EVENT NEWS
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March 17, 2025
Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun
The southern Taiwan marathon organizers, including a member of the self-governing island republic’s legislature, apologized Sunday after giving out prizes in the shape of a golden Chinese machine gun. AP News
March 13, 2025
London Marathon set to become world’s largest if it tops New York record
This year's TCS London Marathon could be set to enter the record books as the world's largest for the first time. Organisers hope the 45th edition of the iconic race will surpass the 55,646 runners who completed the New York Marathon in November 2024. The Standard
March 12, 2025
Strava Bans User for Running in North Korea
Strava has implemented a strict policy of banning user accounts for uploading GPS activities from North Korea, citing compliance with US sanctions and export controls. dcrainmaker
March 12, 2025
ATHLOS Returns to New York City in 2025 With Oct. 10th Meet
ATHLOS, the women’s-only track and field meet, will return to Icahn Stadium in New York City on October 10, 2025. The event has received early commitments from Olympic gold medalists like Gabby Thomas and more. Citius
March 11, 2025
Track Star Who Hit Opponent in Head with Baton Breaks Silence amid Controversy Over If It Was Intentional
A controversial incident at the Virginia State High School League Championships has garnered attention after one runner struck another in the head with a baton during a relay race. Kaelen Tucker, a junior at Brookville High School, was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit by Alaila Everett from I.C....
March 11, 2025
This Spanish runner’s payback move leads to disqualification
There was a heated moment at the 2025 Spanish Under-20 Indoor Championships in Salamanca on Sunday when an athlete retaliated after a slight bump from another athlete on the final lap of the men’s 1,500m. Running Magazine
March 11, 2025
With Increasing Membership Costs, Should Pros Take the Ironman Gamble?
Professional triathletes know that success in the sport often comes at a cost – coaching, equipment, travel, and race entries all add up. But for those who compete in Ironman-branded events, the financial equation has grown more complicated. triathlete
March 6, 2025
Is Pro Cycling Selling Its Soul? The Costly Future Fans Don’t See Coming
The ongoing ONE Cycling project looks poised to pump hundreds of millions of Saudi dollars into cycling in a bid to break the ASO-Tour de France stranglehold on the sport. VELO
March 5, 2025
Apology after water cups reused at half-marathon
The rinsing and reusing of paper cups at one of the Brighton Half-Marathon's water stations has led to an apology being issued by the organisers. BBC
March 5, 2025
NYC Marathon draws record applications of more than 200,000
More than 200,000 people applied for a place in the NYC Marathon lottery this year, organizers said on Wednesday, up 22% from 2024 amid a boom in popularity for distance running in the United States. Reuters