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July 28, 2021

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The Best Event Survey Tools and the Questions to Ask

Without customer feedback, event marketing is a shot in the dark. If you want to make sure your strategies are working, you need to ask your event participants about their opinions. Check out these recommendations for the best survey platforms and the essential questions you need before, during and after...

July 28, 2021

A Self-Professed Sweater Explores the Science Behind Stink

In her new book, ‘The Joy of Sweat,’ Sarah Everts answers all of our writer’s questions about perspiration. Outside

July 28, 2021

Beyond Monumental Partners With Nuun

INDIANAPOLIS – Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, has announced that Nuun, the leading hydration solution, is now the official hydration sponsor of the organization's races. Nuun is set to be the exclusive provider for on-course hydration through 2023. The partnership saw early...

July 28, 2021

Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon Announces Prize Money

The November 6th Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon is pleased to announce that it is offering prize money in 2021. With a loop course through the scenic Kaibab National Forest, the Trail Half Marathon will begin and end in Grand Canyon Village, located just a few miles the South Rim of...

July 28, 2021

Run Tucson Hosts August 22nd RRCA West Regional One Mile Road Championship

With over $2,000 in prize money at stake in multiple races on Sunday morning, August 22nd, the TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k has become a popular race among athletes from around the country.  Runners from over 25 states have signed up to join the Arizona field, including handfuls of regional...

July 27, 2021

‘Luxury’ race will be among most expensive on earth

A new ultramarathon race is being launched which gives them luxury few could afford - including butlers, hydrotherapy pools, speed boats and Michelin-star chefs. Highland Kings Ultra is a four-day camping race covering 120 miles on the west coast of Scotland. Find out how much it costs on BBC.

July 27, 2021

Asics Invests In Insole Maker

Asics has taken an unspecified stake in healthcare startup, Japan HealthCare Co., Ltd., which makes custom insoles working from photos of feet taken by smartphone. SGBMedia

July 26, 2021

U.S. Center for SafeSport Permanently Bans Alberto Salazar From Coaching

The former Nike Oregon Project coach will no longer be allowed to work with U.S.A. Track & Field athletes after receiving permanent suspension from SafeSport. He has 10 days to appeal. Women's Running

July 26, 2021

NPD Sees Performance Footwear Sales Climb 23 Percent In July

Matt Powell, VP, senior industry advisor, Sports, The NPD Group, said, “The pandemic-driven quest to get fit and stay healthy has continued as we emerge from the crisis. We expect that performance footwear, especially running, hiking and walking shoes, will remain strong through the balance of the year.” SGBMedia

July 26, 2021

UTMB® Mont-Blanc: 30 days to go for the start of the 18th edition!

Good news, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc will take place this year. The event is scheduled to run from Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th August and will gather 10,000 runners with strict health measures in place. The sanitary health pass, staggered starts, elite runners, here is everything you need to know about...

July 23, 2021

Record-Breaking 10th Annual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile

PITTSBURGH (July 23, 2021) – More than 1,300 participants took to the streets in Downtown Pittsburgh’s only nighttime road race, the largest participation in event history. The event was P3R’s first live race in Pittsburgh since 2019. “To have a record number of runners at our first live start line...

July 23, 2021

Punch Gunk Announces Go Get It Grant Judges

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Punch Gunk, the award-winning performance therapeutics company shaking up the pain relief and workout recovery industry, has announced the judging panel that will help determine the recipients of their inaugural Go Get It Grants. The panel will include Ken Lubin, Meg Treat, Cameron McIntyre and Nadene...

July 22, 2021

8-Hour Dream Endurance Race Brings ‘Dreams’ and New Course Records

CARMEL, Ind. (July 22, 2021) – Participants made their way through the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis in perfect conditions on Saturday, July 16 for the seventh annual 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race and Cat Nap 5K. The sold-out event, one of six CRRG Events signature races, produced new course...

July 22, 2021

UltrAspire Elite Sally McRae Wins Badwater 135 Ultramarathon

Badwater 135, known as the world’s toughest foot race, spans 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. You begin the race at Badwater Basin which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which...

July 22, 2021

Alpha Win & Events.com Partner to Power Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Half Marathon

LA JOLLA, CA, July 22, 2021— Events.com, a mobile-first event management and registration platform, today announced its partnership with Alpha Win, formerly known as HITS Endurance. Alpha Win has grown to include the 2021 Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Half Marathon. Alpha Win currently uses Events.com as the official registration platform for...

July 22, 2021

Skechers Reveals Strong Q2 Earnings on Wholesale Boom

The company announced record quarterly sales of $1.66 billion, an increase of 127.3% year-over-year, and 31.7% over the second quarter of 2019. BW

July 22, 2021

Strava opening new office in Dublin

The leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world reports that it now has over 88 million athletes. The brand’s international expansion comes at a high-momentum moment for Strava as its global community continues to grow rapidly, adding 2 million athletes every month. In addition...

July 22, 2021

Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada™ and The North Face extend their partnership for three years

La Malbaie – The Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada™ is proud to announce that The North Face Canada has confirmed its partnership as the presenter of the event for the next three years (2021-2022-2023). The company, which specializes in sports clothing and accessories, mainly oriented towards mountain activities and trail running,...

July 22, 2021

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Ready to Run on Sunday, November 7

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Half Marathon is set for Sunday, November 7. The road race event supports the Santa Barbara Running Association’s (SBRA) youth running programs. Organized by Run Local®, the fall event welcomes runners and walkers from the local community and around the country to be inspired...

July 21, 2021

Tech company TCS renews NYC Marathon rights and will spend $280 million on race sponsorships

TCS has retained New York City Marathon title rights and plans to spend up to $40 million annually until 2029 on global race sponsorships. The India-based firm also has become the new title sponsor of the London Marathon. CNBC

July 21, 2021

Altra Founder, Brian Beckstead, Discusses All Things Running

Altra was founded in 2011 when two high school trail running friends, who didn’t like their shoes, found a toaster oven and started heating up and “zero-dropping” their shoes. Ten years later, after two buy-outs, most recently by VF Corp. and a cadre of world champion trail runners and Olympians...

July 21, 2021

BibRave Creates Robust, Bespoke Content Series for the IMT Des Moines Marathon

Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, partnered with the IMT Des Moines Marathon to create the Run Iowa content series to increase engagement with runners and bring added value to sponsors. The Run Iowa content series will produce content for 5 months and includes...

July 20, 2021

Gwen Jorgensen is Leaving Bowerman Track Club

After four years at the Nike-sponsored club, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in triathlon is making some big changes. Women's Running

July 20, 2021

How to Watch the Tokyo Summer Games

When, how, and what to tune in for running, cycling, sport climbing, surfing, and more. Outside

July 20, 2021

Runners Prepare for Takeoff As The FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources Returns to the Runway in 2021

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 20, 2021) – Registration is open for the 2021 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. The family-friendly event is officially back after a year long hiatus and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2. Now in its fifth year, the event gives participants...