LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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July 24, 2023
1,400 Registered Runners Took on Snowbird Ski Resort’s Toughest Trails at The Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB In Utah’s Wasatch Mountains
SNOWBIRD, Utah /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2023 UTMB® World Series continued with the 2023 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® on July 21-22. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the iconic mountain race featured 1,400 registered runners from 48 states and 24 countries, regions and territories embarking on one of the four distances...
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July 23, 2023
San Francisco Marathon 2023 Concludes with Record-Breaking 29,000 Total Participants
San Francisco, CA - July 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The streets of San Francisco were alive with energy and excitement as thousands of runners from around the world participated in the highly anticipated San Francisco Marathon 2023. Under clear skies and favorable weather conditions, athletes displayed exceptional determination, pushing...
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July 21, 2023
7 Cheap Marathons That Cost Less Than $100
The best hedge against high marathon prices is to pick a race and sign up early. Many races in the U.S. will offer the lowest prices if you sign up a full year in advance. And because registration service fees are often tacked on as a percentage of the race...
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July 21, 2023
New study shows how running affects the aging brain
For years, general cognitive decline and memory loss were regarded as an unavoidable part of the aging process. Thankfully in the last decade, research has shown that adult neurogenesis (the creation of new brain cells) is possible. The best way to ensure this happens? Regular exercise. A study published earlier...
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July 21, 2023
Louisiana Half Marathon Champion, Jarrett Leblanc, Sets Out to Break World Record and Raise Funds for Children’s Heart Health
Lafayette, LA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Louisiana Half Marathon 2021 Champion and Ochsner cardiac sonographer, Jarrett Leblanc, is gearing up for an extraordinary feat as he attempts to overtake the world record for the fastest half-marathon run on a treadmill. The remarkable event is scheduled to take place at Red Lerille's Health and...
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July 20, 2023
Kenyan doping: Why positive tests are the start of the solution
Athletics' extensive history of doping scandals is pockmarked by different nations: East Germany's formalised system of the 1970s and 80s, Soviet field athletes during the late Cold War, Chinese long-distance runners that formed Ma's Army in the 1990s, and Russia's state-sponsored regime that so sullied London 2012, to name a...
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July 20, 2023
Article One Introduces ACTIVE x Optical Line, Adding Prescription Eyewear to Performance Offerings
FLINT, Mich. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Article One, the independent eyewear brand creating handcrafted active and optical frames, today announced the launch of its ACTIVE x Optical line for prescription wearers. As experts in optical eyewear, the expansion to its award-winning ACTIVE sunglasses collection is a return to the brand’s original roots...
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July 20, 2023
The Running Event Announces Partnership with National Shoe Retailers Association
PORTLAND, Maine (July 20, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced its partnership with the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA). The partnership will grow TRE’s support of the specialty retail industry by opening its doors to independent shoe retailers this November...
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July 19, 2023
2024 Little Rock Marathon registration open, theme for 22nd annual race revealed
LITTLE ROCK, ARK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the 22nd running of the Little Rock Marathon is open, race officials said Wednesday, adding that the theme this year should transport participants a few thousand years. Little Rock Marathon Executive Director Geneva Lamm said the marathon registration from now until September...
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July 19, 2023
Application Window Now Open for 2024 Boston Marathon Medical Research Funding Program
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is now accepting letter of intents from scientific researchers interested in being part of the 2024 Boston Marathon Medical Research Funding Program at the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, to be run on April 15, 2024. The B.A.A. Medical...
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July 19, 2023
Darn Tough Vermont ® Announced as Official Sock Partner for US Trail Running Conference
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, have announced that Darn Tough Vermont will continue as the Official Sock Partner of the 2023 Conference. Darn Tough Vermont is an American manufacturer of premium all-weather running, outdoor, and lifestyle socks, backed up by the industry's original...
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July 19, 2023
RunSignup’s Midyear Trends Show Increases in Participation and Pricing
July 19, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, released their midyear trends update. The report is built from internal RunSignup data (representing an estimated 35-40% of the US endurance market) to determine overall changes in the market since the release of the 2022 RaceTrends report....
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July 18, 2023
Announcing The Official Launch of The “Bay Area Challenge”
CA - July 18, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Jumping Fences Inc., Giants Enterprises, and Run Local® Events are thrilled to introduce the exhilarating “Bay Area Challenge," an extraordinary event that combines the excitement of completing five renowned races in the Bay Area over a 12-month period. The “Bay Area Challenge” offers...
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July 18, 2023
SaltStick Electrolytes, Nix Biosensors Team Up with 8x IRONMAN Winner Ben Hoffman and Others for Education Campaign Around Sweat Testing & Hydration Science
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.— July 18, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SaltStick, a leading electrolyte brand, and Nix Biosensors, a cutting-edge health biosensing company, have joined forces to educate endurance athletes about the growing use of sweat testing in sport. Titled Sweat Science, the three-month digital campaign will follow the journey of...
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July 18, 2023
Kinomap Partners with Leading Fitness Manufacturer SportsArt to Improve Cardio Experiences
July 18, 2023 – BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Interactive fitness platform Kinomap is excited to announce a new partnership with leading fitness equipment manufacturer SportsArt. The two global brands, with shared passions for personal improvement, sustainability and innovation, are working together to improve and personalize the experience of cardio equipment users worldwide....
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July 18, 2023
RACE RESULTS adds new representative in Argentina
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following the high interest in its sports timing solutions and a growing customer base, RACE RESULT has now established a new representative for Latin America. José María Ravera is well known in the sports event industry in the region and valued as professional timer and race organizer for...
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July 17, 2023
Thousands of Runners Beat the Heat in Wine Country
Sonoma, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A cross country and track runner at the University of Portland, Nolan Hosbein credits his mother for steering him toward the sport. Mom has been running road races for years and Nolan literally followed in her footsteps at races. “She’s my biggest supporter,” said Hosbein. And on a...
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July 17, 2023
The 2023 San Francisco Marathon: Uniting Runners from Around the World in the City by the Bay
San Francisco, CA - JULY 17, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated 2023 San Francisco Marathon, set to take place on July 22-23, 2023. As one of the most iconic races on the global running calendar, this event promises an exhilarating experience for participants and spectators alike....
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July 17, 2023
Chargel Prepares to Fuel Up San Francisco Marathon Racers
IRVINE, Calif. (July 17, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Chargel, the caffeine-free, pocket-sized and easy-to-consume athletic gel drink, will continue its California summer race sponsorship with its onsite attendance and product sampling at the 2023 San Francisco Marathon on July 21 – 23. The official gel sponsor of the San Francisco Marathon, Chargel will...
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July 17, 2023
Lauren O’Brien introduced as the VIP and Volunteer Director for FRESHJUNKIE Racing
Baton Rouge, LA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR), a leading sports event management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren O'Brien as the new VIP and Volunteer Director. Lauren brings with her a wealth of experience and a passion for community engagement, making her an invaluable addition to the...
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July 15, 2023
Courtney Dauwalter makes trail running history with Hardrock and Western States double
Courtney Dauwalter has made trail running history becoming the first runner ever to win the Western States 100 and the Hardrock 100 in the same year – breaking the course record that she set in last year’s race. Just three weeks after her record-breaking Western States victory Courtney Dauwalter stormed...
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July 14, 2023
The Latest Research on the Supershoe Revolution
The concept of running power can be complicated, but in essence the Stryd meter attempts to provide a real-time estimate of how much energy you’re burning—much like the running economy tests you get in the lab. In theory, then, if you run in two shoes at the same pace, and one...
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July 14, 2023
This Italian Brand Is Making Running Shoes Out of Socks
After announcing its U.S. debut in March, Italy-based UYN — an acronym for “Unleash Your Nature” and pronounced “Win” — revealed its next atypical innovation: running shoes made from socks. The brand, founded by design and manufacturing company Trerè Innovation, will debut UYN Running in spring ’24. UYN Running will include several...
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July 14, 2023
The RunnerBox and RiderBox Bring the Heat with their Newest Summer Edition
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The RunnerBox and RiderBox announce the release of their newest subscription series, the Summer Edition. Shipping throughout June and July, the Summer Edition features thoughtfully curated gear and nutrition to help athletes make their summer training and racing as successful as possible. With items like protein to recover...
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July 14, 2023
Yimer, Chelangat Crush Boilermaker 15K Course Records
UTICA, NY /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On Sunday morning, July 9, under temperate, overcast conditions, Jemal Yimer and Jesca Chelangat dominated their respective fields at the 46th Boilermaker 15K Road Race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the second stop on the PRRO Circuit 2023-24. The winners of the sold-out summer tradition also...