LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
February 21, 2023
Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes
The 2023 Austin Marathon's biggest story to come out of the race is not one of triumph or success, but one of disruption and annoyance. Influencer Matt Choi of Gaithersburg, Md., upset many of his fellow runners as he attempted to get the best footage possible for his social media. A...
February 21, 2023
Trail Ultra Project: New Report Analyzes the Habits and Characteristics of Trail Runners and Ultrarunners
The project began with a survey launched in 2022 — which we invited you to participate in — which took a deep dive into the habits of trail runners and ultrarunners, and the demographics that make up our diverse community. Almost a year on, having received more than 1,000 responses...
February 21, 2023
Brooks Running achieves record revenue in 2022, builds momentum into the new year
Brooks Running crossed the finish line in 2022 with record global revenue, up 6% over 2021 with growth in all regions, and direct-to-consumer sales up 16%. The brand navigated supply chain obstacles during the first half of the year, returning to complete inventories in the back half with a record...
February 17, 2023
Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree Dies After Arizona Marathon
Pierre Lipton, 26, started the Mesa Marathon at 6:30 a.m. on February 4, chasing a personal best. After 26.2 miles running 7:15 mile pace, Lipton crossed the finish line in 3:10:05, a new PR. A few steps from the finish line, he collapsed near paramedics. They tried CPR unsuccessfully and...
February 17, 2023
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has roughly 2.3 million photos from 200 million user-uploaded public activities in the past year to...
February 10, 2023
Adidas Expects Breakup With Yeezy to Cost Over $1B
Adidas’ separation from Yeezy, formerly known as Kanye West, may have a bigger fallout than initially anticipated. The sportswear company revealed Thursday it’s expected to lose $1.3 billion in revenue and nearly $534 million in operating profit this year after ending the relationship with the rapper in October over his...
February 8, 2023
Adidas Unveils 2023 Boston Marathon Celebration Jacket
With just over two months until the 127th Boston Marathon on April 15, Adidas unveils this year’s version of the jacket, with a design focused on sustainability and minimal environmental impact. However, not all runners are pleased with the announcement. Believe in the Run
February 8, 2023
Pace-tuned run shoe start-up Vimazi aiming to secure US$1m in funding
Pacific Northwest based running shoe start-up Vimazi opened its most recent funding round for US$1 million in preferred stock this week. By engineering its shoes according to the pace of the runner, Vimazi’s pace-tuned technology claims to provide more shock absorption with less energy loss than other brands. Endurance.biz
February 8, 2023
Under Armour Beat Expectations in Q3 — And Footwear Was a Major Growth Driver
The Baltimore-based brand reported revenues of $1.6 billion, up 3% over last year. Net income was $122 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.16. Both earnings and revenues exceeded the expectations of analysts surveyed by Yahoo Finance. Yahoo Sports
February 2, 2023
Skechers Beats Expectations in Q4 Despite a 23% Drop in China Sales, Hits Annual Sales Record
Skechers sales in China dropped 23% in the fourth quarter, in part due to Covid-19 related restrictions and temporary store closures in November. Despite the slowdown, Skechers’ chief operating officer David Weinberg said in a statement that momentum will likely pick up in 2023, following recent improvements in the region....