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Race registration market analysis

Sep 11, 2020

Race registration market analysis

RunSignup's biannual look at stats and trends in the US race registration market.

RaceNation launch results and timing feature for virtual events integrated with Strava

Sep 10, 2020

RaceNation launch results and timing feature for virtual events integrated with Strava

The new feature will allow users to submit their race times via four online modes: Scanning, Timing, Manual and Strava.

District offers ‘virtual first’ for events with new augmented reality tech

Sep 9, 2020

District offers ‘virtual first’ for events with new augmented reality tech

District focuses on delivering engaging user experiences, using augmented reality, gamification and exploration as its key drivers.

Registration for 2021 Boston Marathon postponed

Sep 8, 2020

Registration for 2021 Boston Marathon postponed

Plans for the 2021 race are still up in the air.

LimeLight Sports acquires Virgin Sport's portfolio of events

Sep 8, 2020

LimeLight Sports acquires Virgin Sport's portfolio of events

Event portfolio includes prestige events such as the Asics London 10k, Oxford Half Marathon and Hackney Half Marathon.

Race Roster introduces participant photo uploads

Sep 4, 2020

Race Roster introduces participant photo uploads

Participants can now upload their own event photos directly to your event gallery on Race Roster.

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Virtual Great North Run features audio running experience

Sep 4, 2020

Virtual Great North Run features audio running experience

Runners will be able to receive distance updates and motivational messages through their headphones.

RunSignup August 2020 Business Update

Sep 3, 2020

RunSignup August 2020 Business Update

Virtual races and challenges continue to make up about 75% of transaction volume.

Pic2Go announces release of runner after-race experience platform RunPage

Sep 3, 2020

Pic2Go announces release of runner after-race experience platform RunPage

Pic2Go has released RunPage, a new platform for runners and race finishers to relive, celebrate and share the race experience

Findarace.com to reach even more participants through new partner network

Sep 3, 2020

Findarace.com to reach even more participants through new partner network

Findarace.com is excited to announce the release of a new partner network, giving event organisers instant access to 600,000 people a month completely free

Pic2Go releases Digital Medals for personal finisher platform RunPage

Sep 3, 2020

Pic2Go releases Digital Medals for personal finisher platform RunPage

With the release of Digital Medals, Pic2Go strengthens further its personal finisher platform RunPage, offering yet another opportunity for finishers to share race photos on social media.

Race Directors HQ joins sponsors of 2018 US Trail Running Conference

Sep 3, 2020

Race Directors HQ joins sponsors of 2018 US Trail Running Conference

We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the 6th annual US Trail Running Conference, held in partnership with the American Trail Running Association.