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This study, conducted in collaboration with the Outdoor Foundation, notes participation trends among various dem ographics. It also highlights ongoing challenges for the industry, including high...

New York Road Runners (NYRR) races injected nearly $1B in incremental spending into the New York City economy and the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon’s impact was close to $700 million, including...

According to this report prepared by Destination Ann Arbor, the 2024 U-M football season generated $226.7 million in direct visitor spending from attendees residing outside Washtenaw County. On...

Appalachian Trail through-hikers (defined as those traversing the entire Appalachian Trail from start to finsih) are forming life-long memories this season and, according to the latest data, leaving a...

Formula One (F1) is considered the pinnacle of motorsports racing. However, some destinations claim it is a financial burden on the local governments and private track owners who team up to fund and...

The net economic impact of the historic 2024 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan is expected to exceed $78 million for the New York metropolitan region, according to new analysis from...

This report analyzes tennis participation in the United States from 1960 through 2022, as coordinated with historic matches through the years; these include the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs Match,...

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) organizes and hosts one of the most iconic road races in the world, the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. This event attracts thousands of...

The Oregon Soccer Club generated more than $1.5 million in annual spending within the local Oregon economy, according to a report by the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) at the University of...

American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows provide significant positive economic benefits to the host community. Among the data compiled here: Exhibitors at AKC dog shows spend an average of $512 per show...