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January 15, 2026
15 Years of Impact: The Louisiana Marathon Continues to Fuel Baton Rouge Tourism
BATON ROUGE, LA. (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Louisiana Marathon celebrates a major milestone this year as it marks the 15th running of the event, welcoming runners from across the world to Baton Rouge for a weekend that blends athletic achievement with the culture, music, and hospitality Louisiana...
January 15, 2026
Austin Marathon Turns Up the Volume with Live Bands on Course
AUSTIN, Texas (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/- The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is turning up the energy once again, announcing local bands that will perform live along the course at its 35th Anniversary on Sunday, February 15, 2026. From start to finish, runners will be powered...
January 15, 2026
FLOWBIO independently validates its sweat sensor against laboratory gold standard
London, UK (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - FLOWBIO has published an independent, peer reviewed validation study assessing the performance of its wearable sweat sensor against established laboratory reference methods used in sport science. The study, published in Frontiers in Physiology, evaluates the FLOWBIO Sensor by comparing wearable sweat analysis...
January 14, 2026
RRCA Accepting Nominations For The National Running Awards
Falls Church, VA (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the oldest and largest running organization in the United States dedicated to empowering everyone to run, is now accepting nominations for its annual RRCA National Running Awards. These prestigious honors shine a spotlight on...
January 14, 2026
Boston Marathon Champion Des Linden Joins GU Energy Athlete Team
Berkeley, CA (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GU Energy Labs is thrilled to announce their partnership with two-time Olympian, Boston Marathon champion, and 50k world record holder Des Linden. Linden, who ran her last professional road race at the 2025 Boston Marathon, plans to transition to a trail focused...
January 14, 2026
Mesa Marathon Returns for 15th Annual Event Taking Place on Arizona’s Birthday
MESA, Ariz. (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Mesa Marathon will return on Feb. 14, where an expected 10,000 participants will take part in the largest marathon in the state of Arizona. A special twist on this year’s event includes the opportunity for every participant to celebrate their accomplishment...
January 14, 2026
University of Louisville Named Title Sponsor of Louisville Triple Crown of Running 10-Mile Race
LOUISVILLE, KY/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Louisville Triple Crown of Running, part of USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures and Ventures Endurance Events, presented by The Courier Journal announced today that the University of Louisville has been named the exclusive title sponsor of the Louisville 10-Mile race. The event will be officially named...
January 14, 2026
Breaking the “Swag Fatigue”: How Magic Race Swag’s New Interactive Cups Are Revitalizing Summer Events & Beer Runs
January 14, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In today’s endurance industry, competition is fiercer than ever. With race calendars saturated, organizers face a growing challenge: "Swag Homogeneity." Traditional race kits have become predictable, and when every event offers the same generic gear, it becomes harder to excite runners or stand out...
January 13, 2026
The Rise of ‘Burrito Leagues’: What’s Behind the Global Running Phenomenon?
The running event is growing quickly, asking participants to complete short Strava segments as many times as possible, with burritos and running shoes among the prizes. It began as a short-lived partnership between Strava and Chipotle. Now it’s quickly becoming a global phenomenon. For 2 years, Chipotle offered a lifetime supply...
January 13, 2026
Sarah Porter Pulled From 2026 Winter Spine Race Event Following Death Threats
On January 11, 2026, the Winter Spine Race organization made an announcement on social media about one of the participants in the 108-mile Winter Spine Challenger South race: “Sarah Porter, who has been fundraising for charity … has now been withdrawn from the race due to safety concerns.” Porter, from the U.K., was pulled...
