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June 16, 2020

KINeSYS Sunscreen rolls out their first-ever Affiliate Program

KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen announces a further program to give back to their loyal community amid the challenges associated with Covid-19; launching their first-ever Affiliate Program for close to 100 “Champions” across Canada, USA and Australia. Over the course of the last few months, with the Covid-19 pandemic, people within the...

June 16, 2020

Race Roster introduces their new resource kit for the inventory management tool

London, ON (June 16, 2020) - Race Roster has launched their new resource kit for their inventory management tool. Their inventory management tool is built specifically for the endurance event industry to help event industry professionals organize and keep track of event equipment. “We’re all looking for ways to help...

June 16, 2020

Running Insight Magazine Announces Running Insight Market Week

PORTLAND, Maine (June 16, 2020) - Running Insight, the leading industry news source for businesses in the sport of running via its digital and print magazine, announced today the launch of Running Insight Market Week, a digital hosted buyer experience for retailers and exhibitors that will virtually take place July...

June 15, 2020

With addition of new European dealers, Cirrus Cycles’ Kinekt products now sold in 18 countries

Bellingham, Wash. June 16, 2020 - Cirrus Cycles, the maker of the Kinekt suspension post and Kinekt stem, is pleased to announce the addition of several international distributors, making their products available to customers world-wide. “We’re just a small company based in Bellingham, Washington, but the international interest in our...

June 15, 2020

Rock ‘N’ Roll VR8 Sees Nearly 16,000 Registered Participants from 99 Nations Take on 12K, 5K or Remix Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (June 15, 2020) – Nearly 16,000 people from 99 nations and 45 states registered to take on the eighth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR8 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included a...

June 15, 2020

500 Festival Launches Indianapolis 500 Mile Virtual Challenge

INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the launch of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefitting the 500 Festival. The Indy 500 Mile Challenge is a virtual program where...

June 15, 2020

Electrolit Celebrates 70 Years of Hydration with National Hydration Day

CERRITOS, Calif. (June 15, 2020) – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – will celebrate their 70th year manufacturing and selling the highest quality hydration beverages available on the market with National Hydration Day. On June 23, the brand will recognize the importance...

June 15, 2020

Jaybird Teams Up with Equinox Media as Official Headphone Partner of New SoulCycle At-Home Bike

PARK CITY, Utah — June 15, 2020— Jaybird, the leader in sport headphones for outdoor and fitness enthusiasts, announced that it is the official headphone partner of Equinox Media’s recently launched SoulCycle at-home bike. The SoulCycle at-home bike is powered by Variis, a first-of-its-kind fitness platform that gives consumers unlimited,...

June 15, 2020

Nikki Bartlett (GBR) and Ben Kanute (USA) emerge Victorious during the IRONMAN VR11 Pro Challenge Weekend

TAMPA, Fla. (June 15, 2020) – The 11th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw Nikki Bartlett of Cheltenham in the United Kingdom and Ben Kanute of Phoenix, Arizona take top honors in the women’s and men’s races respectively. For the second straight week, the professional triathletes took on a 3...

June 12, 2020

V-Race Across America Starts Tuesday, June 16

Boulder, CO (June 12, 2020) – For the first time in 39 years Race Across America (RAAM) will not be held, however, the virtual version will start on the regularly scheduled date of Tuesday, June 16. Racers from 30 countries will participate in one of three races – VRAAM (3000...

June 12, 2020

#TriWeek Virtual Challenge Presented by TOWER 26 Set for June 22-July 5

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced the details of the #TriWeek Virtual Challenge Presented by TOWER 26, an online run-bike event designed to connect and inspire multisport athletes of all skill levels. The challenge starts Monday, June 22, the first day of National Triathlon Week (which is June 22-28),...

June 12, 2020

Brand new Challenge Bled will host the 2020 ETU European Championships: ‘Memorable race for years to come’

While CHALLENGE BLED is scheduled for the weekend of 18-20 September 2020, European athletes can look forward to more than 'just' a race in the pearl of Slovenia. It is with pride that CHALLENGE FAMILY announces that this brand new CHALLENGE BLED will host the 2020 ETU Middle Distance Triathlon European Championships, ETU Aquathlon European Championships...

June 11, 2020

USA Cycling Announces Olympic Long Team for Mountain Bike, Road, and Track

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Thursday, USA Cycling announced the men’s and women’s mountain bike, road, and track Olympic long teams, naming the initial lists of athletes from which the final roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be selected next summer. Athletes are still eligible to make the...

June 11, 2020

Joseph Gray wins WMRA Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) Men’s Mountain Runner Poll

Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) supported the recent effort of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), to recognize the amazing achievements of mountain runners worldwide through an online poll for the Greatest Of All Times (GOAT) mountain runners. With more than 4,000 votes cast from fans...

June 11, 2020

XTERRA cancels 2020 World Championships and Tour Point Series

Honolulu, HI (June 11, 2020) - XTERRA today announced the 25th edition of the XTERRA World Championship in Maui scheduled for November 8 and the 13th annual XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-marathon on Oahu, December 6, have been cancelled due to COVID-19. “The health and safety of our athletes,...

June 11, 2020

2020 Legacy Triathlon, Long Beach PATCO Sprint Triathlon Panamerican Cup Canceled

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the 2020 Legacy Triathlon, Open Water Swim Competition and Long Beach PATCO Sprint Triathlon American Cup, all initially scheduled for July 17-19 in Long Beach, California, have been canceled due to current local government guidelines surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition,...

June 11, 2020

Registration Opens for RunSignup Virtual Symposium

Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, is going virtual, following the lead of their many customers who have transitioned to a virtual event for 2020. The RunSignup Virtual Symposium, held June 22-25, 2020, is not a replication of the full experience of attending one of...

June 11, 2020

RAM Racing Raises Over $32,000 For Chicago Covid-19 Fund After Record Registrations

June 11, 2020 (Chicago, IL)– RAM Racing, the leading endurance race producer in the country, has announced it has raised over $32,000 for the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund via registration for the annual Cinco de Miler running event. Despite the decision to switch to a virtual event due to...

June 11, 2020

Event Southwest Launches the Texas Distance Challenge

Austin, Texas - The Texas Distance Challenge, a new, virtual initiative created to highlight and support the open spaces of the great state of Texas, will take place from July 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 and encourages runners and cyclists to work toward a goal while giving back to...

June 11, 2020

Run4Relief Raises $14,440 for Restaurant Workers

Baltimore, Md. (June 11, 2020) -- Corrigan Sports Enterprises announced the 2020 Run4Relief virtual run presented by 19 Crimes Wine raised $14,440 for the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF).  The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, in conjunction with Guy Fieri, chef and host of the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, created...

June 10, 2020

Barebells Protein Bars Welcomes Reality TV Star Jackson Michie to Brand Ambassador Team

LOS ANGELES (June 10, 2020) – Barebells – the delicious high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand designed to feed your cravings – is proud to welcome reality TV star and influencer Jackson Michie to their growing team of brand ambassadors. Committed to fitness and wellness, Michie will grow our...

June 10, 2020

100%® And Belgian Waffle Ride Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Eyewear for Gravel

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 10, 2020 – 100% has announced a new partnership with Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR). The two iconic endurance brands have collaborated to design sunglasses able to take on the harsh and punishing conditions of the most treacherous gravel races on earth. The BWR Special Edition...

June 10, 2020

Professional Triathletes unite at Challenge Florianopolis 2020 with a $60,000 prize purse supported by Challenge Brasil and the Professional Triathletes Organisation

Florianópolis, BRA; Almere, NED and London, ENG, on June 10, 2020. Today was announced that CHALLENGE BRASIL, CHALLENGE FAMILY, and PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION - PTO will work side by side in the edition of CHALLENGE FLORIANÓPOLIS 2020, which will take place in the Brazilian city of Florianópolis - SC, on November 29. The partnership signed...

June 10, 2020

2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Opens Registration for Nov. 8 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA (June 10, 2019) – Registration is officially open for the 2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, and runners have a lot to be excited about. The idea of celebrating the very best of Pittsburgh will be in full force for runners, whether they are running the event in person...

June 10, 2020

How Bikeable is Your City? PeopleForBikes Releases Third Annual City Ratings

BOULDER, COLO. (June 10, 2020)— PeopleForBikes has released its third annual ratings of the best cities for bicycling in the U.S. The PeopleForBikes City Ratings program is a data-driven analysis that evaluates more than 550 cities and communities and shows city leaders how they can invest to make bicycling better...