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April 20, 2026
130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America Featured Course Records and Back-to-Back Champions
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - If moments were made to be met and records were made to be broken, the professional athlete field of the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America emphatically, dramatically and historically rose to the challenge, led by a mind-boggling course record time of 2:01:52 by...
April 20, 2026
Human Half-Marathon World Record Zapped by Humanoid Robot at the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon
In a giant leap for humanoid kind, a robot named Lightning outran all its human and robot competitors at the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon, on April 19, finishing in 50:26, faster than any human — or humanoid — has before. Lightning and the other two robot podium finishers were built by the...
April 20, 2026
Wildflower Triathlon Legend Jesse Thomas Returns to the Iconic Wildflower Experience as Guest of Honor
Lake San Antonio, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Wildflower Experience is thrilled to announce that six-time Wildflower long-course champion and triathlon legend Jesse Thomas will return to the iconic course this year as the event's official Guest of Honor. While Thomas will not be competing, he will be a central part...
April 20, 2026
Event Southwest Showcases Rapid Adaptability and Logistical Precision Across Multistate Doubleheader Weekend
DALLAS, TEXAS (April 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Event Southwest, a premier event production and logistics agency, today announced the successful execution of concurrent major events across two states: the 2026 Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K in Frisco, Texas, and the Tulsa Heart Walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Managing...
April 20, 2026
XTERRA Puerto Rico Moves the Road to Ruidoso Through Cabo Rojo
April 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA Puerto Rico took over Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo on April 18-19, as trail runners, triathletes, duathletes, youth athletes, families, and supporters filled the shoreline and surrounding trails for two full days of racing and community fun. Saturday set the weekend in motion...
April 19, 2026
Daily Advisory: Media Notes, Statistics & Helpful Information for Monday’s 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
Debrief Notes – 2026 Boston Marathon Credentials: Adding an option on media credential applications for if you’re a partner/sponsor Remove media truck option – we know who is going to get it, many request it and do not have qualifications Content creator aspect of credentials Emails: Timeline: multiple going out...
April 18, 2026
Boston Marathon Weekend Kicks Off With 2026 Boston 5K, B.A.A. Invitational Mile, and B.A.A. Youth Mile
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - It was a damp and chilly Boston spring morning, but the competition was heated in the 24th-annual Boston 5K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. Leading the 9,306 finishers from Boston Common to Boylston Street were a pair wheelchair stars, Marcel Hug (10:25) and Tatyana...
April 18, 2026
Suunto Expands North American Road Athlete Roster Heading in Boston Marathon
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE – Suunto, a global leader in performance sports wearables, is proud to announce a number of road athlete signings. United by a pursuit of performance on the roads, the roster brings together an accomplished group of road running athletes with plans to line up...
April 17, 2026
Mike Love to Lead Pre-Race Meditation at The Beach Boys 5k & Wellness Day on May 16 in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA (April 17, 2026)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Newly announced, The Beach Boys singer, songwriter and founding member Mike Love will be onsite for the inaugural BEACH BOYS 5K & WELLNESS DAY, leading a special pre-race meditation at the start line, bringing a moment of mindfulness and intention to kick...
April 17, 2026
RRCA Legacy Builder Award Recipients Honored at the 68th RRCA National Convention
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce Phil Stewart and Brent Ayer as the first recipients of the RRCA Legacy Builder Award. This special honor is reserved for those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to RRCA programs which shape...
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