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The latest news from the endurance events industry

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.

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.

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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.

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.