LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

April 14, 2022

Battleship 12K Announces Publix as Official Title Sponsor

SPANISH FORT, AL. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – FRESHJUNKIE Racing and the Battleship 12K are proud to announce that Publix will be the new Title Sponsor of the 7th annual Battleship 12K in Spanish Fort, AL. The Veterans’ Day celebration began in 2015 to pay tribute to those who defend our freedom...

April 14, 2022

Around the Crown 10K presented by Truist Laces Up with Darby Communications

Charlotte, NC -- April 14, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Around the Crown 10K presented by Truist, a Charlotte, NC running race with year-round activities focused on building community, celebrating diversity, and implementing sustainability in every facet of their event productions, has retained Asheville, NC-based Darby Communications as its PR agency of record....

April 14, 2022

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Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel Chooses 100% Performance Eyewear

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 14, 2022 - /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ 100%®, the San Diego-based sport performance company, has announced the signing of elite runner, Molly Seidel — who will now race and train in eyewear from 100% 's Sport Performance and Active Performance collections. “Molly is a tenacious, strategic and...

April 14, 2022

CTS Adds 3 New Coaches to Expanding Coaching Staff

(Colorado Springs, April 14, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced three new additions to their staff of 50+ professional coaches. Addison Smith, Kerry Bonar, and Izzy Forrest are available to take new athletes immediately. CTS Founder and Head Coach, Chris...

April 13, 2022

New Balance Continues to Expand in Boston With an Innovative Multisport Facility

Today, the athletic giant revealed The Track at New Balance, which is located across from its global headquarters at Boston Landing. The company described the new building as a place where Team New Balance, as well as professional and community athletes, will train and compete year-round. Yahoo Life

April 13, 2022

North Shore Striders Reunion Planned for 2022 Grandma’s Marathon Weekend

(DULUTH, MINN.)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A running club that showed vision and persistence in the humble beginnings of what is now one of the largest road races in the United States will again be together for a Duluth reunion during the 2022 Grandma’s Marathon weekend. The North Shore Striders will be...

April 13, 2022

Saucony® Unveils Reimagined Stopwatch Apparel Collection

WALTHAM, MA (April 13, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony unveiled the reimagined, all-new Stopwatch Apparel Collection, made from 100 percent recycled polyester and featuring best-in-class wicking and drying technologies to keep runners comfortable in all seasons. An assortment of essential performance running tops, the Stopwatch Collection...

April 13, 2022

RunSignup Endurance Industry Assessment and Business Update

April 13, 2022 - Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration provider for U.S. endurance events, announces its Q1 market assessment and business update. Overall, the industry has experienced a reduction in the number of planned events and participants are trending towards delayed registrations. The market continues to...

April 13, 2022

New York City’s Newest Major Running Event, the 2022 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon, is Sold Out and Set to Host Over 20,000 Runners on the Streets of Brooklyn, Sunday, April 24

Brooklyn, NY, April 13, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – NYCRUNS, a popular organizer of running events throughout New York City, will host over 20,000 runners at the sold out 2022 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday, April 24. The tenth running of the event will take place on a new, iconic...

April 13, 2022

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Run Show Chicago will help runners make the most of their running tech

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The new Run Show USA is heading to Chicago this June following an incredibly successful series of events in the UK. The expo for runners – scheduled for June 4-5, 2022, at DES Convention Center in Rosemont, IL – promises to give runners inspiration and expert advice...

April 13, 2022

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UCAN Presents “Boston & Beyond: Reaching Your Personal Best”

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The top distance runners in the United States are sharing their tips to help you run your best Boston Marathon. UCAN is hosting a special panel event to celebrate the achievement of the runners who are racing in Boston.  The panel of pro athletes who have dedicated...

April 13, 2022

Two-time Olympian, Boston Marathon Champion, Des Linden, Joins InsideTracker Endurance Team

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—April 13, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – InsideTracker, the leading personalized performance and nutrition system, today welcomed professional long-distance runner, Des Linden, 38, to its endurance team. Linden joins other notable endurance pros like Shalane Flanagan, Tim O’Donnell, Mirinda Carfrae, Sally McRae and Dean Karnazes who rely on InsideTracker to optimize...

April 12, 2022

Hammer Nutrition Increases Support of Whitefish Marathon as Presenting Sponsor

WHITEFISH, Mont. (April 12, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Whitefish Marathon is pleased to announce it has secured a multiyear partnership with Hammer Nutrition. A longtime partner since the inaugural event in 2008, Hammer Nutrition has increased its support for the race as its new presenting sponsor. Starting with its 15th...

April 11, 2022

There’s a virtual dating event for Boston Marathon runners and enthusiasts

Filteroff, a video speed dating app, is hosting an April 11 event for people attending the Boston Marathon as runners, friends, family, or fans. Really, it’s for anyone who’ll be in town next weekend and cares about the race. West Observer

April 11, 2022

Brooks Appoints Chief Running Advisor

Brooks has named the two-time US Olympian Des Linden its chief running advisor. Linden will help the running brand conceive and create new products and technology. SGB Media

April 10, 2022

Carmel Marathon Weekend Finishers Post New Records Despite Cold and Windy Conditions

CARMEL, Ind. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Nearly 3,500 participants lined up for the 2022 Carmel Marathon Weekend events and took to the streets of Carmel, Indiana today in cold and windy conditions. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, runners broke four existing course records and tied one record. Overall winners include: Carmel Marathon...

April 9, 2022

Nearly 300 Participated in Sold-out, Inaugural Heineken 0.0 Pittsburgh Earth Day 5K Run

PITTSBURGH (April 9, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nearly 300 runners celebrated Earth Day today with the inaugural Heineken 0.0 Pittsburgh Earth Day Run. The 5K race implemented sustainable practices throughout the entire run, including a paperless check-in process, zero cups along the course, shoe recycling station, purchase of carbon offsets, and...

April 8, 2022

NN Extends Running Team Sponsorship For Three Years

Dutch financial services company NN Group has extended their title sponsorship of the NN Running Team, the company reported today.  Along with Nike, NN has sponsored what is the best commercial running team in the world which features Olympic and World Championships medalists like Eliud Kipchoge, Geoffrey Kamworor, Kenenisa Bekele,...

April 8, 2022

Kosimbei, Sullivan Win First PRRO Circuit 2022 Stop at CUCB Ten Mile

WASHINGTON, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - On a beautiful spring day in the nation’s capital, at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile on Sunday, April 3, Nicholas Kosimbei (KEN) and Susanna Sullivan (USA) won their races in 45 minutes, 15 seconds and 52:32, respectively. Kosimbei, 25, also tied the men’s...

April 8, 2022

Race Day Events Sells Half-Marathon and 5K, BeYOUtiful, to Break Through LLC

Fitchburg, WI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In its second year, BeYoutiful, will be taking place Mother’s Day Weekend on May 8th. This popular 5K and half marathon is a women focused run throughout Oconomowoc, WI. This year’s BeYOUtiful will be similar to 2021’s event with few changes. Break Through LLC, formerly...

April 7, 2022

Lake Sonoma Race Series Expands Partnerships and Race Calendar for Continued Growth in Northern California

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 15-year-old Ultra Community and Charity Race series kicks off this weekend in April with more sponsors, runners, but the same “old school” vibe.  The wine country setting, and vineyard workers kids’ scholarships are the “why” and the “how” reflects the farm community hospitality and the new...

April 7, 2022

Plantiga launches a data-driven membership program giving individual athletes access to the advanced technology and coaching used by professional athletes and teams.

VANCOUVER, BC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Plantiga, a movement diagnostics company, today launched its exclusive membership program designed for goal-driven athletes who use impact-based activities, such as running and jumping in their training and competition. Plantiga's proprietary technology, data analytics, and personalized coaching allow athletes to reduce and recover from injury...

April 6, 2022

Boston Marathon excludes runners residing in Russia, Belarus

Athletes from Russia and Belarus previously accepted to compete in this year's Boston Marathon who are currently residing in either country will no longer be allowed to participate, the Boston Athletic Association announced Wednesday. The exclusion from the world's oldest annual marathon also extends to athletes previously accepted into the...

April 6, 2022

New study says high cushioned shoes improve exercise performance

Results indicate that a high cushioned shoe may not only improve your recovery but also benefit your performance in the absence of muscle damage. Canadian Running Magazine

April 6, 2022

Anderson’s Maple Syrup Joins Grandma’s Marathon as Major Sponsor

(DULUTH, MINN.) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Grandma’s Marathon – Duluth, Inc. today is announcing a sponsorship agreement with Anderson’s Maple Syrup that makes the Wisconsin-based company the event’s official racecourse energy supplier. PURE FUEL, a single-serving packet of maple syrup, will now be available to runners during both Grandma’s Marathon and...