Running

June 17, 2021

Rugged Races and RAM Racing Become Ventures Endurance

BOSTON, MA (June 17, 2021) — Ventures Endurance, a subsidiary of Gannett and one of the USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures companies, announced today a rebrand of its visual identity and representation across its portfolio of endurance races and events. The rebrand includes the combining of previously acquired Boston-based Rugged Races...

June 17, 2021

The 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Returns In-Person Nov. 7

PITTSBURGH, PA (June 17, 2021) – Registration is officially open for the 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, which will be in person with a virtual option, allowing all runners to participate wherever they are. Participants can get excited for the in-person start line and Pittsburgh-themed miles that will bring runners’...

June 17, 2021

Carmel Marathon Weekend to Return on April 9, 2022 with the Addition of Prestigious Global Ranking Series

CARMEL, Ind. (June 17, 2021) – CRRG Events is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Carmel Marathon Weekend will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022. In addition, the event has been chosen to take part in the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Wanda Age Group World Ranking Qualifying Series,...

June 17, 2021

RunSignup Launches RaceDay Scoring for Cross Country Events

June 17, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces the new release of  RaceDay Scoring for Cross Country events. This latest advancement in RaceDay Scoring broadens industry timers’ applications to include cross country events. This release deploys features and functionality that address the rules and situations that are...

June 17, 2021

Commit Now, Set Your Goal and Register for the 2021 SDCCU OC Running Festival

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. –Its Orange County’s favorite springtime running tradition, this year taking place in the fall. The 17th annual SDCCU OC Marathon Running Festival is set to return live and in-person the weekend of November 6-7, 2021. The twice-postponed race will include a sunset 5k on Saturday and 13.1-mile...

June 17, 2021

June 28th Marks the 40-Year Anniversary of Professional Road Running

Portland, OR — Distance running changed forever on June 28, 1981, when top road racers competed in the Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon, thereby challenging amateur rules that prevented them from accepting prize money, signing endorsement contracts, and otherwise competing as professionals. The concerted action of those who toed...

June 16, 2021

Buffalo Marathon Weekend to be First Large Marathon in New York to Return to Under Normal Conditions

Buffalo, NY June 16, 2021 - With yesterday's announcement by Governor Cuomo that all restrictions have been lifted, we are thrilled to announce we will be returning to a normal race that includes a single start with spectators allowed. We were one of the first large races in the country to postpone...

June 16, 2021

NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon 2022 Announcement

Brooklyn, NY—Today, Brooklyn-based race production company, New York City Runs (NYCRUNS) announced an exciting new course for its flagship Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon to be held for the tenth time on a new spring date, April 24, 2022, pending final permitting. The new course, a tour de force of...

June 16, 2021

RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for Virtual Summer Symposium in July 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for US fundraising and endurance events, opened registration for their upcoming Virtual Summer Symposium taking place July 21-22, 2021.This virtual event focuses on helping event organizers and nonprofits adjust to changes in the industry and get back to in-person and hybrid events now....

June 16, 2021

Momentous Bolsters Athlete Ambassador Team with Morgan Pearson Partnership

(JACKSON HOLE, WY—June 16, 2021) – Momentous, a premium sports nutrition company known for its line of NSF-certified protein powders and supplements, has teamed up with leading triathlete Morgan Pearson. He joins an elite team that also includes leading runners Emma Coburn, Emma Bates, and Molly Seidel, climber Alex Honnold, CrossFit...

June 15, 2021

Saucony® Unveils Updated Endorphin Collection — Introduces The All-New Endorphin Trail

WALTHAM, MA (June 15, 2021) – Whether trying to increase mileage or set a personal best, both new and seasoned runners alike share one common dream: to run faster, not harder. Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony today announced that the award-winning Endorphin Collection, with the addition of the all-new...

June 15, 2021

American record holder Shelby Houlihan receives 4-year ban following positive drug test

The American record holder in the 1,500m and 5,000m tested positive for nandrolone. Houlihan claimed the positive result was due to contaminated meat she ate in a burrito from a food truck on the day of the test. Houlihan’s ban is effective immediately, meaning she will miss the Tokyo Olympics....

June 15, 2021

2021 Little Rockers Kids Marathon Registration Opens June 28

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  – Little Rock Marathon race officials announced today that registration for the Little Rockers Kids Marathon, presented by the Hatcher Agency, will open on June 28. The Little Rockers Kids Marathon is a family-friendly event to be held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  The Little...

June 15, 2021

The Revive Slip-on from Kane is Active Recovery Footwear for Body and Planet

Westport, CT (June 15, 2021) — Kane Footwear, a new name in active recovery footwear, is excited to announce the direct-to-consumer launch of its flagship bio-based molded, EVA foam slip-on, the Revive™. Constructed from Kane’s sugarcane-derived BounceBack™ foam, the Revive utilizes thoughtful styling and an active recovery design to provide...

June 15, 2021

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Will Host 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented By Toyota

June 15, 2021, Washington, DC: In a joint statement today, the USATF Men’s and Women’s Long Distance Running Committees and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee (CUCB) announced that the 2021 USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented by Toyota will be held in conjunction with the one-time-only fall running of...

June 14, 2021

AWOL proves that Live Photos are here to stay

Last weekend’s iconic AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds was a model of COVID-compliant elite and mass participation racing and entertainment held in stunning weather in Roundhay Park, Leeds, paving the way for the post-COVID return to mass participation. A team from British event technology company AWOL were deployed, providing...

June 11, 2021

The DONNA Foundation Announces Return to In-Person Events for 2022 Fearless Series

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation today announced that it will return to in-person events for its 2022 Fearless Series, including the 15th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend, scheduled for February 11-13, 2022. The announcement coincides with National Cancer Survivor Month, an annual observance that aligns with the Foundation’s focus on...

June 11, 2021

Ready To Rock? Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Is Rocking Out This June

TAMPA, Fla. (June 11, 2021) –The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is ready to rock this June with the Rock Out theme, offering marathon challenges all month long. From half marathon to standalone five-mile races, participants will have the chance to work up to the marathon distance...

June 11, 2021

Apex Benefits to Sponsor Beyond Monumental’s Youth Health & Wellness Program

(INDIANAPOLIS – JUNE 11, 2021) –Apex Benefits is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Beyond Monumental as the organization’s first title sponsor of its youth health and wellness program centered around running. The program, the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement, is a seven-to nine-week program culminating with students running...

June 10, 2021

Tough Mudder Partners with KOOSH for a Unique and Muddy Kids Experience

BOSTON, Mass. (June 10, 2021) - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand announces that the Original KOOSH, the iconic Hasbro brand licensed to Playmonster will become the presenting sponsor of Tough Mudder Kids. Tough Mudder Kids presented by KOOSH will kick-off on July 10th and run through the...

June 10, 2021

VCU Health Richmond Marathon to return to traditional in-person format in downtown Richmond on Nov. 13

Richmond, VA – The VCU Health Richmond Marathon will take place in its traditional one-day, in-person format in downtown Richmond on November 13, Sports Backers, the event organizers, announced today. The event also features the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and Allianz Partners 8k. Registration is currently open for all three...

June 8, 2021

CRAFT Sportswear Expands Endurance Sports Footprint, Partnering with Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder

BOSTON, Mass. (June 8, 2021) – Swedish-based CRAFT Sportswear has expanded its relationship with endurance sports leader Spartan by adding its designation of  official “performance apparel and footwear” partner of the brand’s Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) entity to Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder. The multi-year deals also name CRAFT as...

June 8, 2021

Sipping a Pink Beverage Preride May Boost Your Endurance and Power

Drinking a beverage with a pink color before a ride may boost your endurance and power as opposed to reaching for regular, clear water, new research shows. Yahoo! Life Psychologically, it’s common to associate the color pink with sweetness, and we tend to reach for sweet tastes before exercise in anticipation of using...

June 8, 2021

US Trail Running Conference announces theme for 2021 – 
Trail Running as a Restorative Sport

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Trail Running as a Restorative Sport. This theme is an organic and logical development from last year’s successful theme of Trail Running Communities for...

June 8, 2021

2 Buck Stuck – BibBoards is launching a campaign meant to reboot the endurance sports industry.

BibBoards – a company known widely in the sports community for their innovative, customizable bibSNAPS launches a new campaign to encourage and support endurance sports athletes and help the whole industry renovate adopting safe and sustainable technologies. Knowing that each tiny detail can be a crucial success factor, BibBoards comes...