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August 17, 2020
Lenny Ramsey (NLD) and Łukasz Wójt (DEU) Earn Victories in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR19 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Lenny Ramsey of the Netherlands and Łukasz Wójt representing Germany took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 19th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend of racing saw all eight athletes make their IRONMAN...
August 17, 2020
Bikerumor offering Sea Otter PLAY virtual booth design assistance
Bikerumor has partnered with Sea Otter Classic to offer exhibitors their creative, production and copywriting services for brands needing help getting their digital booth design completed. “With the Sea Otter Classic moving to a fully virtual expo in 2020, many brands are scrambling to convert their usual booth setup to...
August 14, 2020
The PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE MARATHON FESTIVAL transitions to a VIRTUAL race with a pre-marked course and so many upgrades that 2020 may be the BEST year ever!
Vancouver WA – Covid-19 is dealing out some pretty rotten apples, but Why Racing Events is using it as an opportunity to make their 2020 PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE Marathon Festival the best year ever. Although the race is transitioning to a virtual option, which means athletes aren’t able to race together,...
August 14, 2020
Sour Fish Events Introduces Gobbles’ Free Range 5K
NEW YORK - Sour Fish Events, organizers of the award-winning fall race known as Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run, has announced their newest virtual event, Gobbles’ Free Range 5K. With a fun and spunky turkey, who serves as the namesake of the Virtual Run, Gobbles’ Free Range 5K is a family friendly...
August 13, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Walking Series
(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit, the leader in connected fitness, invites members to explore personal growth with its six-part Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Walking Series. The series teaches practices to help improve sleep, increase body positivity and self-esteem, and cultivate powerful stress-management coping tools while iFit members walk on their treadmills. “Exercise...
August 13, 2020
Addaday recruits World Leaders in Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and Coaching to fuel innovation and validate its technology
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2020 – Addaday, a global leader in injury prevention and connected recovery technology, today announced the formation of the Addaday Medical Advisory Board, a diverse team of world-renowned experts, to help the brand fuel its relentless innovation and bring category-leading technology to market that is...
August 13, 2020
ATRA Announces Virtual 25 Year Celebration
Colorado Springs, CO----- The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2021, and to honor this milestone, a three-tiered virtual event is planned. Runners around the globe can register and participate in a fun, virtual run challenge complete with leaderboards and weekly trail teasers to keep the...
August 13, 2020
Richmond Marathon to provide measured course at Dorey Park, Virginia Capital Trail from Nov. 7-Nov. 22
RICHMOND, VA – The 2020 Richmond Marathon, originally scheduled for Saturday, November 14, won’t be held as a traditional single-day event due to public health guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sports Backers, the nonprofit event organizers, announced today. The event will instead offer an official course starting and finishing...
August 13, 2020
Virtual Participants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support People with Parkinson’s
Louisville, Colo. — Like so many people in 2020, we’re missing seeing all of our friends and supporters at summer cycling events like Ride the Rockies as well as at more everyday interactions like yoga classes, running groups, boxing classes, or walking around the block. For people with Parkinson’s and...
August 13, 2020
Riders around the world to unite and celebrate GFNY Day
NEW YORK CITY, August 13, 2020 – On GFNY Day, riders are encouraged to get out and share their ride this Sunday, August 16. Live broadcasts from various GFNY locations around the world aims to unite the GFNY community. GFNY Day is a day to celebrate GFNY and for riders...
August 12, 2020
Registration is Open for First-Ever Virtual 500 Festival mini-mini Kids’ Run
INDIANAPOLIS (August 12, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces registration is open for the first-ever virtual 500 Festival mini-mini kids’ run. Virtual mini-mini participants will complete their race distance whenever and...
August 12, 2020
ROUVY Announces New Subscription Price Plan and Limited Lifetime Offer!
ROUVY’s platform enables fun and realistic virtual riding and racing experience using the mixed/augmented reality simulation technology that overlays 3D objects over real-life video footage. In the nearly two years that ROUVY AR has been released to the public, ROUVY has rolled out over 130 AR routes, new avatars with...
August 12, 2020
IZIP Introduces New Commuting, Cruising and Adventure Bikes for Every Kind of eBike Riding
KENT, Wash. ( August 12, 2020)— With 15 years of experience designing electric bikes , IZIP introduces five new eBikes into its Commuting, Cruising and Adventure collections for Fall 2020. With a focus on power and efficiency, the new IZIP eBikes use top of the line components including BOSCH batteries,...
August 12, 2020
Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Offers First-Ever One GREAT Challenge
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 12, 2020) – The first-ever virtual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race establishes the One GREAT Challenge, encouraging participants to run both the 5K and 10K distances. Participants challenging themselves to run both distances will earn three medals: a 5K finisher medal, 10K finisher medal,...
August 12, 2020
USA Triathlon Celebrates Multisport Community Through “Power Within” Campaign
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—USA Triathlon today unveiled its Power Within campaign, a comprehensive marketing initiative designed to reposition the sport of triathlon by addressing its challenges head-on, galvanizing the multisport community and inspiring new audiences to engage. The campaign serves to empower triathletes of every level to be advocates for the...
August 12, 2020
ReSport launches The Novel CoronaTri
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport) announces the launch of the first authentic virtual triathlon in the form of The Novel CoronaTri. Built on the foundation of successful partnerships with organizations like DMSE Sports, USRowing, Adventure Cycling, Event Southwest, and British Rowing, the triathlon fuses all the hallmark elements that tens of...
August 12, 2020
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Partners with EventHub for Virtual Expo
Toronto, Ontario. (August 12, 2020) – Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon today announced its 2020 plans to produce a premiere virtual expo using EventHub’s new virtual event product, as a perfect pairing to their virtual race experience this October. The virtual expo will offer a best-in-class virtual experience featuring unique and...
August 12, 2020
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k announces participant, course options for Sept. 25-Sept. 27; event’ won’t be held in person on Sept. 26
RICHMOND, VA – The 2020 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger, which was rescheduled from March to September 26, won’t be held in person due to public health guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sports Backers, the nonprofit event organizers, announced on August 10. The event will instead provide...
August 11, 2020
Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Challenges More than 1,000 to Run their Best Mile
PITTSBURGH (August 11, 2020) – This year’s Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile challenged more than a 1,000 participants to run their fastest (and most fun) mile virtually. Participants ages 3 to 84 picked their favorite one-mile course, whether that was a trail, track, sidewalk or treadmill, and pushed themselves to...
August 11, 2020
Endurance Athlete Samantha Pruitt Sets Out on National Listening Tour
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Samantha Pruitt, a respected leader in the professional endurance sports industry, is embarking on a listening tour to connect with outdoor adventure communities across the Western United States. Her multi-state, three-month-long Van Life adventure is designed to amplify local voices of endurance sports and bring...
August 11, 2020
Electrolit Launches Refreshed Summer Campaign With Doubleday and Cartwright
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has launched a refreshed Summer campaign in partnership with Doubleday & Cartwright. Showcasing the brand’s scientific benefits and ability to optimize internal balance, the campaign will elevate the brand’s core messages through a...
August 11, 2020
The BibRave 100 Voting Begins
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the fourth annual publication of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. With the nomination period complete, the public will now vote to decide the top races of the decade in...
August 11, 2020
Girls Running Is a Guide to a Healthy, Lifelong Running Experience
Boulder, CO, USA — August 11, 2020 — Girls Running: All You Need to Strive, Thrive, and Run Your Best is a toolkit that empowers girls to have a healthy, successful, and informed running experience. Inspired by former high–school phenom Melody Fairchild’s running journey, and with coaching insight from Fairchild...
August 10, 2020
Giant Race Series announces Virtual San Francisco Event – News Release
(San Francisco, Calif): For the first time in its 11-year history, the San Francisco Giant Race presented by Alaska Airlines is going Virtual. Previously scheduled for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend (Sept. 4-6) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the Giant Race Series’ flagship event will now be held virtually...
August 10, 2020
Protekt Products Partners with PEAR Sports to Develop Health and Wellness App
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 10, 2020) – Protekt Products, the new natural wellness brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Protekt App, powered by PEAR. PEAR Sports is a health and fitness software platform that delivers targeted smart coaching technology for dozens of leading brands. The new Protekt...