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February 20, 2025
2025 XTERRA South Africa Preview: Where Legends Rise and New Journeys Begin
GRABOUW, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA South Africa will officially launch the 2025 XTERRA World Tour on February 22-23, bringing off-road triathletes and adventure seekers back to the rugged landscapes of the Elgin Valley for the event’s 18th edition. The Full Distance Triathlon on Saturday, February 22...
February 19, 2025
American ultrarunning champion disqualified for competition-illegal shoes
The results of the 2025 USATF 100-mile Road Championships in Henderson, Nev., came down to the wire, but the ultrarunner who broke the tape ended up disqualified after nearly 12 hours of running, for wearing illegal shoes. Running Magazine

February 19, 2025
Garmin announces fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results
Schaffhausen, Switzerland (February 19, 2025) PENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2024. Highlights for fourth quarter 2024 include: Consolidated revenue of $1.82 billion, a 23% increase compared to the prior year quarter Gross margin expanded to 59.3% from 58.3% in...
February 19, 2025
Applications Open for Spring 2025 B.A.A. Gives Back Grants
BOSTON (February 19, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association Gives Back Grant Program is open for applications from February 19 – March 6, 2025. The program awards grants to nonprofits state-wide that advance the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to...
February 18, 2025
Prankster sends Glasgow runners on lengthy detour
Runners at a 10k trail race in Glasgow were sent in the wrong direction by a prankster who impersonated a marshal and buried signs marking the course. BBC
February 18, 2025
Five of USATF’s Highest-Ranking Staffers Have Left the Organization Within the Last Year
Multiple high-ranking USATF employees were let go on January 31 as part of an organizational restructure, sources told LetsRun.com. LetsRun

February 18, 2025
Austin Celebrates a Record-Breaking 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
Austin, TX (February 18, 2025) / ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The heart of Texas pulsed with excitement on Sunday as a record-breaking 24,000 registered runners from all 50 states and 52 countries took to the streets for the 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. With ideal race-day conditions—cool...

February 18, 2025
9th Annual Run Through the Pines Half Marathon & 5K Returns to Myles Standish State Park in 2025, Presented by Stack Endurance & RaceWire
Myles Standish State Forest – Carver, MA (February 18, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — RaceWire and Stack Endurance are thrilled to announce that the 9th Annual Run Through the Pines Half Marathon & 5K will return to Myles Standish State Park in Carver, MA, on April 27, 2025. This exhilarating race...

February 18, 2025
Carnival Spirit on Full Display at the 2025 Baton Rouge General Mardi Gras Mambo
Baton Rouge, LA (February 18, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A parade of runners flooded downtown Baton Rouge this morning for the Baton Rouge General Mardi Gras Mambo. Over 1500 runners embraced the festive spirit, tackling the 15K, 10K, or the Raising Cane's 1 Mile Fun Run. Beyond the thrill of...
February 17, 2025
Asics North America Delivers Second Straight Year of Profit in 2024 Thanks to Growing Run Specialty Sales
Asics North America wrapped up fiscal 2024 on a high note, delivering its second straight year of profit. Asics noted the increases were attributed to significant sales growth for run specialty stores. Footwear News