Running
April 16, 2021
ShowcasedRed Knot Racing Announces Kilimanjaro Trail Run
West Kilimanjaro, Tanzania — Red Knot Racing Company has announced the addition of Kilimanjaro Trail Run to their 2021 lineup of endurance races in Tanzania. The race boasts trail events of ultra, full, and half marathon distances, each highlighting Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau. Kilimanjaro Trail Run will take place on September...
April 16, 2021
ZOUMA Hits the Ground Running
London, UK: ZOUMA – the new sustainable, ethical running apparel brand – celebrated its launch last night by releasing three striking men’s and women’s collections, available to buy now at wearezouma.com. Designed for the eco-conscious runner, the high-performance singlets across the Duo Motion, Volt and Faze collections are all made...
April 15, 2021
Fast Talk Laboratories Partners with INSCYD for Testing and Coaching Education
April 15, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the new sport science community and virtual performance center, announces a partnership with INSCYD, the leading remote, protocol-based physiological testing technology. Fast Talk Laboratories now offers INSCYD testing and analysis services for athletes as well as education and support...
April 15, 2021
American River 50 Mile Endurance Run Presented by Norcalultras Returns May 8, 2021
Folsom/Auburn, CA – The American River 50 (AR50), one of the nation’s most historic 50-mile endurance run, is returning for its 42nd year on May 8, 2021. Starting in Folsom, California and ending in Auburn, California the race is now ranked as the second largest 50-mile endurance run. Recognized for...
April 14, 2021
Running and air pollution: what you need to know
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found there is a sliding scale when it comes to pollution, exercise and risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Canadian Running Magazine
April 14, 2021
Oiselle + Allbirds Launch Limited Edition Shoe by Designer Mia Saine
Seattle, WA - April 14, 2021 - Oiselle and Allbirds have teamed up on an exclusive collaboration to launch a limited edition version of Allbirds’s Tree Dasher. The running shoe will feature illustrations by Memphis-based artist Mia Saine meant to encourage every body to move and celebrate the inclusive movement in active...
April 14, 2021
IMT Des Moines Marathon Announces Title Sponsor
Des Moines, Iowa (April 14, 2021) – The IMT Des Moines Marathon announced today that it is partnering with DMOS Orthopaedics as the title sponsor of the DMOS Orthopaedics Sports & Fitness Expo. DMOS Orthopaedic Centers has been leading the way since 1955, providing innovative quality care to patients of...
April 13, 2021
Desiree Linden Sets 50K World Record
Two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden tackled her first ultramarathon on Tuesday on a certified 50K course near Eugene, Oregon, and she finished the distance faster than any other woman in the world ever has, becoming the first to break three hours. Women's Running
April 13, 2021
New Balance To Sponsor Boston College
Boston College described the partnership as its “largest financial footwear and apparel agreement” in Boston College (BC) athletics history. New Balance secures the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear for 30 BC’s 31 varsity sports. SGB Media
April 13, 2021
UltrAspire Elite Jeff Browning secures his 22nd 100-mile victory at the Zion 100
After little to no racing during the 2020 season, the competitive field is looking to be stellar this year as ultramarathoners gear up to tackle the race season. For Jeff Browning, the Zion 100 was on his list and there were some big goals attached to it. This past weekend,...
April 13, 2021
Sportstats Extends Timing Agreement with The IRONMAN Group for Three Years Across All North America IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 and Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series Events
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, USA / NEPEAN, Ontario, Canada (April 13, 2021) – Throughout a 24-year partnership, a genuinely great union has flourished between The IRONMAN Group and Sportstats. It was announced today that the partnership has been renewed for an additional three years across all IRONMAN®, IRONMAN 70.3 and...
April 13, 2021
Marathon-Photos goes LIVE!
New technology developed by Marathon-Photos.com saw images uploaded and identified within seconds of being taken at Christchurch Marathon last weekend. It meant friends and family could chart their runner’s progress live through the event and right to the finish. It isn’t the first time the company has led in the...
April 13, 2021
The RunnerBox and RiderBox Help Athletes Spring into Action with their Latest Edition
The RunnerBox and RiderBox have released the newest of their subscription series, the Spring Edition. Shipping throughout April and May, the Spring Edition features gear and nutrition thoughtfully curated to help athletes make their spring training and (potential) racing as successful as possible. “Spring represents new beginnings, and we are...
April 12, 2021
Patagonia Run sets standards for a safe return to racing in Argentina, as part of the Spartan Trail World Championship.
SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES, ARGENTINA (April 12, 2021)– A huge weekend for Argentina’s trail running scene was lived in the stunning mountain village of San Martín de los Andes, in Argentina’s Northern Patagonia. Following guidelines and protocols from the local and national authorities, Patagonia Run was held with over...
April 12, 2021
Nike Will Soon Sell Refurbished Sneakers in Select Stores Throughout the U.S.
The athletic powerhouse revealed Nike Refurbished today, its latest initiative in sustainability. The brand described it as a “fully circular consumer offering” where it will refurbish by hand gently worn, like-new or slightly imperfect footwear, both performance and lifestyle, in men’s and women’s sizing. Footwear News
April 10, 2021
Western States, GU Energy Labs Reach Sponsorship Agreement
AUBURN, California – The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) and GU Energy Labs are proud to announce that GU Energy Labs is now the exclusive performance nutrition sponsor for Western States. “We are so excited to have GU as our exclusive nutrition sponsor,” said Diana Fitzpatrick, president of the Western...
April 10, 2021
2021 Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee Sold Out
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 in Milwaukee, are sold out. While both National Championship divisions are at capacity, a limited number of spots remain available for the sprint- and Olympic-distance Time...
April 10, 2021
Race Roster Continues Support for Running Industry, Returns as Title Sponsor for 2022 and 2023 Running USA Conference
(April 10, 2021) - Race Roster, a trusted technology partner for thousands of endurance events, will continue its support of the Running USA Industry Conference, the leading education and networking event for running event professionals in North America. The 2022 Running USA Industry Conference will be held in-person in February...
April 9, 2021
Boston Marathon runners may have to produce negative virus tests
Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated. Boston.com
April 9, 2021
KINeSYS Announces 2021 Champions
Vancouver, Canada - After launching their Brand Ambassador Program in the summer of 2019, North America’s leader in active sun care, KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen, has again activated their successful Ambassador Program for 2021. The 2021 Champion Team has grown in numbers with the selection of 65+ individuals who represent the...
April 9, 2021
RunSignup Launches RaceDay Photos V2.0 Advancement
April 9, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces RaceDay Photos V2.0 now with an artificial intelligence optimized bib tag recognition system. As part of RaceDay Photos V2.0 release, RunSignup has integrated with Tagily, a powerful bib tag recognition system crafted specifically around the unique needs of outdoor...
April 8, 2021
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN
April 8, 2021
Vibram Announced Executive Leadership Changes
Eric Rosen, a 20-year veteran of the brand, will retire in April, and in conjunction with his departure, Vibram announces changes to its senior management team. SGB Media
April 8, 2021
The Shoes You Can Subscribe To
On Running, a shoe company affiliated with Roger Federer, is carving out a unique space among runners with a shoe you can swap out for a new pair whenever they get too run-down. Its new shoe, the Cyclon, is recyclable and made from castor beans. Castor oil, long used for medicinal...
April 8, 2021
Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now
A study conducted in late March by Rockport and First Insight found that over half of Americans (53%) are now walking 1 to 5 miles more each day than they did pre-pandemic. And they seemingly have developed a regular habit, with 36% walking at least 1 to 2 miles and...