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New York Mini 10K to host the return of professional athletes on June 12

Apr 22, 2021

New York Mini 10K to host the return of professional athletes on June 12

The event will serve as the first regularly scheduled and will be the largest NYRR race since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Great North Run cancellation would cost millions without COVID-19 cover

Apr 22, 2021

Great North Run cancellation would cost millions without COVID-19 cover

With the insurance industry in turmoil, the world’s biggest half-marathon is again in doubt.

Grandma's Marathon releases details of 2021 race plan

Apr 21, 2021

Grandma's Marathon releases details of 2021 race plan

Organizers plan to use a modified transportation schedule and rolling start to ensure social distancing of participants on the racecourse.

Adidas extends Boston Marathon sponsorship through 2030

Apr 21, 2021

Adidas extends Boston Marathon sponsorship through 2030

Adidas has been a sponsor of the Boston Marathon since 1989 and has sponsored all B.A.A. running events since 1994.

London Marathon's pilot event postponed till May

Apr 15, 2021

London Marathon's pilot event postponed till May

The Reunion 10K will provide scientific data on how mass participation events can safely resume in the UK.

Boston Marathon may require runners to produce negative COVID results

Apr 13, 2021

Boston Marathon may require runners to produce negative COVID results

The 2021 race will be capped at 20,000 participants to allow for social distancing along the course.

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Air Force Marathon 3-person relay returns

Apr 9, 2021

Air Force Marathon 3-person relay returns

The relay, sponsored by T-Mobile, begins and ends at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Boston Marathon adds $25 COVID fee to 2021 entry price

Apr 9, 2021

Boston Marathon adds $25 COVID fee to 2021 entry price

The BAA said the fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants”.

USA Triathlon announces additional Safe Return to Multisport resources

Apr 8, 2021

USA Triathlon announces additional Safe Return to Multisport resources

The new resources include Guidelines for COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Guidelines for Volunteers, and a Safe Return to Racing Town Hall.

Why Race Roster is the ultimate collaboration platform for event management

Apr 7, 2021

Why Race Roster is the ultimate collaboration platform for event management

Using Race Roster’s staff access, organizers can provide individual access settings for each member of their team.

London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government

Apr 6, 2021

London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government

The Reunion 10K aims to gather scientific data on holding mass participation events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RunThrough reports surge in traffic as lockdown eases in UK

Apr 6, 2021

RunThrough reports surge in traffic as lockdown eases in UK

The UK race organizer added that the planned opening up of outdoor sports events had sparked "a surge in 2021/22 race bookings".