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World Athletics Relocates 2025 Road Running Championships from San Diego

In a recent development, World Athletics has announced that the 2025 World Athletics Road Running Championships, initially slated for September in San Diego, will be moved to a different location. This decision follows comprehensive discussions between World Athletics and the Local Organising Committee of the World Athletics Road Running Championships San Diego 25.  

While the official announcement did not specify the reasons for this relocation, discussions within the running community suggest potential factors such as organizational challenges, financial considerations, and coordination issues between local organizers and governing bodies. Notably, some have pointed out that the event’s planning may not have been in direct partnership with USA Track & Field (USATF), potentially leading to logistical complications.  

World Athletics is actively engaging with other potential hosts and anticipates announcing a new venue soon. They have expressed gratitude to the San Diego 25 team for their efforts over the past months and remain hopeful about future opportunities to host World Athletics events in San Diego.

Tracy Sundlun, CEO of San Diego 25, commented on the decision: “We really looked forward to welcoming the running world to San Diego this September but sadly it is not to be at this time. For now, all of us here on Team San Diego will do everything in our power to assist World Athletics in the seamless transition of the 2025 Championships to a new venue.”

The World Athletics Road Running Championships is a global celebration of running, featuring races in the half marathon, 5K, and one-mile distances. The event was set to be held in the U.S. for the first time, with San Diego’s selection announced approximately 1.6 years ago.  Participants and fans are advised to stay tuned for updates regarding the new host city and event details.