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January 16, 2024
GU Energy Labs and 3M Half Marathon Collaborate for Ultimate Race-Day Fueling in the 30th Anniversary Edition
AUSTIN, Texas, January 16, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - High Five Events, a leading event production company in the United States, proudly names GU Energy Labs (GU) as the Official Energy Gel and Chew sponsor for the 30th annual 3M Half Marathon. This renewed collaboration solidifies GU's role in supporting participants...
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January 16, 2024
Canadian Track Sprinter Micha Powell has a Memoir Coming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Commonwealth Games gold medalist Micha Powell’s memoir-slash-workbook titled Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome, will be released in Summer 2024 with Strong Girl Publishing. Micha is a world-class Canadian Olympic sprinter specializing in the 400m, currently running for New...
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January 16, 2024
RunSignup Releases 2023 Top 100 Largest Road Races
Moorestown, NJ—January 16, 2024 - (Moorestown, NJ)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S., released a list of the Top 100 Largest Road Races in the United States. In the absence of a single aggregator for US road race data, this report is compiled...
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January 15, 2024
Atlanta Track Club chooses MYLAPS to offer best-in-class sports timing
ATLANTA (Monday, January 15, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Atlanta Track Club, the second-largest running club in the United States, partners up with MYLAPS to offer best-in-class sports experiences to members and race participants in and around Atlanta. This was announced today at the MYLAPS Partner Conference in Houston, Texas. Both...
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January 15, 2024
3Mgives Empowers Finding Home ATX as Chosen Beneficiary for the 2024 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, January 15, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - 3Mgives has selected Finding Home ATX as the beneficiary for the upcoming 2024 3M Half Marathon in Austin, Texas. This grant will empower the Austin-based community organization to advance its mission of eliminating unsheltered homelessness by scaling up Austin’s Homelessness Operating System...
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January 15, 2024
Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series Kicks Off the New Year in Arizona with A Running Tour of The Valley of The Sun
TEMPE, Ariz. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, a best-in-class running series Bringing Fun to the Run® through music, entertainment, and community immersion, came together over the weekend in Arizona to provide an unforgettable running tour of the Valley of the Sun. Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series...
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January 14, 2024
Course Records Shatter on Historic Day in Houston
HOUSTON - JANUARY 14, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With nearly perfect conditions for distance running, history was made yet again at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday. Two course records were shattered - one which is now the fastest performance ever in North America - and...
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January 13, 2024
WATCH: Runner wins half-marathon, but race officials did not believe him
Argentinian runner found himself in some finish line confusion at the 2024 Merida Half Marathon in Merida, Mexico. Juan Esteban Pizarro had the half-marathon all wrapped up in the final kilometres, but as Pizarro ran toward the finish line, he was ready to break the tape and pose for the...
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January 12, 2024
Fleet Feet Expands Footprint in Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio and CARRBORO, N.C. (Jan, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of specialty run stores, announced today the grand opening of its new location in Youngstown, Ohio, which started welcoming customers in November. The location is the fifth store in the area operated by husband-and-wife team Heather...
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January 12, 2024
Celebrating Two Decades of Adventure: The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica’s 20th Anniversary Edition
San Jose, Costa Rica - Jan 12, 2024 /EDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica, an extraordinary expedition run, is proud to announce and celebrate its 20th anniversary edition. Over the past two decades, this six-day, 250 km journey has evolved into an iconic event, attracting adventure enthusiasts from...
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January 11, 2024
Little Rock Marathon Unveils 2024 Courses Winding Through City’s Top Attractions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Race officials today revealed the official courses for the 2024 Little Rock Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K taking place March 3. The loop courses boast tours of downtown, the Clinton Presidential Library, the Arkansas State Capitol and other beloved city sights. The 26.2-mile...
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January 11, 2024
American Trail Running Association partners with BibBoards to Pave the Way for Sustainable Trail Running Experiences
San Ramon, 1/11/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibBoards, a trailblazer in race bib fasteners, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA), a leading organization dedicated to promoting trail running and preserving natural environments. This collaboration combines BibBoards' innovative solutions with ATRA's commitment to sustainability, creating a...
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January 11, 2024
Boston Champions & Global Stars Set to Square Off at 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will feature the strongest women’s field in race history, led by defending champions Hellen Obiri and Susannah Scaroni. A total of 19 women with personal bests under 2:23:00 will line up in Hopkinton aiming to earn the Open Division...
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January 11, 2024
The Cowtown fulfills 5,620 C.A.L.F. grants at 104 schools in North Texas
Fort Worth, Texas/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In the weeks preceding race weekend, February 24-25, 2024 at Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Cowtown staff and an army of volunteers will visit 104 schools delivering much needed running shoes, socks, and assistance with entry fees to youth in need enabling them to run the...
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January 11, 2024
Runners from across the globe are headed to Baton Rouge for the running festival with lagniappe
BATON ROUGE, LA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A near Sell Out crowd of runners from as far away as Australia and southeast Asia are headed to the Capital City for the 13th Annual Louisiana Marathon. Runners from 47 states, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Laos, Mexico,...
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January 11, 2024
Challenged Athletes Foundation Joins In Motion Events for the First Official Inclusive Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND® California Resort
Carlsbad, CA (January, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Celebrating its 30th anniversary of empowering individuals through sports, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has partnered with, Merlin’s Magic Wand Foundation, and In Motion Events to present the first official inclusive Kids Marathon Mile on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at LEGOLAND® California Resort. Hundreds...
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January 10, 2024
Nike’s Record-Breaking Marathon Sneaker Will Return With a New Colorway in April
The latest iteration of Nike’s record-breaking marathon franchise helped ring in the new year, and unsurprisingly, the Alphafly 3 sold out immediately. Those still looking to get their hands on the top-of-the-line runner will be relieved to find out that the sneaker will return in April with a new (and...
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January 10, 2024
ShowcasedMarine Corps Marathon Partners with MarathonFoto to Enhance Athlete Experience
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with MarathonFoto, the leading global provider of race photography services. This collaboration marks an exciting venture aimed at enhancing the athletes' experience by capturing and preserving memorable moments during the renowned MCMO events –...
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January 10, 2024
Run Proud, Run Strong: Women’s Participation Highlighted at the Double Bridge 15K in Pensacola.
Pensacola, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Recognizing the strength, resilience and spirit of women in the running community, the 2024 Publix Pensacola Double Bridge Run, presented by aDoor Real Estate, aims to create an empowering experience for female participants. Limited to 4,000 runners, the Double Bridge Run has become renowned for its...
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January 10, 2024
Playtri Announces Grand Opening of New Location in Irving, Texas!
IRVING, Texas (January, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Playtri, a premier bike and triathlon store, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Irving, Texas. The new store will be located at 5260 N O'Connor Blvd Suite 176 Irving, TX 75039 and has officially opened its doors for the public....
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January 9, 2024
XTERRA European Trail Run Championship 2024: The Sky’s the Limit in Andorra
Key Points: Arinsal, La Massana, and towering peaks of the Pyrenees, offer the backdrop for an unparalleled championship weekend. The 24K Half Marathon and 36K Marathon races will crown the XTERRA European Trail Run Champions. 116 slots each for Half and Full Marathons to qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run...
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January 9, 2024
RunSignup Releases 2023 Year In Review
January 9, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, reported strong growth in their 2023 Year In Review. The company’s key metric is how much revenue they help customers generate from events and related fundraising. Since its inception, RunSignup customers have raised $2.3 billion. Overall,...
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January 9, 2024
Pat Tillman Foundation Opens Registration For 20th Annual Pat’s Run, Presented by Teksystems
CHICAGO (Jan. 9, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration opened today for the 20th Annual Pat’s Run, the Pat Tillman Foundation’s marquee fundraising event, presented by TEKsystems. Pat’s Run, a 4.2-mile run / walk with a .42-mile Kids Run, will take place in-person and virtually on April 13, 2024. The in-person...
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January 9, 2024
Runzy Launches Revolutionary Personalized Running Coaching Platform
January 9, 2024 - Boston, MA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Runzy, a state-of-the-art personalized coaching and training platform officially announced its launch. Designed to cater to athletes of all levels, Runzy integrates expert coaching, real-time feedback, and adaptive training plans, offering a revolutionary approach to running training and race preparation. Runzy stands...
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January 9, 2024
Cheers to Round Two: 3M Half Marathon Welcomes Back EIGHT Beer
Austin, Texas, January 9, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events, a leading private event production company in the United States, is delighted to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with EIGHT Beer as the Official Beer for the second consecutive year at the upcoming 3M Half Marathon in Austin, Texas....