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March 18, 2024
More Than 100 Professional Athletes to Race Boston 5K presented by Point32Health and B.A.A. Invitational Mile
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fast fields featuring Olympians, Paralympians, rising stars, and recent B.A.A. event winners will take center stage at the Boston 5K presented by Point32Health and B.A.A. Invitational Mile on Saturday, April 13. The deepest professional field in race history will include more than 100 accomplished athletes from...
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March 18, 2024
Stacy Ndiwa, Dominic Ngeno win the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS
LOS ANGELES /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – It was appropriate that there was a smiling Joan Benoit Samuelson holding the finishing tape as defending champ Stacy Ndiwa and fellow Kenyan Dominic Ngeno won the 39th annual Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS on Sunday. “It was Joanie who put us on the...
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March 18, 2024
Stash from Tifosi Optics Offers Elevated Performance on Road and Trail
Watkinsville, GA (March 18, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Tifosi Optics, a leading sport and lifestyle sunglasses brand, is proud to launch Stash–a versatile performance sunglass that promotes enhanced airflow for stylish performance. Whether used for century rides or a lunch break trail run, the Stash is an oversize framed companion...
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March 18, 2024
KINeSYS Now Accepting Brand Ambassador Applications for 2024
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Applications for the 2024 KINeSYS brand ambassador program are now open. After another well-received campaign in 2023, leading sun protection brand, KINeSYS Sunscreen, is accepting nominations for its 2024 Ambassador Program, known as KINeSYS Champions. The program will feature a select group of loyal KINeSYS fans who...
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March 15, 2024
San Diego Running Co. Announces 2024 Partnership with Michelob ULTRA
San Diego, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - San Diego Running Co. is excited to announce Michelob ULTRA as their official beer sponsor for 2024. San Diego Running Co. is San Diego’s largest running event company hosting nearly 25,000 participants across their owned events. Participants 21+ will have the opportunity to toast...
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March 14, 2024
Depth Added to Professional Fields for 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the addition of seven athletes to the professional athlete field for the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. Among those now entered will be a pair of Boston Marathon champions, two top-five finishers from February’s U.S. Olympic Team...
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March 14, 2024
Inside Brooks’ CEO Transition: How Company Vet Dan Sheridan Plans to Engage New Consumers, Tackle New Markets
With Jim Weber‘s upcoming departure from Brooks, incoming chief executive officer Dan Sheridan has some big shoes to fill. The running industry — Weber included — believes the exec is the right person for the job. On March 12, Brooks announced that Weber was stepping down as CEO after 23 years. Sheridan, currently the Brooks president and chief operating...
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March 14, 2024
RRCA Announces 2023 National Running Award Recipients
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Since 1971, the RRCA has honored the service and dedication of outstanding leaders in the running community. These individuals and organizations made significant contributions to the sport in 2023 by engaging and empowering everyone to run and by having outstanding performances in races. We are...
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March 14, 2024
15th Oakland Marathon Ready to Celebrate Running & Community
OAKLAND, Calif. – (March 14, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organized by Run Local®, planning for the 15th Oakland Marathon commenced as soon as the last finisher of the 2023 event crossed the line. Welcoming 8,000 entrants, a 20% increase in participation over 2023, participants from more than 40 states and...
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March 13, 2024
‘The ticking timebomb’ – who will get the touchscreen Barkley Marathons watch?
“In the Barkley Marathons the athletes are not allowed to rely on technology. It is map and compass time," according to race creator Lazarus Lake. "They need to know the time to make cutoffs so each runner is issued a cheap Walmart watch set to race time on 24 hour mode....
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March 13, 2024
Saucony and Claima Launch New Orleans-Inspired Sneaker
Following the release of the Claima x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane “Claim A Seat” last fall, the pair have a fresh take on the silhouette. The design aims to “inspire and fund the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs.” The Massachusetts-based athletic brand and the independent creative agency just launched a new 3D...
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March 13, 2024
Adidas North America Revenue Falls 25% In Q4
Adidas reported fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday that showcase the challenges the German sportswear giant continues to face amid the fallout from discontinuing its Yeezy line. Revenue for the three months ending Dec. 31 fell 8% to €4.8 billion ($5.2 billion based on current exchange rates) with a net loss of €359 million ($393...
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March 13, 2024
On’s Co-CEO Says Paris Olympics Will Help Grow Brand Awareness
Despite a surprising loss in Q4, On Holding is looking towards the future, with a special focus on the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. In the fourth quarter, the Swiss running shoe brand posted a net sales increase in Q4 of 21.9 percent to 447.1 million Swiss francs. Sales came in around 1.5 percent...
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March 13, 2024
New 50km ultra run distance a great success at the 2024 iteration of Antarctica Marathon®
March 13, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Located on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica, the 25th iteration of Antarctica Marathon® took place on Monday March 11, 2024, with the new addition of a 50KM ultra marathon race distance. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), the...
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March 13, 2024
Catalina Island Marathon Sees Impressive Turnout for 2024 Race
AVALON, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This past weekend, over 1250 participants took part in Catalina Island Marathon’s 47th annual event. Participants ventured through the scenic trails of Catalina, starting in Two Harbors and finishing in Avalon. The vistas and challenging climbs have been enjoyed by thousands of runners for close...
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March 13, 2024
Fleet Feet Strengthens Store Support Team with New Leadership Appointments
CARRBORO, N.C. (March 13, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of run specialty stores, today announced leadership appointments with new hires, expanded roles and promotions as the brand focuses on fueling growth. Stuart Williams joins as vice president of IT. In this newly created role, Williams will...
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March 12, 2024
Rob Gronkowski named as Patriots’ Award recipient and Grand Marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
Tuesday March 12, 2024, BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The B.A.A. is delighted to announce that 4X NFL Super Bowl Rob Gronkowski is the recipient of the 2024 Patriots’ Award. This award is presented to a person or organization who is patriotic, philanthropic, and inspirational, and fosters goodwill and sportsmanship. The Patriots’...
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March 12, 2024
She’s 12. She runs an under-3-hour marathon. And she’s prepping for the 2028 Olympics
The 5-foot-tall sixth-grader placed second among all girls and women at the Ventura Marathon in February when she ran the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours 58 minutes, averaging less than 7 minutes per mile. Her goal this year is to run the fastest recorded marathon for a 12-year-old of either gender — she's...
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March 12, 2024
CEP Compression Launches the NEW Run 2-in-1 Shorts and Ultralight 2-in-1 Shorts
Whitsett, NC. (March 12, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, CEP Compression, a world leader in compression products for athletes, announces the new Run 2-in-1 Shorts and the Ultralight 2-in-1 Shorts. Featuring a snug inner layer using CEP’s TIGHTFIT Technology, provides quad support while the loose outer layer allows for unrestricted movement....
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March 12, 2024
CLASH Endurance celebrated weekend-long triathlon festival including Olympians, Paralympians and Weekend Warriors at Homestead-Miami Speedway
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With 23 countries represented, thousands of athletes and spectators varying in skill and ability took in the historic Homestead-Miami Speedway and spring sunshine to test their limits on this festival-style event weekend. All experienced a fitness expo, food trucks, music and inspiration throughout the 3-day event. Athletes...
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March 12, 2024
US Trail Running Conference Webinar Highlights Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Volunteer Recruitment and Retention was the subject for the second webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Thursday, February 29. The webinar series is free for all race directors and event...
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March 12, 2024
Chargel Provides Samples of Athletic Gel Drinks Onsite at the Los Angeles Marathon Lifestyle Expo
Los Angeles, Calif (March 12, 2024) - ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE - Chargel, the first-of-its-kind, delicious Gel Drink that delivers convenient and delightfully unexpected instant pre-workout energy before any workout with zero caffeine, is beginning its series of onsite sampling events at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon Lifestyle Expo. Attendees of the...
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March 11, 2024
10th Annual Livermore Valley Half and Sold-Out 5K Showcases California’s Original Wine Country
Livermore Valley, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 10th Annual Livermore Valley Half Marathon and 5K, held in California's original wine country, proved to be a resounding success with 3,500 runners and a brand new, sold-out 5K. Participants from across the country gathered on March 3rd to experience the award-winning course...
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March 8, 2024
Marathon cheat smears made my life hell, says editor of running magazine
An editor at a leading running magazine who was accused of cheating at the London Marathon has been cleared, saying she has “been through hell”. Kate Carter, the acting commissioning editor of Runner’s World UK, was accused of “unethical” behaviour after anomalies were spotted in her performances at two major events last...
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March 8, 2024
Rehydrating 25,000 Runners: Electrolit Activates as Official Partner of the 39th annual Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS
Los Angeles, CA. (March 8, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – returns with a new multiyear partnership with The McCourt Foundation, becoming the official hydration sponsor for some of Southern California’s most iconic races, including the 39th annual Los Angeles...