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While finisher totals declined year-over-year for both the half marathon and marathon, the Running USA annual Half Marathon Report and Marathon Report saw nearly 2.5 million finishers in 2015 between the two race distances, the third highest total in history.
Events.com Launches Event Assistant App Ensuring Easy Event Day Check-In
The Event Assistant App caters directly to the needs of event organizers while offering a simple and seamless event check-in process for event attendees.
A registration price increase is coming on June 1 for The Next Evolution presented by Events.com. This is a can't-miss event to learn best practices in marketing, sponsorship and other key areas, along with discussions on how to grow race participation.
NYRR to Celebrate Global Running Day and First-Ever Million Kid Run on June 1
Runners of all ages and abilities can pledge to run and add their name to the list of runners from all over the world who are coming together to celebrate the sport.
Run Amuck Offers More Obstacles and Messy Fun on Quantico on Saturday, June 4
Run Amuck includes a new adventurous course with 28 challenging obstacles and PT drills pitted against participants running throughout Quantico's steep hills and dense woods.
The Executive Director of the Dallas Marathon is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its vision, mission and financial stability and reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.