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September 28, 2023
US Trail Running Conference Webinar Highlights Women On The Trails
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Creating a Culture of Respect for Women on the Trails, was the subject for the eighth and final webinar in the 2023 series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Thursday, September 21. The webinar series was free for...
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September 28, 2023
ShowcasedBritish Ultra-Runner Sets New Speed Record in North America
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Against all odds, British ultra-runner Kristian Morgan has set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) (supported) Southbound on the Appalachian Trail, completing the 2,189 miles in 45 days, 4 hours and 27 minutes. Averaging 50 miles a day, Kristian used the runner’s supplement CurraNZ to beat the...
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September 27, 2023
Maine Marathon Partners with Kinomap, Highlighting Beautiful Fall Half Marathon Course and Fundraising Opportunities
PORTLAND, Maine (Sept. 27, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Kinomap for Races continues its filming tour of standout North American events with the 2023 Gorham Savings Bank Maine Half Marathon this weekend. The Maine Marathon is not only a great local race but supports important fundraising causes. Kinomap is excited to help...
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September 27, 2023
BibRave to Provide Comprehensive Marketing Services for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation’s Signature Races
San Jose, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, is excited to announce a partnership with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation (SVLGF) to provide comprehensive marketing services for the organization’s upcoming race events - the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot - the largest Thanksgiving...
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September 26, 2023
Introducing Altra’s First Low-Drop Shoe AltraFWD Experience
DENVER /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Altra, a leading innovator in performance running, is beyond excited to announce the launch of the all-new low-drop road shoe, AltraFWD Experience. For over a decade now, Altra has been delivering comfort to as many runners as possible through natural foot positioning on both road and trail. The...
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September 26, 2023
Track Dedication, New Courses Make Second Annual Run Medford Memorable
MEDFORD, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Hundreds of runners took to the streets of Medford this weekend as Run Medford made its return to the community. The two-day event began on Friday afternoon with Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn officially dedicating the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium. McGillivray, Boston running legend and long-time...
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September 26, 2023
Winners Set Course Standards At Tree House Brewing Company Half Marathon
DEERFIELD, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The sold-out, inaugural Tree House Brewing Company Half Marathon welcomed 2,100 runners on Sunday, Sept. 17. Champions of the brand-new 13.1-mile event set the course standards for future runnings. Will Norris was named the victor in the men’s division with a time of 1:08:31. In the...
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September 26, 2023
Endurance Zone closes multi-million dollar funding round
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Endurance Zone, a global rewards platform for sports and fitness brands to engage and retain active customers, is excited to announce that it has secured additional funding, bringing a close to its recent funding round. The latest funding comes from Equable Partners, a UK-based investment firm co-founded by...
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September 25, 2023
Study Reveals the Most Popular Running Shoes in the US
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A recent study has unveiled the top running shoes in the US based on monthly search volume, providing insights into the preferences of runners and fitness enthusiasts. The findings highlight the enduring popularity of certain shoe models, even amidst the rapidly changing landscape of athletic footwear. In...
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September 25, 2023
K-Swiss Parent Company Xtep International Unveils a Brand Strategy Focused on Running
Xtep International Holdings Limited gave a glimpse into the company’s future at an event in Beijing last month. The Chinese-based parent company of K-Swiss launched its milestone brand strategy dubbed the “World-class Running Shoes of China Xtep.” According to the company, this strategy marks a new chapter of innovation for...
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September 25, 2023
800 Registered Runners Took on Grindstone Trail Running Festival By UTMB, One of The Hardest Courses on The East Coast
HARRISONBURG, Va. (Sept. 24, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2023 UTMB® World Series continued with the 2023 Grindstone Trail Running Festival by UTMB® on Sept. 22 and 23. The race featured 800 registered runners from 46 States and 19 countries, regions, and territories as they descended on Shenandoah Valley to...
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September 25, 2023
The Running Event 2023 to Feature Exhibit Hall Livestream
PORTLAND, Maine (September 25, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced its inaugural TRE Livestream in partnership with PR Project, a media team focused on amplifying the voices of Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color in the running space. The...
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September 24, 2023
Whitney Hirano, Dustin Macuiba, Hannah Babalola and Chip Battoe win the iconic 2023 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon
Chicago, Ill. (September 24, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, the 26th annual Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, presented by HOKA, took over Chicago’s exclusive Lake Shore Drive and historic south side neighborhoods, offering participants an unparalleled running experience. Event owner and producer, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) welcomed athletes...
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September 23, 2023
Cowtown Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House
(Fort Worth, Texas) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Cowtown moved its offices to 3584 S. Hills Avenue, Suite 21, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, in the Westcliff Shopping Center. To celebrate, there is a scheduled Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The Fort Chamber of Commerce and...
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September 22, 2023
Oiselle Selects Five Athletes For “Year of the Underbird” OTQ Sponsorship
Seattle, Wash. (September 22, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Oiselle, an innovator and leader in the women’s running space, is excited to announce the athletes selected to receive their “Year of the Underbird” sponsorship in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL. Oiselle has selected four unsponsored Olympic hopeful athletes,...
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September 22, 2023
Ultra X launch the first multi-stage ultra in Rwanda
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Global ultra-marathon events series, Ultra X launch Ultra X Rwanda, a two stage event that takes place over two days in Norther Rwanda and the districts of Burera and Musanze. Ultra X Rwanda is a multi-stage ultra-marathon taking place over two days but also offers a 50km...
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September 22, 2023
Michelob Ultra provides Boulderthon® runners a continued celebration post-race
BOULDER, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Boulderthon®, the fastest-growing running series in Colorado, has announced its partnership with Michelob Ultra for the 2023 event. The beer company with a passion for marathon and running events will be hosting the post-race event, providing every runner with a free Michelob Ultra or seltzer, and will...
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September 22, 2023
RunSignup Releases Bi-Annual U.S. Race Registration Market Analysis
Moorestown, NJ – September 22, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, has published its latest market analysis of the U.S. race registration industry. Current trends indicate a resurgence in participant registrations for large events - a positive shift from...
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September 21, 2023
The Road to Wellness Attracts Record Attendance In Roxbury
ROXBURY (September 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On Saturday, September 9th, The Dimock Center, HoodFit, and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) hosted the 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk. The race was once again held at The Dimock Center in Roxbury and welcomed a record number of participants. It...
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September 21, 2023
Adidas Opens USD137 Million Automated Distribution Center in China’s Suzhou
Adidas has opened its automated distribution center in the Chinese city of Suzhou after spending about CNY1 billion (USD137 million) on the project, making it the German sportswear giant's largest investment in China in the past five years. The center, covering an area of 139,000 square meters, is highly automated...
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September 21, 2023
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend Participants and Distances To Be “REUNITED” at 2024 Running
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, Champaign-Urbana’s signature running event and one of the top 100 largest races in the United States, has officially announced its 2024 theme: “REUNITED.” Organizers say the theme was inspired by both the return of the cornerstone full marathon distance and...
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September 21, 2023
BMW Dallas Marathon Festival Partners With Shell Energy On Special Relay Events
DALLAS (Sept. 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival is proud to announce that Shell Energy*, will serve as the title partner of the relays at this year’s event on Dec. 10. The Shell Energy Relays are designed to promote team building and cater to those wishing...
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September 20, 2023
Registration Opens October 1 for 2024 Grandma’s Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, MINN./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After reaching its second-earliest sellout ever a year ago, Grandma’s Marathon will open registration for its 2024 race weekend on Sunday, October 1. With three weekend races – Grandma’s Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5K – bringing more than 20,000 participants to Duluth...
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September 20, 2023
Spartan Race Announces Acquisition of OCRWC
Boston, 9/20/2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Spartan Race (www.Spartan.com), the world's foremost obstacle course racing (OCR) organization, announced today the acquisition of the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships (OCRWC) (www.OCRWorldChampionships.com). The strategic move comes just ahead of the much-anticipated October event scheduled to take place in Mammoth Lakes, California at Mammoth Mountain. "OCRWC...
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September 20, 2023
Running on Social Media
There are many reasons to be grateful for social media as a runner. The first is — as I described above — the consolidation of community. I have no doubt that the access to one another that social media facilitates has grown the sport. It permits us to build friendships,...