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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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TRAVELS THROUGH INDIA AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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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 episode covers the first two months of 2025 when Tim spent much of his time in the Middle East and the sub continent. What are the differences between…
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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 leading the commentary team. Following his highly successful running career, culminating in an Olympic Games 5000m final, Tim moved into the world of comme…
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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 major slip out! For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have 3 other channels, one on runner stories, another on fundrai…
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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 team have dealt with them all and why they are optimistic for the future. For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have …
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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! For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We hav…
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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. For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have 3 other ch…
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EXPLAINING THE SUPERHALFS HALF MARATHON RACE SERIES
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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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