LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

January 10, 2022

Runners from around the world celebrating Louisiana culture with weekend-long festival

BATON ROUGE, La. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Thousands of runners from over 44 states and as far away as Denmark will celebrate more than a decade’s worth of passion for running and Louisiana culture at this weekend’s Louisiana Marathon. Now in its 11th year, the Louisiana Marathon aims to encourage the...

January 10, 2022

Sea, Air & Space Challenge Announced for 2022 U.S. Military Races

ELIZABETH CITY, NC | WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH (January 10, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In honor and celebration of the collaborative efforts of the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, the 2022 Coast Guard Marathon, Air Force Marathon and Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler have launched a first-of-its-kind, cross-race challenge for their...

January 10, 2022

Delaware Running Festival Releases Medal Design For 2022 Race

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A tradition that started in 2020 continues this year with finishers of the Delaware Running Festival receiving a medal that contains a removable Inspiration Coin. Participants are encouraged to keep their medal for themselves and share the magnetic coin with some who inspired them along their Delaware Running...

January 8, 2022

Runners Celebrated the Return of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with Annual Kickoff Training Run

PITTSBURGH (Jan. 8, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After two years of crossing virtual finishers tapes, runners are thrilled for the opportunity to toe the start line of an in-person DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. This morning more than 300 runners met outdoors at P3R headquarters on the...

January 7, 2022

Compete PR chosen by Destination Sport Experiences for PR support in 2022

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The newest name in sports travel, Destination Sport Experiences caters for those who want to participate in the very best cycling, running and triathlon events around the world, whilst focusing on the logistics, so their customers can focus on what really matters – the taking part, and enjoying...

January 6, 2022

Cam Levins is leaving Hoka

After spending three and a half years with Hoka, the Canadian marathon record holder Cam Levins announced on his Instagram that he has left the brand. Canadian Running

January 6, 2022

GO Sleeves Adaptive “Trail Blader” Zachary Friedley to Speak at The Run Show USA

San Jose, CA (January 6, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GO Sleeves, the company that introduced the world’s first and only compression sleeve with built-in kinesiology strips, announced today the signing of adaptive trail running athlete Zachary Friedley to an ongoing partnership contract. “Zachary is an amazing addition to the GO Sleeves...

January 5, 2022

Fast Talk Laboratories Releases New Guide to Cold-Weather Exercise

January 5, 2022 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the fast-growing sport science and virtual training center, has released a new online education program about Exercise in the Cold just in time for North America’s coldest month. In this new learning Pathway™, world-leading experts explore what happens to...

January 5, 2022

Old Man Winter Rally offers support for those affected by Colorado’s recent Marshall Fire.

BOULDER, CO (January 5th, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Adventure Fit Events will be offering support to the communities impacted by the devastating Marshall Fire by donating a portion of its registration proceeds for the upcoming Old Man Winter Rally on February 6th. They will also be donating on behalf of...

January 5, 2022

Rev Energy Gum to be Named the First Official Energy Gum for Spartan US Starting in 2022

Boston, Mass. (January 5, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Starting in 2022, Rev Energy Gum launching in early 2022 is set to become the sugar free, portable, fast acting energy solution for the world’s leading endurance sport and wellness brand Spartan®. With a special formula that brings consumers the same amount of...

January 4, 2022

Nike and Adidas are Losing Momentum in China to These Native Footwear Brands

Consumers in China increasingly prefer their own homegrown brands as opposed to international brands like Nike and Adidas, according to a December report from The NPD Group, which analyzed the Chinese footwear market in Q3 of 2021. According to the data, six of the top ten footwear brands in China in Q3...

January 4, 2022

Mojo Vision Partners With Fitness Brands to Elevate Sports and Fitness Experience and Performance via Its Smart Contact Lens

SARATOGA, Calif. —  Jan 4, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Mojo Vision, the Invisible Computing Company, today announced strategic partnerships with leading sports and fitness brands to collaborate on next-generation user experiences that combine augmented reality, wearable technology and personal performance data. The companies will work together using Mojo's smart contact...

January 3, 2022

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Corrigan Sports Enterprises Events Expect Full Field & Accouterments in 2022

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) is excited to announce their races will make a full return to normalcy in 2022.  Plans include fully stocked and volunteer led water stops using paper cups as well as many other aspects of CSE races you’ve come to love and expect. The Corrigan...

January 3, 2022

Rock Harbor Marketing Announces Acquisition of Endurance Town USA

Morro Bay, CA – (January 3, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Rock Harbor Marketing (RHM), a full-service digital marketing company serving a diverse clientele, announced today the acquisition of Endurance Town USA (ETUSA) and creation of a niche endurance sports marketing division. The acquisition complements RHM's extensive experience in the endurance...

December 31, 2021

Lake Sonoma Race Series (LSRS) Aims for More Events, More Charity and More Elite Competition with New Race Directors in 2022

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - “Bringing in powerful women as race directors is not only the right thing to do, but Gina and Keira do things right!” — Skip Brand, LSRS founder The Lake Sonoma 50-miler & Marathon fields are locked with more elite professionals committing daily, but at 6 am on...

December 31, 2021

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The Air Force Marathon kick starts 2022 with registration opening on January 1

Registration for the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon opens at midnight on January 1 with special New Year’s Resolution savings of up to $20 if runners register by January 3. A New Year means new beginnings and a new you. The Air Force Marathon is the perfect opportunity to achieve...

December 29, 2021

Road Race Management Releases Results of Ninth Biennial Race Director Compensation Study

Bethesda, MD /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As the running industry emerges from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, race directors indicated that they are “cautiously optimistic” about their future compensation according to the results of the Road Race Management ninth biennial compensation study. While nearly 40% of the study respondents indicated...

December 28, 2021

Race Organizing in 2022: 5 Tips for Staying Competitive

The COVID-19 pandemic caused quite a stir in the race organizing industry. Race directors have had to get more creative than ever for the show to go on. Even popular racing events like the Grand Prix and the Kentucky Derby had to go virtual in 2021. Against all odds, organizers still managed...

December 28, 2021

On launches new Kenya-based trail running team

Swiss running company On has tapped into a new market with the launch of The Milimani Runners, an elite trail running team based out of Iten, Kenya. Kenyan runners are among the elites at most major international road races, but the story isn’t the same at trail races. Trail running...

December 28, 2021

Air Force Marathon Announces Best Pricing for Registration

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As this year’s clock ticks away, the Air Force Marathon team prepares for the New Year, and the U.S. Air Force’s 75th birthday. When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, registration opens for all with the chance to save up to $20 through Jan. 3. Race...

December 28, 2021

Endurance Town USA Host Goes International with RacingThePlanet

Morro Bay, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTWIRE/ - Endurance Town USA (ETUSA), a media production company focused on fostering human connection through outdoors, adventure, and endurance sports, is teaming up with a global ultramarathon producer RacingThePlanet. The ETUSA founder and host Samantha Pruitt will serve as the Event Director of the race in...

December 28, 2021

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Applications for 2022 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Monday, January 3, and 11:59 P.M. Sunday, January 16, 2022.

December 28, 2021, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After an unusual couple of years due to Covid-19 wreaking havoc on the global schedule of road races, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race committee looks forward to welcoming runners back to Washington DC on April 3, 2022. Their hope is, of course,...

December 23, 2021

World Athletics approves new rules and regulations for shoes in competition

It was announced today that World Athletics has approved new shoe rules and regulations for competition. The new rules have brought a major update to the future of the sport, as athletes will not be allowed to wear shoes that have over a 20mm stack height during competition. This rule...

December 23, 2021

Salazar’s Lifetime Ban Upheld By Safesport Center

The U.S. Center for SafeSport on Wednesday upheld its permanent ban of former Nike Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar, The ruling affirmed a July decision by SafeSport, an independent nonprofit organization based in Denver, CO that responds to reports of misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports, to permanently...

December 22, 2021

People Are Suing New Balance, Saying Its ‘Made in USA’ Claims Are Deceptive

A new class action lawsuit is going after New Balance’s use of the phrase “Made in the USA.” New Balance customers on Monday filed a complaint in a U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the footwear maker regarding its shoes that feature the phrase “Made in USA.”...