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The latest news from the endurance events industry

US Trail Running Conference returns to Arkansas in 2021

Dec 17, 2020

US Trail Running Conference returns to Arkansas in 2021

The 
Conference, scheduled for October 27-30, 2021 aims to help race directors grow and develop successful trail races.

Richmond Marathon delivers hybrid race experience

Dec 8, 2020

Richmond Marathon delivers hybrid race experience

The race included three on-site course options as well as virtual race-anywhere options.

LA Marathon rescheduled for May due to coronavirus

Dec 3, 2020

LA Marathon rescheduled for May due to coronavirus

The Los Angeles Marathon has been held in March since its inaugural edition in 1986 except for 2009 and 2016.

RunSignup | GiveSignup opens registration for virtual 2021 Planning Kickoff

Dec 2, 2020

RunSignup | GiveSignup opens registration for virtual 2021 Planning Kickoff

The free event includes three sessions to help race organizers use the lessons of 2020 to prepare for an unconventional 2021.

Thanksgiving 2020: by the numbers

Dec 1, 2020

Thanksgiving 2020: by the numbers

RunSignup's registration stats show participation being down 70% from last year on the year's busiest racing day.

Shanghai marathon defies coronavirus with 9,000 runners

Dec 1, 2020

Shanghai marathon defies coronavirus with 9,000 runners

Participation in this year's event was still significantly lower than last year's 38,000 runners.

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Race Roster introduces digital medals

Dec 1, 2020

Race Roster introduces digital medals

Race organizers can now provide participants with a commemorative keepsake they can hold onto for a lifetime.

Multisportscanada launches app-supported Run Series

Nov 25, 2020

Multisportscanada launches app-supported Run Series

The New Era Series will allow runners to compete virtually in real-time using the OpenRace iPhone app.

RunSignup survey forecasts a hybrid approach to 2021

Nov 24, 2020

RunSignup survey forecasts a hybrid approach to 2021

The survey showed cautious optimism, with significant revenue reductions in 2020 gradually improving over the coming months.

ATRA shares survey results on trail running trends during the pandemic

Nov 20, 2020

ATRA shares survey results on trail running trends during the pandemic

26% of respondents are waiting until a vaccine is widely available to return to in-person racing with 6% saying they will wait until 2022.

Air Force Marathon unveils the History and Heritage Race Series

Nov 20, 2020

Air Force Marathon unveils the History and Heritage Race Series

Air Force Marathon‘s new virtual race series creates a way to honor the Air Force’s rich history and heritage of aviation.

Race Roster introduces virtual team relays using the ASICS Runkeeper app

Nov 20, 2020

Race Roster introduces virtual team relays using the ASICS Runkeeper app

Team relays create unique opportunities for participants to collaborate with others, work towards a common goal, and celebrate together as one team.