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The latest news from the endurance events industry

US Trail Running Conference heads to Mukilteo, WA in 2022

Dec 7, 2021

US Trail Running Conference heads to Mukilteo, WA in 2022

The tenth edition of the industry-leading event is to take place in the Pacific Northwest for the first time.

Race Roster announces new ASICS Runkeeper app connection for challenges

Dec 3, 2021

Race Roster announces new ASICS Runkeeper app connection for challenges

Taking part in a distance, elevation, or time-based challenge is now easier than ever.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon delayed to November

Dec 2, 2021

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon delayed to November

Organisers scratch February date, with concerns over Covid-19 pandemic and ability to attract top overseas talent forcing a rethink.

GiveSignup | RunSignup seeking timer award nominees

Dec 2, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup seeking timer award nominees

Named in honor of Alan Jones, a foundational innovator in endurance timing, the award acknowledges those who have proactively improved the race experience.

Beijing Marathon cancelled for second straight year

Dec 1, 2021

Beijing Marathon cancelled for second straight year

The decision was taken as a way to control the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Beijing's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics in February.

GiveSignup l RunSignup announces RaceDay Scoring for duration-based lap events

Nov 30, 2021

GiveSignup l RunSignup announces RaceDay Scoring for duration-based lap events

This latest release aims to support lap distance events for cycling, team challenge events, relays, trail events, and running and walking races.

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All 24,000 applicants accepted into 2022 Boston Marathon

Nov 18, 2021

All 24,000 applicants accepted into 2022 Boston Marathon

For the first time since 2013, the “cut-off” time for Boston Marathon eligibility is 0 minutes and 0 seconds.

GiveSignup | RunSignup releases support for inclusive gender options in event registration

Nov 12, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup releases support for inclusive gender options in event registration

The latest release of the second phase builds on an earlier update that allowed a person to set their profile to male, female or non-binary.

The Run Show USA partners with RaceRaves to bring events village concept to life

Nov 11, 2021

The Run Show USA partners with RaceRaves to bring events village concept to life

The interactive experience offers race organizers a dedicated space to showcase their events.

Air Force Marathon expands military discount to include veterans, military service members

Nov 11, 2021

Air Force Marathon expands military discount to include veterans, military service members

Beginning with the 2022 Air Force Marathon, veterans and members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps will also be offered discounts.

Ventures Endurance acquires Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour

Nov 8, 2021

Ventures Endurance acquires Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour

Ventures Endurance will be responsible for operations of the tour which has historically been held in June across the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

Ted Metellus makes history as first Black NYC Marathon director

Nov 6, 2021

Ted Metellus makes history as first Black NYC Marathon director

Metellus, born and raised in the Bronx, is the first Black director of a World Marathon Major.