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Honolulu Marathon announces MarathonFoto as official race photography provider across all events
MarathonFoto to capture and celebrate athletes’ achievements at the Honolulu Marathon, Kalakaua Merrie Mile, Start to Park 10K, Hapalua Half Marathon and King’s Runner 10K HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi / WASHINGTON, Iowa – The Honolulu Marathon , host of one of the world’s most iconic race experiences, has partnered with MarathonFoto as the official race photography provider. The partnership will expand across all of the Honolulu Marathon events, which include the Hapalua Half Marathon ,
Meg Treat
Mar 32 min read


Win a Free Toyota 4Runner Through the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota
Oregon and SW Washington residents can enter the giveaway valued at over $45,000 PORTLAND, Ore. – The Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest , presented by Toyota, is bringing back its popular Toyota giveaway. Community members in Oregon and SW Washington can enter for a chance to win a 2026 4Runner SR5 valued at $45,980. Entries are open through March 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT and there is no purchase or obligation necessary. “At the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest we’re always lo
Meg Treat
Feb 243 min read


ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Sells Out in Record Time Amid High Demand
World-famous running event reached maximum entries with two months remaining until the event LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon , produced by The McCourt Foundation , announced that it has sold out of entries for its 41st anniversary event on March 8. The City of Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running community sporting event reached sell-out status with more than two months until race day, the fastest pace for registrations that the event has ever
Meg Treat
Feb 243 min read


Inaugural Myrtle Beach Marathon Elite Invitational Field Announced
The exclusive competition will welcome some of the fastest marathoners in the Southeast while also introducing a gamification program for fans MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Myrtle Beach Marathon has released the list of competitive, elite athletes slated to take part in the inaugural Myrtle Beach Marathon Elite Invitational , also referred to as the Myrtle Beach Elite. The exclusive, invitation-only competition will welcome the fastest marathoners in the Southeast, who will compe
Meg Treat
Feb 233 min read


Mesa Marathon Returns for 15th Annual Event Taking Place on Arizona’s Birthday
11,000 runners from across the nation and world took part in the state’s largest marathon on the 114th anniversary of its statehood MESA, Ariz. – Over 11,000 people celebrated Arizona’s 114th birthday on Feb. 14 by running the Mesa Marathon , which marked a new attendance record for the largest marathon in the state of Arizona. The Mesa Marathon sold out registrations in all four distances: the marathon, half marathon, 10K and the free Kids 1K run. The marathon course was rec
Meg Treat
Feb 173 min read


Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon Sells Out in Record Time Ahead of 48th Anniversary
The Run Catalina Race Series marks history as its first two events of 2026 sell out AVALON, Calif. – The 48th annual Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon , California’s oldest trail marathon, has sold out its marathon field ahead of its event on March 14. The sell-out race is a part of the Run Catalina Race Series, and follows the also sold-out Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run that took place earlier this year on Jan. 10. The back-to-back sell outs mark a historical moment for the
Meg Treat
Feb 103 min read


MarathonFoto Welcomes Four New Team Members Amid Continued Growth
Dehn Craig, Jacob Harris, Shasten Hildebrand and Amanda Tobin sign on, expanding MarathonFoto’s client relationship management and operations teams WASHINGTON, Iowa – MarathonFoto , the industry leader in race photography, has added four new employees to its team. Shasten Hildebrand and Amanda Tobin have come on board as client relations managers. Dehn Craig and Jacob Harris have joined the team as external operations managers. This personnel expansion comes as MarathonFoto g
Meg Treat
Feb 103 min read


Boulderthon’s Economic Impact Nears $23 Million in New Report
In just its fifth year, Colorado’s premier fall running event draws 15,000 runners, 50,000+ attendees and generates millions for Boulder community BOULDER, Colo. — According to a new report from Visit Boulder, the Official Destination Marketing organization for the City of Boulder, the 2025 edition of Boulderthon generated an estimated economic impact of $22.8 million in total. They also noted that the race supports over 6,400 jobs with the strongest effects in lodging, food/
Meg Treat
Feb 103 min read


Spectrum Sports Launches Bike the Coast Ventura
With support from Visit Ventura, the inaugural event will welcome a rules of the road bike tour to the city while benefiting a great cause VENTURA, Calif. – Spectrum Sports Management Inc. , a recognized leader in endurance and sporting events in Southern California, has announced the expansion of its popular “rules of the road” bike tour with the launch of Bike the Coast Ventura . The event welcomes riders of all ages and experience levels, offering three course options: the
Meg Treat
Feb 64 min read


Treat Public Relations Marks Record Coverage for Clients in 2025
Leading endurance event PR agency recaps results of last year’s client campaigns MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – Treat Public Relations , the endurance sports event industry’s leading PR partner, has revealed that the agency generated over 2,750 media hits for clients in 2025, averaging 230 media hits per month. The number marks the highest amount of annual coverage earned by Treat PR in its 10-year history, increasing from its previous record set in 2024 by close to 40%. The most-co
Meg Treat
Feb 62 min read


Over 1,000 Legacy Runners Returning for the 15th Annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
168 of the legacy runners have participated in the race every year since its inception SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K is returning on March 22, expecting to attract nearly 6,000 runners from around the nation and world. Over 1,000 runners in this field are members of the Half Marathon Legacy Program , which is made up of GOVX San Diego Half Marathon participants who have completed the event multiple years in a row. Runners who participate in the ha
Meg Treat
Feb 53 min read


Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota Returns with Strong Portland Community Focus
The event will host thousands while also benefiting community organizations along the way PORTLAND, Ore. – The 48th annual Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest , presented by Toyota, is returning on March 15, where it will host an estimated 19,000 participants, making it the largest running event in the City of Portland. The race organizers go beyond just producing the event, and engage with multiple local organizations, clubs, businesses and charities that benefit leading up to a
Meg Treat
Jan 284 min read


Surf City Marathon Presented by Biofreeze Sells Out Marathon and Half Marathon Distance Ahead of 30th Anniversary Celebration
Nearly 20,000 runners will make waves at Orange County’s largest annual running event HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Surf City Marathon presented by Biofreeze returns on Sunday, Feb. 1, celebrating three decades of recreational running and elite racing along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Close to 20,000 runners are expected to take part in Orange County’s largest annual running event, which features a sold-out 26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, 3.1-mil
Meg Treat
Jan 263 min read


Course Records Fall, Fundraising Records Broken at Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
Over 12,000 runners took to the streets of Pasadena for the race’s 10th anniversary year PASADENA, Calif. – The sold-out Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K , produced by The McCourt Foundation , returned on Jan. 18 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The milestone year was marked with milestone results, including new bests in finish times and funds raised. Tim Reed, the men’s half marathon champion, set a new course record, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:08:07. The previous
Meg Treat
Jan 223 min read


Annual Key West Half Marathon & Runfest welcomes over 5,100 participants for 28th annual event
Key West welcomed athletes from across the country with its infamous race challenges KEY WEST, Fla. — The Key West Half Marathon & Runfest returned to Key West on Jan. 16-18, welcoming more than 5,100 runners to the island. The annual event brought athletes and spectators together for a weekend of racing and celebration along the Florida Keys shoreline. The race weekend offered a wide range of distances, including a half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), 8K (4.9 miles)
Meg Treat
Jan 213 min read


ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Announces NBC4 and Telemundo 52 as Broadcast Partners
The partnership expands access for English and Spanish-speaking audiences across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon has named NBC4 / KNBC and Telemundo 52 / KVEA as its new broadcasting partners, kicking off with the 2026 marathon on March 8. The partnership will continue through at least the 2029 event. This partnership ensures that audiences across Southern California and beyond can experience every inspiring
Meg Treat
Jan 194 min read


Mesa Marathon Returns for 15th Annual Event Taking Place on Arizona’s Birthday
The largest marathon in the state of Arizona is expected to welcome nearly 10,000 participants MESA, Ariz. – The Mesa Marathon will return on Feb. 14, where an expected 10,000 participants will take part in the largest marathon in the state of Arizona. A special twist on this year’s event includes the opportunity for every participant to celebrate their accomplishment of crossing the finish line as well as Arizona’s 114th birthday on the same day. Registration for the histor
Meg Treat
Jan 193 min read


The Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Sees 10% Increase in Registration Across All Distances
San Diego County residents continued to represent, with a local reclaiming his 5K champion title for the fifth year in a row CARLSBAD, Calif. – The 35th annual Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K returned on Jan. 18 for another year of winter racing on the Southern California oceanfront. The event drew nearly 8,000 runners who experienced clear and warm winter weather with scenic coastal views. The race offered three distances, the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon
Meg Treat
Jan 193 min read


Life Time’s Leadville Event Lotteries Amplified with Let’s Do This Technology
Let’s Do This, the AI registration platform, powered the lottery system for Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik and Leadville 100 Trail Run presented by La Sportiva SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Let’s Do This , the AI registration platform specialized for endurance events, has announced that Life Time , the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, has officially joined their platform as their newest major U.S. client amid historic demand for their events. The Let’s Do Thi
Meg Treat
Dec 23, 20253 min read


MarathonFoto Captures 143,944 Runners Across Three Back-to-Back Marathons
The leading race event photography company collected memorable moments at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon WASHINGTON, Iowa – MarathonFoto , the premier name in race event photography, saw impressive numbers kicking off Q4, which included work with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12, Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 26 and TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 1. Throughout these three events, they were
Meg Treat
Dec 16, 20252 min read
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