LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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May 7, 2021
Sasquatch Racing Presents Their Biggest Virtual Running Adventure Ever: The Rock the Loch Challenge
San Francisco, CA (May 7, 2021) – Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out its biggest virtual running adventure yet on May 10, 2021 with the Rock the Loch Challenge. Unlike a conventional challenge where...
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May 7, 2021
KINeSYS SPF50 named in Runners World Top Sweat-Resistant Sunscreens
Each year Runner’s World USA shares their Best Sweat-Resistant Sunscreens for Runners, and for the 4th consecutive year KINeSYS SPF 50 Fragrance Free Spray Sunscreen has been named as an Editors’ Choice. What Runner’s World Editors Say: “With its fine-mist pump (no aerosols here), KINeSYS sprays on as a thin...
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May 6, 2021
Grandma’s Marathon A Go for June 2021
(DULUTH, MINN.) --- The 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend has received the green light for June, which comes as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a loosening of the state’s public health guidelines on Thursday afternoon. “This is a great day not just for Grandma’s Marathon but our community as well,”...
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May 6, 2021
UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group partner to launch the ground-breaking UTMB® World Series
UTMB Group – a major player in trail running which has led the sport’s development for the last 18 years – has joined forces with The IRONMAN Group to boost the sport’s international development and, together, will launch the world’s ultimate trail-running circuit: the UTMB® World Series. From as early...
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May 5, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021
Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest Women: Maggie Steffens, Water Polo Sara Hall, Marathon Kyra Condie, Sport Climbing Kendall Coyne Schofield,...
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May 5, 2021
Adidas launches Reebok auction, China row may dent Asian interest
Adidas has launched the sale of its Reebok brand in an auction which risks being affected by a political row over possible forced labour in China's western Xinjiang region. Adidas bought the U.S. fitness label for $3.8 billion in 2006 to help compete with arch-rival Nike, but its sluggish performance led...
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May 5, 2021
Saucony Gives Tribute to Moms This Mother’s Day with Brand Film: ‘The Marathon That Never Ends’
WALTHAM, Mass.– May 5, 2021— Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony has announced today the launch of a new film in honor of Mother’s Day, which helps to raise awareness of the disproportionate burnout of mothers, an issue that has intensified since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its...
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May 5, 2021
Peloton’s Bad Day Explained: Recall of Tread and Security Leak Discovered
The company announced yesterday they’re recalling Tread/Tread+ treadmills, due to safety issues (which led to the death of one child). Additionally, a story ran on TechCrunch, which outlined how security researchers had stumbled into a bug that allowed some activity and profile details to be seen for private profiles. DC Rainmaker
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May 5, 2021
Runners around the world take part in first AbbottWMM Global Marathon
Runners from more than 75 countries took to the streets of their cities, towns and suburbs on May 1-2 to take part in the inaugural AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Runners aged 20 to 87 from Singapore to Switzerland, the Philippines to Peru, Hong Kong to Honduras donned their race bib, laced up...
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May 5, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon Cutoff Time Set at 7:47 Below Qualifying Time
In total, 23,824 applications were received by the Friday, April 23 registration deadline. A total of 14,609 athletes applied with a qualifying time equal to or faster than 7 minutes, 47 seconds under their respective qualifying standard or applied through the early registration period for consecutive runners. The B.A.A. was unable to accept 9,215 qualifiers...
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May 4, 2021
Race Directors HQ announces Race Directors Run 2021
Race Directors HQ, the online resource platform and community network for race directors worldwide, announced on Tuesday the launch of a worldwide real-time virtual race celebrating the endurance events industry. Race Directors Run 2021 is a free-to-join 5K to be held live on May 27 at 1pm ET. The race...
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May 4, 2021
Myovolt Launches in the US, Bringing Wearable Vibration Recovery To American Athletes
Los Angeles, California (May 4, 2021) – Myovolt, the pioneers of patented, science-backed wearable vibration technology, launches four breakthrough wearable recovery products in the US that use focal vibration to massage muscles, stimulate blood flow, promote localized circulation, relieve soreness, and increase flexibility for athletes on the move. Using Myovolt...
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May 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Buffalo Marathon to Return June 26 and 27 For 20th Anniversary
On April 29, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Buffalo Marathon will return this year on June 26 and 27 for its twentieth anniversary. The race will operate at roughly 50 percent of its typical capacity with additional health and safety protocols for participants, event staff, and volunteers. The...
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May 4, 2021
Cascade Run Off Redux to Celebrate 40-Year Anniversary of Professional Road Running
Portland, OR — Today’s runners can connect with one of the sport’s signature historical moments, while at the same time supporting current elite road racers, by signing up for Cascade Run Off Redux. The virtual 15K harkens back to the 1981 Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon, where top runners...
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May 3, 2021
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend registration opens May 3 for St. Jude Heroes
WHAT: St. Jude Heroes® registration is now open for the 2021 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the marathon celebrates 20 years running, when thousands of participants from around the world plan to gather to show their support for the lifesaving mission of...
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May 3, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas announces new Race Experiences to create the Ultimate Running Party Weekend
LAS VEGAS (May 3, 2021) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series today announced that registration for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas will open this Wednesday, May 5 at stripatnight.com. In addition to debuting a new race date of Feb. 26-27, 2022, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las...
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May 3, 2021
Runners Proved They’re Made of STEEL during Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2021) – For the second year in a row, thousands of runners laced up their running shoes and committed to MOVE in the Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. This year’s Virtual Race Experience presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods and Brooks Running allowed runners to...
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May 3, 2021
BOA Launches New Running Styles
May 3rd. 2021 - BOA is proud to announce its first capsule of new styles for both men and women in 2021. Eleven new silhouettes are launching today not only adding essential running basics, but also making merchandizing easier in-store and online. BOA has already released ten new, fully-sublimated prints...
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May 3, 2021
Fast growing running shoe company ON Running targets autumn IPO: sources
Shoe firm ON Running, backed by Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, is preparing for a U.S. stock market listing as early as this autumn in a deal valuing the firm at about $5 billion, people close to the matter said. Reuters
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May 1, 2021
TrackGirlz Teams with Oiselle on Masterclass Featuring the Legendary Tigerbelles
Frisco, TX - May 1, 2021 - TrackGirlz and Oiselle have partnered on the TrailblazHer Masterclass to honor female athletes who paved the way for future generations. This event will feature four members from the Tennessee State University women’s track team during the 1960s, known as the Tigerbelles, who helped...
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April 30, 2021
KINeSYS Sunscreen Sponsors ‘For the Long Run’ Podcast
Vancouver, Canada; 30 April 2021. During the month of May KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is sponsoring the ‘For the Long Run’ podcast, hosted by ultrarunner Jonathan Levitt. KINeSYS is a sunscreen designed specifically for active people and their community includes many runners, both professional athletes and keen enthusiasts. Skin Cancer Awareness Month...
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April 30, 2021
ESW May 14, 2021 Weekly News Report
AWARDS USA Triathlon, Elk Grove Village Present 4 Star Endurance With Entrepreneur/Business Plan of the Year Award ESW USA Triathlon Announces Winners of 2020 Multisport Awards Presented by Wahoo Fitness ESW BUSINESS USA Cycling releases details of Inclusion Conference ESW TSG Consumer Partners to Sell Stake in Nuun to Nestlé Health Science Businesswire Credit Union Cherry Blossom...
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April 30, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2021 Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series Calendar
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that its Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series is set to return, with more than 30 swim-run events currently planned in cities across the United States this season. Additional events will be added to the calendar as the season progresses. The series,...
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April 30, 2021
Sports Backers, CarMax announce partnership for CarMax Richmond Half Marathon
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers announced today a new partnership with CarMax, making the Richmond-based retailer of used cars the title sponsor of the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon starting with the 2021 event on November 13. The event is slated to return to downtown Richmond in 2021, along with the...
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April 30, 2021
DTU and RACE RESULT joining forces // Bringing back triathlon races in Germany
The German Triathlon Union (DTU) is increasing its commitment to clubs and organizers in order to make more competitions possible again this year, and at the same time to ensure the best possible health protection at the events. The DTU is now working in cooperation with RACE RESULT, who last...