EVENT NEWS
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September 15, 2021
How St. George Became the New Kona
Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete
September 14, 2021
Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes
Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch
September 12, 2021
THE EXTRA 1/3 MILE Brighton marathon runners furious after blunder made course 620 yards too long – and leader had victory snatched away
No one realised the botch-up until well after the 7,500 marathon participants had set off on what they thought was a 26.2 mile long route. It was a blow for race leader Ollie Garrod, who was well clear of rivals after completing the official marathon distance. The Sun
September 10, 2021
Gravel race organizers intent on keeping rules minimal
Are more rules needed to ensure fair play? Do men and women need separate starts, and should teamwork be forbidden? The experience of the masses outweighs the need to enact new rules to govern a few elite racers, organizers say. VeloNews
September 8, 2021
Sponsorship Pulled from Portland Marathon, Raising Questions About Fall Racing
Oregon Health and Sciences University did not directly discourage runners from participating in the mass event, but stated it was "doing everything" to avoid burdening overloaded hospitals. The Podium
September 1, 2021
Fires Could Change Trail Running As We Know It
The fire danger for Grey Rocks Trail Race in Washington – among the dozens of other axed races in the state – came amid the historic heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. It created hot, dry conditions that could instantly trigger a catastrophe if dry brush or grass were to be...
August 30, 2021
BAA Apologizes For Holding Marathon On Indigenous Peoples Day
The Boston Athletic Association has issued a formal apology for scheduling the 2021 Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples Day, which will be recognized in local communities including Brookline and Newton on Oct. 11. The BAA said it has met with representatives from the Federal and State Recognized Tribes to come...
August 27, 2021
Tour of the Gila cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases across New Mexico
Organizers of the Tour of the Gila announced the cancellation of their stage race that was scheduled to be held from September 29 to October 3 in New Mexico. The race will return next year from April 27 to May 1, 2022. Tour of the Gila would have been only the...
August 25, 2021
Czech Runner Dies From Falling During UTMB’s TDS Race In Chamonix
The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc race organization reported that a male runner from the Czech Republic competing in the 145-km TDS race died after suffering a bad fall and serious injuries. The accident occurred at the 62.3 km mark on the on the descent of the Passeur de Pralognan, an 8,421-foot...
August 17, 2021
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test For 2021 Participants
Bank of America Chicago Marathon organizers released COVID-19 guidelines "to help create a safe racing environment for all 35,000registered participants." Registered participants of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be required to provide proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination series or a negative COVID-19 test result to participate...