LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
June 1, 2021
B-17 Flying Fortress to be featured for the upcoming History and Heritage Race Series
The History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, will hold three more virtual races in 2021. Soaring in as the fourth historical aircraft to be highlighted for the race series is the B-17 Flying Fortress, beginning July 1. As the second most produced bomber in United...
June 1, 2021
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Come in Hot with their Latest Summer Edition
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox unveiled their new Summer Edition box today. Leaders in the subscription industry, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox deliver bi-monthly boxes to subscribers that highlight the top products of the season. With summer bringing hot temperatures and multiple racing opportunities, the latest edition is loaded with...
May 31, 2021
Hitting the wall by the numbers
The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running
May 31, 2021
Where Do Ultramarathons Go From Here?
More than 600,000 people ran an ultramarathon in 2018, a jump of nearly 350 percent in the last decade. Ultrarunning is similar to where obstacle racing was in the mid 2010s, when deaths and injuries — and lawsuits — piled up, forcing some of those races to close. New York Times
May 27, 2021
Professional Triathletes Organisation Partners with British Triathlon to Support the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced that it has partnered with British Triathlon, the governing body of the sport in Great Britain, and event organiser Dorney Lake Events to provide a professional prize purse along with media and marketing support for the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June at...
May 27, 2021
2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race Announces 8,000 In-Person Runners for August 15 Event; Charity Runners Guaranteed Spot In Field
Falmouth, MA (May 27, 2021)– Falmouth Road Race, Inc., organizers of the 49th Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of America’s premier running events of the summer season, today announced that it will host a field of 8,000 in-person runners for its upcoming event on Sunday, August 15. Those who...
May 27, 2021
British Triathlon Confirms Live Photography at The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds
A UK space company has been commissioned to provide space-enabled, live event photos at the AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds, organised by British Triathlon on 5-6 June. This service is set to boost participant engagement and virtual spectator involvements, helping the recovery of an industry heavily impacted by COVID-19....
May 27, 2021
Tyvan Marce scales his own Everest
People say they want to climb Mount Everest “because it’s there.” But what would drive someone to run up and down a mountain to climb the equivalent elevation of 8,848 meters in one go? For sixteen-year-old trail runner and Pho3nix ambassador Tyvan Marce, it was a desire to challenge himself...
May 27, 2021
Easy Day Sports and Flagship Cruises & Events Announce Coronado Ferry Partnership for 2021 Crown City Classic
CORONADO, Calif. – May 27, 2021 –On Saturday, July 3, Flagship Cruises & Events is offering special early morning service of the Coronado Ferry for all runners participating in the 2021 Crown City Classic. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Crown City Classic and help put on...
May 26, 2021
Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns
If COVID weren't enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for Sustainable Sport, details the concerns of leading athletes and scientists about the health impacts of...