LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

March 25, 2022

New Balance Opens Factory In Methuen, MA Producing MADE 990v5 Running Shoe

New Balance opened an 80,000-square-foot footwear factory in Methuen, MA, after undergoing a $20 million renovation. The factory began production in January 2022, signaling its commitment to U.S. manufacturing.  The factory currently employs more than 90 people producing the brand’s MADE 990v5 running shoe. New Balance said it plans to...

March 24, 2022

MANA Athletes Kick Start 2022 In Winning Style

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - MANA Sports and Entertainment Group athlete Kat Matthews has kicked off her 2022 racing season with a win at Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote. After riding into the lead on the toughest bike course on the circuit, the British athlete then broke the tape with a three-minute lead over...

March 24, 2022

Early Bird Registration Opens for the 2022 RunSignup Summer Symposium

Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading technology provider for endurance events in the US, has opened Early Bird Registration for their upcoming Summer Symposium to be held in Philadelphia, PA July 26-27, 2022. The RunSignup Symposium brings specialized education to race directors, timers, and fundraising events with in-depth reviews of...

March 24, 2022

The Giant Race Series Presented by Alaska Airlines is Partnering With BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. to Launch the 2022 PAC-MAN Virtual Challenge

San Francisco, California /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -  Giants Enterprises, the development and entrepreneurial arm of the San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball franchise, announced a brand new, worldwide PAC-MAN Virtual Challenge today as part of the partnership between the Giant Race Series presented by Alaska Airlines and leading interactive entertainment company, BANDAI NAMCO...

March 23, 2022

Tide of runners rolling through T-town for 10th Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Half Marathon and Publix 5k

TUSCALOOSA, AL. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -  A tide of runners will roll through T-town Saturday for the 10th year of the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Half Marathon and Publix 5K. Nearly 1000 runners from 28 different states have registered for the event on March 26. The Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Half Marathon...

March 23, 2022

BibRave Provides Comprehensive Marketing Services Across All San Diego Running Co. Events

Portland, OR /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, is partnering with San Diego Running Co. (SDRC) to provide full-service marketing. Supported SDRC events include Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K, America’s Finest Corporate Dash 5K, San Diego Santa Run, San Diego Resolution Run, San Diego...

March 22, 2022

Woman who suffered heart attack near L.A. Marathon finish line dies at hospital

A woman who suffered a heart attack at the finish line of the Los Angeles Marathon has died at a hospital, race organizers confirmed Tuesday. Trisha Paddock was a participant in the Charity Challenge Half Marathon, according to a statement by organizers. LA Times

March 22, 2022

FS1 to showcase CLASH Endurance Miami Professional Triathlon During Primetime with Multiple Airings to Follow

MIAMI, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Don’t miss the inspiration of CLASH Endurance Miami on FS1, Wednesday, March 23 at 8 p.m. EST with two additional airings to be announced in the coming days. Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle and American Sam Long both took home championship titles with times of 2:59:41 and 2:39:55...

March 22, 2022

Ready to Run?

YAKIMA, WA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Make the Downtown Yakima Mile part of your Fourth of July weekend festivities! This year’s race will be held on Saturday, July 2, and will feature heats for kids, families, veterans, elite runners, and more. Walkers and dogs are welcome too! The Downtown Yakima Mile...

March 21, 2022

A citizen’s race with nearly 2,500 participants will take place following the elite race and utilize the neighborhood streets of Summerhill as well as Cheney Stadium to cover its 5K course.

ATLANTA – March 21, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Olympians, a defending NCAA Champion and hometown stars will headline the first ever elite field at the Northside Hospital Atlanta Women’s 5K. Atlanta Track Club announced the all-women’s lineup today that will race on the streets of downtown Atlanta and Summerhill on Saturday morning....

March 21, 2022

361° Europe Launch The Fierce 2 – A Do-It-All Trainer For Under £105

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - 361° have designed the Fierce 2 for all runners, who are seeking performance with style and comfort in a functional shoe they can wear throughout the day. The upper has been reimagined to improve breathability, stretch, and support to allow the foot to perform all day. A...

March 20, 2022

25,000 Runners Celebrate The 50th Running of The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend

March 20, 2022- Virginia Beach, Virginia /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The sun was shining in Virginia Beach as 25,000 runners celebrated the Golden Year of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon weekend.  The energy from everyone involved from the runners, volunteers, to the poster carrying cheerleaders on the sidelines was felt miles away. ...

March 18, 2022

On Reports 70.4% Increase In Full-Year Net Sales

The sustainable footwear and activewear company saw positive results globally. In Q4, net sales in North America jumped 100.1% to roughly $142.7 million, and 96.8% to around $438 million for the full year. Net sales in Asia-Pacific jumped 35% to roughly $11.3 million during the quarter, while full-year net sales for the...

March 18, 2022

Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run Partners with Girls On The Run For Third Year

NEW YORK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The fall-favorite race has again teamed up with Girls on the Run for a third year in a row, after raising a combined total of over $400,000 for the National Charity Partner in the previous two years. Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run will continue donating $1 per...

March 17, 2022

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2022 Team INFINIT Elite Roster Announced

Cincinnati, Ohio, March 17, 2022 — INFINIT Nutrition has revealed its 2022 Team INFINIT Elite roster featuring 24 new and returning athletes representing a diverse range of sports. The 2022 roster will be representing Team INFINIT in endurance sports like Triathlon, Cycling, Running and Paddling. Returning names include longtime INFINIT...

March 16, 2022

Kids of STEEL Inspires a Record Number of Schools to Train for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events

PITTSBURGH, PA (March 16, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Thousands of children across Western Pennsylvania have started training for a “marathon” through Kids of STEEL, a free P3R training program that motivates kids and their families to get moving together. This year a record of more than 200 schools and organizations have committed...

March 16, 2022

Premium Triathlon Apparel Brand TRI-FIT Launches in the UK

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - TRI-FIT was first founded in 2013 by Brit Simon Bennett and after enjoying success in Australia, is now expanding to the UK and global market. After initially launching his business as a group fitness facility aimed at endurance athletes, Bennett was joined in 2017 by friend Dan...

March 16, 2022

What does your running shoe wear pattern tell you?

Your running shoes can tell a pretty good story of your running gait and how and where your body makes an impact with the ground. And your gait can tell you the areas of your body you need to work on to strengthen your stride. When buying a new pair...

March 16, 2022

Speedland Introduces the SL:HSV Bringing Improved Performance to Trail Runners

Portland, Oregon, March 16, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Developed by industry experts Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon and tested by elite trail running athletes, Speedland, a revolutionary equipment company for trail runners, launches its second footwear style with the SL:HSV. In collaboration with elite ultrarunner and Speedland athlete Liz Canty,...

March 16, 2022

Road Race Management Releases Longest Serving Race Director Rankings

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE - In conjunction with the celebration of 40 years of publishing Road Race Management Newsletter, the company is launching a newly-reconfigured version of its Longest Serving Race Director Rankings. The listing, which debuted in 2019, will now allow any race director who has directed the same race for...

March 16, 2022

The WaterMonster pours it on for 2022

Kerrville, Texas (March 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With Spring closing in, Event Hydration Solutions, Inc has been working hard behind the scenes to offer new exciting accessories for the WaterMonster Tank water refill stations.  Announcing the FillSpout, a new large 1” water dispenser that will help to quickly refill smaller...

March 16, 2022

Atlanta Track Club and Monday Night Brewing Team Up for Peachtree

ATLANTA – MARCH 16, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The race may be on a Monday morning, but runners, walkers and volunteers at this year’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will celebrate with Monday Night Brewing. Atlanta Track Club announced Atlanta-based craft brewery Monday Night Brewing as the official beer partner of the...

March 16, 2022

BibBoards Offers A Safer Solution For Events than 100 Year Old Technology

 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After any good race, the ground is littered with paper cups, shredded bibs, and plenty of unidentified pieces of trash, waiting for the amazing volunteers to come through and clean up. While most race volunteers have a love for the sport and don’t mind scooping up the mess...

March 15, 2022

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SaltStick Launches Premium Race Ready Line of Electrolytes, Designed to Support Elite Performance

Thousand Oaks, Calif. — March 15, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - SaltStick Electrolytes (SaltStick) launched a new electrolyte capsule line today called Race Ready, made specifically for athletes who need to make informed decisions about what they put in their body when training and competing. SaltStick has long been a strong advocate for...

March 15, 2022

COROS Named the Official GPS Watch of Aravaipa Running

Irvine, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - COROS Wearables makers of innovative performance GPS Watches and Aravaipa Running announced today that COROS will be the official GPS Watch Sponsor of Aravaipa Running and their wide portfolio of races. In addition to the race partnership, COROS will also serve as the official GPS...