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February 18, 2026

The San Francisco Marathon Announces Skratch Labs as Official Nutrition and Hydration Partner

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (February 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The San Francisco Marathon is proud to announce a premier three-year partnership with Skratch Labs, the leader in clean, performance-based sports nutrition. As the Official Nutrition Partner, Skratch Labs will fuel tens of thousands of runners across one of the world’s...

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February 17, 2026

Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB Announces The Start Line Project: A Long‑Term Initiative to Increase Female Participation

The Start Line Project is a multi‑year initiative designed to grow female and nonbinary participation in the Speedgoat 50K by 50% through expanded access, targeted education, and meaningful community support. By combining scholarships, training opportunities, childcare assistance, and partnership-driven programming, the campaign removes barriers and builds a more welcoming, inclusive...

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February 17, 2026

Nîmes Urban Trail, More Than Just Sport

Nîmes. (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 11th edition of the Nîmes Urban Trail delivered on all its promises, attracting more than 15,000 participants and 40,000 spectators over two days, showcasing Nîmes at its very best: a festive, sporting, tourist-friendly and extraordinarily welcoming city. The third largest public gathering...

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February 17, 2026

Austin Marathon Marks 35th Anniversary with Largest Field in Event History

AUSTIN, Texas (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -  The streets of downtown Austin came alive on Sunday, February 15, as more than 30,000 registered runners gathered to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Marking a historic milestone for one of the city’s...

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February 17, 2026

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Team Hoyt Las Vegas Receives Surprise Gift

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – February 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Rubeli Family today announced a 3-year, $20,000 donation to support Team Hoyt Las Vegas. Inspired by father & son duo, Rick & Dick Hoyt, Team Hoyt Las Vegas was created for individuals who would not be able to experience...

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February 17, 2026

ASICS Los Angeles Marathon’s Professional Wheelchair Race Returns for 2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon’s Athletes with Disabilities and Professional Wheelchair Division, presented by California Rehabilitation Foundation and The McCourt Foundation, will once again highlight world-class competition and resilience as elite wheelchair athletes take to the streets of Los Angeles on...

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February 17, 2026

Mesa Marathon Celebrates Arizona’s Birthday with Sold-Out, Record-Size Field

MESA, Ariz. (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Over 11,000 people celebrated Arizona’s 114th birthday on Feb. 14 by running the Mesa Marathon, which marked a new attendance record for the largest marathon in the state of Arizona. The Mesa Marathon sold out registrations in all four distances: the marathon,...

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February 17, 2026

Race Director University Launches 21-Guide Quick Reference Series for Endurance Event Professionals

DeKalb, Ill. (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Race Director University (RDU) has released the Quick Reference Series, a collection of 21 professional reference guides designed to standardize communication and operational protocols for endurance event management teams. The print-ready PDF guides, formatted at 11” × 17” ledger size for double-sided...

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February 16, 2026

CELSIUS Las Vegas World’s Largest Running Party Returns To Las Vegas Strip & Downtown This Weekend, Feb. 21 & 22

WHAT: Known as the World’s Largest Running Party, the CELSIUS Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas will once again take over the entertainment capital of the world, inviting athletes, fans and party enthusiasts to take to the Las Vegas Strip with running distances for everyone - half marathon, 10K...

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