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April 16, 2024
Beijing Half Marathon runner insists he was employed as ‘pacer’ for winner He Jie, as agent angrily denies involvement
Willy Mnangat, one of the runners involved in the Mengniu Beijing Half Marathon controversy, insists he was a pacemaker in the race despite suggestions he entered as a runner. Kenyans Mnangat and Robert Keter, and Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu Bikila found themselves in the middle of a social media storm on...
April 16, 2024
US Olympian, 2x Grandma’s Marathon Champion Dakotah Lindwurm Returning to Duluth
DULUTH, MINN./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Dakotah Lindwurm will be at the starting line during this year’s Grandma’s Marathon weekend in June, just not as part of the race that’s helped make her a fan favorite in Duluth and one of the best female distance runners in America. Instead of the full...

April 16, 2024
Pittsburgh Running Star Jennifer Bigham to Headline Women’s Field at 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 16, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Pittsburgher Jennifer Bigham will headline the women’s field at the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5. Bigham, a formidable force in the local running community, has an impressive record that includes victories at the USA Masters Half Marathon...

April 16, 2024
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Announces Exciting Addition to Event Weekend: 5K Race Now on Saturday
TORONTO, ON – April 16, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is thrilled to announce that they have been granted a permit to host the 5K race on Saturday, October 19th, in conjunction with the Marathon and Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, October 20th. This news...

April 15, 2024
ShowcasedEndurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Gregory McDonough of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast
Most of us in the business of endurance sports are athletes in our spare time and feel fortunate to have parlayed our passion into a related career. Today’s interview is with Gregory McDonough, an endurance athlete, successful business owner, and host of the podcast Chief Endurance Officer. His passion for...
April 15, 2024
What is the prize money at the 2024 Boston Marathon? How much does the winner get?
The Boston Marathon is a marathon like no other. One of the six World Marathon Majors (although with Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York), it was first held in 1897, making it the oldest such event on the planet. And because of the prestige that brings, it is also the most lucrative. The...

April 15, 2024
More Than 1,500 Registered Runners Converged In Fruita, Colorado For The 2024 Desert Rats Trail Running Festival By UTMB
- Rajpaul Pannu (Denver, Colo.) and Elena Ormon (Boulder, Colo.) winners of the 100K race at 2024 Desert RATS Trail Running Festival by UTMB - Justin Grunewald (Boulder, Colo.) and Helen Mino Faukner (Truckee, Calif.) victorious in 50K race FRUITA, Colo. (April 15, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2024 Desert...

April 15, 2024
Boulderthon’s Half Marathon and 5K Courses Both Rated Top 10 in America by USA TODAY
BOULDER, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA TODAY has named Boulderthon’s 5K the #5th best in the country, while simultaneously announcing its Half Marathon as the #8th best in the US, in its 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. The lists are curated by USA Today 10Best editors reviewing thousands of races...
April 13, 2024
From London to Paris: Runners campaign for trail running in Olympics
Runners from across the UK have united in a trail run from London to Paris to campaign for the inclusion of trail running at future Olympic Games. Four athletes from running clubs around the nation took off on Thursday (April 11) as they take it in turns to run part...

April 12, 2024
Bread & Butter Wines Named Exclusive Wine Partner for Bay to Breakers 2024
San Francisco, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Raise a glass! Bay to Breakers, San Francisco’s internationally known iconic foot race is partnering with Bread & Butter Wines, known for easy-to-love, classic varietals, in an exclusive partnership. This collaboration marks a unique fusion of premium wine and athletic spirit, bringing together participants...