LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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November 9, 2023
Runners Raise over $79,000 for First Descents at TCS New York City Marathon
DENVER, Colorado (November 9, 2023) - First Descents is thrilled to announce that 22 passionate individuals raced in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon as part of the Out Living It Project, raising over $79,000 to support the nonprofit organization that provides life-changing outdoor adventure experiences to young adults...
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November 9, 2023
A New Study Asks, “Can Running Really Replace Antidepressants?”
Titled “Antidepressants or running therapy: Comparing effects on mental and physical health in patients with depression and anxiety disorders,” the researchers behind the study investigated the impact of running on two of the most common mental health issues: depression, which affects more than 21 million American adults each year; and...
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November 9, 2023
Wolverine Sees New Round of Layoffs as It Looks to Further ‘Streamline’
Wolverine Worldwide is accelerating its transformation plan as it looks to “streamline” the organization. As part of this plan, the Rockford, Mich.-based footwear company on Thursday revealed a new global workforce reduction and organizational redesign. While Wolverine has not disclosed the number of employees affected by this move, the company...
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November 9, 2023
Can Specialty Run Handle More Competition? Is the ‘Super Shoe’ Here to Stay? + More Burning Questions for the Running Market
The running market continues to be the hot spot in athletic footwear, and everyone wants a piece of it. For instance, Nike, which had been prioritizing its direct-to-consumer channels, renewed its partnerships with non-athletic retailers Macy’s and DSW earlier this year. And Hoka — FN’s Brand of the Year and...
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November 9, 2023
End Result Celebrates Record-Breaking 2023 for Cross Country Running Events
Rock Island, IL – November 8, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – End Result, powered by Stack Sports, soon to be Stack Endurance, have set a new benchmark in the world of cross country running events in the Midwest. Their collective efforts culminated in a series of events that showcased the best of...
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November 9, 2023
End Result Times CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Setting New Event Records
Indianapolis, IN - Nov 8, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – End Result, powered by Stack Sports, a leading race timing company is proud to announce its successful partnership with the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, one of the 15 largest marathons in the U.S. The event, which took place last Saturday, October...
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November 9, 2023
Cigna Healthcare Extends Title Sponsorship with the Denver Colfax Marathon
Denver, CO (November 9th, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon announced today that Cigna Healthcare is renewing its title sponsorship for the 2024 Denver Colfax Marathon. This partnership comes as the health benefits provider continues to support the health and vitality of those in the greater Denver community...
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November 8, 2023
Adidas Ekes Out Growth in Q3 on Gains in all Regions Except North America
Adidas posted a 1 percent increase in currency-neutral (c-n) revenues in the third quarter of 2023. The company said the top-line development reflected the company’s conservative sell-in approach aimed at reducing high inventory levels, improved sell-through as well as the company’s focus on full-price sales across its own channels. In...
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November 8, 2023
80/20 Endurance Launches Team 80/20 Club Subscription on Final Surge
Midway, UTAH - Nov 8, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 80/20 Endurance, the world’s largest provider of online endurance training plans, is pleased to announce the launch of their Team 80/20 Club Subscription on the Final Surge fitness app. Through this strategic collaboration, athletes can now access 80/20 Endurance's renowned training programs on both...
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November 8, 2023
Jogology Socks Win Runner’s World Gear of the Year Award
Wake Forest, N.C. (November 8, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After just having launched in Run specialty stores in September, performance running sock brand Jogology is the winner of the coveted Runner’s World Gear of the Year Award for its new line of no show socks. In addition to capturing the attention of editors...
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November 7, 2023
Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA Sustainable Medals will Now be Made with 100% Recycled Material
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ashworth Awards has led the charge in sustainable recognition awards, developing and being the sole entrepreneur of their sustainable, recycled material awards line. The company started their efforts in 2017, determining the best machinery and material to ensure quality, top-of-the-line products. In 2019, they launched their Made...
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November 7, 2023
The Wizard Run Returns to Philly With Unique Race Features
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Wizard Run returns to Philadelphia on Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Created to bring magic-loving people together in an inclusive and lively manner, the Wizard Run will fill South Philadelphia’s Navy Yard with wizards and witches. After switching to virtual races during the COVID-19...
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November 6, 2023
Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB and Run produced by Life Time welcomes more than 1,100 runners and cyclists at sold-out Texas event
Burnet, Texas (November 6, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB and Run events, owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), took place this Saturday, bringing more than 1,100 runners and cyclists to Reveille Peak Ranch, located less than an hour west of Austin. Athletes representing...
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November 6, 2023
13 of the funniest NYC Marathon signs we saw on Sunday
Aside from the sheer number of participants, the getups the runners sometimes wear and the challenge they’re all pushing through, one of the best parts of the whole marathon is seeing the signs supporters show up with. Timeout rounded up 13 hilarious signs which really helped lighten the mood. Timeout
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November 6, 2023
The Running Event Announces New Partnership with Footwear News
Portland, Maine (November 6, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced Footwear News (FN) as an official media partner for the 2023 and 2024 events. The partnership will include extensive editorial content, updates about TRE programming, and deep...
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November 5, 2023
Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XV champions confirmed
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Kiptum and Hug already had their victories assured, with Kiptum winning the TCS London Marathon and then the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a world record 2:00:35 to seal the men’s open division title. Wheelchair racer Hug had swept all five Majors before New York and...
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November 3, 2023
Super shoes have ‘blown distance running into a new stratosphere.’ Are they benefitting the sport?
Carbon-plated shoes – commonly referred to as “super shoes” – are rapidly changing the distance-running landscape. Today, they are worn by virtually all elite marathon runners, both for racing and for training, and by many casual runners, too. Some are happy about the new technology, arguing that an influx of world...
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November 3, 2023
Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA Draws Event Record Field
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA and SB Independent 5K weekend, Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, will present its third edition on the American Riviera with a record number of entrants, more than 5,200, including 3,500 in the Half Marathon, 1,500 in...
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November 2, 2023
Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners
Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report October 10 in a paper posted at bioRxiv.org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to dwindle drastically, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks...
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November 2, 2023
Visit Walnut Creek is the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural REVEL Mt Diablo Half Marathon
Walnut Creek, CA, November 2, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The REVEL Race Series is proud to announce Visit Walnut Creek as the presenting sponsor for the inaugural REVEL Mt Diablo Half Marathon. The REVEL Mt Diablo Half Marathon presented by Visit Walnut Creek will commence on March 2, 2024. “The REVEL Race Series...
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November 2, 2023
Herbalife Congratulates Heather Jackson on First-Place Finish at the Javelina Jundred in Fountain Hills, Arizona
TORRANCE, CA, November 2, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, congratulates its sponsored athlete, Heather Jackson, on her first-place win in the women’s division at the Javelina Jundred. The Javelina Jundred race was held on a 100-mile trail course comprised mostly of the Pemberton Trail in McDowell...
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November 2, 2023
ShowcasedCharm City Run to Move Annapolis and Timonium Locations in 2024
BALTIMORE, MD, 2023 November 2 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Charm City Run is pleased to announce that it will be moving two of its most tenured locations in 2024. After 22 years, Charm City Run will be moving its original Timonium location to 1313 York Road, Lutherville, MD. After 16 years in...
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November 2, 2023
Marathon Tours & Travel celebrates 45 years since first bringing runners to the New York City Marathon
November 2, 2023, USA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is the world’s largest specialist running travel brand, with offices in the USA, UK and Australia. This November it celebrates 45 years since it first took runners to what is now the world’s largest Marathon – the TCS New York...
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November 2, 2023
Tough Mudder to Host World’s Toughest Mudder in Granbury, Texas
BOSTON, Mass. (Nov, 2023) - Tough Mudder (www.ToughMudder.com), which is owned by Spartan Race (www.Spartan.com), the world’s largest obstacle racing organization,today announced that its premier event - World’s Toughest Mudder - will be heading to Granbury, Texas on November 4 - 5, 2023. “Tough Mudder Dallas has been a staple...
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November 1, 2023
Brooks Running Eyes Return to Double-Digit Growth In 2024
Brooks Running’s global revenue grew 5 percent in the first nine months of 2023, with North America revenue increasing 7 percent. The Seattle, WA-based running brand, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported it remains the leading running footwear brand across U.S. retail and forecasted a return to double-digit growth in 2024....