LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
July 8, 2020
Beverage Company Electrolit Increases Distribution to More than 30,000 Accounts Nationwide
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded to multiple new markets through widened distribution plans with top-tier convenience store chains. To meet increased demand for their beverages, Electrolit will offer multiple flavors at participating locations nationwide. “At Electrolit,...
July 7, 2020
Introducing XTERRA Virtual Racing and Rally Around XTERRA Planet Challenge
Honolulu, HI (July 7, 2020) - XTERRA today announced the 2020 XTERRA Virtual Race Series, a universal collection of dynamic challenges to unite and inspire the global race community. XTERRA VR kicks off July 15 with the Rally Around XTERRA Planet Challenge: a 30-day quest calling for the worldwide XTERRA...
July 7, 2020
National and local celebrities participate in DMSE’S Sports’ Virtual Run Across America
Boston (July 7, 2020)— DMSE Sports today announced the formation of two celebrity teams who are participating in the Medford2Medford Run Across America. Two teams of national and local celebrities have been virtually following in Dave McGillivray’s footsteps along the course he ran during his 1978 cross-America run from Medford,...
July 6, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces the Amateur Support Program for 2021 Olympic Trials
BOSTON (July 6, 2020) – With just under a year until the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR., independent running brand Tracksmith is launching its Amateur Support Program, a platform to support up-and-coming athletes as they prepare for the Trials and the 2021 season. The program builds on...
July 3, 2020
Swiss Running Brand On Sponsors Olympic Qualifier Jake Riley
July 3, 2020 – PORTLAND, OREGON – Today, On, the fastest-growing running brand in the world, announces the sponsorship of Olympic marathon qualifier Jake Riley; the standout runner who clinched an astonishing second place in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon. Bolstering On’s roster, Riley joins the Swiss brand’s...
July 2, 2020
Road Race Management Publishes List of All-Time Longest Serving Race Directors
At a time when the sport faces many challenges, Road Race Management has published on its website a list of race directors who have devoted decades to the sport. Topping the list is Laddie Lawrence, who has directed the Westport Summer Series (CT) for 56 years. CLICK HERE for the...
July 2, 2020
Live Feisty Media launches the Big Fit Girl Uncensored Podcast in partnership with Louise Green
Victoria, B.C. - Live Feisty Media is pleased to announce the release of the podcast Big Fit Girl Uncensored in partnership with author, speaker and coach Louise Green. The podcast, released today, will expand upon the movement that was initiated by Green’s 2017 book, “Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body...
July 2, 2020
Keep Your Cool This Summer with the June-July Edition RunnerBox and RiderBox
Flip flops are out, the sunscreen is on and Summer is here! Although it will be different to the norm, The RunnerBox and RiderBox team are here to help you make the most of those long hot sunny days with their latest June-July boxes. Released on June 1st, the Summer...
July 1, 2020
University of Denver Becomes First NCAA Division I Program in Colorado to Add Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Karlton Creech, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations, today announced that the University of Denver will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 37th in the nation, the second in Colorado and...
July 1, 2020
First Descents Launches Nationwide Virtual ‘Out Living It Relay’ Race
Denver (July 1, 2020)– First Descents, the non-profit that offers life-changing outdoor experiences to young adults living with cancer and MS, is hosting a virtual race this month to get more people Out Living It during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Out Living It Relay is a small group race that...
