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May 7, 2026
Skratch Labs Unveils 2026 Summer Seasonal Flavor Series
Boulder, CO (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Skratch Labs, the Boulder-based performance nutrition company, launches its largest seasonal flavor lineup to date with four new summer limited-editions of Sport Hydration Drink Mix, Super High Carb Drink Mix, and Energy Chews. Rolling out from May through early June, the 2026 summer...
May 7, 2026
R.A.D. Announced as Official Footwear Partner of the Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5k
(LOS ANGELES) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5k, produced by Generic Events, has announced R.A.D. as the official footwear partner for the annual weekend of events. The Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5k debuted in 2025 to a sold out crowd of 3,500 attendees. The unique...
May 7, 2026
Buchanan, Parker Win 50th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K at 2025-26 PRRO Circuit Fourth Stop
SPOKANE, WA (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On a spectacular sunny Sunday morning on May 3 at the 50th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, the fourth stop on the 2025-26 PRRO Circuit, Americans Reid Buchanan and Kasandra Parker used different displays of running prowess to win their respective races in...
May 7, 2026
Spurs Austin International Half Launches 2027 Registration with Weeklong Community Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the 2027 Spurs Austin International Half, formerly 3M Half Marathon, officially opens Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as part of RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week, a citywide celebration running through May 19, 2026. In conjunction with its sister event, the Ascension Seton...
May 7, 2026
Ciele Athletics Debuts COOLmatic | EXP TERRAperf™ in a Reimagined Elite Collection
MONTREAL (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Ciele Athletics, the performance running brand from Montreal, Canada, introduces its newest Elite Collection, a focused lineup of technical race day and high-output training apparel and headwear. Built to support peak performance, the collection combines ultralight construction, advanced fabric technology, and considered functionality...
May 7, 2026
Expanding Sweat-Activated Shirts: Now Available in Cotton-Blend Fabrics
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - For many race directors, sweat-activated shirts have become a creative way to add an interactive element to race merchandise. The idea is simple: as runners sweat, a hidden message appears — creating a moment of surprise and engagement during the event. Until now, however, this type of...
May 7, 2026
Laurel Powers Real-Time Tracking and Race Storytelling for Nearly 15,000 Runners at the Eugene Marathon
EUGENE, Ore. — May 7, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Laurel, the AI-powered race timing, live tracking, and storytelling platform, today announced its successful deployment at the 2026 Eugene Marathon, further accelerating its nationwide expansion across premier endurance events in the United States. The event welcomed over 14,500 registrants, making it...
May 7, 2026
2026 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship Arrives on Gozo Island
May 7, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship turns its trails toward the Mediterranean, where Gozo Island will host the 17th edition on May 9, 2026. Athletes from 30 countries will gather on Malta’s island of adventure to compete for championship titles in the Trail Marathon...
May 6, 2026
Author Jared Beasley and 80/20 Publishing Release the Story of Al Howie and the Wild Origins of Ultrarunning
May 6, 2026 — New York, NY, USA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - 80/20 Publishing announces the release of In Search of Al Howie: The Man Who Ran Forever by author and journalist Jared Beasley. In Beasley’s critically acclaimed book, the author tracks down Al Howie, a legendary ultrarunner of the 1980s-1990s...
May 6, 2026
Life Time Acquires Phoenix 10K, Expanding Athletic Events Strategy
Life Time has acquired the Phoenix 10K, a 51-year-old Arizona road race, to expand its portfolio of 30 athletic events amid surging running participation. The deal comes as running continues to see increased participation growth, from the advent of “runcations” to tentpole events like the Boston Marathon, which saw more than 30,000 participants this year....
