LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

August 23, 2022

Webinar presented by Eventhub to be Hosted by US Trail Running Conference

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, announces that the eighth and final webinar in their 2022 webinar series, presented by Marathon Printing, will be centered on Sponsor Partnerships on August 25, 2022 at 11.00 am – 12.00 noon MST. The webinar, presented by Eventhub, will...

August 22, 2022

NGX Named As Official Shake Partner Of Super League Triathlon London

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Super League Triathlon (SLT) can today announce a partnership with NGX (Nutri-Genetix), who will become its Official Shake Partner for the opening race of the 2022 Championship Series in London. The agreement with NGX sees them team up with Super League for the kick-off of its biggest ever...

August 22, 2022

Adrian MacDonald and Clare Gallagher win Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva

Leadville, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The world-famous Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva race returned to Leadville this weekend, the pinnacle finale event of the 2022 Leadville Race Series, for its 39th year. Event owner Life Time (NYSE: LTH) welcomed a field of more than 700 runners...

August 22, 2022

Perform Emerges from Stealth with $1.2 Million in Funding and Partnership with Running Legend Meb Keflezighi to Democratize Coaching

SAN FRANCISCO, California /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Perform, a startup that helps runners reach their goals with a personal running coach and smart training app, today announced that it has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding led by defy.vc, with participation from Techstars, the Chief Product Officer of Calm, the former...

August 20, 2022

Record Number of Participants Celebrate 10th Anniversary of the Yinzer 4.12K

PITTSBURGH (August 20, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A record number of nearly 800 yinzers wore their finest Pittsburgh attire while celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Yinzer 4.12K on the North Shore or participating virtually this morning. This year’s event raised more than $93,000 for the Light of Life Rescue Mission...

August 19, 2022

Run4Recovery Celebrates 15 Years of Running, Riding, and Raising Funds for Addiction Recovery

COVINA, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Run4Recovery has announced that its founder Robin McGeough is making final preparations for this year’s edition of their annual endurance challenge and community event. Beginning Sept. 26, McGeough will ride 502 miles in just five days with the goal of raising $50,000. The event benefits the...

August 19, 2022

Mustang Medals, Tees Await Inaugural Run Medford Finishers

BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – DMSE Sports is providing participants with a preview of the commemorative apparel and medals that await them at Run Medford, a brand new weekend-long celebration of community, running, and the City of Medford. Produced by Ashworth Awards, both designs feature a blue mustang that pays homage to Medford...

August 18, 2022

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The DONNA Foundation Announces Destination Marathons Partnership

Jacksonville, Fla. –– August 18, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The DONNA Foundation today announced a partnership with Destination Marathons, LLC for the 2023 DONNA Marathon Weekend, February 2-5, 2023, which culminates with The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer™. The partnership features a true VIP race experience offered through Destination Marathons, a...

August 18, 2022

EventHub Returns as Official Expo Software Partner for 2023 Running USA Industry Conference

(Aug. 18, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA announces that EventHub, the leading Endurance Sponsorship and Expo Platform, will continue in the role of Official Expo Software Partner for the 19th Running USA Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center set for Feb. 12-14, 2023. Registration is now...

August 17, 2022

Two Asheville Businesses Nominated to Receive Honors at the US Subscription Box Awards

Asheville, NC ­/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The RunnerBox and Sparkle Hustle Grow, both women-owned, Asheville based businesses have been nominated for top honors at this year’s US Subscription Box Awards, a competition which selects the top three subscription boxes across 25 categories and relies on consumer votes to crown a final winner....

August 16, 2022

Josiah Middaugh Joins GO Sleeves as Head of Performance Science

San Jose, CA (Aug 16, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GO Sleeves, the company that introduced the world’s first and only kinesiology sleeve — a compression sleeve with built-in kinesiology strips, announced today that GO Sleeves athlete Josiah Middaugh will add his knowledge and experience to the improvement of GO Sleeves products and...

August 16, 2022

US Trail Running Conference Announces Climate Champions of the Trail Running Community Contest

Estes Park /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -  As part of this year’s US Trail Running Conference, Brooks is supporting a “Big Pitch” contest for race directors and organizers across the United States to submit events for a chance to be a Climate Champion of the Trail Running Community. Race Directors and event...

August 16, 2022

The RunnerBox Named to Gear Junkie’s Best Subscription Boxes for Outdoor Enthusiasts

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The RunnerBox has been named as “The Best Subscription Box for Runners” by Gear Junkie, a top source for outdoor news, trends, and gear reviews. Published to help outdoor enthusiasts find the best subscription boxes that are tailored to their athletic needs, the list contains products ranging from...

August 16, 2022

One Water Race Starts August 23rd

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - On August 23rd -25th, the first official One Water Race will take place. One Water Race is the world's toughest endurance race. The race has gained a lot of attention and the world's best endurance athletes visit to Stockholm to challenge all physical and mental limits and...

August 15, 2022

1,400 Participants Took on ODU’s Campus in the 9th Running of The Big Blue 5k

AUGUST 13, 2022 – NORFOLK, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Close to 1,400 participants strutted their Old Dominion University pride at the Big Blue 5K presented by Bon Secours. Participants weaved their way through ODU’s campus and were cheered on by the ODU Football, Lacrosse and Volleyball teams. One of the...

August 15, 2022

hDrop Technologies Launches Partnership With USA Cycling

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - hDrop Technologies has launched a Member Benefit with USA Cycling, the national governing body for cycling in the United States. As a result of the partnership, all USA Cycling members can get the hDrop device at a 20% discount. While the USA Cycling High Performance Team will...

August 15, 2022

Big Sur Marathon Foundation Names New Executive/Race Director

August 15, 2022, CARMEL, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Josh Priester has been named the new Executive Director/Race Director of the 36-year-old Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF). Priester, who offers a wealth of experience in sports management, athlete coaching, and business development, is tasked with furthering the nonprofit organization’s mission to create...

August 15, 2022

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Outside Interactive Moves Into New Headquarters on Hopkinton’s Hayden Rowe

Hopkinton, MA (August 15, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive®, a Boston-based developer of patented video simulation technology for cardio equipment, today announced it has opened its new headquarters at Two Hayden Rowe in Hopkinton, Mass., steps from the start line of the world-famous Boston Marathon®. The office will serve as a...

August 14, 2022

‘Ultramarathon man’ Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150-mile race

Acclaimed ultrarunner and author Dean Karnazes can boast some of the wildest accomplishments in endurance sports, but a coyote attack mid-race was a first for him. Karnazes was running Headlands 150-mile Endurance Run, a race held in Sausalito, Cali. Canadian Running Magazine

August 12, 2022

US Trail Running Conference Webinar Shares Key Factors to Help new Race Directors Maximize Resources

Estes Park, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Starting Out was the subject for the seventh webinar in an eight-webinar series geared to race directors, produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by Marathon Printing, live on Thursday, July 21. The webinar series is held in partnership with the American...

August 11, 2022

Science Shows You Can Go Farther and Faster with Music

A new study in the Journal of Human Kinetics showed that listening to music during a running time trial led to a 10% increase in total distance covered, as well as a 14% increase in speed. There was also evidence of 8% lower blood lactate concentration in those who listened to...

August 11, 2022

Former U.S. Olympic distance runner arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota

On the night of Aug. 8, in Eden Prairie, Minn., Minnesota running legend and 1976 U.S. Olympian Garry Bjorkland was charged with driving under the influence after crashing into another vehicle while allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. Canadian Running

August 11, 2022

Professional Road and Track Runner Maggie Montoya Joins Salomon Athlete Team

OGDEN, Utah (August 11, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Salomon is expanding its roster of U.S. road running athletes with the addition of professional road and track runner, Maggie Montoya. Montoya joins the Salomon team with an impressive resume of running accomplishments, including her debut marathon time of 2:29:08 from the Chevron Houston...

August 11, 2022

2022 Bayou Hills Run Highlights Fun-Filled Labor Day Weekend in Pensacola

Pensacola, FL – (August 11, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Hit the ground running on Labor Day at one of Pensacola’s oldest racing events, the 2022 Bayou Hills Run. This long-established 5K and 10K race highlights an activity-filled Labor Day weekend in Pensacola that also includes live performances, music festivals, and more. This year’s...

August 10, 2022

Travis Manion Foundation Announces USAA as National Title Sponsor of the 15th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run Race Series

August 10, 2022 (DOYLESTOWN, PA)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations, announced today that USAA will serve as the National Title Sponsor of the 15th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K Race Series. Held each September, the 9/11 Heroes Run serves to unite our...