LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

December 22, 2020

RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium

RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, opened registration for their 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium taking place January 19-21st.This virtual event includes two days of sessions designed to share cutting edge technology with event organizers and nonprofits, with an optional third day for timers interested in RaceJoy...

December 21, 2020

UCAN Fuels Sara Hall to 2nd Fastest Marathon Ever Run by an American Woman

Sara Hall did it again! One of the United States’ most accomplished marathon runners set a new personal best at The Marathon Project, on her way to winning the race and running the second-fastest marathon time for an American woman (2:20:32). Hall’s time was less than a minute shy of...

December 21, 2020

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Experience becomes global celebration of heroism, hope

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Thousands of supporters worldwide collectively took part in the 19th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend Virtual Experience presented by Juice Plus+® on Saturday, Dec. 5, the first time the beloved Memphis event has gone entirely virtual, encouraging participants in communities around the world to take part...

December 21, 2020

iFit Celebrates the Holiday Season with Festive Workouts and a Santa-Themed 5K

(LOGAN, Utah, December 21, 2020)—iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness platform, celebrates this holiday season with a collection of festive workouts. iFit members can embrace this joyous time of year with a cycling series in snowy Alaska, a walking and jogging tour of Germany during the holidays, and a Santa-themed...

December 18, 2020

Grandma’s Marathon Voted to BibRave’s All-Decade List

(DULUTH, MINN.) - Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. has been included on the “Top 20 Marathons of the Decade” list, as voted on by participants and published by popular running website BibRave. Already named by BibRave voters as one of the top five marathons in the country in 2018, Grandma’s Marathon this...

December 18, 2020

New Venue, New Name for Spring 2021 Half Marathon

The Kings and Queens Half Marathon is getting a new venue and a new name. Since 2015 Pewaukee, WI has played host to the Mother’s Day Race. After acquiring the event in 2019 from Lighthouse Events and having a virtual event in 2020, Race Day Events decided the race deserved...

December 18, 2020

Endurance Magazine Raises over $500,000 to Support Food Security Through Fitness Challenges

Chapel Hill, NC — Chapel Hill-based Endurance Magazine has motivated over 26,000 people across North America to raise over $500,000 for local food banks and hunger relief programs. Since May, in the midst of COVID-19 business closures, quarantines, and unprecedented social distancing, Endurance launched a portfolio of virtual challenges that...

December 17, 2020

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Rescheduled for September 12, 2021

December 17, 2020, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run organizers announced today that their 2021 in-person events have been moved from the previously scheduled dates of April 9-11, to September 10-12, 2021. The Health & Fitness Expo will take place at the National Building Museum on September 10 and...

December 17, 2020

Why Racing Events attributes key relationships to success in 2020

Vancouver, WA - Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn once famously stated, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.“ In terms of business success, this couldn’t be more true, especially in 2020. Why Racing Events host a series of running, triathlon, multisport...

December 16, 2020

Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava

Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN

December 16, 2020

Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Celebrates the Holiday Season with Three New Challenges Offering 12 Days of 5KS, The Final Countdown To 2021 and the Resolution Run Series

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2020) – As the excitement of Rock ‘n’ Road Trip wraps up following its final stop in San Diego, California, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Club is kicking off three new challenges to help participants stay active and in the holiday spirit throughout December...

December 16, 2020

The Giant Race Series Presented by Alaska Airlines Announces 2021RUN, Year-long Virtual Fitness & Wellness Series

-Popular Giants Baseball-focused fitness series expands with new, year-long virtual wellness concept. -Monthly themed challenges, including virtual registration to the Giant Race Series’ 4 pillar events. -Participants receive unique monthly collectibles and engagement with SF Giants Baseball Training & Support Staff, focused on health & wellness topics.   December 16, 2020...

December 16, 2020

Running into a New Year of World Rankings and Races

Third edition moves to calendar year schedule - starts January 01, 2021 Places for 2022 World Championships now available through virtual qualifying events and AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Additional qualification options for all runners across the calendar, wherever they might be.  The third edition of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World...

December 16, 2020

Ultimate Tri Camp 2021

Clermont, Florida, December 16, 2020 – The 11th annual Ultimate Tri Camp, a 6-day event guaranteed to improve your triathlon physical and mental limits.  It’s the perfect venue in sunny and warm Florida March 23-28th to amplify your training and get you race ready for a strong 2021!  Presented by...

December 14, 2020

Runners safely take over the Coast for the 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon as course records fall.

BILOXI, MS. – The 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon took over Coastal Mississippi this morning as runners from 47 states, Canada, Columbia, Venezuela, Poland, Bolivia, and Mexico competed. The event was held with COVID Mitigation and Safety Protocols. The marathon (26.2 miles), which started at Hwy 90 & Henderson Point...

December 14, 2020

Running Insight Announces Return of Market Week in 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (December 14, 2020) - Running Insight, the leading industry news source for businesses in the sport of running, announced today the 2021 dates and format for the second Market Week, a free event that connects run specialty retailers with industry experts and leading brands. It will take place...

December 14, 2020

Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent

You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running

December 14, 2020

Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race

The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running. Forbes

December 14, 2020

Human Potential Running Series Becomes Only Major Race Series in The World to Host Full Calendar of Events in 2020

Arvada, CO – On Saturday December 12th Colorado’s Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) successfully hosted their final event of 2020 in Golden, CO. Even though the participation limit for their Sawmill Trail Runs was reduced from 200 to 75 runners, it marked the completion of hosting their full schedule of...

December 11, 2020

Registration open for ATRA’s 25th Anniversary Challenge – winter edition

Colorado Springs, CO ----------- The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) was founded in 1996 in Colorado Springs, a city located along the Front Range of Colorado at the base of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. ATRA will celebrate its founding and honor this iconic landmark by offering a distance and...

December 11, 2020

First-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ set to take place March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park, Virginia Capital Trail

RICHMOND, VA – The first-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ will take place over the weekend of March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park and the Virginia Capital Trail, Sports Backers announced this week. The event will feature measured, marked courses for a marathon, half marathon, and 5k, allowing participants to train confidently...

December 10, 2020

Run Austin Virtual Series Continues with Jackalope 10-Miler

AUSTIN, Texas, December 10, 2020 - The Run Austin Virtual Series hops into this month with the Jackalope 10-Miler. The popular series was created by the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. It began with the Wildflower Mile in July....

December 10, 2020

Napa Valley Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Race Experience

NAPA, CA -- On Thursday morning, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon opened registration for their new wine-themed virtual experience, The Perfect Pairing. The announcement comes after the organization made the difficult decision to cancel their 2021 in-person events last month. The Perfect Pairing is a collection...

December 10, 2020

Advocate and Elite Runner Jordan Marie Daniel Partners with rabbit

Santa Barbara, California - Jill Deering and Monica DeVreese were two dreamers with a simple vision when they co-founded rabbit less than five years ago: they wanted to create running apparel that is functional but fashionable, comfortable yet practical, all while building an amazing community of runners surrounding it all....

December 10, 2020

LEOMO Launches Remote Bike-Fitting Service in U.S.

Boulder, CO (Dec. 10, 2020) — LEOMO Inc. has launched its innovative remote bike-fitting service in the U.S. using its wearable motion analysis technology. The service, the first of its kind in the world, debuted in Japan in September using LEOMO’s TYPE-S Sensor Kit Pro. Utilizing LEOMO’s revolutionary technology and its...