LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 21, 2023

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Epic 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...

February 20, 2023

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Charm 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 16, 2023

AbbottWMM Global Run Club launches The Road to the Majors

MEDIA ALERT February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The AbbottWMM Global Run Club today launched a virtual six-race half marathon series - The Road to the Majors – to give runners on their Six Star journey additional chances to enter draws for the Abbott World Marathon Majors they still need to accomplish. For each...

February 16, 2023

Ainsley’s Angels add to their rolling fleet with donations from FRESHJUNKIE Racing

BATON ROUGE, La. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On the eve of their 12th annual run at the 2023 Louisiana Marathon, the Ainsley’s Angels of America organization received a $12,000 donation from its charity partner, FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR). The funds are a combination of participant donations collected through various FJR events over the...

February 16, 2023

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Provides Music to Runners’ Ears

AUSTIN, Texas, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k has finalized the lineup for its on-course entertainment for the multi-distance event happening this Sunday, February 19th in Austin, Texas. The twenty-six local bands and National Anthem solo guitarist join the race-day excitement and...

February 16, 2023

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon and Super Coffee Boost Partnership

AUSTIN, Texas, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k and Super Coffee have partnered up for the third year in a row.  The Austin based company is the Official Coffee of the Austin Marathon and the presenting sponsor of the FloCast Live Broadcast...

February 15, 2023

Olympus Sports Development Team partners with CLASH Endurance to host major endurance events, leverage one-mile criterium course & more

Clermont, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Olympus Sports Development Team recently held its annual Olympus Sports Summit to further plans for its 60-acre Sports Campus – the cornerstone of the nearly 250-acre innovative master-planned community and lifestyle destination in central Florida, Olympus. The Team unveiled a three-phase plan...

February 15, 2023

P3R Celebrates International Women’s Day with a Limited-edition, Women’s Day-themed Box Filled with Fitness Items and Goodies

PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Celebrating International Women’s Day, P3R will once again launch a limited-edition, Women’s Day-themed box curated with fitness items and goodies that will support and empower women along their wellness journeys. For each box sold, $10 will be donated directly to Girls on the Run of Magee-Womens...

February 15, 2023

Why Community provides over 1600 comp race entries and raises over $135,000 in 2022

Vancouver, WA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - WHY Community, with a mission to improve the physical fitness and mental health of at-risk groups, provided 1647 individuals with the opportunity to train for and participate in local runs/walks and triathlons in 2022. Sherri McMillan, the founder of Why Community explains “the individuals we...

February 15, 2023

The Great Run Company partners with Endurance Zone to launch ‘Great Run Rewards powered by Endurance Zone’

London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Great Run Company (GRC), organisers of the nationwide AJ Bell Great Run Series, including the UKs biggest running event, the AJ Bell Great North Run, is proud to announce its partnership with Endurance Zone, the largest sports reward & engagement platform in the world....

February 15, 2023

Johnson Fitness & Wellness and Matrix Return as Los Angeles Marathon Partners

LOS ANGELES, CA / Irvine, CA (February 15, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS today announced Johnson Fitness & Wellness and Matrix as official specialty fitness retail co-sponsors ahead of the 38th annual event on March 19, 2023. “We are excited to have both Matrix...