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Tough Mudder and Marvel expand digital fitness challenges in 2021

Feb 3, 2021

Tough Mudder and Marvel expand digital fitness challenges in 2021

The first challenge in the 2021 series, kicking off early this month, will feature Marvel’s The Avengers characters.

RunSignup | GiveSignup shares resources for a successful 2021 at the Virtual Winter Symposium

Feb 3, 2021

RunSignup | GiveSignup shares resources for a successful 2021 at the Virtual Winter Symposium

More than 1,000 race directors, timers, and nonprofits registered for the three-day event covering event options and technology best practices.

May deemed too early for Pittsburgh Marathon

Jan 29, 2021

May deemed too early for Pittsburgh Marathon

The City of Pittsburgh instead anticipates smaller, regional events returning this summer.

LA Marathon rescheduled again due to coronavirus

Jan 29, 2021

LA Marathon rescheduled again due to coronavirus

Marathon officials pointed to the state of the pandemic in the LA area and the pace of the vaccine roll-out to justify the decision.

Fall 2021 Boston Marathon date announced

Jan 27, 2021

Fall 2021 Boston Marathon date announced

All details regarding registration and field size, pending local regulations and the event plan, will be forthcoming.

RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report shows 48.1% participation decline, gradual recovery

Jan 27, 2021

RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report shows 48.1% participation decline, gradual recovery

Socially distant virtual events and challenges were the big winner in 2020, with virtual races making up 33.4% of all events.

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California Coalition of Endurance Sports reports projected loss of over $1 billion in economic activity due to COVID-19

Jan 27, 2021

California Coalition of Endurance Sports reports projected loss of over $1 billion in economic activity due to COVID-19

The survey underscores the importance of the nearly 8,000 endurance events industry to the California economy.

Host photo contests and more with Race Roster’s latest gallery updates

Jan 27, 2021

Host photo contests and more with Race Roster’s latest gallery updates

Event organizers are now able to host photo contests and display a photo gallery widget on their event details page.

MYLAPS Americas and RunSignup announce registration and RaceDay Scoring partnership

Jan 27, 2021

MYLAPS Americas and RunSignup announce registration and RaceDay Scoring partnership

MYLAPS Americas will now be offering RunSignUp registration and RaceDay Scoring as its certified and preferred scoring software.

RunSignup | GiveSignup releases Photos 2.0 to increase participant engagement

Jan 21, 2021

RunSignup | GiveSignup releases Photos 2.0 to increase participant engagement

Photos 2.0 aims to create a central hub for an event celebration including both in-person and virtual participants.

Race Roster introduces ability to collect waiver signatures from participants who did not register themselves

Jan 20, 2021

Race Roster introduces ability to collect waiver signatures from participants who did not register themselves

The new feature makes collecting waiver signatures from every participant a much easier process.

Race Roster makes advancements to their results platform

Jan 15, 2021

Race Roster makes advancements to their results platform

The updates aim to give event organizers more control over their result settings, ensuring greater confidence in their overall result experience.