LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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February 3, 2024
Fiona O’Keeffe sets record, wins Olympic trials in her marathon debut
O'Keeffe turned in a stunning and blistering performance at the U.S. Olympic marathon trials in Orlando, crossing the finish line in 2:22:10 to not only win her marathon debut but break the event record. She finished nearly 32 seconds ahead of runner-up Emily Sisson, effectively pulverizing a deep and talented...
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February 2, 2024
47th HAP Caresource Crim Festival of Races Announces Big River Race Management as Timing and Results Partner
Flint, MI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races, the signature event series of the Crim Fitness Foundation, a Michigan-based 501c3 nonprofit organization, is returning to the historic bricks of downtown Flint for the 47th time August 23-24, 2024. The Festival, home to one of the nation’s largest...
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February 1, 2024
Lululemon Reveals First Men’s Shoes, Including Its Debut Casual Lifestyle Sneaker
Lululemon has officially revealed its first footwear range for men, consisting of three different silhouettes that will be released this spring. Lululemon’s first men’s style to be released this year is its first casual sneaker called the Cityverse, which will be available starting on Feb. 13. Two additional running models, the Beyondfeel...
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February 1, 2024
Run for Change with Fleet Feet’s Share the Run Challenge
CARRBORO, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of specialty run stores, announced today its fourth annual Share the Run Challenge. Fleet Feet is partnering with Black Girls RUN! (BGR!) and Saucony to inspire communities to move, promote active allyship and raise funds for BGR!. Throughout...
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February 1, 2024
Outside Interactive, Inc. Announces Launch of RUN, a New Running Media Platform
Boulder, Colo — February 1, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, launched a new running media platform, RUN, today. Built on the legacy of more than fifty years of experience in running media across Outside Magazine, Trail...
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February 1, 2024
Step Into Your Story
San Francisco, CA - Feb.1, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2024 San Francisco Marathon organizers proudly announced the theme that will shape this year's event: "Step Into Your Story." This theme invites participants to embark on a personal journey, with each step echoing the narrative of their unique and inspiring marathon experience....
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February 1, 2024
Tifosi Optics expands active-lifestyle collection with launch of Sanctum
Watkinsville, GA (February 1, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tifosi Optics, a leading sport and lifestyle sunglasses brand, is excited to launch a new single-shield sunglasses style, Sanctum. Exuding a perfect combination of fashion and functionality, Sanctum offers fans of shield-style sunglasses greater versatility across daily activities. While Tifosi has offered active-lifestyle shields...
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February 1, 2024
SHIELD Tape to be the Official Sport and Athletic Tape Partner of Tough Mudder US
BOSTON, MASS. (02/01/2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tough Mudder, the global extreme fitness brand, announces that SHIELD HEALTH AND FITNESS will become the official tape of Tough Mudder. As an official sponsor, SHIELD will offer their world-class portfolio of athletic tapes and wraps to participants at all 2024 Tough Mudder events. As...
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February 1, 2024
Brooksee Taps Phil Dumontet as New CEO
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Brooksee, the endurance event production and service company behind the Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Marathon, Mesa Marathon and REVEL Race Series, has announced the hiring of Phil Dumontet as their new CEO. In this new role, Dumontet will guide the strategic development of Brooksee’s...
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January 31, 2024
Motiv Announces Nationwide Partnership with Runna
Huntington Beach, California – January 31, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Motiv Running, a leader in organizing premier running events, today announced a new partnership with Runna, the top-rated running training app. This collaboration will debut at the upcoming Shamrock Run Portland in March and include 12 world class events from Philadelphia to...
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January 31, 2024
Ultimate Endurance Test Added to Marathon Weekend: Oxford Athletic Club Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge Moves Beyond Running and Walking
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has unveiled a new thrilling, adrenaline-pumping fitness challenge for the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Limited to 500, the Oxford Athletic Club Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge will test participants’ full body endurance through a series of six fitness challenges. These feats will...
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January 31, 2024
ShowcasedEx-Strava Engineering Leader Unveils Movemint: The Platform for Athletic Events
SAN FRANCISCO - 01/31/24 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Movemint, founded by ex-Strava Engineering Leader Zack Isaacs, is proud to announce the official launch of its revolutionary event management platform. With the mission of empowering race directors, timers, and athletes, Movemint believes that by creating an easy-to-use event management platform that celebrates achievement,...
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January 31, 2024
International run travel experts Marathon Tours & Travel acquires Kangaroo Island Marathon
January 31, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Kangaroo Island lies 14km off the mainland of South Australia, a short 90-minute drive from the city of Adelaide. Kangaroo Island was recently named one of the top ten travel destinations in the world by Lonely Planet and the New York Times. One third of the island...
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January 31, 2024
Fuel Goods Teams Up with Another Mother Runner to Launch a Hysterical Valentine’s Day Box for Runners
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fuel Goods, the newest sports nutrition marketplace, and Another Mother Runner, a leading community for runners, have joined forces to launch a limited-edition Valentine’s Day box that is sure to make any runner’s heart race. The duo, known for their comedy, have put a hilarious twist on...
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January 31, 2024
Raleigh, North Carolina, Endurance Sport Nutrition Researcher and clinician Dr, Mikki Williden joins SFuels
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SFuels proudly welcomes the appointment of Dr. Mikki Williden as Director of Nutrition, solidifying the company's dedication to popularizing the RIGHT FUEL RIGHT TIME® approach in mainstream sports nutrition. In collaboration with the SFuels team, Dr. Williden will contribute to the ongoing delivery of high-quality products and...
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January 30, 2024
How to Watch: 2024 US Olympic Trials Marathon | Track and Field
Here's how to watch the 2024 US Olympic Trials Marathon on FloTrack. The 2024 US Olympic Trials Marathon starts on Feb 3, 2024. Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloTrack subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription. Flotrack
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January 30, 2024
U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials unveil huge prize pool
We are less than a week away from one of the most exciting pre-Olympic qualification events: the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (on Feb. 3). Not only will the top three men and women have the opportunity to represent Team USA in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they...
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January 30, 2024
Miami Marathon finisher medals spark airport security concerns
Finishers of the 2024 Miami Marathon on Jan. 28 were warned, but still, hundreds of participants went home without their medals when the TSA (Transportation Security Administration, for Canadians) confiscated the medals, likening them to deadly ninja throwing stars. The 2024 medal is shaped like a golden sun with the...
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January 30, 2024
Ultra X Announces Strategic Partnership with Ubigi as the Official Cellular Provider for the 2024 Event Season
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultra X, a leading organizer of multi-stage ultra-marathons, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Ubigi, making them the Official Cellular Provider for all Ultra X events in 2024. Ubigi, a global leader in eSIM technology, will empower Ultra X athletes with seamless international connectivity, allowing...
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January 30, 2024
BibRave Drives Surge in Registrations for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
Richmond, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, recently partnered with event organizer Sports Backers to drive hundreds of registrations for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. BibRave's expertise in influencer marketing and management proved instrumental in boosting registration numbers for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, also...
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January 30, 2024
RunSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows Per Race Participation Down Just 1% Compared to 2019
Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, announces its Annual RaceTrends Report providing an evaluation of the state of the endurance industry. After years of slow recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, registration levels in 2023 suggest a return to the pre-pandemic baseline for...
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January 29, 2024
The IRONMAN Group Names Scott Derue as Chief Executive Officer
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN Group has announced today the appointment of Scott DeRue as its Chief Executive Officer. DeRue joins The IRONMAN Group from Equinox where he served as President. DeRue will join The IRONMAN Group’s Board of Directors. DeRue’s career has been dedicated...
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January 29, 2024
ShowcasedEndurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Michael Bleau, CEO of EventHub
Sponsorship dollars are crucial for race organizations, offering vital funding and enhancing the event experience. Exhibitors play a key role in both bolstering financial support and enriching participant experiences through their offerings. Our latest interview is with Michael Bleau, the CEO of EventHub, a leading race expo software platform. Could...
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January 29, 2024
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and OOFOS Forge Exciting Partnership for 2024
Austin, TX – January 29, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k is thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership with OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, for the upcoming 2024 event. This sponsorship marks a significant milestone for both organizations, bringing together a...
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January 29, 2024
Tifosi Optics Welcomes Runner Hellah Sidibe to Brand Ambassador Program
Watkinsville, GA (January 29, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tifosi Optics, a leading sport and lifestyle sunglasses brand, has announced a partnership with runner, speaker, and content creator, Hellah Sidibe. As a Tifosi athlete ambassador, Hellah will inspire the Tifosi community to live their passion and reach their goals through creative and uplifting...