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Heineken named Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Partner of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series

Aug 18, 2021

Heineken named Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Partner of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series

The new partnership will feature the ‘Heineken 0.0 Beer Garden’ at the Finish Line Festival of Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series events through 2022.

Falmouth Road Race introduces mask requirements at starting line

Aug 13, 2021

Falmouth Road Race introduces mask requirements at starting line

Race officials will provide all 8,000 participants of the 7-mile race with masks to wear before the start of the race.

GiveSignup | RunSignup opens registration for 2022 Winter Symposium

Aug 12, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup opens registration for 2022 Winter Symposium

The Symposium offers an opportunity for timers, race directors and nonprofits to invest in their education and network with their peers.

Scottish race looks to become world's most expensive run

Jul 29, 2021

Scottish race looks to become world's most expensive run

The 193km Highland King Ultra is set to debut in 2022 with an entry fee of £15,499 (c. $22,000)

TCS renews NYC Marathon rights and will spend $280 million on race sponsorships

Jul 22, 2021

TCS renews NYC Marathon rights and will spend $280 million on race sponsorships

TCS has retained title rights to the NYC Marathon through 2029 and has become the new title sponsor of the London Marathon.

UK mass-participation running events celebrate safe return

Jul 16, 2021

UK mass-participation running events celebrate safe return

The anticipated return of large races in the UK comes on the back of an easing of COVID restrictions from 19 July.

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GiveSignup | RunSignup mid-year trends data shows normal registration patterns and a decline of young participants

Jul 14, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup mid-year trends data shows normal registration patterns and a decline of young participants

Registration data also seem to support a return to pre-pandemic entry fee prices with a strong comeback of in-person races.

World leading race calendar, Ahotu.com, expands coverage to include all major endurance event formats

Jul 9, 2021

World leading race calendar, Ahotu.com, expands coverage to include all major endurance event formats

Ahotu, a trusted source of information on running events for many years, is now adding triathlon, cycling, swimrun and twelve other formats to its calendar.

Dublin marathon cancelled for second year in a row

Jul 9, 2021

Dublin marathon cancelled for second year in a row

Organiseres have cited "too many unknowns" ahead of the scheduled 24 October event.

GiveSignup | RunSignup closes Q2 with 8% increase in transaction volume compared to 2019

Jul 7, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup closes Q2 with 8% increase in transaction volume compared to 2019

The data indicates a strong return to in-person racing with 80% of June transactions bring for live events from 50% in January.

Great Bristol Run to include 10K for blind and partially-sighted runners

Jul 7, 2021

Great Bristol Run to include 10K for blind and partially-sighted runners

The event, which is the first of its kind in the UK, is organised in partnership with VI [visually impaired] Runners Bristol.

Leslie Jordan, Inc. certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Jul 7, 2021

Leslie Jordan, Inc. certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

The WBENC standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection