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July 14, 2020
Behind J&A Racing’s Virtual Experience That Became an Overnight Success Through haku
In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, J&A Racing, a locally owned running event organization based in Virginia Beach, faced a challenge. After their spring in-person events were canceled, J&A Racing had to think quickly on how they’d be able to create a new revenue stream for their organization....
July 14, 2020
RunSignup and GiveSignup Virtual Challenges Engage Participants with Milestones and Badges
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup, the foremost technology provider for US races, has grown into the leading Challenge Platform for the endurance and nonprofit industries. The Challenge Platform is accessible to customers of both RunSignup and their sister company for nonprofits, GiveSignup, offering event organizers a fresh and limitless way to...
July 14, 2020
TrainingPeaks Announces Partnership With British Cycling Through 2022
Boulder, Colo., July 14th, 2020— TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced they are renewing their partnership with British Cycling through 2022. This multi-year partnership provides British Cycling members access to cutting-edge training software at a discounted rate. Coaches...
July 13, 2020
2020 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Transitions to a Virtual Race
TORONTO – Monday, July 13, 2020 – The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, set to take place on Sunday October 18th has been cancelled. Working closely with the City of Toronto and Mayor John Tory, event organizers Canada Running Series have made the decision to cancel the international event that generates...
July 13, 2020
Salomon Announces Spring 2021 Running & Hiking Collections
OGDEN, Utah (July 13, 2020)– Today, Salomon announces its new collection for spring 2021, which includes a number of new products and popular redesigns across the trail running, road running and hiking footwear categories. The line includes the revamped X Ultra 4, a fan-favorite and award-winning hiker that borrows light...
July 13, 2020
Road Race Management Announces New Weekday Format for Annual Meeting
The annual Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting and Trade Exhibit will take place in Hollywood, FL Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 11 (on a new weekday schedule). While the meeting has been an annual fixture since 1982, the last few months have been the most tumultuous time ever...
July 11, 2020
Meredith Kessler (USA) and Miki Mørck-Taagholt (DNK) Emerge Victorious During the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR14 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (July 11, 2020) – The 14th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw Meredith Kessler of the United States and Denmark’s Miki Mørck-Taagholt take top honors in the professional women’s and professional men’s races, respectively. The field of professional triathletes returned to the virtual...
July 9, 2020
With pandemic keeping them apart, runners embrace virtual races
Some coaches and race organizers have innovated after being forced to scrap plans for prestigious track meets, massive marathons and the Tokyo Olympics. They’re making the best of a time without in-person competition by hosting virtual races and pitting runners in different states — or even continents — against each...
July 9, 2020
The interesting COVID-19 workaround of the Sierre-Zinal race
Instead of cancelling, organizers will allow runners a 33-day period to run the race individually in person so social distancing can be maintained. The famous Sierre-Zinal, which is part of the Salomon Golden Trail World Series, takes runners through the Swiss Alps, and the course features more than 2,000m of elevation gain. Read more...
July 9, 2020
The Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K Undergoes A Name Change, Becoming The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K In 2021
July 9, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The annual, sell-out Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K has become the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. The McCourt Foundation, owners and operator of the event scheduled for January 17th, 2021, announced the name change in line with an overarching rebranding campaign of its...
