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IRONMAN World Championship to switch to single-day format from 2026

Apr 30, 2025

IRONMAN World Championship to switch to single-day format from 2026

According to IRONMAN, the decision was driven by extensive athlete feedback that showed strong support for a unified championship experience in Kona.

Houston Running Company taps Laurel to power next-gen race experience across Texas

Apr 29, 2025

Houston Running Company taps Laurel to power next-gen race experience across Texas

More than 25,000 participants will benefit from an unprecedented level of innovation, personalization and interactivity at Houston Running Company events.

London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers

Apr 27, 2025

London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers

A total of 56,640 runners crossed the finish line at the end of the 26.2-mile route, Guinness World Records has confirmed.

London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'

Apr 24, 2025

London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'

The London Marathon will no longer post on X after its race director Hugh Brasher said the social media platform had "ceased to be a positive place".

Horrific crash at Belgian fondo: 47 injured, 7 hospitalized

Apr 21, 2025

Horrific crash at Belgian fondo: 47 injured, 7 hospitalized

A brutal crash marred the Gran Fondo Belgium on Sunday, forcing the event to be cancelled.

Robots compete with humans in world’s first humanoid half-marathon

Apr 19, 2025

Robots compete with humans in world’s first humanoid half-marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing.

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IRONMAN targets younger and more diverse athletes with new initiatives

Apr 17, 2025

IRONMAN targets younger and more diverse athletes with new initiatives

According to fresh IRONMAN participation data, the average age of first-time participants is decreasing.

Run 4 Wales acquires Always Aim High Events

Apr 17, 2025

Run 4 Wales acquires Always Aim High Events

Run 4 Wales has acquired Always Aim High Events in a move that brings two of Wales’ leading mass-participation organisers under one roof.

iTAB and Ahotu celebrate one year partnership

Apr 17, 2025

iTAB and Ahotu celebrate one year partnership

Through their partnership, iTAB and Ahotu are committed to helping race organisers grow their events and build stronger participant engagement.

City of Cape Town withdraws support from Two Oceans Marathon

Apr 16, 2025

City of Cape Town withdraws support from Two Oceans Marathon

The City of Cape Town has officially withdrawn its support from the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, citing a breach of event permit conditions.

Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals outshine imports as tariffs drive up costs

Apr 15, 2025

Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals outshine imports as tariffs drive up costs

With tariff-induced price hikes on overseas products, USA-made medals are not only the value-added, most innovative option, they’re the more affordable one too.

Race Entry launches volunteer management software Come Volunteer

Apr 14, 2025

Race Entry launches volunteer management software Come Volunteer

Race Entry is making its proven volunteer management software available to all race directors whether or not they use Race Entry for registration.