LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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April 3, 2024
New York City Marathon fights massive new bridge toll
In November, more than 50,000 runners will run the New York City Marathon on an iconic route that includes numerous bridge crossings, including, at the start, the spectacular Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island with Brooklyn. Both upper and lower portions of the bridge have been used for the marathon...
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April 3, 2024
SaltStick & Bonk Breaker Fuel New Partnership with Olympian and Best-Selling Author Alexi Pappas
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.— April 3, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Alete Active Nutrition, LLC (Alete) – a portfolio company that owns multiple sports nutrition brands, including SaltStick, Bonk Breaker and Vitassium® – today announced a three-year partnership with Olympic runner, award-winning filmmaker, and best-selling author Alexi Pappas. During the partnership, Pappas...
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April 3, 2024
Topo Athletic Taps Tantrum Agency As New Creative Agency of Record
Framingham, Mass. – April 3, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Topo Athletic (Topo), a leading provider of performance athletic and outdoor footwear, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with award-winning creative agency Tantrum Agency (Tantrum). Tantrum, selected after a competitive nationwide search, will serve as the company’s strategic and creative...
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April 3, 2024
Denver Colfax Marathon Partners with CommonSpirit Health
Denver, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon, presented by Cigna Healthcare, is partnering with CommonSpirit Health in Colorado to offer runners more resources throughout the race season. This new collaboration will give registered runners complimentary race day photos during the May 2024 marathon weekend. “CommonSpirit’s support has allowed...
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April 3, 2024
Marathon Sports and The Boston Run Show Renew Partnership, Bringing Top Brands to the 2025 Expo
Boston, MA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Marathon Sports, the renowned retailer synonymous with quality running gear, and The Boston Run Show, the annual community expo celebrating the running, are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership for 2025. As part of this renewed collaboration, Marathon Sports will once again have...
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April 2, 2024
Grandma’s Marathon Adds Coca-Cola as New Presenting Sponsor
DULUTH, MINN./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Grandma’s Marathon and longtime sponsor Coca-Coca have agreed to an elevated partnership through 2028, the organization announced today. Already one of the event’s longest-running sponsors – more than four decades – Coca-Cola Beverages of Duluth, which is a subsidiary of Viking Coca-Cola based in St. Cloud,...
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April 2, 2024
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with Marathon Tours & Travel’s inaugural Arctic Marathon package
2nd April 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Responding to the overwhelming demand from Seven Continents Club® (SCC) Members and Antarctica Marathon® Alumni, Marathon Tours & Travel has curated a meticulously planned itinerary that guarantees an unparalleled experience. With over half of the available slots filled, interested participants are urged to secure their...
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April 2, 2024
Boston Road Runners and Next Generation Donation Support Run on Movemint
SAN FRANCISCO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Movemint, the platform for athletic events, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Boston Road Runners and the launch of next generation donation support. The Boston Road Runners is an organization committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive running community for people of all backgrounds...
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April 2, 2024
Dave McGillivray To Compete In 52nd Consecutive Boston Marathon During The Day
BOSTON, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After 36 years of running the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America at night and being the final finisher of the race, Dave McGillivray will take to the race course during the daylight hours this year. He plans to join the field of 30,000...
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April 1, 2024
The Running Event Opens 2024 Call for Education
PORTLAND, Maine (April 1, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, is now accepting proposals for speaking opportunities at the 2024 event. The Running Event will take place November 19-21 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. “As always, our program...
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March 28, 2024
How Disney Created One Of The Most Intoxicating Running Cultures Ever
There are runners, and then there are Disney runners. While your local weekend racing crew is full of camaraderie and team culture, Disney runners form bonds that seem truly next level. These races involve live entertainment, exclusive character greetings, Disney jargon, elaborate costumes, and months of advance planning with friends...
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March 28, 2024
Runner Completes “2 Half Marathons, 2 Coasts, 2 Days” and Raises $10,425 for Autoimmune Disease Research Benefitting Benaroya Research Institute
March 26, 2024 (SEATTLE) -- Gretchen Schoenstein achieved an extraordinary feat by completing two half marathons on opposite coasts in two days. Schoenstein ran the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2024. Later that night she flew to the West Coast to complete the Shamrock...
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March 27, 2024
Pensacola’s oldest running event support Golden Elite Track & Field Club
Pensacola, FL – (March 27, 2024) – One of Pensacola’s oldest running events, the Bayou Hills Run, takes place Saturday, March 30 at 7 a.m. at Pensacola’s Bayview Park. Registration for the race is open through Saturday, March 230 at 6 a.m. Part of the proceeds will support the Golden...
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March 27, 2024
Spartan Unveil Global Partnership with Optimum Nutrition
March 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Two industry leaders collide for a major partnership that will be recognised worldwide as Spartan, the world’s leading obstacle course race comes together with Optimum Nutrition, the world’s #1 sports nutrition brand1, for a multi-year partnership. The two brands unite on values of human performance, believing...
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March 26, 2024
Super Shoes Aren’t Just for Elite Runners — How Running Brands Are Bringing These Tech-Loaded Styles to the Masses
Super shoes were made to break records. While these carbon-plated styles, which are paired with supercritical foam midsoles, landed on the scene almost a decade ago, the definitive tipping point came in 2019. That’s when Eliud Kipchoge, wearing the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%, became the first person to run a marathon...
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March 26, 2024
Tickets On Sale For 5K Run Series Diplo’s Run Club Fall 2024
March 26, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Tickets are on sale today for Grammy-winning artist, lifelong athlete and innovator Diplo’s newly-launched Diplo’s Run Club, a series of 5K runs and afterparties coupled with DJ sets from Diplo and friends throughout—get tickets for inaugural runs in San Francisco here and Seattle here....
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March 26, 2024
RunSignup Welcomes Soren Larson
Moorestown, NJ – March 26, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for the U.S. endurance race industry, is pleased to introduce its newest team member, Soren Larson, who joins as the company’s Senior Technical Account Manager focused on Timers. Larson’s primary focus will be on...
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March 26, 2024
Rudy Project North America Introduces Kelion Sunglasses in NEW Frame Colors
San Clemente, CA, March 26, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Rudy Project, renowned Italian creators of sports performance eyewear and helmets, unveils the latest addition to the Kelion lineup with new frame colors including crystal blue and olive matte. Crafted to elevate athletes' performance, Kelion combines comfort, functionality, and striking design...
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March 26, 2024
Wine Country to Celebrate 20 Years Running
SONOMA, California – March 26, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Runners, take your marks for a milestone summer fitness celebration in the heart of Northern California’s famed wine country. The Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon (N2S) is excited to announce its 20th anniversary race, with the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma...
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March 26, 2024
Sloth Nielsen, Menchi Abahan Win XTERRA Trail Run Asia-Pacific Championship Marathon; Zeng, Chen Half Marathon Champions
KENTING, TAIWAN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In its second year, the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championship, a course famous for its technical difficulty, varied landscape, and stunning views took place on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen (DNK) and Sandi Menchi Abahan (PHL) earned victories in the 36K Trail...
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March 25, 2024
Big Sur Welcomes the World
CARMEL, CA – March 25, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The highly anticipated Big Sur International Marathon Weekend is just around the corner, set to kick off on April 26th with an exciting Race Health and Fitness Expo at the Monterey Bay Conference Center. This event marks the beginning of a...
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March 25, 2024
SCHEELS Arena and The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon Team Up to Bring Joan Jett & The Blackhearts to Fargo
Monday, March 25, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SCHEELS arena and The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon are proud to announce that Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be performing live at SCHEELS arena on Saturday, June 1. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 28 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or the SCHEELS...
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March 25, 2024
The 2024 Antarctica Marathon® on King George Island
KING GEORGE ISLAND, ANTARCTICA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 26th running of the Antarctica Marathon®, which included a marathon and half-marathon, took place on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica on Thursday, March 21. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), 165 clients from 17 countries joined on a smooth sailing across the Drake...
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March 25, 2024
Local Residents Lead the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K wrapped up its 13th annual event Sunday morning, where runners from around the nation and the world gathered in Downtown San Diego. Participants from as far as South Africa ran in the event, but local runners...
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March 23, 2024
Felix Forissier and Solenne Billouin Win Stop #1 of XTERRA World Cup [Live Replay]
KENTING, TAIWAN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Felix Forissier (FRA) and Solenne Billouin (FRA) stood atop the podium, earning 100 points each by winning Stop #1 of the 2024 XTERRA World Cup at the main event of the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship that aired live from Taiwan on March 23. At 6AM dawn...