LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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February 24, 2023
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Keep Athletes Motivated with Their Latest Release
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On February 1st, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox debuted their February-March ‘conquer winter’ box. Shipping out every other month, this athlete-run subscription company has selected products that will motivate subscribers to push through these final winter days, defrost, and prepare for the upcoming spring race season. “Winter is...
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February 23, 2023
Oakland Running Festival Welcomes Under Armour as Official Shoe & Apparel Partner
OAKLAND, Calif. – (February 23, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Oakland Running Festival welcomes Under Armour as its Official Shoe and Apparel partner for the March 17–19 event. With its long-standing involvement in the Oakland community, Under Armour’s partnership will kick off with a free, open-to-all “Last Long Run” at the...
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February 23, 2023
XTERRA Season Openers in U.S., Asia-Pacific Region this Saturday
February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – XTERRA South Africa kick started the 2023 off-road triathlon racing season in the EMEA region last month, and on Saturday, the U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions get underway at XTERRA Iceman in Arizona and XTERRA Wellington in New Zealand. The third running of the XTERRA Wellington...
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February 23, 2023
Relatives of athletes rescued from ultramarathon claim ‘poor safety planning’ put lives at risk
Relatives of competitors taking part in an ultramarathon who had to be rescued from the remote route in bad weather claim they were in serious danger and their lives put at risk by “poor safety planning” by the event’s organisers. Stuff
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February 23, 2023
U.S. Air Force Special Warfare to Partner with Spartan
BOSTON, MASS. (02/23/2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, announced that the U.S. Air Force Special Warfare will be an Official Partner of select races in 2023. “At Spartan, we pride ourselves on grit, toughness, resiliency, and finding comfort in discomfort. By partnering with...
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February 23, 2023
INFINIT Nutrition Announces 2023 Team INFINIT Elite Roster
Cincinnati, OH, February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - INFINIT Nutrition, the original custom sports nutrition company is excited to unveil its 2023 Team INFINIT Elite roster, composed of seventeen athletes representing a variety of endurance disciplines including triathlon, cycling, mountain biking, and running. “At INFINIT we have always felt that...
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February 22, 2023
110 Ultra Trail Runners Evacuated from Race Course
A 7-day, 6-stage ultra-marathon on the South Island of New Zealand, was interrupted by severe weather earlier this week, which resulted in several athletes needing to be rescued, according to the New Zealand Herald. Rains quickly became intense, causing the Arrow River to rise in the wee hours of the...
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February 22, 2023
Independent Running Apparel Brands Janji and Oiselle Announce Merger
February 22, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Janji, a Boston-based running apparel brand on a mission to expand access to safe drinking water worldwide, and Oiselle, a Seattle-based by and for women athletic apparel company, announced that they will enter a collaborative partnership through a merger, facilitated by Digsbury Ventures. The...
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February 22, 2023
Nix Biosensors app available now in the Garmin Connect IQ store
BOSTON, MASS. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Nix, the biosensor company delivering health and wellness data to consumers, today announced its new app is available now in the Garmin Connect IQ™ store for select Garmin smartwatches and cycling computers. Nix’s Hydration Biosensor, the first-ever device to analyze sweat and provide endurance athletes...
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February 22, 2023
Distance Runner Kevin Salvano signs agency contract with Elite Runner Management
GROSSE POINTE (MI) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Kevin Salvano, a Notre Dame graduate and Olympic Trials qualifier in the marathon, has signed an agency contract with Elite Runner Management (ERM), the Michigan based sports agency headed by Chris Mengel. “Kevin Salvano had a fabulous start to his pro career when he ran...
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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...
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February 21, 2023
Shamrock Run Portland Announces Shamrock Showdown 8K
PORTLAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – If the calendar reads that spring is knocking on the door, that can only mean one thing to the Pacific Northwest running community. The 2023 Shamrock Run Portland is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 runners for Oregon’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The 45th edition of...
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February 21, 2023
Nearly 100 Elite Runners to compete in Half Marathon at 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As the heralded running series celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023, the iconic Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Las Vegas event makes its annual return to the famed Las Vegas Strip this weekend. Nearly 100 elite runners from around the world will...
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February 21, 2023
Nominations Open for the Best Running Stores of 2023
PORTLAND, Maine (February 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Best Running Stores, the awards program that recognizes and celebrates the best run specialty stores in the US, today announced 2023 nominations are open. The awards reception will be held on the last day of The Running Event (TRE), taking place in Austin,...
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February 21, 2023
Over 18,000 visitors registered for the first Run Show USA in Boston
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Thousands of runners from the East Coast attended the first edition of Run Show USA Boston despite February Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th reporting record temperatures in the last 7 years. The weather reaching between 20 and 40 degrees below zero didn’t stop the Boston Strong runners coming...
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February 21, 2023
Ultimate Direction Propels into 2023 with Athlete Team, Race Wins, and Athlete Summit
BOULDER – February 21, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultimate Direction, a Colorado-based brand that designs innovative apparel and gear for self-propelled athletes of all levels, is proud to announce its 2023 athlete roster of road and trail runners and FKT-setters. Celebrating the unique pursuits and interests in the sport of running and...
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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...
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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...
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February 21, 2023
ShowcasedEpic Races Announces New Partnership with Puma
Ann Arbor, MI (February 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ann Arbor-based race company, Epic Races, today announced global sports brand PUMA as the official running shoe of Epic Races. PUMA will support Epic Races’ 4 running races: Ann Arbor Goddess Run presented by Ann Arbor Sports Commission, Ann Arbor Firecracker...
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February 20, 2023
ShowcasedCharm City Run Events Launches 2023 the ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival
Baltimore, MD — February 20, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Charm City Run Events announces their newest signature race in partnership with the Al Cesky Scholarship Fund, the ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival on September 23, 2023. Featuring Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races, participants will enjoy the small-town hospitality and waterfront views...
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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...
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February 17, 2023
Join Team Make-A-Wish®; Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island Named Official Charity Partner for the 2023 Providence Marathon
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is teaming up with Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, as the official charity partner of the 2023 Providence Marathon and Half Marathon. The race runs through historic downtown sites on Sunday, May 7 and offers scenic...
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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...
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February 17, 2023
The IRONMAN Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This month, The IRONMAN Foundation, whose mission is to create positive, tangible change in IRONMAN® and Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series race communities through grant funding and volunteerism, kicks off the celebration of its 20th anniversary of service. Since its inception in...
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February 17, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Weekend Kicks Off Today
AUSTIN, Texas, February 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is set to take place this weekend in Austin, Texas. Highlights of this world-class event include three race distances for participants of all speeds and abilities, the Health & Fitness Expo, and a 3-block-long...