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December 19, 2019
Going the distance for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Heroes program celebrates 20 years of raising funds, awareness through fitness MEMPHIS, Tenn. – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of the St. Jude Heroes® program, a nationwide alliance of supporters who help raise funds and awareness for the hospital through fitness events. The...
December 19, 2019
Austin Marathon’s Philanthropic Program Introduces The Moody Foundation as Sponsor
Since 2016, The Moody Foundation has contributed nearly $1 million to Austin Gives Miles AUSTIN, Texas, December 19, 2019 - Austin Gives Miles, the philanthropic program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour, introduces The Moody Foundation as its presenting sponsor. The Moody Foundation has given nearly...
December 18, 2019
NEW partnership announcement between iTAB and WMP Creative – for The Cheltenham Half Marathon, Weston Super Half and Exeter’s Great West Run.
iTAB is delighted to partner with WMP Creative to offer participants of Exeter’s Great West Run, Weston Super Half and The Cheltenham Half Marathon the opportunity to personalise their Finisher Medal with their name and finish time. WMP recently took over the management of the three established half marathons which...
December 18, 2019
Upcoming Running USA + Blerter Webinar: Keeping People Safe at Outdoor Events
Join us on January 23 to learn about leveraging technology for enhanced event safety DETROIT (Dec. 18) – Running USA will host a webinar on an important topic to all in the running industry, event safety, on January 23 at 11am. Sign up for the free online presentation here. Anthony...
December 18, 2019
Ascension Seton Returns as 3M Half Marathon’s Official Medical Provider
AUSTIN, Texas, December 18, 2019 - High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, announces Ascension Seton will return as the Official Medical Provider for the 2020 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. Ascension Seton and their experienced team will have...
December 17, 2019
rabbit Teams Up with Big Sur Marathon on Premium Apparel
The Santa Barbara-based running apparel company focuses on local, ethical manufacturing Carmel, CA -- Established as a world-class race experience for its participants, the Big Sur Marathon is thrilled to announce they are partnering with rabbit as the race’s official premium apparel partner of their Boston 2 Big Sur and...
December 17, 2019
Running USA Announces Fun New Format for Opening Night of 2020 Industry Conference Presented by Race Roster
Heeding the feedback of past attendees, trade organization ditches a tired plated meal on the opening night of the 2020 Industry Conference presented by Race Roster in favor of … a party (Dec. 17, 2019) – The days of boring sit down dinners at conferences are long gone, so Running...
December 16, 2019
The RunnerBox Heats Up its Offering with New Winter Edition
The RunnerBox, a leader in the endurance gift and subscription industry, has debuted its most anticipated box of the year: The Winter Edition. While the previous Fall edition saw a box almost double the size, the Winter Edition will showcase a fresh new look which includes the introduction of The...
December 16, 2019
The Running Event Reports Record Attendance, Rejuvenated Retailers
The annual trade show took the running specialty industry by the horns, sets date to return to Austin in 2020. PORTLAND, Maine (December 16, 2019) - The Running Event, held December 3-5, 2019 in Austin, Texas, marked the 14th year for North America’s largest running specialty trade show and expo...
December 15, 2019
Race imposes $500 fine and tickets for bandits
The Fort Bend KIA 30K, which takes place in Sugar Land, TX, has implemented a policy that potentially fines race bandits $500 USD and charges them with “Theft of Services.” Marathon Investigation reports that banditing is less of a problem for the race now than in the past, but that the policy...
December 15, 2019
84-year-old Canadian becomes oldest Antarctic marathoner
It took 11 hours, 41 minutes and 58 seconds, but Roy Svenningsen of Edmonton, at 84, became the oldest person ever to complete a marathon in Antarctica when he crossed the finish line of the Antarctic Ice Marathon on Friday. Read all about it on Canadian Running.
December 14, 2019
16,000 Runners Cross the Finish Line this Weekend During BMW Dallas Marathon’s 49th Running
(DALLAS) – With sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s, more than 16,000 runners raced through downtown Dallas, stately neighborhoods and around White Rock Lake – on a course lined with 100,000 cheering spectators – to finish at Dallas City Hall for the 49th year of the BMW Dallas Marathon....
December 14, 2019
4,000 Runners of All Ages Take Part in BMW Dallas Marathon’s Saturday Events Line-Up
Kids’ races brought back for second year alongside fan favorites (DALLAS) – Today 4,000 runners showed up at the BMW Dallas Marathon to participate in the 5K, 10K, 2-Mile Walk, and kids’ races – the 100m and 1,000m – which were brought back for a second year to promote family...
December 14, 2019
Runner accused of slapping reporter’s butt on live TV now charged with sexual battery
A 44-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a female reporter during live coverage of a 5K race in Georgia has been charged with sexual battery, according to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. Read about what has transpired since the race incident on USA Today.
December 13, 2019
Green Turns into Silver at Ohio’s Air Force Marathon
The growing race earns silver level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for social and environmental responsibility Portland, OR — December 13, 2019 - The 2019 Air Force Marathon has officially achieved silver level responsible sport certification, the Council for Responsible Sport (Council) announced today. Held September 19-21, 2019...
December 13, 2019
Set Your 2020 Vision with The IRONMAN Group in Oceania
2020 calendar of pinnacle fitness events for Australia and New Zealand released SYDNEY (12 December 2019) - With over a million participants flocking to The IRONMAN Group’s global portfolio of events each year, the world’s largest mass participation sports event company has released its 2020 calendar for Australia and New...
December 13, 2019
Silverback Pacific Gears up to Lead Next Decade
West Coast event production company agrees to multi-year contract with Bay to Breakers; expands its design and fabrication division; grows beyond endurance sports SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – December 12, 2019 – Five-year-old event production company, Silverback Pacific (SBK), is riding out the decade having produced or supported over 50 events...
December 13, 2019
Event Safety and Security to be Focus of Panel at Running USA 2020
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 13, 2019) – The exceptional programming lineup of the world’s largest and best conference on the running business will include a panel discussion with highly qualified experts on safety and security, one of the top concerns for event producers today. The 2020 Running USA Industry Conference presented...
December 13, 2019
Deadline to Nominate Deserving Individuals and Organizations for the RRCA National Running Awards is January 3
Winners will be honored at the RRCA’s National Running Awards Banquet, March 21, 2020, in Portland, Oregon Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals and organizations for their service to the running community through the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame and its National Running Awards. The RRCA will...
December 12, 2019
Wharf to Wharf Earns Gold Level Certification from Council for Responsible Sport
The "best little road race in California" joins only two other state events, the California International Marathon and Los Angeles Marathon in achieving the recent status, highlighting a commitment to the community and environment. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – (December 12, 2019) – During the 47th running of Wharf to Wharf...
December 11, 2019
Marathon running may be good for your knees
A myth-toppling new study of novice, middle-aged runners finds that taking up distance running rebuilds the health of certain essential components of middle-aged knees, even if the joints start off somewhat tattered and worn. But the results also contain a caution. Read the NYT for full details.
December 11, 2019
Ragnar Relay Announces New Tennessee Trail Sprint Event in Collaboration with Heritage Law Group
Salt Lake City, UT (December 11, 2019) Ragnar Relay with the support of Heritage Law Group announced its newest trail running event in 2020 to be held at the famed Lock 4 Park in Gallatin, TN. Ragnar Trail Tennessee Sprint presented by Heritage Law Group will be held on September...
December 11, 2019
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Named Best Half Marathon in America for Second Year in a Row
INDIANAPOLIS (December 11, 2019)—For the second consecutive year, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has been named Best Half Marathon in America in the 2019 edition of the The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. The Indy Mini was also recognized in the Top 10 Best...
December 11, 2019
Marathon runner banned for life after slapping reporter’s butt on live TV
Alex Bozarjian, with NBC News affiliate WSAV-TV, was reporting live from the the annual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run on Saturday when a male participant slapped her on the butt as he ran by. The viral clip now has over 10 million views. Officials say they were easily able to identify the runner through his race bib and...
December 10, 2019
The BibRave 100 and MYLAPS Highlight What The Best Races in America Have In Common
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. With the release of the list, BibRave also published a custom white paper on “What Winners Have In Common,” highlighting...
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