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April 10, 2026
The Advanced Race Director’s Blueprint
DeKalb, Ill. (April 10, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Race Director University (racedirectoruniversity.com), the nation’s first professional certification program for race directors, has released The Advanced Race Director’s Blueprint — a 200-page professional guide covering the complete process of producing legacy runs, memorial events, and tribute races for presidential libraries, athlete...
April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
April 9, 2026
Antarctica Marathon® 2026 – Race Report
BOSTON, MA (April 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2026 Antarctica Marathon® returned to King George Island this March, bringing together over 300 runners from over 30 countries across two voyages, to tackle one of the most remote marathon courses on the planet. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel and...
April 9, 2026
Third 2025-26 PRRO Circuit Stop Headed to Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on Sunday morning, April 12 will host the third stop on the 2025-26 PRRO Circuit, and like past race editions, competitive international and U.S. fields with six Olympians, vying for the win and a piece...
April 9, 2026
Bay Area 100 Announces Official Partnerships for Inaugural Trail Ultramarathon
APRIL 9. 2026, OAKLAND, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Bay Area 100 is proud to announce its official corporate sponsors and partnerships for the race’s inaugural running on June 13. This premier slate of partners, led by presenting sponsor Mount to Coast, brings together a group of brands deeply committed...
April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
April 8, 2026
Boston Athletic Association Reports Significant Progress on Sustainability Goals in Second Annual Report
BOSTON (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing accelerating progress toward a 42% emissions reduction target, waste diversion across events, and $50.4 million raised for 172 nonprofit organizations through the Official Charity Program. Building on the B.A.A.’s inaugural sustainability...
April 8, 2026
Kailas FUGA Team Signs US Elite Trail Runner Ryan Becker
Guangzhou, China (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Kailas FUGA Team has announced the signing of US elite trail runner Ryan Becker as the most recent addition to its international team of athletes, which now includes 16 different nationalities. The addition of Ryan BECKER builds on Kailas FUGA’s strategy to partner...
April 8, 2026
Sustainable Racing Program to Help Race Directors Eliminate Safety Pins
SAN RAMON, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards, maker of the patented bibSNAPS bib fastener, today announced the launch of its Sustainable Racing Program, a free initiative designed to help race directors transition their events away from single use safety pins. The program gives running events of all sizes a simple,...
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