Endurance Events Industry News

Oct 26, 2021

HOKA becomes first global Premier Partner of UTMB World Series

The multi-year partnership, starting in 2022, will see HOKA designated as the event series’ Premier Footwear and Apparel Partner.

Oct 25, 2021

Beijing marathon postponed as China fights Delta outbreak

The race has been postponed until further notice, as China seeks to stamp out a Covid outbreak ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Oct 23, 2021

Father-daughter duo, RouteArrows, launches innovative new race signage

RouteArrows' new reusable signage product provides highly visible route marking for events both on- and off-road, whatever the weather.

Oct 22, 2021

Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against carrying political slogans

Those who carry political slogans in this Sunday’s Standard Chartered Marathon will risk getting banned from the race, organizers warned.

Oct 20, 2021

16,000 people compete in 10-mile Great South Run

In recognition of the efforts of all NHS staff during the pandemic four local members of NHS staff were the official starters of this year's race.

Oct 12, 2021

Boston Marathon says 93% of participants were vaccinated against COVID-19

Only a few runners were denied entry to the race after testing positive for the virus.

Oct 11, 2021

87 runners rescued after blizzard hits Utah ultramarathon

The blizzard hit the DC Peak 50 at the East Mountain Wilderness Park dumping more than a foot of snow.

Oct 8, 2021

RRCA CEO, Jean Knaack, delivers quarterly industry update

Knaack notes that "as of September 30, 2021, the recovery rate for the number of events that have occurred compared to 2019 has exceeded 78%".

Oct 7, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup Q3 trends data show a persistent hybrid model, some reversion to demographic norms

The report also indicates an absence of participant procrastination with race-week registrations matching pre-pandemic (2019) levels.

Sep 30, 2021

Boston Marathon to test travellers with mixed COVID vaccine doses

Boston qualifiers who received doses from different vaccine brands will be tested upon arriving at the race expo.

Sep 27, 2021

Marine Corps Marathon Weekend canceled on safety precautions

The race, scheduled for October 29-31, will transition to a virtual event, with refund and deferral options also available.

Sep 24, 2021

UTMB bans painkillers at all events

Athletes are no longer allowed to use NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, before or during any UTMB races.

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