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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...
January 13, 2026
ShowcasedFindMyMarathon.com Releases The 50 Best Boston Marathon Qualifying Races for 2026; Rankings Shift Amid New B.A.A. Downhill Penalty Rules
Atlanta, GA (January 13, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — As marathoners across the United States set their sights on qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2026, FindMyMarathon.com has released its annual ranking of the 50 Best Marathons to Qualify for Boston. With Boston qualifying standards becoming increasingly competitive—requiring runners to beat...
January 13, 2026
Why Every Race Director Needs Certification—Before It’s Too Late
DEKALB, IL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Every year, thousands of people are handed the responsibility of directing a race without formal training. They may be called Event Director, Race Organizer, Special Events Coordinator, or Parks and Recreation Director—but the liability they carry is the same. And one lawsuit can end everything....
January 13, 2026
San Diego Running Co. Kicks Off 2026 with Record-Breaking Resolution Run Attendance
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (January 13, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — San Diego Running Co. (SDRC), producer of some of Southern California’s most iconic endurance events, launched the 2026 running season with record participation at the San Diego Resolution Run, marking an 11% year-over-year increase and the event’s largest turnout to date. This...
January 12, 2026
Houston 11-year-old sets world record at Houston Half-Marathon
An 11-year-old Houston runner is making history after crossing the finish line at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Leonel Mendoza didn’t just finish the race — he broke a world record for his age group, clocking an astonishing 1 hour, 23 minutes, beating the previous record by 35 seconds. Leonel...
