LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS

January 29, 2020

RRCA Announces 50th Class of Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductees

Kara Goucher, Bernard Lagat, Tatyana McFadden, and Bee McLeod receive honor Arlington, VA- Founded in 1971, the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame inducts American citizens that have attained extraordinary levels of achievement in the sport of distance running as either an athleteor as a key influencer, an individual that...

January 29, 2020

2020 Hand & Stone Women’s Philadelphia Triathlon Expanding with New Event

New Women’s 5K added to Weekend Activities Cape May, NJ (January 29th, 2020) - Having sold out in 5 days, the 3rdAnnual Hand & Stone Women’s Philadelphia Triathlon is adding more excitement and opportunity to race weekend, July 11-12, 2020. For 2020, the Hand & Stone WPT is adding a...

January 28, 2020

Derby Festival Race Medal features The Greatest of All Time

2020 medal is the second in Four-Year Medal Series January 28, 2020. Louisville, KY.   – The 2020 Humana Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon are shaping up to be “the greatest” races yet. For the first time, the Festival is partnering with the Muhammad Ali Center for the design of...

January 28, 2020

Austin Marathon Announces Sponsorship with Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Agreement marks the second year of Tito’s as a sponsor AUSTIN, Texas, January 28, 2020 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour has announced a sponsorship with another Austin original, Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The agreement marks the second year in a row that Tito’s is a sponsor...

January 28, 2020

Live Feisty Media announces first IronWomen LIVE event ahead of the US Olympic Marathon Trials

A panel of Pro Triathletes will gather in Atlanta to discuss women’s progress in endurance sport Victoria, B.C. - Live Feisty Media is pleased to announce the first IronWomen LIVE event in Atlanta, Georgia at 6:30pm Wednesday, February 26, 2020. The event will include a panel focused on women’s continued...

January 27, 2020

Hong Kong Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has declared the highest level of emergency in response to the outbreak, raising it from the previous state of "serious", leading to the race on February 9 being abandoned. The event had already attracted a full quota of 74,000 participants who were due to...

January 24, 2020

BCAA Beverage Brand NOCCO Launches Limited Edition Miami Strawberry

New Formula to be introduced in conjunction with the Los Angeles FitExpo  LOS ANGELES (January 24, 2020) – NOCCO – a leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – announced today the release of its Miami Strawberry flavor, the brand’s fifth flavor to hit the US market....

January 24, 2020

Coronado to host 10TH Annual Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Run

Organizers Plan Valentine’s-Inspired Matchmaking Event and Wedding Vow Renewals at the Race  San Diego, Calif. – The Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, returns to Tidelands Park on Coronado Island Sunday, February 9, 2020. In addition to its famed after-party at McP’s Irish Pub and Grill,...

January 24, 2020

Triathlete Magazine Announces New Editor-in-Chief

Journalist and pro triathlete Kelly O’Mara will become the next EIC of the iconic multisport brand. Boulder, Colorado, USA — January 24, 2020 — Triathlete Magazine has named Kelly O’Mara as the brand’s next Editor-in-Chief. O’Mara will work closely with the Triathlete team and the Pocket Outdoor Media team to maximize Triathlete’s...

January 24, 2020

Austin Marathon Announces Third Round of Accepted Elite Runners

Race weekend prize purse totals $23,200 AUSTIN, Texas, January 24, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the third round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth year, creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,...

January 24, 2020

Hartford Marathon Foundation and Hartford Athletic Bring O’Hartford 5K to Dillon Stadium on March 22

Running community will also support soccer team’s March 21 home opener Glastonbury, CT – January 24, 2020 – The non-profit Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF), which produces 30+ race events throughout southern New England, is bringing the annual O’Hartford 5K tradition to historic Dillon Stadium through a new partnership with Hartford...

January 23, 2020

Runner who accused Canepa of cheating at Tor found guilty of defamation

Paolo Rossi, the 2014 Tor des Géants participant who accused 2012 and 2013 champion Francesca Canepa of accepting a ride in the middle of the race, has been found guilty of defaming her in an Italian court, and must pay her €15,000 in compensation as well as a €2,500 fine. Read what transpired...

January 23, 2020

BUFF® Bolsters Cold Weather Collections in Fall 2020 Line

(Santa Rosa, CA) January 23, 2020 - Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and anglers, is excited to announce its Fall 2020 collection headlined by technical and functional enhancements within two of their most popular cold-weather lines — ThermoNet®...

January 23, 2020

High Peaks Plant-Based Sausage Announces Launch in the United States

Premium, Vegan Sausage Brand Enters US Market to Meet Increased Demand For Meat Alternatives Cohoes, NY (January 23, 2020) — High Peaks – the premium, all natural and plant-based sausage brand – announced today that it has launched in the United States to meet increased demand for meat alternatives. The...

January 23, 2020

Registration Now Open for 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

More than 16,000 participants expected for One Great Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 26-27; Pittsburgh’s largest fall race has become a beloved tradition for local runners PITTSBURGH, PA (January 23, 2020) – Online registration is now open for the 43rd annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by...

January 23, 2020

2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Offer $10,000 World Record Bonuses in Men’s and Women’s Competitions

Organizers Anticipate Incentive Will Produce 20th World or American Record at Event January 23, 2020, Washington, DC: The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee is excited to announce new World Record bonuses being offered at this year’s race, scheduled for Sunday, April 5. These new bonuses are in addition to...

January 22, 2020

John Hancock announces 2020 Boston Marathon elite team

The 2020 Boston Marathon elite field has won more than 230 international marathons and includes 16 Boston Marathon champions, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, World Record holders, World Champions and Abbott World Marathon Majors Series champions. Check out their site to see who made the cut.

January 22, 2020

MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition Launches Wholesale Portal

Now Accepting eCommerce Retail Partnerships Scottsdale, Arizona-( January 22, 2020) - MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition announces a wholesale portal link on moxilife.com for, multisport, running, natural health and bicycle brick and mortar retail orders. Providing seamless, efficient customer service to both direct online customers and domestic retail partners is the MOXiLIFE platform...

January 21, 2020

Perfect Hydration Signs Pro Skateboarders David Loy and Dan Mancina as Brand Partners

Alkaline Water Brand Continues Expansion in Fitness Community LOS ANGELES (January 21, 2020) – Perfect Hydration – ultra purified alkaline water with electrolytes – announced that it signed professional skateboarders David Loy and Dan Mancina as brand partners. In these roles, Loy and Mancina will promote Perfect Hydration’s mission to bring...

January 21, 2020

More Than Half of Polyester in Adidas’ Sneakers Will Be Recycled This Year

Adidas has achieved a major milestone on the sustainability front. The sportswear giant has announced that more than half of the polyester used in its products this year will come from recycled plastic waste. It also shared plans to use only recycled polyester starting in 2024. Further, the Three Stripes expects to produce...

January 21, 2020

Registration Now Open for the 2020 Salesforce and JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run

Indiana’s youngest runners, ages 3-10, invited to participate in this non-competitive fun run where everyone goes away a winner INDIANAPOLIS (January 21, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that registration is...

January 21, 2020

UPMC Health Plan Extends Partnership as the Official Health Insurance Provider of P3R’s Year-Round Calendar of Events

UPMC Health Plan has partnered with P3R over the past nine years and will extend the partnership until 2023 PITTSBURGH (January 21, 2020)– P3R announced a partnership extension with UPMC Health Plan that will extend this nine-year partnership through 2023. The three-year deal names UPMC Health Plan as the official...

January 21, 2020

Brooks Cowan Appointed Chief Legal Officer for The IRONMAN Group; Dave Beeche Promoted to Senior Vice President

Chris Carter and Ashley Reynolds promoted to Vice President TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), is pleased to announce several senior level promotions within the company including the appointment of Brooks Cowan to Chief Legal Officer. Additionally, Dave Beeche, who leads the Oceania...

January 21, 2020

US Trail Running Conference announces theme – Trail Running Communities for Climate Action and Sustainability

Enabling long term success for trail races and a growing trail running community Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Trail Running Communities for Climate Action and Sustainability. This theme is...

January 21, 2020

2020 RACE-MANIA Summit and Expo announces initial speaker line-up

Boston, MA – January 21, 2020 – Sun Multisport Events has announced the initial list of speakers for the 2020 RACE-MANIA Summit & Expo taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Boston University Fit Rec Center in Boston, MA. Designed to educate, equip and inspire 2,000+ triathletes, runners,...