Category: Running

Running — SportsTravel — News, Insight and Analysis for the Sports-Event Industry

John Smith

Motiv Group Names John Smith SVP of Strategy and Partnerships

Motiv Group has named industry veteran John Smith as senior vice president of strategy and partnerships. Smith will drive new partnerships while expanding the organization’s event platform and overall offerings. Motiv owns and operates 12 events including the Long Beach Marathon, Shamrock Run Portland, Surf City Marathon, Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon and Golden Gate […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon

Sonoma County Airport Partners With Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon

The Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon have announced a new, multi-year title partnership agreement. The 2023 Charles M. Schulz­–Sonoma County Airport Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon & Rosé 5K returns the weekend of July 15–16, welcoming thousands of participants. “This is a wonderful opportunity for […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
NYC Marathon

New York Road Runners Announce Rob Simmelkjaer as New CEO

Rob Simmelkjaer has been selected as the new chief executive officer of the New York Road Runners. Assuming the role on November 15, Simmelkjaer will oversee all personnel and operations at the NYRR, one of the world’s premier community running organizations. Simmelkjaer is a runner and two-time New York City Marathon finisher, a native New […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
MWP/World Athletics
The collaboration between Mass Participation World and World Athletics was announced earlier this week.

Mass Participation World Teams With World Athletics for Two Conferences

Mass Participation World has announced a partnership with World Athletics to deliver two side-by-side industry conferences in Bangkok from November 30 to December 3, 2022. At a press conference in Bangkok this week attended by Phiphat Ratchakitprakan, Thailand’s minister of tourism and sports, the collaboration was announced as part of a busy month for the […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
RunningUSA

EventHub Named Partner for 2023 Running USA Industry Conference

Running USA will use EventHub as its official expo software partner for the 19th Running USA Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center scheduled for February 12–14, 2023. Running USA has previously used the platform to manage its 2019–2022 conference expos. Running USA exhibitors will be able to select and purchase […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Big Sur

Big Sur Marathon Foundation Names New Executive Director

Josh Priester has been named the new executive director and race director of the Big Sur Marathon Foundation. Priester replaces Doug Thurston, who retired this summer after nearly 10 years with the organization. Priester — who has experience in sports management, athlete coaching and business development — is tasked with furthering the non-profit organization’s mission […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
MarathonTours

Marathon Tours & Travel Joins Forces with Destination Sport Experiences

Marathon Tours & Travel is expanding through a merger with Destination Sport Experiences, a British-based company which helps thousands of clients travel to sport events around the world, specifically in the endurance running, cycling and triathlon sector. “It is an exciting time for not only Marathon Tours & Travel, but also the thousands of global […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :