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July 30, 2020
Gannet Ventures Launched Inaugural American Runs Virtual 5K
McLean, VA - (July 30, 2020) – Gannett Ventures, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the launch of the America Runs Virtual 5K presented by USA TODAY. The event is now open for registration to runners in all 50 states and will be promoted nationally by Gannett’s portfolio...
July 29, 2020
P3R Launches Podcast Highlighting the Running Industry and Runners’ Stories
PITTSBURGH, PA – P3R launches the first season of Behind The Start Line, a podcast series peeling back the curtain on everything that happens before runners prepare to take off on race day. Listeners will hear from co-hosts Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R, and Eric Burnett, P3R Event Emcee, as...
July 29, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Jordan Walking Tour Series
LOGAN, Utah — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness platform, is now streaming its Jordan Walking Series, a seven-part tour. Like all of iFit’s award-winning workouts, the incline, decline and speed automatically adjust on iFit-enabled treadmills — such as NordicTrack and ProForm — to match the terrain of the actual...
July 29, 2020
Elite Launches the Direto XR
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite is proud to release the latest addition to their indoor trainers: the DIRETO XR. A natural evolution of the best-selling Direto and Direto X, the DIRETO XR promises to be the ideal home trainer to complete a cyclist's setup with a ready-for-use, accurate and powerful tool...
July 29, 2020
Sports Technology Company FORM Announces Immediate Availability of Open Water Features For Smart Swim Goggles
Vancouver, BC, July 29 — FORM, the direct-to-consumer sports technology company behind the FORM Smart Swim Goggles, today announced the launch of a free firmware update which enables swimmers to access open water features by connecting the FORM goggles to their compatible Garmin® smartwatch or Apple Watch. Available immediately, the update gives...
July 29, 2020
BOCO Gear Releases X Performance Face Mask Collection for Athletes
Boulder, CO - July 29, 2020. BOCO Gear, the industry leader in custom performance gear and accessories, releases BOCO X Performance Mask, an updated, lighter version of the original BOCO Face Mask specifically designed to fit the needs of athletes. Constructed of two layers of durable knit performance fabric, the...
July 29, 2020
iKOR Labs Adds Daily CBD Capsule to its Offering
July 29, 2020. Boulder, CO – iKOR Labs, the Boulder-based producer of industry-leading hemp oil/CBD (cannabidiol) products, announces the addition of the iKOR Daily Capsule to it’s growing line. Providing the same benefits as the Daily Extract, the iKOR Daily Capsule is a clean, natural source of recovery-enhancing hemp extract....
July 28, 2020
Rich Harshbarger steps down as CEO of Running USA
After being CEO of Running USA for six years, Rich exits his post effective August 1, 2020. Read more on RunningUSA.
July 28, 2020
Test Your Endurance with the Air Force Marathon’s Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – If you like to physically challenge yourself and earn some swag to show off your accomplishment, sign up for the 2020 Air Force Marathon’s Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge series. “The Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge was designed to encourage participants to challenge what they thought possible.” said...
July 28, 2020
Rochester Cyclocross – Cancelled For 2020
Rochester, N.Y. USA (July 28, 2020) - Rochester Cyclocross, originally scheduled for September 26th & 27th, will be postponed until 2021 due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Full Moon Vista Bike & Sport, Monroe County and the City of Rochester are looking forward to welcoming the...
July 28, 2020
2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Results Uploaded to All-time Searchable Database
July 28, 2020, Washington, DC: Race organizers announced today that the All-time Searchable Database (ATSD) of Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run results has been updated to include the accomplishments of the 2,298 runners who recently completed the virtual Ten Mile Run or 5K Run-Walk, which took the place of the...
July 28, 2020
USABA Names Molly Quinn as New Chief Executive Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS (July 28, 2020) –The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce the addition of Molly Quinn as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer. Quinn comes to USABA with over 20 years of progressive experience in sales, sports marketing, and philanthropy. Prodigy Search, a national executive...
July 28, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Announces One-Day Fall Cram Session to Prepare Races for an Unprecedented Season
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup is hosting a Fall Cram Session on August 25, 2020 for race directors, timers, and nonprofits. The one-day, online educational session for race has a simple goal: reviewing as much information as possible to help the industry plan for a successful fall season amidst...
July 28, 2020
Tonal Announces Two Strength Training for Triathletes Programs with Guest Coach and Six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion Mark Allen
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tonal, the world’s most intelligent home gym and personal trainer, today announced it will be launching two new strength training programs geared at all levels of triathletes in partnership with Mark Allen, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion. This is the first sport as part of a broader...
July 28, 2020
TrainingPeaks Announces Keynote Speakers for 2020 Endurance Coaching Summit
Boulder, Colo., July 28th, 2020 — TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced keynote speakers and a growing list of presenters for the 2020 Endurance Coaching Summit (ECS), hosted virtually for free November 17th-19th. This year’s summit spotlights Keynote...
July 28, 2020
A new era of virtual event technology has emerged with haku’s Virtual Suite of Products
To meet the rising demand for virtual event experiences, the leading event technology partner, haku, has created a Virtual Suite of Products that encompasses innovative solutions being used to power the most successful virtual events in the industry. haku’s Virtual Suite of Products separates itself from other event platforms by...
July 27, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR13 Sees Over 12,000 Registered Participants From 89 Nations; New Music City Challenge Opens Offering 32 Miles of Running
TAMPA, Fla. (July 27, 2020) – More than 12,000 people from 89 nations and 48 states stepped up the virtual start line in the 13th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR13 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race...
July 27, 2020
ADP Corporate 5K Brings Race Day To Your Home Office
July 27, 2020 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA – J&A Racing looks forward to bringing the ADP Corporate 5K presented by Bon Secours to your home office this Fall. Following current corporate culture, the event is shifting from an in-person event to a virtual event. In response to the ongoing public health...
July 26, 2020
Race Roster introduces their NEW custom pages tool
London, ON (Monday, July 27, 2020) - Race Roster’s custom pages tool is a great option for events that have a lot of information to share with their participants, or that prefer to use their event details page as an event website. Race Roster’s custom pages tool allows you to...
July 25, 2020
MOXiLIFE Nutrition™ and Gritty2gether Connecting Female Athletes
Scottsdale, Arizona - (July 25, 2020) – MOXiLIFE Nutrition™ announces a sponsorship with the fast growing female athlete community platform; Gritty2gether, the latest ‘brainchild’ of Angela Naeth: Pro Triathlete and founder of the all-women’s team Iracelikeagirl. Gritty2gether is connecting women with endurance sport interests like triathlon, cycling, and running to connect,...
July 24, 2020
Taylor Phinney and Bike Industry Friends Offer a Bike Giveaway to Benefit The Davis Phinney Foundation For Parkinson’s
Louisville, Colo.— World-class cyclist Taylor Phinney and the Davis Phinney Foundation have joined for an exciting fundraising opportunity to advance programs and research to help people and families with Parkinson’s to live well today. The foundation recognizes that this is a challenging year for cycling, running and other sporting events....
July 24, 2020
Laura Siddall (GBR) and Ronnie Schildknecht (CHE) Earn Victories in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR16 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (July 24, 2020) – Laura Siddall from Great Britain and Ronnie Schildknecht from Switzerland earned victories during the 16th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively. Friday’s race positioned six professional athletes, three women and three men,...
July 24, 2020
2021 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS Announces New Finish Line Course Change Brings the Marathon’s Finish to Century City’s Avenue of the Stars
July 23, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA– The McCourt Foundation is proud to announce that the finish line for the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS has moved to the Avenue of the Stars in Century City. The McCourt Foundation produces the Los Angeles Marathon in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles....
July 24, 2020
RunSignup Announces Corral Management for Social Distancing
July 24, 2020 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup announces its advanced corral time management system to support the social distancing needs of on-site running and cycling events. The latest release of RunSignup’s corral management system supports events who are adjusting their approach to meet the regulatory and industry demands for...
July 24, 2020
MOXiLIFE® Launching the First “Gut Healthy” Electrolyte drink
Scottsdale, Arizona - (July 24, 2020) – MOXiLIFE Nutrition™ is launching August 1st the first gut healthy electrolyte drink mix, as MOXiLyte™ Concentrate Electrolyte drink mix. The scientific community is building the bridge as to how a healthy gut can not only elevate your immune system and cognitive function, but also...