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This podcast series looks into the world of running events in detail. The pandemic had a devastating impact on a sector that was in great health heading into 2020. What’s happened since? What events are growing and which ones are struggling? Is the half marathon the distance of the future, or can the marathon fight back? We have race directors and others involved in the sector, from events large and small, giving us their thoughts.
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Ever wondered where your race entry fee goes? Andy Hully, owner and race director of the Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend in England, breaks down the cost of putting on a running event. With an expected field of over 10,000 runners in 2025 these costs are very significant!By THESAPPHIRERUNNINGZONEGLOBALRUNNINGEVENTS
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Not all running events are owned by commercial businesses. Some are owned by running clubs, some by councils and some by charities. So how do those owned by charities differ from those owned by private companies? Fundraising becomes a priority, not a 'nice to have' like it can do with some other events. Jane Appleton, from Cornwall Hospice Care, te…
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Jim Aughney, the race director of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, tells us what it's like to organise a major city centre marathon. From 3,000 runners back in the 90s to 22,500 in 2024 and a lottery now in place, this is one of the world's big running events.By THESAPPHIRERUNNINGZONEGLOBALRUNNINGEVENTS
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ARE YOU PART OF SUPERHALFS HALF MARATHON RACE SERIES YET?
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Combining your love of running with travel to six of Europe's coolest cities has to be the way to go, right? Imagine feeling the weight of the six race finisher medal when you go over the finish line of your sixth race! In this podcast we talk to Saso Belovski, the Managing Director of the series and find out about its history, how it all works and…
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THE WORLD ATHLETICS ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
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The 2025 World Athletics Road Running Championships take place in San Diego and will be a celebration of everything that's great about the sport. Imagine the work that goes on to create a weekend for 50,000 runners! We'll take you on that journey with the CEO of San Diego 25, Tracy Sundlun. There isn't anyone better suited to this huge task and he'…
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