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May 6, 2025
Boston Athletic Association Awards $125,000 in the spring round of B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program
Boston (May 6, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ten organizations have received support from the 2025 spring edition of the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program and were celebrated at the Welcome Reception for the 129th Boston Marathon on the Friday of race weekend. Since the program’s inception in spring 2023, $650,000...

May 6, 2025
ShowcasedGU Energy Labs Supports the Running Industry Diversity Coalition with NEW CHEWS Flavor
BERKELEY, CA (May 6th, 2025) / ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GU Energy Labs and the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) are proud to announce that a portion of sales from GU’s new Fruit Punch flavor of Energy Chews will benefit the RIDC for 2025-2027. The RIDC, which celebrates its fifth year...

May 6, 2025
Austin International Half Joins Forces with Austin Marathon for RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week
AUSTIN, Texas (May 6, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Registration for the 2026 Austin International Half officially opens on Monday, May 12, marking the start of Run Austin® Launch Week. This week-long event will feature giveaways, local group runs, and exclusive promotions. Set for Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Austin International...

May 6, 2025
TMC Arizona Distance Classic Announces New Date and Prize Money
Oro Valley, Arizona /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The TMC Arizona Distance Classic has announced that the next event will take place on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026. The TMC Arizona Distance Classic has three race distances to choose from: Half-Marathon, Quarter Marathon, or 5k. Originally founded by John Bingham and Dave...

May 6, 2025
Stack Endurance Supports NCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon for 4th Consecutive Year, Helping Over 24,000 Finishers Cross the Line
Plano, TX (May 6, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/— The 2025 Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, held on Sunday, April 27, welcomed a record-breaking 24,000+ finishers to the streets of Brooklyn. For the fourth consecutive year, HAL Sports, now proudly part of Stack Endurance, played a pivotal role in managing the course and...

May 5, 2025
Mount to Coast Athlete Megan Eckert sets new women’s 6-Day world record with 603 miles (970 KM) at GOMU World Championship
May 5, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Eckert’s extraordinary performance surpasses the previous record of 560.33 miles (901.764 km), set in 2024 by Camille Herron . Her achievement is now pending official ratification*. Demonstrating exceptional consistency and resilience, Eckert endures 144 continuous hours of effort, a true test of both physical...

May 5, 2025
Inaugural XTERRA Borneo Sarawak Delivers Milestone Off-Road Weekend
BORNEO, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA (May 5th) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — XTERRA’s first-ever race in Borneo took place over the weekend in the lush landscapes of Sarawak, Malaysia, with a powerful display of endurance, culture, and community spirit. The inaugural XTERRA Borneo Sarawak brought off-road racing to the foothills of Mount Pueh, drawing...

May 5, 2025
2025 XTERRA Weston Park World Cup, Youth Tour & AG Weekend Wrap-up
STAFFORDSHIRE, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA Weston Park returned May 3-4 for its third edition, stepping into the spotlight as stop 3 of the 2025 XTERRA World Cup. Felix Forissier (FRA) claimed his second straight win of the season, taking the men’s Elite title in 2:27:05 with a blistering 36:31...

May 5, 2025
Run Austin® 2026 Registration Launches May 12 with Exclusive Weeklong Incentives
AUSTIN, Texas, May 5, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the 2026 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K® officially opens on Monday, May 12, 2025, kicking off Run Austin® Launch Week. This week-long celebration will feature giveaways, local group runs, and exclusive promotions. For every race registration purchased...
May 2, 2025
Brooks Sees Double-Digit Revenue Growth Across All Regions in Q1 as Running Shoes Remain Hot
Brooks said it achieved an all-time quarterly high in revenue in Q1, with all regions contributing double-digit growth or better, leading to 15 percent year-over-year global revenue growth. (Brooks does not disclose specific revenue numbers.) Footwear News