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The latest news from the endurance events industry

New York City Marathon returning to 50,000-runner field in November

Feb 25, 2022

New York City Marathon returning to 50,000-runner field in November

Organizers hope the 2022 race will bring the event back to its former standard, including the restoration of on-course entertainment.

Former Portland Marathon organizer indicted on embezzlement charges

Feb 23, 2022

Former Portland Marathon organizer indicted on embezzlement charges

A grand jury has indicted the Lester Smith on charges of embezzling more than $1 million from the nonprofit from 2012 to 2018.

Comrades Marathon returns with 15,000 fully-vaccinated runners

Feb 17, 2022

Comrades Marathon returns with 15,000 fully-vaccinated runners

The ever-popular race is back after a two-year hiatus caused by Covid-19.

Council for Responsible Sport launches ReScore app

Feb 17, 2022

Council for Responsible Sport launches ReScore app

The app allows event organizers to measure, track, report and verify their progress on a broad range of environmental and social indicators.

RunGo adds race live tracking and custom digital medals to app/web features

Feb 15, 2022

RunGo adds race live tracking and custom digital medals to app/web features

The latest release builds on RunGo's audio-guided running routes and customizable route creation and sharing.

Racecheck reveals 2022 mass participation insight report for race organisers

Feb 11, 2022

Racecheck reveals 2022 mass participation insight report for race organisers

The report is tailored to help organisers learn and grow event sales by showing that they are listening to what is being said about their races.

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Malta Marathon organizers warn it may be cancelled for third time

Feb 10, 2022

Malta Marathon organizers warn it may be cancelled for third time

The organizers of the race have complained of a lack of safety guidelines and an unsafe route forced on them by local authorities.

RunSignup brings free, next-generation email marketing to endurance events

Feb 10, 2022

RunSignup brings free, next-generation email marketing to endurance events

The new email platform includes robust personalization and customization tools, as well as unlimited contact uploads and email sends.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series announces new half marathon Elite series

Feb 10, 2022

Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series announces new half marathon Elite series

The series will take place across eight North America events with over $100,000 in prize money.

COVID holding down registrations, but USCG Marathon a go

Feb 4, 2022

COVID holding down registrations, but USCG Marathon a go

The inaugural USCG Marathon is going ahead, despite the negative impact on registrations from the Omicron variant.

Virtual sporting company Raramuri launches first metaverse marathon

Feb 4, 2022

Virtual sporting company Raramuri launches first metaverse marathon

Spectators can line the course and support their favorite runners by emoting a thumbs up or sending NFTs to their wallets as they sprint by.

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows 21.6% growth compared to 2020, reversion to norms

Feb 2, 2022

RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report shows 21.6% growth compared to 2020, reversion to norms

Despite the continued impact of the pandemic on overall participation, data suggested a return to pre-pandemic registration patterns.