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July 1, 2020

Inaugural Race to Equality races to Equality for All

Portland, OR The Inaugural Race to Equality – 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Walk/Run is a virtual event with a mission to do something tangible, positive and impactful. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise awareness for racial inequality and raise funds...

June 30, 2020

Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Three Divisions from Active Interest Media and Completes Its Series A Financing

Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 30, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the leading endurance sports media platform, today announced the acquisition of the Healthy Living, Fitness, and Outdoor divisions of Active Interest Media (AIM), one of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies. The acquisition by POM coincides with the...

June 30, 2020

USA Triathlon Recognized Among Aspen Institute’s 2020 Project Play Champions Cohort

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon was today honored by the Aspen Institute as a 2020 Project Play Champion in recognition of the organization’s innovative approach to engaging youth in the multisport lifestyle. The Aspen Institute honors a select number of national organizations annually who are taking new, meaningful and...

June 30, 2020

USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships to Return to Tempe in 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the 2021 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships will return to Tempe, Arizona, on April 9-10. The city was set to host Collegiate Club Nationals in April 2020 for the fourth time, but the event was ultimately rescheduled to Oct. 16-17,...

June 30, 2020

Marine Corps Marathon Organization and haku create an extraordinary virtual experience for Historic Half participants

At the beginning of 2020, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) was gearing up to host their 13th Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on May 17th. The medals were being ordered, the course was set, and participants were signing up with excitement as race day was just a couple...

June 30, 2020

PeopleForBikes President Tim Blumenthal Announces Retirement

BOULDER, CO (June 30, 2020)— After 16 years at the helm of PeopleForBikes and four full decades working in the bike industry, President Tim Blumenthal has announced his retirement. Jenn Dice, the organization’s COO and a widely respected U.S. bicycling leader, will become President and CEO on July 1, 2020....

June 30, 2020

Rock ‘N’ Roll VR10 Sees Over 12,000 Registered Participants From 96 Nations Take On Half Marathon, 5k Or Remix Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (June 30, 2020) –More than 12,000 people from 96 nations and 48 states registered to take part in the tenth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR10 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included...

June 30, 2020

US Trail Running Conference announces pivot to hybrid format for 2020 Event

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will be a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees and exhibitors. This pivot is expected to encourage an expanded reach for the industry leading event, supporting access for...

June 30, 2020

Verizon New York City Triathlon Pivots to Virtual Duathlon for 2020; Event to Kick Off July 11

New York (June 30, 2020) – For the first time in its illustrious nearly 20-year history, the Verizon New York City Triathlon, owned and produced by Life Time, is going virtual. Beginning Saturday, July 11, the Virtual Duathlon will open to all 2020 Verizon NYC Triathlon registrants at no cost...

June 30, 2020

athleteReg Releases Interactive Virtual Challenge Tools

(Easthampton, MA) athleteReg is excited to announce the launch of a new set of virtual challenge tools on all athleteReg platforms. With many events cancelling or postponing, athleteReg has responded by providing a new suite of tools for event directors and athletes. These virtual challenges can be a single discipline...

June 30, 2020

Co2uT Announces Knight Composites as Official Wheel Sponsor

FRUITA, CO June 30th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Knight Composites as its official wheel sponsor of Co2uT gravel race for 2020 and 2021. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, CO, and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. A...

June 30, 2020

PEAR Sports® is Selected by FYT to Develop a Tele-Coaching Mobile App that Offers Flexible, Affordable 1:1 Personal Training

Newport Beach, California – June 30, 2020 – PEAR Sports, the health and fitness software platform that delivers smarter digital coaching solutions, announced today that it has partnered with Fyt, America’s largest personal training service to release a new digital training app called Fyt Duo.  Available now, Fyt Duo provides...

June 30, 2020

FRESHJUNKIE Racing launches Gulf Coast Challenge

As the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous events to be cancelled or postponed, active people have looked for an outlet for their efforts. The Gulf Coast Challenge hopes to fill that need for thousands of participants who might normally be participating in races every weekend. In addition, the pandemic has encouraged...

June 30, 2020

ASICS signs on as official shoe and apparel sponsor of the virtual cross-country run Medford2Medford

Boston (June 30, 2020) — DMSE Sports today announced ASICS will be the official shoe and apparel sponsor for Medford2Medford, DMSE Sports’ virtual run across America event. Registration for Medford2Medford is open now at medford2medford.com and will remain open through the ceremonial end of the event, August 29. “Partnering with...

June 29, 2020

XTERRA Adventures Premieres July 2, 2020 on Outside TV

Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2020) - An all-new 2020 season of XTERRA Adventures television shows will debut on Outside TV this Thursday, July 2, at 9pm EDT. The six-episode series will showcase incredible destinations, the determination and drive of the human spirit, and the unique stories of XTERRA with broadcast...

June 28, 2020

American riders scramble to return to Europe as possible EU travel ban looms

American riders in Europe faced a difficult choice: stay put and be forced to ride out the frightening coronavirus pandemic for an undetermined amount of time, or get on the first flight out to the USA.  However, with the US falling far behind Europe in controlling the spread of COVID-19, will...

June 27, 2020

New Zealand’s Teresa Adam And Mike Phillips Repeat as Best in Oceania During the IRONMAN VR13 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. – The 13th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw New Zealand’s Teresa Adam and Mike Phillips reclaim top honors in the professional women’s and professional men’s races, respectively. Three professional women and three professional men took to the virtual pavement battling it out for IRONMAN VR13...

June 27, 2020

Upcoming changes to scoring on sodisp to further motivate athletes to improve their social distancing

June 27, 2020 - Our mission at sodisp is to encourage outdoor fans to enjoy the great outdoor responsibly during these worrying times. The goal of our unique scoring system has always been to award more points for activities that had lower estimated people density on the route. This to...

June 26, 2020

100%® Debuts Speedcraft XS For Smaller Faces, Women and Youth

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 100% has announced the debut of Speedcraft XS performance eyewear, bringing the brand’s most popular style to a wider range of athletes. Designed for men with smaller faces, uncompromising women and youth, the newest iteration of Speedcraft expands its family once again. 100% added the Speedcraft...

June 26, 2020

Tennessee-based American Bicycle Group Announces Intent to Change Name of Its Gravel, Mountain Bike Brand

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 26, 2020) – American Bicycle Group (ABG) today announced that it will change the name of its high-performance gravel and mountain bike, currently branded Ocoee. The adventure brand was named based on an area close to the company in the mountains of eastern Tennessee where outdoor adventure...

June 26, 2020

PodiumRunner and Women’s Running Launch New Trail Running Content Experience

Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 26, 2020 — PodiumRunner and Women’s Running announce a new Trail Running Collection of online features, how-to, and in-depth gear reviews on their new websites. The content, available across both Women’s Running and PodiumRunner, collects the latest trail running content into one easy-to-access digital experience...

June 25, 2020

USA Triathlon Foundation Awards $110,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the grant recipients for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, established in April to support members of the multisport community who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. More than $110,000 will be dispersed to 40 organizations and individuals. The USA Triathlon...

June 25, 2020

Tour de France director gives update on safety measures for fans and riders

Throughout the coronavirus lockdown there has been speculation about the measures needed to keep spectators, staff, riders and media safe at the Tour de France. Tour director Christian Prudhomme has offered an update on the safety measures that are likely to be put in place for fans and the peloton. Read more...

June 25, 2020

Air Force Cancels 2020 Marathon, Offers Virtual Option

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFNS) - In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of participants, Air Force officials have cancelled in-person running of the 2020 Air Force Marathon. “The entire team and our mission and community partners have worked tirelessly for two...

June 25, 2020

iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson Wins First Place Female in Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run

(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson was the first place female finisher in the Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run, completing the race in 9:22:01. The loop course was held in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains on June 2, 2020 and is known for over 14,000 feet of challenging elevation gain and...