LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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September 14, 2022
Stryd Launches NIL Program
Boulder, CO September 14, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Stryd announces the launch of a groundbreaking NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program to advance collegiate running performance & highlighting student-athlete achievement — with Stryd’s breakthrough running power metric and wearable foot pod. This program will show that Stryd can help...
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September 13, 2022
BAA launches inaugural Boston Marathon medical research funding program
The program will provide researchers with a one-time itemized budget of up to $25,000 to complete the proposed work. The BAA said it may also choose multiple proposals at lower amounts to support depending on the total number of submissions received. The BAA said proposals for field studies aimed at...
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September 13, 2022
Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host the 2023 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships
13 SEPTEMBER 2022, CHICAGO, USA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/- The 2023 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships is heading to North America and will be held as part of the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. After two consecutive Championships in London, the Chicago Marathon will welcome a larger field size of...
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September 12, 2022
The McCourt Foundation Welcomes 6,000 Runners to Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA – September 11, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 6,000 runners and walkers who stepped to the starting line for the 17th running of the Santa Monica Classic presented by ASICS were treated to the quintessential Southern California vibe: palm trees swaying, waves crashing, the Ferris wheel and party...
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September 12, 2022
Performance Sportswear Brand On Partners With Trove to Launch “Onward” Resale Site and Online Trade-In Program
ZURICH & BRISBANE, Calif. -- Performance sportswear brand On today announced the launch of Onward, a new resale site and online trade-in program powered by Trove, the Recommerce Operating System™. The Onward program is an extension of On’s existing ESG initiatives that focus on driving sustainability through innovation and elevating circularity across On’s product...
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September 12, 2022
Boston Marathon includes nonbinary qualifying times as it opens registration
Boston, one of the most competitive races in the world, is adding new rules for runners within its newly created nonbinary division, which could be a significant step toward more local races creating thorough policies. The new times allow nonbinary runners to orient their training around the times needed to...
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September 12, 2022
New XTERRA Trail Run World Series Set to Launch in 2023
September 12, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – XTERRA is introducing an all-inclusive Trail Run World Series featuring more than 30 events across 20 countries on five continents in 2023. The new series unifies XTERRA Trail Runs worldwide, awards points to all runners at each race, and has its own custom-built global ranking...
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September 12, 2022
Oiselle and Run4AllWomen Host 3rd Annual “Women Run the Vote” Virtual Relay
VIRTUAL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In the lead up to the 2022 Midterm Elections, Oiselle and Run4AllWomen are teaming up to host the third annual “Women Run the Vote” Virtual Relay. Organizers and runners are driving registration now ahead of the virtual event in the Fall. “Running can be a political act,” said...
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September 9, 2022
Electrolit Announces Official Partnership with The McCourt Foundation
September 9, 2022, CERRITOS, Calif. --/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – is delighted to announce a multiyear partnership with The McCourt Foundation, becoming the official hydration partner for the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS and other major running events...
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September 9, 2022
Run Catalina Announces Lightfoot Coaching Training Programs for Run Catalina Athletes as the Official Coach of Run Catalina events
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Run Catalina announced today the addition of Lightfoot Coaching training programs for its trail athletes. “Proper trail training is crucial for runners competing on any of our Run Catalina courses, which are filled with challenging peaks, elevation changes, and rewarding views of Catalina Island. We are offering...
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September 9, 2022
rabbit Co-Founders Keep Dreaming at Cascade Express Marathon
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -Monica DeVreese and Jill Deering, co-founders of rabbit, the free-spirited, California running apparel brand, know what it means to dream. Their original dream? To create a running apparel brand that married style, function and fit. When they first concocted the idea years ago, they utilized their 30-plus years...
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September 9, 2022
Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation Names Beneficiaries of Upcoming Run Medford 8k and 5k
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation has announced the beneficiaries of funds raised through Run Medford, a brand new weekend-long celebration of community, running, and the City of Medford produced by DMSE Sports and hosted by the foundation. The event highlights founder and race director Dave McGillivray’s...
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September 8, 2022
Boston Marathon principal sponsor John Hancock not renewing deal after 2023
Insurance firm John Hancock has confirmed it will not be renewing its principal sponsorship agreement with the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) for the Boston Marathon. The Boston-based company has been an official partner of the race since 1986, with the 37-year-old deal now set to expire after the 2023 marathon....
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September 8, 2022
Olympic Triathlete Greg Billington to Guide Blind Paralympian Kyle Coon at Philadelphia Distance Run
Philadelphia, Pa. (Sept. 8, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Elite-level talent will combine forces on the streets of Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR) on Sept. 18. 2016 Olympian and 2020 Paralympic gold medalist Greg Billington (Spokane, Wash.) will serve as a guide runner for 2020 Paralympian Kyle Coon (Carbondale, Colo.) during the half...
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September 8, 2022
AMR Launches Love the Run
Portland, OR – (September 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Another Mother Runner (AMR), founded by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea, is launching another round of Love the Run, a wildly popular and inclusive virtual training program for runners with differing pace and distance goals. The first round of Love the Run transpired...
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September 8, 2022
The RunnerBox Named 2022’s Best Health/Fitness Box
September 8, 2022, Asheville, NC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The RunnerBox has been named 2022’s “Best Health/Fitness Box” as part of A Year of Boxes’ 4th Annual Subscription Box Awards. The contest, which placed top contenders head-to-head in a two-week long consumer voted round, crowned The RunnerBox the final winner this week. “We’re...
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September 7, 2022
Injinji Launches Merino Wool Collection For Fall 2022
San Diego, Calif. (September 7, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Injinji, the innovator of the patented five-toe Performance Toesock™, launches new merino wool styles in their Run, Liner and Outdoor collections for Fall 2022, allowing runners to continue towards their goals in a way that is sustainable, long-lasting, and eco-friendly. Merino wool is a...
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September 7, 2022
The Running Event Announces 2022 Educational Program
PORTLAND, Maine (September 7, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, has announced its 2022 educational program. The Running Event will be held November 29 through December 1 in Austin, TX. “Our team has built an actionable, relevant, and impactful educational program with...
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September 7, 2022
ShowcasedOutside Interactive® is acquired by Kinomap North AmericaTM
Paris/Boston, September 7th, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today it was announced that Outside Interactive®, a Boston-based developer of patented video simulation technology for cardio equipment and endurance events, has been acquired by Kinomap North AmericaTM. The US headquarters will remain in Hopkinton, Mass. as a basecamp for sales and marketing initiatives. “We...
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September 7, 2022
BibRave Leads First In-Person Brooks Running Ambassador Summit
Portland, OR /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, brought to life the first in-person summit, called Camp Run Happy, for Brooks’ Run Happy Team ambassador program. The event took place both virtually and in-person in Park City, Utah, bringing together over 150 ambassadors for a three-day weekend...
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September 6, 2022
Snapchat teases new augmented-reality running glasses
Snapchat has released a video teasing a few new updates on their augmented-reality (AR) glasses called “Spectacles,” with images and a video of users wearing the glasses on the track and while running. According to tech website UploadVR, these glasses will allow you to see and train with virtual training...
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September 4, 2022
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington Welcomes Back Over 9,000 Registered Participants to The Pacific Northwest for The Ultimate Foot Tour of Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Wash. (September 4, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series made its return to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since 2019 as the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Washington took to the streets of Bellevue this weekend. Known for Bringing the Fun to...
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September 2, 2022
Steve Lenz Jr. Helps bring BibBoard’s Partnerships across the Finish Line
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As BibBoards continues to grow and partner with endurance events around North America it is important to bring in industry experts to help manage sponsorships and partnerships. BibBoards are the perfect tool for endurance event coordinators to provide added value to their events while factoring in marketing potential....
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September 1, 2022
Lakeshore Athletic Services West Region Expansion
Lakeshore Athletic Services is pleased to announce the move to our new and improved office and warehouse location in Mesa, Arizona. Our new AZ headquarters are located in a brand new construction building, boasting a 1700 square foot office and warehouse facility. Event Equipment & Services Lakeshore Athletic Services has...
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September 1, 2022
Elite: Iconic Canadian brand Ciele Athletics launches a top-of-the-line collection
MONTREAL (Sep. 1, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ciele Athletics, the high-end performance running brand from Montréal, Québec, is proud to announce the launch of Elite, a new collection for runners who want the very best in quality, comfort and technical innovation. “Elite is a key step in our continued commitment to...