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November 20, 2018
Orbiter Race Timing Systems joins Race Director University at the 3-Day Certification Seminar in Naperville
(Naperville, IL. – November 20, 2018) - Race Director University, the first national certification program for race directors, will be joined by Orbiter Race Timing Systems for the 3 Day Seminar, Thursday, November 29 – Saturday, December 1, 2018. Orbiter Timing Systems’ side antenna product uses space age technology to...
November 20, 2018
Orbiter Race Timing Systems joins Race Director University at the 3-Day Certification Seminar in Naperville
(Naperville, IL. – November 20, 2018) - Race Director University, the first national certification program for race directors, will be joined by Orbiter Race Timing Systems for the 3 Day Seminar, Thursday, November 29 – Saturday, December 1, 2018. Orbiter Timing Systems’ side antenna product uses space age technology to...
November 19, 2018
Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Charity
It’s common practice to incorporate some form of charitable giving into race events, and during the winter holiday season, this is an easy way to make your event go deeper than just a race. Here are a few charity ideas to set your race apart. Organize a food or clothing...
November 19, 2018
Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Charity
It’s common practice to incorporate some form of charitable giving into race events, and during the winter holiday season, this is an easy way to make your event go deeper than just a race. Here are a few charity ideas to set your race apart. Organize a food or clothing...
November 13, 2018
Altra Elite Zach Bitter Sets World Record for Fastest 100 Miles on Trail
(Logan, UT — November 13, 2018) Altra’s Elite athlete Zach Bitter ran a 12:08:36—with an insanely fast 7:17 average pace—to set a new 100-mile trail world record at the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile. Bitter’s time was 36 minutes faster than the American 100-mile trail record set by fellow Altra Elite...
October 16, 2018
Altra Adds New York City Version of Limited Edition Escalante Racer
(Logan, UT - October 16, 2018) Altra’s newest edition of the popular Escalante Racer series showcases New York City. The heel collar features a skyline silhouette with famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and Empire State Building. The medial side has “NYC” in graffiti lettering...
September 7, 2018
Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon chooses Conquest Events™ App and Photos for its 2018 event weekend
Washington, D.C. - SweatWorks, the digital agency that is behind Conquest Events, has been chosen by the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon as its mobile app and participant photo technology partner. This one of a kind event, crosses both the United States and Canadian border and has been running for...
July 26, 2018
New race courses unveiled for 2018 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – July 26, 2018 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announced new courses for all race distances in the 2018 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®. The races will take place Saturday, Dec. 1, highlighting some of Memphis’ most well-known landmarks. This year’s event weekend will...
July 19, 2018
Sally McRae Pro Ultramarathoner Takes on Two Toughest Endurance Races on the Planet
Huntington Beach resident and Champion Women’s Ultramarathoner Sally McRae has a goal to be the first Women in history to compete in the World’s two toughest endurance races, back to back. Her quest starts this Monday, July 23, at 11 pm in Death Valley when she lines up to start...
July 11, 2018
Five Lessons Race Directors Can Learn from Warren Buffett
He’s known as the Oracle of Omaha, and oracles, by definition, give wise advice. Warren Buffett is chairman and CEO of Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., a holding company with a stake in some of the most successful and recognizable brands. Think Coca-Cola, GEICO and Apple. He has become a household...
June 21, 2018
MuckFest®MS chooses Conquest Events™ Photos as its exclusive photo technology through its 2019 Season!
Washington, D.C. - SweatWorks, the digital agency that is behind Conquest Events, has been chosen by MuckFest MS for an exclusive partnership. MuckFest MS, a national fun mud run series that has raised over $29 million for multiple sclerosis, now takes its brand message a notch up with SweatWorks’ Conquest...
June 6, 2018
22nd Annual Chicago Half Marathon and 5K Announces New Partnership with MY FIT KEY
Chicago, June 6 - Life Time -- Healthy Way of Life today announced a new partnership for one of its marquee Life Time Events, beginning a two-year presenting sponsorship between MY FIT KEY and the Chicago Half Marathon & 5K. The 22nd Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K Presented by...
May 17, 2018
GFNY launches sunglasses made for cyclists by cyclists
NEW YORK CITY, May 17, 2018 – The founders of GFNY and organizers of the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship have added sunglasses to the growing line of gear available under the GFNY brand. The sunglasses are available in three designs. Speed are the technical cycling sunglasses for use in training...
May 17, 2018
GFNY launches sunglasses made for cyclists by cyclists
NEW YORK CITY, May 17, 2018 – The founders of GFNY and organizers of the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship have added sunglasses to the growing line of gear available under the GFNY brand. The sunglasses are available in three designs. Speed are the technical cycling sunglasses for use in training...
May 2, 2018
Savage Races chooses Conquest Events Photos as its exclusive photo technology through its 2019 Season!
Washington, D.C. - SweatWorks, the digital agency that is behind Conquest Events, has been chosen by Savage Race for an exclusive two year partnership. Savage Race, well known for its obstacle innovation, now innovates with technology by becoming the first major obstacle course race to exclusively utilize facial recognition for...
February 9, 2018
Altra Announces Nine New Athletes to 2018 Elite Team
(Logan, UT — February 9, 2018) Altra announces the addition of nine new athletes to its already stellar Elite Team. With a focus on elite women, Altra signed Kaci Lickteig, Sabrina Stanley, Gina Slaby Shaw, Meredith Edwards, Kelsey Withrow and Caroline Boller. Finishing out the new additions are Aaron Fletcher...
February 6, 2018
NordicTrack Introduces LiveCast™ Streamed Workouts with the Commercial S22i Studio Cycle
(Logan, Utah — February 6, 2018) — NordicTrack announces another connected fitness product, with the sleek, modern Commercial Studio Cycle Series, featuring high-energy LiveCast™ workouts, streamed directly to the cycle’s 22-inch touchscreen. The Smart HD touchscreen displays studio workouts powered by award-winning iFit technology, allowing iFit personal trainers in the...
October 20, 2017
Altra’s Mike McKnight Wins the 2017 Triple Crown of 200-Milers #200isthenew100
Logan, UT - Altra’s Mike McKnight recently won the incredible endurance feat of the Triple Crown of 200s, running three 200+ mile races just weeks apart: Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and Moab 200. McKnight placed first overall with a combined time of 204 hours, 4 minutes and 18 seconds for...
July 18, 2017
Altra Footwear Launches Casual Line “Every Road, Every Trail, Every Day”
(Logan, UT — July 18, 2017) If you’re only wearing Altra for running, you’re missing the point – to Altra's devoted fans, the brand has become a non-negotiable in footwear. Once you've gone Altra, your feet don’t want to tolerate the restrictions of other shoes. Altra has dabbled in casual...
July 10, 2017
Altra Footwear Launches New Category of Trail Cushioning With The Timp
(Logan, UT — July 10, 2017) Altra’s newest shoe—the Timp—fills a missing gap in the brand’s award-winning trail line. With a stack height of 29mm, this shoe fits the sweet spot for those who want a little less cushion than Altra’s Olympus (36mm), but more than the Lone Peak (25mm). “We...
May 17, 2017
7th Annual International Campagnolo GFNY World Championship rolls out this Sunday May 21, 2017
NEW YORK CITY, May 17, 2017 – The seventh annual international Campagnolo GFNY World Championship NYC rolls out this Sunday, May 21, 2017. The founding race of the GFNY Global Cycling Marathon Series, the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship represents the pinnacle of GFNY World events. This year, 5000 riders from...
November 29, 2016
Altra Footwear Launches New Dynamic Support™ Category with the Updated Provision 3.0 Featuring GuideRail™ Technology
(Logan, UT — November 29, 2016) — The Altra Provision 3.0 is the first shoe in Altra’s new Dynamic Support category, a new line created to provide lighter, more natural guidance and support. Altra’s Dynamic Support shoes guide runners’ feet and improve form only when a runner shows signs of...
December 4, 2019
Athlete-Approved Email Marketing Tips
You’ve searched the web, you’ve read all the articles, you’ve even gotten advice from other organizations. But who knows what athletes want to see in email correspondence more than the athletes themselves? We talked to IRONMAN World Championship qualifiers to learn what they prefer in their emails, from the cadence...
December 4, 2019
BibRave Announces Winners of The BibRave 100 for 2019
Austin, TX - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. Today at an awards luncheon at The Running Event, the company revealed the final results from The BibRave 100, including the...
December 3, 2019
Kahtoola Launches New EXOspikes™ Footwear Traction for Fall 2020
Flagstaff, Ariz. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Kahtoola, creator of award-winning MICROspikes® and NANOspikes® footwear traction, is proud to introduce a new, more versatile winter traction system, EXOspikes™. Intended for running and hiking in a multitude of conditions and terrain, EXOspikes™ enables people to safely navigate icy and snow-packed paved surfaces,...
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