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January 21, 2015

The World’s Highest Gran Fondo

With the CRM GFNY Colombia on April 26, 2015, the GFNY World series adds the World’s Highest Gran Fondo. It’s no coincidence that it will take place in one of the most cycling-fanatic countries that has produced some of the world’s best climbers. The race will start in Colombia’s capital...

November 24, 2014

GFNY Cozumel – the First Gran Fondo in Paradise

Stage two of the 2014/15 GFNY World series was held on the tropical island of Cozumel, Mexico at the inaugural GFNY Cozumel. A sold-out field of 1,000 riders competed over two distances in perfect weather conditions. While the course is completely flat, trade winds and the hot caribbean sun added...

November 20, 2014

The sold-out GFNY Cozumel is the next stop of the Gran Fondo New York World season on November 23, 2014

New York City, November 20, 2014 - The inaugural GFNY Cozumel will be held on the Mexican tropical island of Cozumel in the Caribbean Sea on November 23, 2014. The race attracts a sold-out field of 1,000 riders from all over the world. Athletes will enjoy fully closed roads and...

October 1, 2014

Four-time world champion triathlete Leanda Cave launches triathlon camp

Miami Beach, Florida (Wednesday, October 1st, 2014) – One of the most decorated female triathletes in history, Leanda Cave, will share her knowledge of the sport she loves with the  launch of her first triathlon camp and give athletes the chance to interact with her on a personal level. The four-time world...

September 26, 2014

Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York 2015 is open to professional riders

With the distinction between amateur and professional cyclists continuing to blur, the exclusion of pros at Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York is no longer justifiable. NEW YORK CITY, September 24, 2014 – The 5th annual Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York (GFNY) held on May 17, 2015 is now open to...

September 24, 2014

Limar GFNY Italia opened the GFNY World season on September 21, 2014 with great success

Limar GFNY Italia opened the GFNY World season on September 21, 2014 with great success. The coastal town of Terracina, Lazio, situated one hour south of Rome, was host to the first ever GFNY World event on one of the most spectacular courses in granfondo worldwide. At Limar GFNY Italia, riders...

September 10, 2014

Gran Fondo New York announces GFNY Mont Ventoux to be held on June 28, 2015

Gran Fondo New York adds Mont Ventoux, France to its GFNY World calendar. GFNY Mont Ventoux kicks off the 2015/16 GFNY WORLD season on June 28, 2015 with a remarkable experience in France’s top destination, Provence. The race is staged in Vaison-la-Romaine and finishes atop Mont Ventoux, arguably the world’s...

May 18, 2014

Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York 2014 Cycling Competition a Great Success as Thousands of Riders Experience the Challenges and Thrills of the Country’s Premier Cycling Event

(New York, NY – May 18, 2014) On Sunday, May 18, 5,000 amateur cyclists from 70 countries and 48 states participated in one of the world's most exciting cycling events, the fourth annual Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York (GFNY). Dedicated cyclists from all walks of life gathered on the iconic George...

May 16, 2014

Gran Fondo New York announces 2014/15 GFNY World calendar and Championships

Italy, Cozumel-Mexico, Puerto Rico, Barcelona, Colombia and Brazil are the hosts for the inaugural GFNY World season leading up to the Championship at Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York on May 17, 2015. The organizers of Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York created the GFNY WORLD series for two reasons: to bring the...

May 8, 2014

Gran Fondo New York announces GFNY Barcelona on March 21, 2015

Gran Fondo New York adds Barcelona, Spain to its 2014/15 GFNY World calendar. The race is scheduled for March 22, 2015. It will be the second GFNY event in Europe after GFNY Italia on September 21, 2014. Start and finish of GFNY Barcelona will be held in the city at...

May 1, 2014

Gran Fondo New York announces GFNY Puerto Rico on February 15, 2015 and GFNY Colombia on March 29, 2015

Gran Fondo New York has partnered with William Medina of Puerto Rico 360, Inc, organizer of the famous three day bike tour La Vuelta Puerto Rico, to put on GFNY Puerto Rico on February 15, 2015. GFNY Puerto Rico will be the third event on the 2014/15 GFNY World calendar....

April 7, 2014

More than 400 Runners Expected for Caliente Bare Dare 5K

More than 400 runners representing at least 19 states are expected on Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the Caliente Bare Dare 5K, a fifth-annual clothing-optional race in Land O’Lakes, Florida that determines the National Championship of Nude Running. The race, which debuted in 2010, is among the largest clothing-optional races...

December 2, 2013

December 7: Watch Spartan Race on NBC Sports Network Special

LOCAL PROGRAMMING NOTE  WATCH SPARTAN RACE, THE WORLDWIDE OBSTACLE RACING PHENOM  TUNE IN DEC. 7 FOR NBC SPORTS NETWORK SPECIAL  WHAT: Spartan Race, Inc., the world’s premier obstacle racing organization, is partnering with NBC Sports Group to present a television special focusing on the sport of obstacle racing and its meteoric rise in...

December 4, 2019

BibRave Announces Winners of The BibRave 100 for 2019

Austin, TX - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. Today at an awards luncheon at The Running Event, the company revealed the final results from The BibRave 100, including the...

December 3, 2019

Fargo Marathon sold to Rugged Races with hopes of boosting participation

According to Fargo Marathon race founder Mark Knutson, Rugged Races is expected to help push the numbers up with its national arsenal of marketing power, including a database of 500,000 runners. The Fargo Marathon began in 2005 with 2,641 participants. Growth came quickly with almost 20,000 in all events by 2010,...

December 3, 2019

Kahtoola Launches New EXOspikes™ Footwear Traction for Fall 2020

Flagstaff, Ariz. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Kahtoola, creator of award-winning MICROspikes® and NANOspikes® footwear traction, is proud to introduce a new, more versatile winter traction system, EXOspikes™. Intended for running and hiking in a multitude of conditions and terrain, EXOspikes™ enables people to safely navigate icy and snow-packed paved surfaces,...

December 3, 2019

Salomon Launches Women’s Trail Half Marathon in Lake Sonoma, California

OGDEN, Utah (December 3, 2019) – Today, Salomon announces its latest trail running event in the U.S., the female-only WMN Trail ½ Marathon in Lake Sonoma, California. The race comes in partnership as part of the 2020 Lake Sonoma 50 race weekend, hosted in partnership with the Healdsburg Running Company,...

November 25, 2019

Nathan Sports SaferRun Ripcord Siren named to Time’s List of the 100 Best Inventions Of 2019

Fountain Valley, CA (Nov 25, 2019) - This week, TIME reveals its annual list of the 100 Best Inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Nathan Sports is thrilled to announce that their new SaferRun Ripcord Siren debuted in this list. “We are honored...

November 22, 2019

Trinity Timing used race|result active timing technology at World’s Toughest Mudder

The race|result Active Transponders got muddy all year at the famous Toughest Mudder and World’s Toughest Mudder events in the US, timed by Trinity Timing. Last weekend the grand finale World’s Toughest Mudder took place at Bouckaert Farms in Atlanta, GA. The world's best obstacle racers (both individual and teams)...

November 21, 2019

IRONMAN announces Memphis, Tennessee as New Host City of 2020 St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis Triathlon

MEMPHIS, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (November 21, 2019) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced that Memphis, Tenn. will serve as a multi-year host venue for an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases,...

November 20, 2019

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – SMACK! Media’s Elisette Carlson

Elisette Carlson grew up traveling the world helping her dad produce, promote and manage player relations for global soccer tournaments including the World Cup events. At Princeton University, she was as a NCAA First Team All-American and All-Ivy League in Women’s Rowing. So it’s no surprise that upon graduating college she landed...

November 20, 2019

BibRave Unveils New Logo

BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, today released a new logo that marks a significant update in the company’s brand identity. The totally redesigned logo is inspired by BibRave’s mission, vision, and values, and will better reflect how the company supports runners and the running industry. Combining...

November 20, 2019

Applied Material Silicon Valley Turkey Trot Athletes Seek World & American Records

San Jose, CA – The Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation announced full fields today for both their women’s Elite 5k presented by Silicon Valley Bank and their men’s Elite 5k presented by Juniper Networks. While the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is...

November 19, 2019

RaceRaves announces Best Half Marathons in the U.S.

Los Angeles, CA (November 19, 2019) — Shout it from the rooftops! RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners of all levels, has published its guide to the best half marathons in every U.S. state. The authoritative new list features a synopsis of each event to...

November 19, 2019

Trail Racing Over Texas Announces 2020 Partnership with Base Performance

Houston, Texas (November 19, 2019)– Trail Racing Over Texas, the largest community-based trail racing organization in Texas and Base Performance, producer of premiere nutritional supplements for endurance athletes announce that Base Performance will be the official nutrition sponsor for all TROT events. This partnership will debut at Brazos Bend 100,...