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May 28, 2020

Inaugural Endurance Conference to Benefit USA Triathlon Foundation as Charity Partner

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation was announced today as the charity partner for Endurance Conference, a new virtual conference for athletes that is set to take place June 5-7. Endurance Conference is founded and created by Juan Lopez Salaberry, a sports marketing executive and member of USA...

May 28, 2020

124th Boston Marathon to be Held Virtually

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All participants who were originally registered for the April 20, 2020 event...

May 28, 2020

The 2020 Granfondo Stelvio Santini on Rouvy: Conquer The King of Climbs Virtually

Granfondo Stelvio Santini is coming to ROUVY: the indoor cycling platform will be allowing all cycling fans to tackle the Stelvio Pass climb on June 7, the day the Valtellina Granfondo should have taken place. The top three men and the top three women finishers will receive prizes of Santini...

May 28, 2020

Cycling Legend Jens Voigt Teams Up with Challenged Athletes Foundation for Zwift Cycling Event

Known for the famous mid-race mantra “Shut Up Legs”, cycling legend Jens Voigt is hosting a virtual cycling event to raise awareness and funds for athletes with physical challenges. On May 30, Zwift cyclists will ride shoulder to shoulder with the 17-time Tour de France finisher. Jens, a passionate CAF...

May 28, 2020

San Diego Sport Legends Bill Walton, Rob Machado and Tiffany Joh Team with JIVA VR & SDSI to Send a Positive Message of Enjoying the Outdoors with Social Responsibility

May 27nd, 2020, SAN DIEGO, California – As quarantine restrictions are slowly lifted across California and the rest of the nation. San Diego Rising, a live-action 360° video short, aims to inspire viewers to continue acting responsibly as they return to the active pursuits they love by practicing gratitude for...

May 28, 2020

Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Law Announced As Title Sponsor Of Tri The Wildwoods Triathlon

North Wildwood, NJ – DelMoSports is pleased to announce that Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Law has agreed to Title Sponsor the historic Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon, 5K and Kids Race Weekend for the next 3 years.  Scheduled for August 22, 2020 in North Wildwood, NJ, the Stampone Law Tri the Wildwoods...

May 28, 2020

Launch of new virtual racing suite

Ultimate Sport Service and its regional partners is pleased to announce the launch of a new complete virtual racing suite for professional endurance event organizers. An all-integrated platform from registration, social media, timing through connections to all major fitness/activity platforms, including Strava, Polar, Garmin and Suunto, web results and fully...

May 28, 2020

RACE RESULT Timing Technology used as Tracing Solution to Help Fight Covid-19

As the innovation leader in sports timekeeping solutions, RACE RESULT’s engineering team has developed a system to trace Covid-19 cases and help contain the virus, using UHF transponders and its latest product development, the Passive Track Box. "The new Track Box has not been officially released for timekeeping yet. Rather...

May 28, 2020

UltrAspire Elite athlete, Zach Bitter, secures another world record

Zach Bitter secures not one, but two world records on a treadmill. Maintaining a pace of 7:18 allowed Zach to finish 100 miles in the phenomenal time of 12:09:15. What an incredible feat to take on during your quarantine! The second world record was set with Zach travelling the farthest...

May 28, 2020

Sportstats Launches Canada’s First Physical Distancing 5K

A physical distancing 5K isn’t like a race before COVID-19. For one thing, runners can only compete in the race one at a time. However, official timing will be present and racers can have their finishing time automatically posted Live on site and on the Sportstats web site.(Sportstats is the...

May 28, 2020

IRONMAN Champion Chris Lieto Gets Up Close and Personal With World Class Athletes In New Podcast Series

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 28, 2020 – World champion athletes may seem like they are blessed with super powers and immune to issues that most “mortals” face. But on the inside, they are all human and experience the same challenges and controversies that any “normal” person does in their day-to-day...

May 28, 2020

Alysia Montaño’s Feel-Good Fitness Will Reboot Your Workout Routine

Boulder, CO, USA — May 28, 2020 —Alysia Montaño, Olympic runner, activist, and mother of three, provides fitness inspiration with creative and fun workout challenges in her new book Feel-Good Fitness. Alysia’s 2- to 6-week challenges combine running, strength, and circuit work to give a well-balanced program. The challenges only...

May 28, 2020

Sports Backers Announce ‘Firecracker 4-Miler’ Virtual Event in Celebration of Independence Day

Richmond, VA – To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in a fun and active way, Sports Backers is announcing the new Firecracker 4-Miler, a virtual event that includes a variety of Independence Day-themed participant items and aims to make social distancing feel not quite as isolating. Registration is now...

May 28, 2020

Now available: Race Roster’s upgraded ASICS Runkeeper™ app integration for virtual events

London, ON (Tuesday, May 28, 2020) - Race Roster and the ASICS Runkeeper™ app have collaborated to take the virtual event experience another step further. Their latest enhancements to the Runkeeper app integration is exactly what event organizers have been looking for to deliver an end-to-end virtual event experience like...

May 28, 2020

U.S.’s Top One-Day Race Maryland Cycling Classic Postponed to 2021

BALTIMORE, Maryland – Today race organizers of the newly-created Maryland Cycling Classic along with State, City and Baltimore County partners announced the event’s postponement until 2021 due to COVID-19 related health and safety concerns. Organizers also announced UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has signed on as the presenting sponsor of America’s top one-day...

May 27, 2020

2020 Intelligentsia Cup canceled due to COVID-19

We are sorry to announce that the 2020 edition of the Intelligentsia Cup is canceled due to COVID-19. This decision was not taken lightly and included input from venue partners, local municipalities, sponsors and riders. Ultimately, the safety of our participants, spectators, volunteers, staff and the residents of the communities...

May 27, 2020

30th Annual Austin Marathon Registration Opens June 1st

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2020 - Registration for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour officially opens Monday, June 1st. Every year, thousands travel to Austin to run the city’s streets, soak up its amazing atmosphere, and enjoy live music and delicious food. Participants earn finisher medal belt...

May 27, 2020

INFINIT Nutrition Extends Team Membership into 2021

Cincinnati, OH May 27, 2020 — INFINIT Nutrition, the original custom nutrition company, is excited to announce a year long membership extension for Team INFINIT Performance. The nationwide endurance team was formed by athletes with a passion for competition, and a desire to be fueled by clean, simple nutrition. Due...

May 27, 2020

Beyond Monumental Announces Virtual Race Options and Cancellation Policy

INDIANAPOLIS –– Beyond Monumental has announced virtual options for two Indianapolis signature running events: The Indy Half Marathon and Fort Ben, and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Both events are still planned to occur in-person, as scheduled. Participants now also have the option of participating...

May 26, 2020

Over 18,000 From Across the Globe Register to Take Part In 6K, 10K or Remix Challenge for Rock ‘N’ Roll VR5

TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the fifth edition in the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll VR5, with over 18,000 people from 95 nations and 47 states registered to step up to the virtual start...

May 26, 2020

Run the Perfect Mile in Support of Frontline Workers

BOSTON (May 26, 2020) – Today, a cohort of outdoor industry brands announced the Perfect Mile, a global virtual run to raise money for those helping to fight COVID-19. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Roger Bannister, the doctor-medic who ran his perfect sub-four minute mile after a day’s work in...

May 26, 2020

ATRA helps get the Vote out for G.O.A.T.

Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) is supporting the effort of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), to recognize the amazing achievements of mountain runners worldwide. To this end, the WMRA has taken a look back at some of the “greatest of all time” athletes in mountain running...

May 26, 2020

MOXiLIFE® Nutrition Debuts an ‘Online Biomarker Testing’ partnership with PersonaLabs

Scottsdale AZ May 26th, 2020 – MOXiLIFE® Nutrition; a female founded Endurance Sports Nutrition Company starting June 1st in partnership with PersonaLabs, will provide personalized online blood testing for endurance athletes. The data derived from personalized testing can target nutrient deficiencies prior to symptoms an endurance athlete might experience due...

May 26, 2020

Race Across America Goes Virtual For 2020

Boulder, CO (May 26, 2021) – For the first time in 39 years Race Across America (RAAM) will not be held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. But, when adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to a group...

May 25, 2020

World Endurance Coaching Business Summit

The events of 2020 have massively disrupted the world of endurance sports, requiring a fundamental shift and adaptation to the way coaches need to operate in the future. COACH 2020 VISION is the world’s first virtual business development Summit, specifically tailored to help endurance sport coaches innovate and improve their...