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February 24, 2026
Garmin announces feature updates for select smartwatches
OLATHE, Kan. (February 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced new software and feature updates for select smartwatches, including Venu® X1, vívoactive® 6, fēnix® 8 Pro, Forerunner® 570 and Forerunner 970 and more, along with updates available to all users in the Garmin Connect app. These features can help users as...
February 24, 2026
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon and Postmates Announce “Delivery Runners” at Mile 23
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, is announcing a new partnership with Postmates, naming the platform its Official Food Delivery Service Partner. With the partnership, for the first time ever, Postmates will be delivering to runners on...
February 24, 2026
10 Post-Race Food Safety Violations That Could Shut Down Your Event
DeKalb, Ill. (February 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Race Director University (RDU) is calling attention to the most dangerous and overlooked food safety violations occurring at post-race refreshment areas across the endurance sports industry. From cut fruit sitting in the sun to ungloved volunteers handling food, these preventable hygiene failures...
February 24, 2026
Win a Free Toyota 4Runner Through the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota
PORTLAND, Ore. (FEBRUARY 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest, presented by Toyota, is bringing back its popular Toyota giveaway. Community members in Oregon and SW Washington can enter for a chance to win a 2026 4Runner SR5 valued at $45,980. Entries are open through March...
February 23, 2026
Sacramento Running Association and Capital Road Race Management Join Forces to Elevate Sacramento’s Running Community
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Sacramento Running Association (SRA) and Capital Road Race Management (CRRM) announce the two long-standing pillars of the regional running community are formally joining forces. As CRRM owner and founder Rich Hanna retires from ownership, the organizations will combine operations to strengthen race production, enhance...
February 23, 2026
Botswanan athlete disqualified for unsportsmanlike gesture after record-setting run
On Sunday at a World Athletics Indoor Tour meet in Toruń, Poland, Botswana’s Tshepiso Masalela produced one of the best 1,500m races of his career, only to see his result overturned. Masalela threw down a strong final-lap surge to edge out France’s Azeddine Habz for the win, crossing the line in 3:32.55 and...
February 23, 2026
RunSignup Announces RunSignup University 2026 for Hands-On Race Director Education
Moorestown, NJ (February 23, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for U.S. endurance events, has opened enrollment for the third iteration of RunSignup University. RunSignup University 2026, a hands-on educational session for race directors and industry professionals, will be held in Saint Paul, MN on June 17-18,...
February 23, 2026
ASICS Named Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of Harpoon 5-Miler Powered by Needham Bank
BOSTON, MA — February 23, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Harpoon Brewery today announced that ASICS has signed on as the Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of the 25th Annual Harpoon 5-Miler powered by Needham Bank, returning on Saturday, May 16. The partnership is deeply rooted in Boston and committed to...
February 23, 2026
Lights, Music, and Miles: CELSIUS Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas Takes Over The Las Vegas Strip for the World’s Largest Running Party
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 22, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The iconic Las Vegas Strip was alive tonight, as more than 26,000 registered participants from around the world converged in Las Vegas, Nevada to experience the World’s Largest Running Party at the 18th anniversary of the CELSIUS Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running...
February 23, 2026
RunSedona 2026 Delivers Another Enthusiastic Race Weekend!
Sedona, AZ (February 23, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Bluewolf Events proudly announces the smashing success of the 21st edition of the RunSedona Half Marathon / 10K / 5K and 5K Walk. The event, held during the first weekend of February, welcomed more than 4,000 participants and their supporters to Sedona’s...
