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The latest news from the endurance events industry

RunThrough reports surge in traffic as lockdown eases in UK

Apr 6, 2021

RunThrough reports surge in traffic as lockdown eases in UK

The UK race organizer added that the planned opening up of outdoor sports events had sparked "a surge in 2021/22 race bookings".

Super League Triathlon acquires race review aggregator Racecheck

Apr 1, 2021

Super League Triathlon acquires race review aggregator Racecheck

The acquisition will help Super League Triathlon strengthen its plans to further innovate in sport and technology.

GiveSignup | RunSignup reports growth at the close of Q1 2021

Apr 1, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup reports growth at the close of Q1 2021

Numbers indicate both a return to running and an increase in market share for the GiveSignup | RunSignup platform over the last year.

Race Roster’s event calendar tool is more powerful than ever

Mar 31, 2021

Race Roster’s event calendar tool is more powerful than ever

The event calendar tool helps users drive registrations and link to results, photos and more, directly from their own websites.

RunSignup launches new and improved RaceDay CheckIn app

Mar 31, 2021

RunSignup launches new and improved RaceDay CheckIn app

The new release offers core functionality improvements, simplified user experience, and a refreshed interface.

Tour de France crash inspires high-tech solution for safety

Mar 30, 2021

Tour de France crash inspires high-tech solution for safety

Norwegian startup Safe Cycling Race brings LED signs to major pro cycling events to alert riders.

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Registration platform SignMeUp.com shuts down

Mar 30, 2021

Registration platform SignMeUp.com shuts down

The company, which was acquired in 2016 by JonasSoftware, is the latest industry victim of the COVID pandemic.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon rebrands to Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series

Mar 26, 2021

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon rebrands to Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series

The series road races are open to participants of all abilities, with distances for everyone, from 1-mile to marathon and everything in between.

Boston Marathon partners with global fundraising platform GivenGain for 125th race

Mar 25, 2021

Boston Marathon partners with global fundraising platform GivenGain for 125th race

GivenGain has signed a multi-year exclusive agreement as the official fundraising partner of the Boston Marathon.

Austin Half Marathon officially set for April 25 after city approval

Mar 24, 2021

Austin Half Marathon officially set for April 25 after city approval

The event will go forward with a COVID-19 mitigation plan after months of planning with Austin Public Health.

Twin Cities Marathon is back in 2021 - with safety measures

Mar 24, 2021

Twin Cities Marathon is back in 2021 - with safety measures

The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, which was cancelled last year, will limit registration to 4,000 runners.

GiveSignup | RunSignup's biannual Registration Market Analysis shows growth

Mar 24, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup's biannual Registration Market Analysis shows growth

The report also notes an increase in industry consolidation, as well as the return of live events and large races.