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August 28, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Hosts a Virtual “Cram Session” to Prepare the Endurance Industry for an Unprecedented Fall
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup|GiveSignup hosted a free Virtual Cram Session on August 25, 2020 to help race organizers, timers, and nonprofits plan for an unprecedented fall race season. The one-day program consisted of 11 sessions focused on pivoting normal operations to meet the moment, including virtual races, virtual challenges, modified...
August 28, 2020
KT Tape® To Serve As New Sponsor For Drake Blue Oval Showcase Presented by Mediacom
DES MOINES, IA. – KT Tape and Drake Sports Properties announced today a new relationship for the upcoming Drake Blue Oval Showcase, presented by Mediacom. KT Tape will be the presenting sponsor of the men’s and women’s hurdles and will provide athletes competing in the Drake Blue Oval Showcase with...
August 28, 2020
XTERRA VR Racing Season Starts Today
It’s a whole new (VR) world for the XTERRA family starting today. Participants for the first-ever XTERRA VR race are being encouraged to envision themselves in the image above, 12,000-feet high atop the majestic Jade Mountain in Taiwan. “Imagine it's a cool misty morning, the sun is breaking through the...
August 27, 2020
Skirt Sports, Inc Acquired by ZOOMA Women’s Race Series
ZOOMA Women’s Race Series, known for their stunning race medals and destination races, is proud to announce that Skirt Sports, the originator of the running skirt, is joining the family. Both brands were on the early cusp of the unprecedented growth wave of the women’s running movement and over the...
August 27, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Family-Friendly Workouts for Back to School
LOGAN, Utah — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness platform, is now streaming treadmill, stationary bike and elliptical workouts designed to ease the transition into the unique school year ahead. Many iFit Global Workouts are educational and are now supplemented with fun geography activities to motivate children to learn while...
August 27, 2020
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Opens Registration for the 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Virtually
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 27, 2020) – P3R and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh announced their partnership for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan. The two organizations are bringing their expertise together to deliver the best Turkey Trot for not only families in Pittsburgh, but also across...
August 27, 2020
Abbott World Marathon Majors Launches Global Run Club
The Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Run Club launched today, providing a virtual platform for the global community of marathon runners to connect, challenge and celebrate. The club wants to provide runners around the world with a community where they unite, inspire and cheer on each other. The platform allows...
August 27, 2020
Trifecta Partners with Onegevity Health and Thorne to Offer End-to-End Personalized Nutrition
AUGUST 27, SACRAMENTO – Today, Trifecta, the nation’s largest organic meal delivery service, is announcing its new partnership with Onegevity Health, and Thorne, two health and technology companies that are disrupting prevention and wellness, to offer end-to-end personalized nutrition solutions. As the leading multi-omic health intelligence platform using research-grade evaluations...
August 26, 2020
Sports Backers Announce New ‘Great European 2500’ Virtual Race Through Europe
Richmond, VA – Sports Backers announced the new ‘Great European 2500’ virtual race across Europe, with registration now open for the event that runs from October 3-December 3. In the event, participating teams will cover the 2,500-kilometer (1,552-mile) distance of a pre-selected course that spans eight European countries, starting in London,...
August 26, 2020
Race Roster introduces virtual challenges to further engage your participants
London, ON (Wednesday, August 26, 2020) - Race Roster recently introduced virtual challenges - a NEW virtual event option to further engage your participants. Challenges can be introduced as a standalone virtual event or as an additional category to an existing event, keeping your participants motivated year round! What is...