Endurance Events Industry News

Oct 22, 2025

RunSignup launches 2025 Timer Industry Research Survey

Now in its 7th year, the annual survey continues to serve as the industry’s leading research effort focused on the evolving landscape of race timing.

Oct 15, 2025

Running USA appoints Shawn K. Sullivan as the organization’s sixth Executive Director

Sullivan brings more than two decades of experience across collegiate athletics, endurance events, and strategic brand leadership to the role.

Oct 15, 2025

Airbnb and Strava partner on ‘run-cations’ as 74% of young Brits eye countryside running holidays

The partnership combines local accommodation options with route discovery and includes complimentary post-run treats from local bakeries.

Oct 14, 2025

Women banned from fundraising run in East London

The 5K, organised by East London Mosque, was advertised as "inclusive", but it was only open to men, boys, and girls under 12.

Oct 9, 2025

US government shutdown putting DC-area races in jeopardy

Organizers of the Army Ten-Miler and the Marine Corps Marathon said the government shutdown could affect their abilities to proceed with race day.

Oct 9, 2025

Brighton Marathon launches new trail running event

A new race at the next Brighton Marathon will see participants run across the South Downs before merging with the road marathon route to finish in Hove.

Oct 8, 2025

Elizabeth Duggan confirmed as permanent CEO of parkrun

Elizabeth, known as Lil, joined parkrun following a decade at Active Surrey, and has been serving as Interim CEO since April 2025.

Oct 8, 2025

RunSignup reports strong Q3 2025 growth and expands AI leadership

RunSignup’s endurance event registration transaction volume rose 19% year-over-year, far exceeding expectations.

Oct 7, 2025

RunSignup opens nominations for the 2026 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award

RunSignup’s annual Timer of the Year award honors race timers who have made a significant and lasting impact on the endurance community.

Oct 7, 2025

Quebec marathon stops race due to extreme heat

Organizers of P’tit Train du Nord wrote on social media that there would not be compensation because the decision was "out of their control".

Oct 6, 2025

Royal Norwich Half Marathon cancelled for foreseeable future

Race organisers blamed the rising costs of road closures and venue hire for the decision.

Oct 3, 2025

Grandma's Marathon weekend a complete sellout in hours

Grandma’s Marathon took a month to sell out for 2025, smashing the record held since 2016, but the 2026 event took only 12 hours to do so.

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