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May 21, 2020
2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Now a Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (May 21, 2020) – P3R has announced that the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, scheduled for July 24 in downtown Pittsburgh, will now be a virtual race. As an extra incentive, all participants who run the one-mile race virtually will receive the first-ever Fleet Feet Liberty Mile race medal....
May 21, 2020
RRCA Accepting 2020 Kids Run the Nation Grant Applications
ARLINGTON, Virginia – In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, events and schools that are interested in implementing or currently offer a youth running program. Since then, the RRCA has awarded more than $250,000 to deserving programs around the...
May 21, 2020
deboer wetsuits is proud to support Robert Wilkowiecki and his project IronWolf PL8H
Stamford, CT, Release: May 21, 2020 deboer wetsuit is proud to support Robert Wilkowiecki and his project IronWolf PL8H. Wilkowiecki will aim to complete an indoor Iron-distance triathlon in less than 8-hours, while raising funds for Fundację FizjoTRIterapia– a Polish organization dedicated to helping disabled children participate in sport. Wilkowiecki is the current...
May 21, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Innovates New Experiential Offerings for Fundraisers, Supporters, Cyclists and Endurance Athletes of All Abilities
SAN DIEGO, CA – May 21, 2020 – In a world of rapidly advancing technology, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) remains dedicated to innovating new ways for individuals with physical challenges to gain access to sports. To coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 21, CAF has launched...
May 21, 2020
QT2 Systems, LLC and the New England Region’s Top Race Directors Partner to Launch the New England Virtual Triathlon
May 21, 2020, Boston MA– QT2 Systems, LLC, one of endurance sports’ leading coaching organizations, announced a partnership with New England’s leading multisport event companies to produce the New England Virtual Triathlon. The event will take place between June 28, 2020 and July 5, 2020 in partnership with Max Performance,...
May 21, 2020
RunSignup Survey Shows Race Organizations Expect 45% of Revenue in 2020
Moorestown, NJ - Earlier in May, Runsignup, the leading technology provider for US races, put out a short survey to race organizers. This simple survey created a snapshot of revenue expectations for the industry in 2020 and 2021 and looked at how organizations are adjusting to their expectations. While the...
May 21, 2020
SlayRx Sports Nutrition Launches SlayWell, an Immunity-Boosting Hydration Mix
Atlanta, Georgia, May 21, 2020- SlayRx, a sports nutrition company specializing in all-natural, effective ingredients, has released an immunity- boosting hydration formula: SlayWell. Using their powerhouse electrolyte blend (based on Himalayan Pink Salt) SlayRx SlayWell is perfect for combating dehydration as well providing Vitamins C, D and Zinc. It contains...
May 20, 2020
Epic Races launches a new twist on triathlon to keep participants alone together
ANN ARBOR, MI – In response to stay at home orders, people are encouraged to exercise, spend time outdoors, and stay connected to their community. Multisport and endurance event company, Epic Races is in the business of providing events that do just that, but with social distancing, they have had...
May 20, 2020
San Diego Running Co. Supports Father-Son Duo Completing Half Marathon Around Their Home
Del Mar, CA – Jim Pathman, and his son Riley, are well known athletes among the San Diego running scene. The popular duo participates in dozens of events every year, from half marathons and marathons, to duathlons and triathlons. They even travel to many of the nation’s most popular events,...
May 20, 2020
Q&A: Director Marina Zenovich on the making of LANCE
Documentary filmmaker Marina Zenovich discusses 'LANCE,' her ESPN 30 for 30 film set to air this Sunday. Read more on VeloNews. On a related note, apparently Armstrong is not in love with the film according to this interview in USA Today.
May 20, 2020
The Pro’s Closet Introduces New Carbon Frame Warranty
(Boulder, CO – May 20, 2020)- The Pro’s Closet, the world’s largest and most trusted brand in pre-owned cycling, announces today that all of its carbon bikes and frames are now backed by a new Carbon Frame Warranty. This is the latest initiative by The Pro’s Closet to bring the...
May 20, 2020
USA Triathlon Clydesdale and Athena National Championships Rescheduled to Aug. 15 in Pelham, Alabama
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon, along with race production company Team Magic, Inc., made the decision today to reschedule the 2020 USA Triathlon Clydesdale & Athena National Championships due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The championship was initially scheduled for Sunday, June 28 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as part...
May 20, 2020
4iiii Innovations Inc. announces Cervélo Co-Founder, Phil White, as Acting President
Cochrane, AB Canada, May 20, 2020 1300H GMT 4iiii Innovations Inc. welcomes Phil White as its Acting President to fortify the company’s growth trajectory as an innovation leader in sports electronics and sensor technology. White was the co-founder of Cervélo Cycles, a global brand well known for innovation that grew...
May 20, 2020
KINeSYS Sunscreen Brand Ambassador Program
20th May 2020 - After launching their Ambassador Program in the summer of 2019, North America’s leader in active sun care, KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen, has once again instigated their successful Ambassador Program for 2020. With an overwhelming response in applications the 2020 KINeSYS Champions Program includes just over 60 Ambassadors – an...
May 20, 2020
Covid-19: 2020 UTMB® Mont-Blanc is cancelled
After having carefully examined all the options in compliance with the government’s regulations, but also after having consulted with the runners, local authorities and partners, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc organization team regrets to announce that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition, which was scheduled to take place from August...
May 20, 2020
How the heck do you do a Virtual Triathlon?!
Vancouver, WA The racing world has become accustomed to cancelled running races transitioning to virtual events. Why Racing Events, headquartered in the Northwest, has already had to produce three virtual events in their 2020 season. As the impact of COVID-19 has extended into the summer months, they recently learned that...
May 20, 2020
Austin Marathon Invites Runners to Free Global Running Day Virtual 5K
AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour invites runners from around the world to register for the free Global Running Day Virtual 5K. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone to come together to celebrate the sport we love and the entire...
May 20, 2020
EnMotive’s Virtual Event Fulfillment ships 100,000 goody bags since Covid-19 shutdown
May 20, 2020 (Chicago, IL)– EnMotive, the world-class leader in growth-driven technology solutions for events, has fulfilled 100,000 goody-bags for virtual events since the onset of COVID-19 restrictions. The EnMotive virtual event offering is one of the premier services in the endurance market. The offering includes streamlined registration, uploading of...
May 20, 2020
BikeFlights.com and Quality Bicycle Products Launch New Program for Bike Shops
PORTLAND, OR (May 20, 2020) - BikeFlights.com has teamed up with Quality Bicycle Products to launch a new program exclusively for QBP’s bike shop retailers. Effective immediately, the Top Shop program is open to QBP-affiliated shops that ship bikes, wheels and gear via BikeFlights.com. “We’re pleased to roll out our...
May 19, 2020
The Athlete’s Gut Is a Problem-Solving Guide to the Gut for Athletes
Boulder, CO, USA — May 19, 2020 — The Athlete’s Gut by Dr. Patrick Wilson is an informative guide for endurance athletes to explore the digestive system and troubleshoot gut-related issues. Combining the latest research on exercise and the gut with humorous descriptions and relatable stories, Dr. Wilson makes the often-complicated...
May 19, 2020
UltrAspire Welcomes Camille Herron to the 2020 Elite Athlete Team
Camille Herron is an Ultramarathon runner originally from Oklahoma. She is the first athlete to win all three of the IAU’s 50k, 100k, and 24-Hour World Championships. She won the 2017 Comrades Marathon and has set multiple best times on multiple distances throughout her career. Camille is a three-time Olympic...
May 19, 2020
Paradise Sports Management teams up with Rouvy for virtual cycling experience
COZUMEL, MEXICO / May 19, 2020 - Paradise Sports Management the race event organizer behind GFNY Mexico races including GFNY Cozumel and GFNY Monterrey have teamed up with Rouvy to make a unique cycling experience for all cycling enthusiasts and participants of GFNY Mexico races. The Rouvy and GFNY Mexico...
May 18, 2020
The Fourth Edition of The Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Series Eclipses 20,000 Participants from Across the Globe
TAMPA, Fla. (May 18, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the fourth straight weekend setting a new benchmark high with over 20,000 people registered spanning from 94 nations and 47 states stepping up to the virtual start line for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR4, the...
May 18, 2020
On a lighter note: Take it easy with the Slow Mile Challenge
American runner David Melly has introduced the Slow Mile Challenge—a virtual challenge where the slowest runner wins. Read more on Canadian Running.
May 18, 2020
What the future of fast marathons looks like
Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records. Read more on Outside.