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2025 London Marathon field set to break world record

Mar 13, 2025

2025 London Marathon field set to break world record

More than 56,000 runners are expected to complete the 26.2 miles on Sunday, 27 April.

ChronoTrack introduces Kairos advanced UHF RFID timing system at annual timers conference

Mar 12, 2025

ChronoTrack introduces Kairos advanced UHF RFID timing system at annual timers conference

Kairos represents the next step forward in UHF RFID timing technology, featuring a modular design that adapts to events of any size.

IRONMAN reports sell-out status for events across North America

Mar 11, 2025

IRONMAN reports sell-out status for events across North America

IRONMAN also cited a growing popularity of its events amongst younger athletes, with participation for 18-35 year-olds across North America at an all-time high.

RunSignup reaches $3 billion in transactions processed for events & nonprofits

Mar 7, 2025

RunSignup reaches $3 billion in transactions processed for events & nonprofits

The achievement comes less than two years after crossing the $2 billion mark, highlighting the platform’s accelerating adoption.

RunSignup unveils RaceDay Scoring Version 5

Mar 6, 2025

RunSignup unveils RaceDay Scoring Version 5

The update introduces many new features, building on RaceDay Scoring’s ability to deliver real-time chip and GPS participant tracking through the RaceJoy app.

Ahotu and Strava join forces to get athletes race-ready with interactive race maps

Mar 5, 2025

Ahotu and Strava join forces to get athletes race-ready with interactive race maps

Ahotu has partnered with Strava, the 135-million-strong digital sports community, to level up race-day preparation for athletes.

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Brighton Half Marathon organisers issue apology after cups reused in water station

Mar 5, 2025

Brighton Half Marathon organisers issue apology after cups reused in water station

The decision to rinse and reuse the cups when new ones ran out during Sunday's event has been described as "an error of judgement".

Chinese marathon launches public urination investigation

Mar 3, 2025

Chinese marathon launches public urination investigation

Photos and videos emerged on social media of hundreds of race participants urinating in public parks, flowerbeds and on school signs.

Spaceport America to host inaugural Space Race

Feb 27, 2025

Spaceport America to host inaugural Space Race

Occurring at the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, the Space Race will feature a trio of races including a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon.

Run GP to transform F1 circuits into world class running venues

Feb 27, 2025

Run GP to transform F1 circuits into world class running venues

Backed by Sir Mo Farah, Run GP aims to create an innovative team-based run series involving pro athletes, influencers and celebrities.

Detroit Free Press Marathon expected to sell out for second year in a row

Feb 27, 2025

Detroit Free Press Marathon expected to sell out for second year in a row

Entries for the 2025 Detroit Free Press Marathon are expected to sell out four months earlier than last year.

RunSignup releases RaceDay Mobile Timing App version 5 with real-time photo capture integration

Feb 25, 2025

RunSignup releases RaceDay Mobile Timing App version 5 with real-time photo capture integration

The integration allows race timers to capture and auto-tag participant photos directly from the app.