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April 30, 2021
Chevron Houston Marathon Kicks-Off Registration for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022
Houston (April 30, 2021) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) will open its first window of registration – Guaranteed Registration – for the 2022 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events this Saturday, May 1, with Open Registration available to all runners on June 2, 2021. The in-person race for the 50th Anniversary...
April 29, 2021
U.S. Police & Fire Championships Announces Virtual 5k/10k
SAN DIEGO – April 29, 2021 – The 2021 United States Police & Fire Championships (USPFC) are going virtual. At least partially. What began 55 years ago as the “California Police Olympics,” the USPFC are celebrating Public Safety and First Responders and planning for a mix of live and virtual athletic...
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 Newsletter – Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Olympics
EDITOR'S PICKS Garmin’s Q1 Revenues Advance 25 Percent. Garmin Ltd. reported sales grew 25% in the first quarter ended March 27, led by gains of 38% in its Fitness segment, 46% in Outdoor and 28% in its Marine segment. Total revenue of $1.07 billion, a 25% increase over the prior-year quarter...
April 29, 2021
Course Records Smashed at Epic Jackpot Ultra Running Festival
HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 29, 2021 – Beyond Limits Running, the founder, owner and producer of the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Southern Nevada’s premier ultra-running endurance event, is proud to announce results for the 8th annual Festival which took place April 23-26, 2021 at Cornerstone Park. Despite windy conditions with...
April 29, 2021
XTERRA Trail Marathon Series partners with International Trail Running Association
April 29, 2021 (Minneapolis, MN) - The newly established XTERRA Trail Marathon Series has joined forces with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) to provide athletes with ITRA Performance Index points, build upon the shared values of both organizations, and form a deeper connection with the worldwide trail running community....
April 29, 2021
Blistering Pace Race Management Welcomes Hillary Fujii as Director of Marketing
NAPA, CALIFORNIA—Blistering Pace Race Management is thrilled to announce that Hillary Fujii has joined the growing staff as Director of Marketing, bringing valuable perspective and expertise to the organization’s expanding list of clients and events. Fujii began her career in race marketing in 2015 with Destination Races, based in Sonoma....
April 28, 2021
Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have confirmed all athletes will be tested for COVID-19 daily as part of coronavirus countermeasures set to be in operation at the Games. Inside the Games
April 28, 2021
Pic2Go Partners with Rhode Races & Events to deliver Lasting Digital Memories to 2021 Participants!
Pic2Go, the global race photography solution provider and JKP Sports, a leading full-service sports photography company, have partnered with Rhode Races & Events to deliver free races photos to participants during 2021. The Pic2Go innovative sponsored race photography technology will be used to deliver free race day photos to participants, while offering...
April 28, 2021
Why Every Runner Should be Using SPRYNG’s New KNUCKLES Power-Up
Do you often Google or look for reasons as to “why my calves hurt after running?” Whether you’re running a marathon or a novice to the sport, experiencing sore calves while running or even after or before might be more common than you realise. Recovering from these sore muscles can...
April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021 Newsletter – Roll Massif Acquires Enchanted Circle
EDITOR'S PICKS Fitness International Launches Fitness App. Fitness International, LLC, the operator of LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and the City Sports Club brands, announced plans to offer its members Openfit, a digital streaming platform that integrates fitness, nutrition and wellness. SGB MediaBrooks Is Still Beating Nike in Women’s Performance Running — and...