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January 30, 2024
Miami Marathon finisher medals spark airport security concerns
Finishers of the 2024 Miami Marathon on Jan. 28 were warned, but still, hundreds of participants went home without their medals when the TSA (Transportation Security Administration, for Canadians) confiscated the medals, likening them to deadly ninja throwing stars. The 2024 medal is shaped like a golden sun with the...
January 30, 2024
Ultra X Announces Strategic Partnership with Ubigi as the Official Cellular Provider for the 2024 Event Season
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultra X, a leading organizer of multi-stage ultra-marathons, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Ubigi, making them the Official Cellular Provider for all Ultra X events in 2024. Ubigi, a global leader in eSIM technology, will empower Ultra X athletes with seamless international connectivity, allowing...
January 30, 2024
BibRave Drives Surge in Registrations for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
Richmond, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, recently partnered with event organizer Sports Backers to drive hundreds of registrations for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. BibRave's expertise in influencer marketing and management proved instrumental in boosting registration numbers for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, also...
January 30, 2024
RunSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows Per Race Participation Down Just 1% Compared to 2019
Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, announces its Annual RaceTrends Report providing an evaluation of the state of the endurance industry. After years of slow recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, registration levels in 2023 suggest a return to the pre-pandemic baseline for...
January 29, 2024
The IRONMAN Group Names Scott Derue as Chief Executive Officer
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN Group has announced today the appointment of Scott DeRue as its Chief Executive Officer. DeRue joins The IRONMAN Group from Equinox where he served as President. DeRue will join The IRONMAN Group’s Board of Directors. DeRue’s career has been dedicated...
January 29, 2024
ShowcasedEndurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Michael Bleau, CEO of EventHub
Sponsorship dollars are crucial for race organizations, offering vital funding and enhancing the event experience. Exhibitors play a key role in both bolstering financial support and enriching participant experiences through their offerings. Our latest interview is with Michael Bleau, the CEO of EventHub, a leading race expo software platform. Could...
January 29, 2024
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and OOFOS Forge Exciting Partnership for 2024
Austin, TX – January 29, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k is thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership with OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, for the upcoming 2024 event. This sponsorship marks a significant milestone for both organizations, bringing together a...
January 29, 2024
Tifosi Optics Welcomes Runner Hellah Sidibe to Brand Ambassador Program
Watkinsville, GA (January 29, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tifosi Optics, a leading sport and lifestyle sunglasses brand, has announced a partnership with runner, speaker, and content creator, Hellah Sidibe. As a Tifosi athlete ambassador, Hellah will inspire the Tifosi community to live their passion and reach their goals through creative and uplifting...
January 26, 2024
RunSignup Race Website V2 Beta to Release in February
Moorestown, NJ - January 25, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S, is releasing a beta of Race Websites V2 to all customers in late February. Any RunSignup customer will be able to test the next generation website builder and switch...
January 26, 2024
RunSignup Image Gallery to Release in February with Race Websites V2
Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S, announces the release of Image Gallery with the beta release of Race Websites V2 in February. Image Gallery, already a part of RunSignup’s Email V2, is a powerful way to use, manage, and...
