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Guiyang Selected to Host UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships

The southern city of Guiyang will host pentathlon’s flagship competition in August 2026, kickstarting a two-week festival of UIPM (Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne) sports in China styled “Race Across China.” The UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships (August 24–30) in the capital of Guizhou Province will be followed closely by the second edition of the […]

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Tallahassee World Championships Cross Country 2026
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Tallahassee Prepares for World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Tallahassee, Florida, is preparing to become the latest U.S. city to host a major world championship as the destination welcomes the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26, starting January 10. The event will be staged at Apalachee Regional Park. Elite runners and Olympians, including cross country powerhouses such as the United States, Kenya, Uganda, […]

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UTMB Adds Pennsylvania Race to Global Series

The UTMB World Series has added the new Rothrock by UTMB to its circuit, the series’ second event in the Eastern United States alongside Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB in Virginia. The inaugural Rothrock by UTMB is scheduled for May 16–17, 2026, near State College, Pennsylvania, bringing the UTMB World Series to Rothrock State Forest […]

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A new report show the 2025 edition of the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati had an estimated economic impact of $45.9 million. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Flying Pig Marathon Generates $45.9 Economic Impact

The 2025 Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, produced by Pig Works, generated an estimated $45.9 million in total economic impact for the region, according to a new report from the Center for Research and Data at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. According to the study, the May 2–4, 2025, race weekend drew more than 51,000 […]

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Ironman Launches Northern California Race in Redding

Ironman will launch of a new event in Northern California, the Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon. The inaugural race will be held August 16, 2026, with a scenic swim, bike and run course through Redding, California, and the surrounding Shasta Cascade region. General registration for the new event opens on November 13. Framed by Mount Shasta […]

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Running USA Names Shawn Sullivan Executive Director

Running USA, the trade organization for the sport of road running and mass participation endurance events, has named Shawn K. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan will lead the association’s strategy, membership growth and year-round programming in service of event operators, vendors, brands and industry partners across North America. He will become the sixth leader in […]

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World Athletics Cross Country Championships Reveals 2026 Logo

With the World Athletics Cross Country Championships heading to Tallahassee, Florida, in less than 200 days, the official logo for the event has been revealed. The design “reflects Florida’s beauty, energy and distinct character.” The WXC Tallahassee 26 logo highlights the Sunshine State and features an orange, the state fruit, and orange blossoms, the state […]

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California International Marathon to Host 2025 and 2026 USATF Marathon Championships

The California International Marathon will host the 2025 and 2026 USA Track & Field Marathon Championships on December 7 in conjunction with CIM’s point-to-point race from Folsom to the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento. “USATF is excited to be returning to Sacramento for the 2025 and 2026 US Marathon Championships,” said Olympian […]

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2025–2026 USATF Cross Country Championships Headed to Portland

USA Track & Field and Nike announced that the Nike Cross Nationals will serve as host to the 2025–2026 USATF Cross Country Championships on December 6–7 in Portland, Oregon. Hosted annually for nearly 20 years and the culmination of eight regional qualifying meets, NXN is a showcase competition for high school cross country stars. The […]

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