LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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November 29, 2022
Long After the Minimalist Revolution, Chris McDougall Returns With “Born to Run 2”
When it was published in 2009, “Born to Run” served as the cannon blast that would become the rallying call for a running revolution centered on minimalist shoe design, the quest for optimal running form and, to some extent, a spartan lifestyle that embraced doing what was practical over doing...
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November 29, 2022
Trends in the running industry: What comes after the Corona boom?
Many have discovered running for themselves in the Corona pandemic. But mega sales for running brands are offset by declining numbers of participants in competitions. Will the runner's high last or will running run out of steam? Urs Weber gave an industry insight at the Runner's World running symposium at...
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November 29, 2022
ShowcasedKilimanjaro Trail Run partners with Carbon Tanzania to effect change
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Kilimanjaro Trail Run offers four high-altitude races over two days on Africa’s tallest mountain. In partnership with Carbon Tanzania, the race is using high-quality certified carbon credits to compensate for all emissions generated during the event. “Kilimanjaro is this incredibly iconic mountain, and our trail run is the...
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November 29, 2022
ShowcasedPressio Brings Next-Level Sustainable Performance Apparel to the U.S. Market
Asheville, N.C. (November 29, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Pressio, a technical apparel company committed to unparalleled performance and the unwavering pursuit of sustainable procurement, announces its launch into the U.S. marketplace. The U.K.-based company aims to be the most sustainable performance sportswear company in existence setting new pathways that move the...
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November 29, 2022
Final Surge Sponsors the Garmin RunningLane Cross Country Championships
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ For the second year in a row, Final Surge will be a sponsor of the Garmin RunningLane XC Championships (RXC) which is home to the fastest high school cross country championship course in the country. The race will take place on December 3rd in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2021,...
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November 29, 2022
Charity Chaser Announced for Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
AUSTIN, Texas, November 29, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k, announces Devon Lévesque as the Austin Marathon Gives Charity Chaser for the 2023 event. Levesque’s involvement will highlight Austin Marathon’s continued support of the Austin community, elevate Austin Marathon Gives profile, and help surpass...
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November 28, 2022
H2O Audio Debuts New Gear at The Running Event in Austin
SAN DIEGO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –H2O Audio, a pioneer and world leader in waterproof audio products since 2003, will unveil its newest headphone technology at The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run specialty retail conference and trade show, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2002, in Austin, Texas. As H2O Audio gears up...
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November 26, 2022
2022 USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Runners of Year Announced
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Running Council of long distance running has named the 2022 USATF MUT Runners of the Year. Several talented MUT runners received nominations*. After reviewing international and national race results, thirteen MUT executive committee members, made up of elite athletes,...
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November 25, 2022
Will you dare run a marathon on a frozen Pangong Lake?
One of Ladakh’s most frequented attractions, the Pangong Tso Lake is set to become the venue for India’s first- frozen lake marathon. The maiden edition of the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon is scheduled to take place on 20 February 2023, and registrations have already begun. CN Traveller
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November 25, 2022
Black Friday Super Sale at World’s Marathons
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The hearts of all bargain hunters (or should we say runners) will beat a little faster, because the Black Friday Super Sale is back. Choosing your perfect running event can sometimes be difficult, but with a 25% discount on selected events this might be easier for you! But...
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November 24, 2022
Selection criteria announced for 2023 US Mountain and Trail Running Team
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The second World Mountain & Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) is scheduled for June 6-10, 2023 in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria. This biennial event is organized by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) and the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), with support from World...
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November 23, 2022
Anton Krupicka Sits Down with Cat Bradley for Episode 6 of the BeRad Podcast
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Pro trail runner and BeRad Podcast host, Cat Bradley, invites well-rounded mountain athlete and independent thinker Anton Krupicka over for a stimulating conversation about the world of trail running and how this fast-growing sport continues to shape their lives. Anton Krupicka's running career is nothing short of...
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November 22, 2022
Find the Perfect Gift for the Runner or MOVER in Your Life with P3R’s Holiday Gift Guide
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This holiday season P3R has the perfect gifts for all the runners and MOVERS in your life. From gift registrations for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon to 4RUN2 gear, P3R has everything your friends and family need to keep MOVING in 2023. Plus, shoppers...
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November 22, 2022
Chicago Marathon – 7 Disqualified, 40 More Likely Cut The Course after 35K Checkpoint
Almost immediately following the Chicago Marathon, I began to receive emails about runners with suspicious splits. In particular I received reports of suspicious splits between 35k and 40k. Looking at the map, it is easy to see how runners could cut over 2 miles off the course by skipping the...
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November 22, 2022
Cardiologist saves lives of two runners during Monterey Half Marathon
Lome helped get the male runner into an ambulance with paramedics, and noted the runner was awake, alert and stable before he was taken to the hospital. Monterey Half Marathon race director John Ellison told the Monterey Herald that after the first incident, he thought: “that was our once-in-a-decade event at...
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November 22, 2022
Leading tour operator industry body T.O.U.R.S announce election of Jeff Adams as new president
Tuesday 22nd November 2022 - UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – T.O.U.R.S - also known as Tour Operators United for Runners, are a leading industry body that represents 41 running tour organisations across 26 different countries. As a working group it helps to send over 200,000 runners to events around the globe, by working...
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November 22, 2022
Nearly 2,000 Runners Kick Off The Holiday Hustle at Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon
FORT WORTH, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As holiday lights begin to twinkle across the Metroplex, the season for festive gatherings was officially kicked off at the Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon in Forth Worth on Saturday. The seventh annual run, which also featured a 10K and 5K option, had nearly 2,000 runners...
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November 21, 2022
2023 Air Force Marathon Registration Opens Cyber Monday
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Holiday shopping deals will not end after Thanksgiving weekend as Air Force Marathon participants will have the chance to earn early savings on their 2023 event registrations Cyber Monday. Registration opens for the Air Force Marathon at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 with participants receiving an early bird...
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November 21, 2022
3M Half Marathon Continues Partnership with Nuun
AUSTIN, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, welcomes back Nuun as the Official Hydration of the 3M Half Marathon. The agreement means Nuun will hydrate runners chasing their half marathon Personal Records (PR) through 2023. The 29th...
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November 20, 2022
3,000 Runners hit the streets of Norfolk for the 9th Annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 – NORFOLK, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Over 3,000 runners made their way down the historic streets of Norfolk during the Chartway Norfolk Half Marathon presented by Bon Secours. Runners from 35 states crossed the finish line both Saturday and Sunday. Runners began their weekend with packet pickup on Friday...
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November 18, 2022
Former Owners of Jackpot Ultra Running Festival Issue Statement Regarding Course Length for the 2022 USATF 100-Mile Championship Race
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – November 18, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In response to recent media reports and comments made by USATF officials suggesting the course run during the 2022 USATF 100 Mile Championship race hosted during the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival yielded less than 100 miles, Beyond Limits Running, the prior owner...
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November 18, 2022
GU Energy Labs and The McCourt Foundation Announce Multi-Year Partnership
LOS ANGELES & BERKELEY, Calif. – November 18, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GU Energy Labs and The McCourt Foundation (TMF) today announced that GU will be the official Energy Gel of The McCourt Foundation events beginning with The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K in January and continuing with the 2023 Los Angeles...
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November 17, 2022
Cigna Renews Title Sponsorship with Denver Colfax Marathon
DENVER, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon announced today that Cigna is continuing its title sponsorship for the 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon. This renewed partnership comes with a greater emphasis on bolstering the health and wellbeing of the Denver community. As part of its 2023 sponsorship, Cigna will...
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November 17, 2022
Motiv Group names John Smith SVP of Strategy and Partnerships
SAN DIEGO – November 17, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – One of the premier race production companies in the United States, Motiv Group today announced that running industry veteran, John Smith, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships. Motiv owns and operates 12 iconic events including the Long...
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November 17, 2022
Dynamic Professional Field Set to Battle at CLASH Endurance Daytona At Florida’s Daytona International Speedway®
November 17, 2022 (Daytona, FL) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CLASH Endurance, a sports media brand known for its unique, family friendly races at iconic speedways across the United States, announces the complete roster of professional athletes racing at the upcoming CLASH Daytona event on December 2. This year’s list includes a stellar...