LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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February 27, 2022
Unforgettable Weekend of Running Returns to Iconic Vegas Strip with The 2022 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 27, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series returned to the Vegas Strip for the first time in over two years as participants got back into the groove for the “World’s Largest Running Party” at the 12th edition of Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas....
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February 25, 2022
XTERRA names Steve Andurs U.S. Tour Manager
February 25, 2022 (Portland, OR) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA Global, LLC, owners and producers of the XTERRA World Tour, today announced Steve Andrus as the new manager for the XTERRA U.S. Tour, effective March 1, 2022. Andrus previously served as the Director of Sales and Events at Snowbasin Resort in...
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February 25, 2022
50 Elite Runners to Compete in New Half Marathon Elite Series Kicking Off at Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - When Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Las Vegas makes it return this weekend following a two-year hiatus, 50 elite runners from around the world will be vying for a share of the $15,000 prize purse as well as Elite Beat Rankings (EBR) in the...
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February 25, 2022
ShowcasedCatalina Island Marathon will be California State Off-Road Marathon Championshp
LOS ANGELES /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today Spectrum Sports Management announces that moving forward the Catalina Island Marathon will be known as the California Trail Marathon Championship. The marathon will continue to take place on Catalina Island with this year’s date on March 12, 2022. For more information and to register for...
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February 25, 2022
F2C Nutrition Elite Athlete Viktoria Brown Sets 72 Hour Ultrarunning World Record
Vancouver, B.C. Feb 25, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - F2C Nutrition Inc. congratulates Viktoria Brown who set the 72-hour Ultrarunning World Record this past weekend at the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival in Henderson, NV. The Jackpot Ultra hosted 8 different races, including the USATF 100-mile championship and various timed races. The...
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February 24, 2022
Dan Sheridan, a 24-Year Veteran at Brooks, Has Been Promoted to President
Sheridan, who has held the EVP and COO titles with the running-focused company for the past three years, has been elevated to president and COO. With the new role, Brooks said via statement that Sheridan will partner with Weber to support the continued growth of the brand, and will continue...
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February 24, 2022
Strava adds 3D map feature to mobile app
Strava updated its mobile app Thursday and enabled 3D maps. For those using version 243.0.0, you will now be able to view 3D maps when planning rides, to account for route topography and elevation. You can also view route elevation for past activities. This feature had previously been available in...
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February 24, 2022
NYC Marathon returning to 50,000 runner field in November
The New York City Marathon will return to full capacity with 50,000 runners this year after the race was canceled in 2020 and limited last fall due to the coronavirus. The announcement for the Nov. 6 event was made Thursday by New York Road Runners, which operates the marathon. News...
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February 24, 2022
P3R Names Microsoft Title Partner of the Run for a Reason Charity Program for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 24, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - P3R announced today that Microsoft will be the title partner of the Run for a Reason Charity Program at the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. More than 2,500 charity runners are expected to raise more than $1 million for the...
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February 24, 2022
Australian champions are ready for One Water Race
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Australia's top adventure racing profiles are now ready for One Water Race, the world's toughest endurance race, 23-25 August 2022. Team No 8, Australia is a team with some of the world's best endurance racers with highly respected merits in all disciplines. Rob Preston, Elizabeth Dornom and Ben...
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February 23, 2022
Two Years After Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder, the Running Industry is Slowly Changing
Almost two years ago, thousands of people around the world vowed to “finish the run” in memory and in honor of Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old Black man from Brunswick, Georgia, who was murdered on February 23, 2020, by three white men who chased him down in a pickup truck and...
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February 23, 2022
Wolverine Delivers Revenue Growth of Nearly 25% in Q4 as Merrell, Saucony Hit 2021 Sales Records
Wolverine Worldwide reported strong fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results as the footwear conglomerate faced supply chain challenges head on. The company – which owns Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Keds and more – saw revenues of $635.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, up 24.7% versus the prior year. As...
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February 23, 2022
Injinji Releases First Trainer Mini-Crew Sock In Brand History
San Diego, CA (February 23, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Injinji, the innovator of the patented five-toe-Performance Toesock™ for runners and outdoor enthusiasts, announced the release of their first ever Trainer Mini-Crew sock today. Designed for runners during their strength, cross-training, or circuit workouts, this new piece is designed to help runners...
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February 23, 2022
Diversity, equity and inclusion webinar to be hosted by US Trail Running Conference
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, announces that the second in their 2022 webinar series, presented by Marathon Printing, will be centered on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on February 24, 2022 11.00 am – 12.00 noon MST. The webinar, sponsored by Salomon,...
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February 23, 2022
Two World Records Set at Jackpot Ultra Running Festival in Henderson, NV
HENDERSON, NEVADA – February 22, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Lady Luck shined down on the sold-out filed of 400 runners who hit their own personal jackpots at the 9th Annual Jackpot Ultra Running Festival held this past weekend at the City of Henderson’s picturesque Cornerstone Park. In the marque USA Track...
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February 23, 2022
The World’s Most Curly is ready for One Water Race
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The world's most curly and one of the most vivid team in the world of endurance racing, Team Curl are now ready for the One Water Race, the world's toughest endurance race, 23-25 August 2022. Team No 7, USA is a team of merited endurance racers whose...
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February 23, 2022
Naboso Announces Brian Roberts as Director of Sales
Chandler, AZ -- February 23, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Naboso, a global leader in sensory and recovery products, announces the addition of Brian Roberts as Director of Sales. Brian brings over 25 years of experience in running specialty, retail ownership and sports sales and marketing. Most recently, Roberts was the National Sales...
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February 23, 2022
BibRave Expands Marketing Services For The 2022 IMT Des Moines Marathon
Portland, OR /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency is bringing its expanded marketing services to the IMT Des Moines Marathon. BibRave is following up on the creation of the IMT Des Moines Marathon’s successful #RunIowa campaign in 2021 with signature race campaign promotion, driven by its...
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February 22, 2022
Brooks Is Now a Billion-Dollar Brand
The running brand broke sales records in 2021 and ended the year with global revenue in excess of $1.11 billion, marking a 31% percent increase from 2020. In North America, revenue was $889.1 million, representing a 33% growth from 2020. The company’s e-commerce channels in North America grew 149% compared to...
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February 22, 2022
MarathonFoto Partners with NYCRUNS as Official Race Photography Provider
(February 22, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With a full calendar of races scheduled for 2022—including their flagship race, the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon—NYCRUNS has signed MarathonFoto as their Official Race Photography Provider. MarathonFoto will provide participants of all NYCRUNS races with a selection of compelling photo options. This partnership...
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February 22, 2022
The RunnerBox Announces Partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The RunnerBox and the Parkinson’s Foundation have announced a partnership aiming to provide custom boxes for those running as Parkinson’s Champions. Parkinson’s Champions is the endurance, do-it-yourself fundraising event program that gives individuals nationwide a chance to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Together, Parkinson’s Champions...
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February 22, 2022
Orbiter announced as Presenting Sponsor for US Trail Running Conference
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that Orbiter will be the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Conference. Orbiter is an easy-to-use and cost-effective RFID unattended and automated trail run timing system, with fast setup and an extremely mobile portable or fixed installation...
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February 22, 2022
ShowcasedVentures Endurance Announces Ride The Rockies Tour Locations
Denver, CO – February 22, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, announced the overnight tour locations for the 36th annual Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour presented by Flexential. The six-day tour features more than 28,000 feet of iconic Colorado Rocky Mountain climbs including...
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February 21, 2022
Special-Edition Ready.Set.MOVE. Box Celebrates International Women’s Day
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 21, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - P3R has revealed this year’s women-themed Ready.Set.MOVE. box that celebrates International Women’s Day. Back by popular demand, the limited-edition box is curated with fitness items and goodies that will support and empower women along their wellness journeys. This box is available for purchase...
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February 21, 2022
Kraken is finally ready for One Water Race
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - One of the world's foremost and most respected swimrun teams, Kraken Swimrun is now ready for One Water Race, the world's toughest endurance race, 23-25 August 2022. Team no. 6, Sweden is a team of swimrun world champions and an impressive line-up with Pontus Lindberg, George Bjälkemo...
