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Race Roster now offers 10 language options to participants

Oct 16, 2020

Race Roster now offers 10 language options to participants

With the release, event organizers will be able to show specific waivers and send email campaigns based on the language of the participant.

Running USA seeks next CEO

Oct 15, 2020

Running USA seeks next CEO

The search follows the departure of Rich Harshbarger from the role on August 1, 2020.

Cancellation of 2020 Spartan Trail World Championship series

Oct 15, 2020

Cancellation of 2020 Spartan Trail World Championship series

Updates regarding races, formats and locations for the Spartan Trail World Championship series will be released later this year.

Fundraising in a pandemic: The data

Oct 9, 2020

Fundraising in a pandemic: The data

Smaller but more donations help increase nonprofit fundraising proceeds by 67.4% in 2020.

IRONMAN acquires Mozart 100 trail event in Austria

Oct 9, 2020

IRONMAN acquires Mozart 100 trail event in Austria

IRONMAN adds to its trail race portfolio which already includes Ultra-Trail Australia and the Tarawera Ultra Marathon in New Zealand.

BMW Dallas Marathon Festival postponed to Spring 2021

Oct 2, 2020

BMW Dallas Marathon Festival postponed to Spring 2021

Runners will still be able to participate in the new 2020 Virtual BMW Dallas Marathon in December

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RaceNation and Immortal Sport combine to launch RaceNation Events

Sep 30, 2020

RaceNation and Immortal Sport combine to launch RaceNation Events

RaceNation Events' portfolio will include standout events across the UK including the Exmoor Triathlon Weekend, Salisbury Half Marathon and Lemur Loop.

RunSignup raises $2.6 million in Series A funding from Payroc for strategic initiatives

Sep 29, 2020

RunSignup raises $2.6 million in Series A funding from Payroc for strategic initiatives

RunSignup will use the capital to grow its customer onboarding team and invest in customer education.

Race directors nationwide come together to launch virtual Mind Body Tri

Sep 24, 2020

Race directors nationwide come together to launch virtual Mind Body Tri

Virtual event combines online yoga, a 5k run/walk, and meditation to exercise the body and calm the mind.

Tough Mudder launches Tough Mudder Challenge - Marvel Edition

Sep 24, 2020

Tough Mudder launches Tough Mudder Challenge - Marvel Edition

The 21-day challenge promises activities inspired by the adventures of the Avengers, Daredevil, the X-Men and other Marvel characters.

IRONMAN celebrates return to racing with five events in four countries

Sep 24, 2020

IRONMAN celebrates return to racing with five events in four countries

Almost 3,500 athletes participate in races following IRONMAN’s Return to Racing protocol.

Mobile race calendar Let’s Race wins Best Mobile App award

Sep 18, 2020

Mobile race calendar Let’s Race wins Best Mobile App award

The app features over 45,000 U.S. running, triathlon, obstacle, cycling and swimming races.