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January 14, 2026
Teenage Triathlete Rescued After Taking Wrong Turn and Running 30 Miles Through Mountains: ‘I Forgot to Turn Around’
A 17-year-old runner has been found after he went missing on a triathlon training camp in New South Wales, Australia. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Bohdi Jackson of Sydney was taking part in a 5-mile run in the Kosciuszko National Park when he went ahead of his group and took a wrong...
January 14, 2026
Belgian Waffle Ride Renews Partnership with Neversecond as Official Performance Nutrition Partner
Encinitas Calif. (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), the world’s original and most iconic unroad cycling event series, is proud to announce that Neversecond will once again serve as its Official Performance Nutrition Partner, continuing a partnership that reflects the evolution of both the sport of gravel...
January 14, 2026
Boston Marathon Champion Des Linden Joins GU Energy Athlete Team
Berkeley, CA (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GU Energy Labs is thrilled to announce their partnership with two-time Olympian, Boston Marathon champion, and 50k world record holder Des Linden. Linden, who ran her last professional road race at the 2025 Boston Marathon, plans to transition to a trail focused...
January 14, 2026
Mesa Marathon Returns for 15th Annual Event Taking Place on Arizona’s Birthday
MESA, Ariz. (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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...
January 14, 2026
University of Louisville Named Title Sponsor of Louisville Triple Crown of Running 10-Mile Race
LOUISVILLE, KY/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Louisville Triple Crown of Running, part of USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures and Ventures Endurance Events, presented by The Courier Journal announced today that the University of Louisville has been named the exclusive title sponsor of the Louisville 10-Mile race. The event will be officially named...
January 14, 2026
Breaking the “Swag Fatigue”: How Magic Race Swag’s New Interactive Cups Are Revitalizing Summer Events & Beer Runs
January 14, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In today’s endurance industry, competition is fiercer than ever. With race calendars saturated, organizers face a growing challenge: "Swag Homogeneity." Traditional race kits have become predictable, and when every event offers the same generic gear, it becomes harder to excite runners or stand out...
January 13, 2026
The Rise of ‘Burrito Leagues’: What’s Behind the Global Running Phenomenon?
The running event is growing quickly, asking participants to complete short Strava segments as many times as possible, with burritos and running shoes among the prizes. It began as a short-lived partnership between Strava and Chipotle. Now it’s quickly becoming a global phenomenon. For 2 years, Chipotle offered a lifetime supply...
January 13, 2026
reTyre closes on $8M funding round, enters agreement with Vittoria
Norwegian tire startup reTyre has closed on a 7 million euro ($8.1 million) funding round that includes cycling startup investor Fundracer. The company (profiled in a May 2025 BRAIN article) also announced it is partnering with Vittoria to co-develop a performance tire using reTyre's injection molding technology. ReTyre said it will...
January 13, 2026
Sarah Porter Pulled From 2026 Winter Spine Race Event Following Death Threats
On January 11, 2026, the Winter Spine Race organization made an announcement on social media about one of the participants in the 108-mile Winter Spine Challenger South race: “Sarah Porter, who has been fundraising for charity … has now been withdrawn from the race due to safety concerns.” Porter, from the U.K., was pulled...
January 13, 2026
Supertri Announces Launch of First-Timer Programme With Target of 10,000 New Triathletes in 2026
January 13, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Supertri is growing triathlon by welcoming first-timers into the sport with premium race experiences, inclusive race formats and unrivalled support. The First-Timer Programme will run across all eight of Supertri’s events in 2026 and will empower new triathletes to confidently complete their first Supertri...
