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The latest news from the endurance events industry

Cold weather in China kills 21 in ultramarathon

May 24, 2021

Cold weather in China kills 21 in ultramarathon

The tragedy has sparked outrage over the lack of contingency planning by the regional government and race organizers.

RunSignup launches RaceDay Scoring Version 3.0

May 21, 2021

RunSignup launches RaceDay Scoring Version 3.0

The latest release allows timers to score events with a team or group component, such as running clubs, corporate teams, and relays.

Study finds 28% of runners started running during the pandemic

May 21, 2021

Study finds 28% of runners started running during the pandemic

A study of 4,000 runners by RunRepeat indicates more than a quarter picked up the sport in the past year.

2021 TCS New York City Marathon sets field for its 50th running celebration

May 18, 2021

2021 TCS New York City Marathon sets field for its 50th running celebration

A field of 33,000 runners has been set for the 50th running of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon on November 7.

Updated study finds 2 COVID cases out of 1,118 running events

May 18, 2021

Updated study finds 2 COVID cases out of 1,118 running events

Just two COVID-19 cases were linked to races held in Japan between April 2020 and March 2021.

UK’s largest mass participation event of 2021 held in Kew Gardens

May 18, 2021

UK’s largest mass participation event of 2021 held in Kew Gardens

Over 2,000 runners took part across the weekend in the AIR:RUN 10K held in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Leslie Jordan announce their new super soft tri-blend fabric

May 14, 2021

Leslie Jordan announce their new super soft tri-blend fabric

Leslie Jordan tri-blend options pair super soft fabric with durable construction quality.

Boston Marathon study finds younger, faster runners at greater risk for heatstroke

May 13, 2021

Boston Marathon study finds younger, faster runners at greater risk for heatstroke

Using data from four Boston Marathons, the researchers assessed which runners are more susceptible to the most serious type of heat injury.

2021 Philly Marathon participant capacity reduced to 50%

May 13, 2021

2021 Philly Marathon participant capacity reduced to 50%

A preliminary date for the race weekend has been set for Nov. 19-21.

Blue Ridge Marathon generates $1.6m for local economy

May 13, 2021

Blue Ridge Marathon generates $1.6m for local economy

Post-race survey data show $920k in direct new sales activity for the region, with an additional $680k in indirect and induced spending.

Women's Tour de France race to be revived in 2022

May 13, 2021

Women's Tour de France race to be revived in 2022

The race is expected to take place after the men’s Tour next summer.

Multisport Research study finds athletes raring to race

May 12, 2021

Multisport Research study finds athletes raring to race

The study indicates that 71% of athletes appear willing to tolerate some form of price rise to keep events viable in 2021.