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The latest news from the endurance events industry

Columbus Marathon to require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes

Sep 17, 2021

Columbus Marathon to require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes

The protocols also include those picking up a race number and T-shirt at the marathon's Health & Fitness Expo

Brighton Marathon organizers apologize for making course 500 meters too long

Sep 14, 2021

Brighton Marathon organizers apologize for making course 500 meters too long

In a statement, the race director put the error down to a basic human error in laying out a cone line.

Race Roster introduces 3 new challenge event types

Sep 14, 2021

Race Roster introduces 3 new challenge event types

With these new types, organizers can reach a wider audience and create creative challenges that everyone will want to take on.

Oregon Health and Science University pulls Portland Marathon sponsorship, quoting COVID concerns

Sep 10, 2021

Oregon Health and Science University pulls Portland Marathon sponsorship, quoting COVID concerns

OHSU did not directly discourage runners from participating in the race, but stated it was "doing everything" to avoid burdening overloaded hospitals.

Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run marks the return of large in-person races in D.C.

Sep 10, 2021

Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run marks the return of large in-person races in D.C.

Runners will have to wear masks at the start and finish line, but not during the race.

Runner dies after falling at UTMB’s TDS race

Aug 26, 2021

Runner dies after falling at UTMB’s TDS race

The race was stopped for the more than 1,000 runners who had not yet reached the accident site.

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Cape Town Marathon becomes Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate race

Aug 26, 2021

Cape Town Marathon becomes Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate race

The race is the first race in Africa to be nominated to the Marathon Majors series.

Spartan invests in global long-distance hiking series HIGHLANDER

Aug 26, 2021

Spartan invests in global long-distance hiking series HIGHLANDER

The partnership aims to support the growth of HIGHLANDER, while expanding Spartan's portfolio into adventure hiking.

IRONMAN Group acquires Haute Route, Gravel Epic

Aug 20, 2021

IRONMAN Group acquires Haute Route, Gravel Epic

The acquisition aims to help develop The IRONMAN Group’s experience in the road cycling category.

Air Force Marathon cancels 2021 race

Aug 20, 2021

Air Force Marathon cancels 2021 race

The race, that was scheduled for September 18, will switch to a virtual event, with deferral and refund options also offered to participants.

New Jersey Marathon cancelled over COVID concerns

Aug 19, 2021

New Jersey Marathon cancelled over COVID concerns

It is the second year in a row that the race, ordinarily held in the spring, has been cancelled due to the pandemic.

Chicago Marathon introduces vaccination requirements for 2021 event

Aug 19, 2021

Chicago Marathon introduces vaccination requirements for 2021 event

Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to participate in the race.