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September 3, 2020

Sunbuild Top End Gran Fondo – Virtual Edition

Darwin, Australia / 3 September 2020 - Continuing the momentum of the 2020 Sunbuild Top End Gran Fondo, event organisers have partnered with ROUVY for a virtual eRace this Sunday 6th September. While the ‘actual’ event occurred on Sunday 30th August with a record 750 participants, travel restrictions prohibited many...

September 3, 2020

GFNY offered Covid-safe racing in the French Alps

NEW YORK CITY, September 3, 2020 - On August 30, GFNY Alpes Vaujany marked the return of GFNY racing since March 8, 2020. Cyclists were keen to race after the pandemic postponed almost all races globally since March. GFNY used its experience from holding 80 races around the globe for...

September 3, 2020

Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces C$20,000 Prize Purse for The Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a C$20,000 prize purse for the Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship on September 13th in Caledon, Ontario. With all triathlon racing in Canada cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadian PTO Professionals have joined together to create...

September 3, 2020

The Louisiana Marathon is proud to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kids Marathon Challenge in partnership with Louisiana Department of Education

Baton Rouge, LA. – The Louisiana Marathon is excited to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Kids Marathon Challenge starting Monday, September 14, 2020.  The Blue Cross Kids Marathon Challenge is a virtual-based fitness program to expand the reach and access of the Blue Cross Kids Marathon that...

September 2, 2020

Run Rock ‘n Roll Across America: Introducing the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip, a 15-Stop Virtual Running Tour that Celebrates Destinations the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series is Known For

TAMPA, Fla. (September 2, 2020)– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, a part of The IRONMAN Group, today launched the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip, a 15-stop virtual running tour across the United States that connects the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Series™ (VR™) with the physical event destinations that have made...

September 2, 2020

Feetures Enters the Bike Lane With Its First Cycling Sock Collection

Charlotte, NC – September 2, 2020 – Performance sock brand Feetures is excited to launch Feetures Cycling: the brand’s first cycling collection, created to shift cyclists’ rides into high gear. By bringing its Custom-Like Fit technology into its new cycling socks, Feetures offers cyclists maximum performance behind the handlebars. Nearly...

September 2, 2020

Run Austin Virtual Series Introduces Third Event, Round the River 4-Miler

AUSTIN, Texas, September 2, 2020 - In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The events provide monthly milestones as participants train for...

September 1, 2020

The Garmin Kansas City Marathon Presents the Million Mile Challenge

KANSAS CITY, MO (August 24, 2020) – Out of concern for the safety of race participants, partners, staff and volunteers, organizers of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon have made the difficult decision to cancel the race scheduled for October 17, 2020.  Participants who have already registered should visit kcmarathon.org for...

September 1, 2020

Second Annual Endurance Exchange to Take Place Virtually Jan. 21-23, 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon and Triathlon Business International (TBI) today announced that the second annual Endurance Exchange, an industry-wide conference for endurance sports, will be held as a state-of-the-art virtual event in 2021. The online experience, set for Jan. 21-23, provides a safe opportunity to learn, share and...

September 1, 2020

The 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Opens Registration for Virtual Event

PITTSBURGH (September 1, 2020) – Registration is open for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan -- the event’s 30th anniversary. The virtual event offers a 5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile fun run distances that families can complete from November 23 through November 29 to celebrate Thanksgiving. All...

September 1, 2020

Zwift Academy Road Returns For 2020: Unlock Your New Personal Best

(Long Beach, CA September 1, 2020) Zwift, the online training platform for athletes worldwide, has today announced the return of the Zwift Academy program for 2020 which, for the first time, will include separate programs for road, tri and run. Zwift Academy Road has been refreshed for 2020 with an...

September 1, 2020

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2020 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Nita Lalla Roncone In Recognition Of Her Many Years Of Service To The Race

September 1, 2020, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced today that Nita Lalla Roncone has been named the 2020 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015, the award is typically presented at the pre-race dinner for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run, but Covid-19...

September 1, 2020

Canyon Ride Santa Barbara 100 Goes Virtual for 2020

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – September 1, 2020 – The Canyon Ride Santa Barbara 100 (RideSB100) is going virtual for 2020, encouraging riders to #KeepYourDistance and ride one of four virtual challenges from October 17 to 25 along the world-class Santa Barbara course, on their own roads, or even stationary. “This...

September 1, 2020

Celebrate the Final Days of Summer with the August-September Edition RunnerBox and RiderBox

Before Summer up and leaves with memories and bad tan lines, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox team is delivering a box to help athletes squeeze every little last bit out of these final warm days. Released on August 1st, the latest edition features products that will help athletes stay fresh,...

September 1, 2020

RiteFuel Introduces Sports Hydration Drink Mix

September 1, 2020– RiteFuel Endurance Works introduces their RiteFuel Sports Hydration Drink Mix designed to support athletes based on the duration of their exercise. Electrolytes, carbohydrates, vitamins, and caffeine are thoughtfully formulated for the length of the workout. Using a unique approach known as “Hydration by Duration,” the RiteFuel Advanced...

September 1, 2020

Long Beach Marathon Renews Partnership with Anheuser-Busch

LONG BEACH – Sept 1, 2020 – Motiv Sports, operators of the Long Beach Marathon and Half Marathon, today announced a renewed partnership with Michelob ULTRA as the Official Beer Sponsor and Beach Bum Sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Race. Runners 21+ will be able to enjoy their post-race Michelob...

September 1, 2020

Balega Launches New Reflective Enduro Sock for Fall 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (September 1, 2020) — Balega International, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market, offers runners visibility at dawn or dusk with the introduction of the new Reflective Enduro sock. With fall quickly approaching and daylight becoming more scarce, many runners run at night or early in the...

September 1, 2020

Trail Racing Over Texas Announces that Brazos Bend 100 is Now a Western States 100 Qualifier

Houston, Texas (September 1, 2020)– Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), announces today that its most popular race, the Brazos Bend 100, is now a Western States qualifier race. The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race and attracts participants from all over the world. “To...

August 31, 2020

Over 8,000 Registered Participants From 94 Nations Register to Take on Rock ‘N’ Roll VR18

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – More than 8,000 people from 94 nations and 45 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 18th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. This past weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll VR18 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with...

August 31, 2020

USA Triathlon Signs with Addaday as Official Percussion and Vibration Therapy Partner

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has teamed up with Addaday, a world leader in injury prevention and recovery technology, as the organization’s Official Recovery Partner through 2024. The partnership brings Addaday’s award-winning technology and comprehensive range of recovery tools to U.S. National Team and Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon...

August 31, 2020

Mel Mcquaid (Victoria, B.C.) and Nathan Killam (Vancouver, B.C.) earn Victories in All Canadian Contest during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR21 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – It was an all-Canadian affair over the weekend, as Mel McQuaid of Victoria, British Columbia and Nathan Killam of Vancouver, British Columbia took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 21st edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN®VR™ Pro Challenge....

August 31, 2020

New features make sodisp the most complete virtual event and challenge platform

A massive update makes a range of new features available to create engaging virtual events and challenges on sodisp.com . These newly released features are: Team and relay results: Create both individual or team challenges, or combinations of both! With the team functionality any group can work together and compete...

August 31, 2020

Spotlighting Women Leaders in the Sport of Running, RRCA congratulates Jean Knaack on 15 years of service to the organization and the sport of running

ARLINGTON, Virginia – In August 2020, the Road Runners Club of America Executive Director Jean Knaack proudly celebrated her fifteenth anniversary in the position. When Knaack began her tenure, the RRCA was in a precarious position financially and reputationally. Under her leadership, the organization has not only survived but thrived...

August 28, 2020

Runners Help Raise $35,000 for the Allegheny Trail Alliance by Completing 150-Mile Virtual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan

PITTSBURGH – This summer, a record 125 teams completed the 150-mile Virtual GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan and helped raise a record $35,000 for the Great Allegheny Passage. The event inspired runners from 33 states plus Germany and Canada to challenge their friends, family and running clubs to...

August 28, 2020

Challenge Family introduces sustainability program: global partnership Soles4Souls to reduce waste

Knowing that CHALLENGE FAMILY has a big impact on the triathlon community, it introduces a sustainability program. One of the first of multiple goals of this program is not only to create awareness on the challenges that our planet is facing, but more specifically to waste reduction. "Unless action is taken, global...