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January 29, 2026
Tokyo Marathon To Host 2027 ABBOTWMM MTT Age Group World Championships
Japan will be first Asian country to host the championship Runners can compete in more than 375 races to qualify for the championship JANUARY 29, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - THE TOKYO MARATHON will host the 2027 Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships on March...
January 28, 2026
DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon Announce International Partnership, Connecting Two Iconic Running Destinations
PITTSBURGH, Pa. and REYKJAVÍK, Iceland (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon today announced a new international marathon partnership inviting runners to experience two distinctly different, yet equally unforgettable, destinations through the shared passion of running. The partnership connects Pittsburgh’s high-energy,...
January 28, 2026
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Unveils Elite Athlete Field for 35th Anniversary
AUSTIN, Texas (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is proud to announce the selection of elite athletes for the 2026 event. This long standing program aims to assemble a competitive field of top-tier male and female runners while also identifying emerging...
January 27, 2026
Grand Slam Track Made Just $1.8M While Racking Up $40M in Debt
The bankrupt running league Grand Slam Track revealed in new court filings that its debts have reached $40 million, and that it made less than $2 million in revenue last year when it launched with three track meets. The new filings offer the most complete financial picture of the league...
January 27, 2026
Capriroso Launches to Redefine Performance, Recovery, and Longevity for Endurance Athletes
San Diego, CA (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Capriroso today announced the official beta launch of its performance and longevity platform, introducing a new approach to endurance training that prioritizes long-term insight over daily prescription. Designed for athletes who care as much about longevity as they do performance, Capriroso integrates...
January 27, 2026
Tracksmith Announces Leadership Evolution Marking Next Phase of Growth
BOSTON, Mass., (Jan. 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today announced that its founder and decade-long CEO, Matt Taylor, has appointed Jared Carver to succeed him as its new CEO. Effective today, Taylor will work closely with Carver in a leadership advisory capacity to ensure a successful...
January 27, 2026
What’s Really in That Water Bottle? RDU Releases Industry’s First Hydration Safety Manual
DEKALB, Ill. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A $3 billion verdict against a bottled water company for poisoning consumers. Class action lawsuits against Aquafina, VOSS, and JUST Water for toxic "forever chemicals." Research showing 240,000 microplastic particles per liter in bottled water. For race directors handing water bottles to...
January 26, 2026
RIA Welcomes New Board Members and Names New Executive Team
The Running Industry Association (RIA) has elected four new members to its Board of Directors (Board), comprised of retailers, brands and associate (non-endemic) members. Members voted to appoint three new retail members and one new brand member to fill the open seats on the Board and serve three-year terms. RIA...
January 26, 2026
Entry Application Now Open for 2026 Boston 5K
BOSTON (January 26, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that 2026 Boston 5K registration will occur over four days in January, featuring a new random selection process. The 2026 Boston 5K will take place on Saturday, April 18, two days prior to the 130th Boston...
January 26, 2026
Austin Marathon Invites Community Events and Offerings for Race Weekend
AUSTIN, Texas, January 26, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026. To highlight the energy happening across the city, Austin Marathon is gathering community events and offerings that support, celebrate, or complement race weekend. The milestone event...
