignup reports (another) record-breaking Thanksgiving Day for running

Average turkey trots saw an increase in participation, with per-race participation growing 12% compared to 2023.

CP Communications takes TCS New York City Marathon coverage into new territory

Dec 10, 2024

CP Communications takes TCS New York City Marathon coverage into new territory

For this year’s race, innovations included an integration with Starlink that enabled IP-based aerial acquisition.

Chinese dad banned from race after letting nine-year-old daughter run marathon

Dec 9, 2024

Chinese dad banned from race after letting nine-year-old daughter run marathon

After calling it quits, the father pinned his race bib on his young daughter to finish the marathon.

Hong Kong Streetathon organiser investigates complaints participants ran extra 9km

Dec 8, 2024

Hong Kong Streetathon organiser investigates complaints participants ran extra 9km

Wrong directions from volunteers led runners to do an extra 9km in the half marathon, social media user says.

Royal Parks Half Marathon announces search for new headline sponsor

Dec 7, 2024

Royal Parks Half Marathon announces search for new headline sponsor

The event broke records this year as the most in-demand Royal Parks Half ever, with a record number of ballot entries, a 43% increase on 2023.

Stone Circle gravel race taken over by employees

Dec 6, 2024

Stone Circle gravel race taken over by employees

Four former employees, all creditors of the business, have started a new company and will deliver the next edition of Stone Circle in June 2025.

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Marathon craze boosts China's public health, consumption

Dec 5, 2024

Marathon craze boosts China's public health, consumption

More than 30 road-running events were held across China between Nov 2 and 3, drawing approximately 400,000 participants, according to statistics.

RACE RESULT launches Ubidium ground antenna

Dec 3, 2024

RACE RESULT launches Ubidium ground antenna

The new antenna design significantly reduces power consumption, enabling the system to operate autonomously for hours with just two batteries.

Hungary sees explosive growth in sports tourism with groundbreaking running events in 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Hungary sees explosive growth in sports tourism with groundbreaking running events in 2024

A major milestone was the debut of a Netflix commercial series titled Sprint, which spotlighted Budapest’s allure as a sports tourism hub.

Valencia marathon stirs controversy one month after deadly floods

Nov 29, 2024

Valencia marathon stirs controversy one month after deadly floods

The decision to go ahead with the race on Dec. 1, just a month after the raging waters killed 222 people, has sparked controversy.

Boston Marathon now paying runners who missed out on prize money when others were caught

Nov 26, 2024

Boston Marathon now paying runners who missed out on prize money when others were caught

BAA announced Tuesday it will issue "voluntary payments" Tuesday to any runners who were "adversely affected by doping offenses at B.A.A. events."

Spain’s San Sebastián Marathon cancelled due to high winds

Nov 25, 2024

Spain’s San Sebastián Marathon cancelled due to high winds

Winds of 93 km/h were recorded on Sunday morning around 10 a.m., forcing race organizers to suspend the event for the 12,000 participants.