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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.

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.

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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.

UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group partner to launch the ground-breaking UTMB® World Series

May 7, 2021

UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group partner to launch the ground-breaking UTMB® World Series

The Series is set to launch in 2022 with the hope of bringing together many of the best international trail running events on the planet.

NY Governor announces Buffalo Marathon to return in June for 20th anniversary

May 5, 2021

NY Governor announces Buffalo Marathon to return in June for 20th anniversary

The race is to operate at 50% capacity with Health and Safety Guidelines in place for participants and limited spectators.

OC Sport launches Rethink Sport sustainability strategy

May 5, 2021

OC Sport launches Rethink Sport sustainability strategy

The strategy has a central goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2028.

California Department of Public Health releases COVID guidance for community sporting events

May 1, 2021

California Department of Public Health releases COVID guidance for community sporting events

The guidance is designed to address sectors and activities opening statewide.

Race Directors HQ launches industry podcast, Head Start

Apr 29, 2021

Race Directors HQ launches industry podcast, Head Start

The podcast aims to deliver in-depth content for race directors, timers and anyone involved in the business of putting on races.