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The latest news from the endurance events industry

RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report shows 48.1% participation decline, gradual recovery

Jan 27, 2021

RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report shows 48.1% participation decline, gradual recovery

Socially distant virtual events and challenges were the big winner in 2020, with virtual races making up 33.4% of all events.

California Coalition of Endurance Sports reports projected loss of over $1 billion in economic activity due to COVID-19

Jan 27, 2021

California Coalition of Endurance Sports reports projected loss of over $1 billion in economic activity due to COVID-19

The survey underscores the importance of the nearly 8,000 endurance events industry to the California economy.

Host photo contests and more with Race Roster’s latest gallery updates

Jan 27, 2021

Host photo contests and more with Race Roster’s latest gallery updates

Event organizers are now able to host photo contests and display a photo gallery widget on their event details page.

MYLAPS Americas and RunSignup announce registration and RaceDay Scoring partnership

Jan 27, 2021

MYLAPS Americas and RunSignup announce registration and RaceDay Scoring partnership

MYLAPS Americas will now be offering RunSignUp registration and RaceDay Scoring as its certified and preferred scoring software.

RunSignup | GiveSignup releases Photos 2.0 to increase participant engagement

Jan 21, 2021

RunSignup | GiveSignup releases Photos 2.0 to increase participant engagement

Photos 2.0 aims to create a central hub for an event celebration including both in-person and virtual participants.

Race Roster introduces ability to collect waiver signatures from participants who did not register themselves

Jan 20, 2021

Race Roster introduces ability to collect waiver signatures from participants who did not register themselves

The new feature makes collecting waiver signatures from every participant a much easier process.

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Race Roster makes advancements to their results platform

Jan 15, 2021

Race Roster makes advancements to their results platform

The updates aim to give event organizers more control over their result settings, ensuring greater confidence in their overall result experience.

US Trail Running Conference launches webinar series

Jan 6, 2021

US Trail Running Conference launches webinar series

The series will feature monthly presentations on areas critical for race directors to manage successful, viable, and sustainable events.

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.