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The latest news from the endurance events industry

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.

B.A.A. announces virtual fall Boston Marathon open to first 70,000 entrants

Mar 5, 2021

B.A.A. announces virtual fall Boston Marathon open to first 70,000 entrants

Participants will be able to earn their Unicorn finisher’s medal by completing the distance in one, continuous attempt without time restrictions.

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Spartan returns to racing with three endurance events on three continents

Mar 4, 2021

Spartan returns to racing with three endurance events on three continents

All events were held with strict COVID-19 operating protocols, including reduced capacity and social distancing.

RunSignup l GiveSignup announces new Timer Certification program

Mar 4, 2021

RunSignup l GiveSignup announces new Timer Certification program

The program enables timers to expand the services they provide by becoming an official resource for the RunSignup platform.

UltraSignup announced as Presenting Sponsor for the US Trail Running Conference

Mar 4, 2021

UltraSignup announced as Presenting Sponsor for the US Trail Running Conference

UltraSignup will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Race Director segment of the Conference as well as the newly launched webinar series.

USA Triathlon Foundation, PTO open application window for $55,000 COVID-19 relief fund grants

Mar 4, 2021

USA Triathlon Foundation, PTO open application window for $55,000 COVID-19 relief fund grants

The fund aims to provide financial support to members of the U.S. multisport community adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOKA named official partner of the Manchester Marathon

Mar 2, 2021

HOKA named official partner of the Manchester Marathon

The partnership aims to enhance the participant experience, broaden interest in the event and improve its environmental sustainability.

Singapore Marathon no longer in the running for Abbott World Marathon Majors

Feb 26, 2021

Singapore Marathon no longer in the running for Abbott World Marathon Majors

Following the sale of IRONMAN by the Wanda Sports, the Singapore race is no longer a part of that candidate process.