THE WORLD OF RUNNING EVENTS
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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
THE UNIQUE FLAWED HERO MARATHON
Phil Roberton, founder of the Flawed Hero Movement, shares his experiences setting up the unique Flawed Hero Marathon. It's a 1.66m loop course around Letchworth, Hertfordshire that starts at midnigh…
INSIDE THE WORLD OF FANCY DRESS RUNNING
Take part in one of the big UK running events and chances are you'll see plenty of runners wearing some weird and wonderful costumes. Fancy dress running has grown hugely in the last 20 years and for…
TRAVELS THROUGH INDIA AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Join us on episode 1 as International athletics commentator Tim Hutchings travels to some of his favourite race destinations. Commentating on marathons and race meetings means lots of travel and this…
THE LIFE OF AN ATHLETICS COMMENTATOR
Tim Hutchings has one of the most recognised voices in the running world. Whether it be at a Diamond League event in a leading stadium around the world, or at a top marathon, Tim is likely to be lead…
DEALING WITH DISASTER
Josh Preister, the Executive Director of the Big Sur Marathon Foundation, tells us how the organising team rerouted the 2024 Big Sur International Marathon in less than a month, as a result of a majo…
COPING WITH CHALLENGES
Race directors face many challenges, but has Tom Bedford from the UK had more than his fair share? From the pandemic to unseasonal heat, and much more, Tom, from Run-Fest, tells us how he and his tea…
THE COSTS - BREAKING IT DOWN
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 expecte…
RUNNING EVENTS OWNED BY CHARITIES
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 priva…
INSIDE THE IRISH LIFE DUBLIN MARATHON
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 …
EXPLAINING THE SUPERHALFS HALF MARATHON RACE SERIES
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…