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May 1, 2026

Freedom Fighter 5K 2026: Earn Your Freedom — Step by Step

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Some races are about distance. Some are about time. And then there are races that stand for something bigger. The Freedom Fighter 5K is one of them. As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary of independence, this race becomes more than a run — it becomes a...

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May 1, 2026

Wildflower Experience Hosts Collegiate Showdown, Celebrating the Origins of Collegiate Triathlon

LAKE SAN ANTONIO, CA (May 1, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Wildflower Experience is set to reignite one of its most storied traditions with the return of the Collegiate Showdown, bringing together top university triathlon clubs from across California and beyond. Widely recognized as the birthplace of collegiate triathlon championships, Wildflower...

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April 30, 2026

Sports Backers Announces Capital One as Title Sponsor of Richmond 8k, Part of Allianz Richmond Marathon Weekend

RICHMOND, VA (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Sports Backers today announced a new partnership with Capital One, naming the Virginia-based financial services leader as the official title sponsor of the Capital One Richmond 8k. Now in its 19th year, the race is a key event of the Allianz Richmond...

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April 30, 2026

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Bay Area 100 Announces Dapper Don Award As a Tribute to Teachers

OAKLAND, CA (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Bay Area 100, the point-to-point 100-mile trailrunning ultramarathon in the San Francisco Bay Area, is proud to announce the Dapper Don Award, a program created to honor and support unsung “first responders” of our community: teachers. Through this program, which is a...

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April 30, 2026

FRESHJUNKIE Racing Expands Sales Team with Strategic New Hires

BATON ROUGE, LA. (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR), a leader in endurance event marketing & production across the Southeast, today announced the addition of two new team members to its growing sales division: Rod Foley and Matt Booth. These strategic hires reinforce FJR’s continued investment in...

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April 30, 2026

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RaceRaves announces the 2026 Best Half Marathons in the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The runners have spoken, the votes have been tallied, and RaceRaves—the nation’s premier race finder and reviews community—has officially unveiled its 2026 Runners Choice awards for the Best Half Marathons in the U.S. Featuring a profile of every winning event by...

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April 30, 2026

The Wildflower Experience Returns—Inviting Locals to Celebrate Sport, Music, and Community

Lake San Antonio - Bradley, CA (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Wildflower Experience is bringing its iconic blend of endurance sport, live music, and festival energy to the Central Coast—and this year, locals are invited to be part of the celebration like never before. Known for its rich...

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