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The latest news from the endurance events industry

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.

GiveSignup | RunSignup announces Spring Forward Seminar as hybrid and live events surge

Mar 19, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup announces Spring Forward Seminar as hybrid and live events surge

The Seminar is an opportunity for nonprofits and event directors to catch up on the latest trends and technology and prepare for a busy event season.

Rat Race Adventure Sports plan launch in US and Canadian markets

Mar 18, 2021

Rat Race Adventure Sports plan launch in US and Canadian markets

The UK-based adventure sport company is set to unveil six incredible new multi-sport adventures later this week.

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LimeLight Sports launches Sports Technologies Division

Mar 18, 2021

LimeLight Sports launches Sports Technologies Division

The new business unit will focus on "elevating customer experience and engagement in sports participation by harnessing data and technology".

Glass City Marathon to require vaccination or negative COVID test from runners

Mar 16, 2021

Glass City Marathon to require vaccination or negative COVID test from runners

Organizers have opted to not postpone the race, introducing new health protocols for participants instead.

GiveSignup | RunSignup releases roundup of Q1 events showing a return to racing

Mar 12, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup releases roundup of Q1 events showing a return to racing

The roundup indicates upcoming events being larger on average and predominantly following a hybrid event format.

BMW Dallas Marathon postponed until this winter

Mar 12, 2021

BMW Dallas Marathon postponed until this winter

Runners will have the option to switch to the May virtual event or defer their entry to the winter race.

California Coalition for Endurance Sports launches "Re-Open Endurance Sports" petition

Mar 12, 2021

California Coalition for Endurance Sports launches "Re-Open Endurance Sports" petition

The petition calls for the safe, tiered re-opening of endurance events statewide.

LA Marathon announces new date, finish line for 2021 race

Mar 9, 2021

LA Marathon announces new date, finish line for 2021 race

The race’s finish line has been moved from its traditional downtown LA location to the Avenue of the Stars in Century City.