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November 15, 2021
ShowcasedGuide to Increasing Attendee Engagement Through Effective Event Communications
No matter what type of event you’re organizing, (a 5k race, a food festival, a conference, etc.) it’s crucial for you to have a clear communication plan. In this eBook, you’ll learn the value of event communication plans, the event communication timeline, and communication tactics to use in all three...
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November 15, 2021
New Balances’ CEO Eyes Strong Bounce Back In 2021
At SFIA’s Trends & Insights conference, Joe Preston, New Balance’s CEO and president, said his company’s sales are on a path to climb “about 30 percent this year” and move past 2019 levels as it strongly recovers from the pandemic. The brand also continues to pack momentum in the future....
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November 15, 2021
Spartan Bringing 2022 Kids World Championship to the Bahamas
BOSTON, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, announced today that it will hold its Kids World Championship at the world’s most remarkable resort destination, Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, on August 25–28, 2022. It is the first Kids World Championship event in...
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November 15, 2021
ShowcasedClint McCormick Named MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year
November 15, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A committee made up of race directors, athletes, media, corporate executives and club officials has named Glass City Marathon (Toledo, Ohio) Director Clint McCormick the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year. MYLAPS is the presenting sponsor. He will be honored at a reception...
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November 15, 2021
Give Fitness Gifts Superpowers with Industry-Leading Customized Performance Plans for Every Type of Athlete from InsideTracker
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— Nov. 15, 2021/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Forget monogrammed race bags and embroidered socks— if you want the ultimate personalized gift for the athlete in your life, start inside. InsideTracker, the leading truly personalized performance and nutrition system, makes giving the perfect gift easy with an industry-leading line up of...
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November 12, 2021
Saucony Appoints Sr. VP
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide Inc., and global performance running and lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president of global product. Moore began his athletic footwear career at Saucony 25 years ago where he served as vice president of product marketing and...
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November 12, 2021
Ashworth Awards & Craft Apparel Announce their Partnership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ashworth Awards & Craft Apparel are pleased to announce a new partnership. This partnership offers Endurance Events the opportunity to source high quality medallions and awards manufactured by Ashworth Awards and event wearables from Craft Apparel in one seamless transaction with Ashworth Awards. All design and decoration...
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November 12, 2021
Running USA Releases Results of 2021 Event Management Study
(November 12, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Running USA, the non-profit trade organization for the sport of road running, today releases the results of the 2021 Event Management Study conducted in September and October of this year. The study documents the increasingly challenging environment for event producers as they attempt to...
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November 12, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Releases Support for Inclusive Gender Options in Event Registration
Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GiveSignup | RunSignup released the second phase of a four-phase effort to better support inclusive and flexible gender options within the event registration process. This ongoing project offers a solution to the increasing number of events that want to provide flexible gender options for virtual...
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November 11, 2021
Shanghai Marathon postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19
China is battling a fresh Delta-driven outbreak that has spread across the country and sparked tough new measures to stamp out the virus before the Beijing Winter Olympics in February. Organizers of the Beijing and Wuhan marathons both announced last month that those races were also postponed due to the...
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November 11, 2021
Running USA Announces Nuun as Official Sustainability Partner of 2022 Industry Conference
(November 11, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Leading hydration solution, Nuun, has been named the Official Sustainability Partner of the 2022 Running USA Industry Conference presented by Race Roster, set for Feb. 20-22, 2022 in Orlando. A leading endurance brand with an intense focus on sustainability, both internally and for its partners, Nuun is a...
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November 11, 2021
The Air Force Marathon’s military discount will extend to include veterans in 2022
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 Air Force Marathon is gearing up for registration on Jan. 1 with the new year arriving. Along with registration, veterans and active military service members will be offered a military discount. Veterans, active duty, reservists, National Guard and ROTC of all branches...
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November 11, 2021
Austin Marathon, Ascension Seton Agree to Title Sponsor Extension
AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Austin Marathon and Ascension Seton have agreed to a long-term title sponsor extension. The agreement will allow the collaboration to continue to grow, further benefiting the fitness community. In addition to growing secondary community events and expanding content creation opportunities, Ascension...
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November 11, 2021
Epic Winter Adventure Awaits in Colorado at 8th Annual Old Man Winter Rally
BOULDER, CO (November 11, 2021) – Adventure Fit Productions, announces open-registration for the 8th annual Old Man Winter Bike and Run Rally on February 6th, 2022. Known throughout the cycling and running community as an “epic winter adventure,” Old Man Winter 2022 is placing a strong focus on welcoming more...
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November 10, 2021
ShowcasedUAE’s 50th Anniversary Race in New York
Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Earlier this summer, December 2nd was declared “Emirati Day” in New York State and with 2021 marking the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Golden Jubilee, the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, and the UAE Consulate General in New York have partnered with New York City Runs (NYCRUNS)...
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November 10, 2021
Saucony® Appoints Brian Moore as Senior Vice President Of Global Product
WALTHAM, MA (November 10, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) and a leading global performance running and lifestyle brand, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president of global product, effective immediately. In his new role, Moore will be...
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November 10, 2021
St. Jude supporters to strike a joyful chord in Music City for annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - More than 1,300 St. Jude Heroes® are stepping up to lend their support for kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the 21st annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville. This year marks a decade...
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November 10, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas Moves Race Weekend Concert Featuring Symphonic Rockshow To Downtown Las Vegas Event Center
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (November 9, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Known as the ultimate running party with non-stop entertainment, Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Las Vegas has unveiled the Symphonic Rockshow as its headliner who will be performing at Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, a new venue for the pre-race concert....
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November 10, 2021
7.8 Million Impressions for Pic2Go’s Race Photos at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Pic2Go race photography solution has generated 7.8 Million impressions for sponsored participants’ photos, shared via the platform to social media, at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon! Pic2Go’s patented race photo tagging technology enabled processing of 430,000 race day photos (taken by the Pic2Go UK team). The automated...
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November 10, 2021
Life Time Miami Marathon Sold Out Nearly Five Months Ahead of 20th Anniversary on Feb. 6, 2022; Waitlist Activated
MIAMI, Nov. 10, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 20th anniversary of the world-renowned Life Time Miami Marathon is set for Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Driven by the demand of thousands of runners who will hit the pavement for the half and full marathon distances, the event has achieved its earliest sellout...
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November 9, 2021
New research shows adding coffee to your post-workout beverage can help you recovery more effectively
A lot of runners drink coffee before they hit the road to give them a boost of energy and improve performance, but a new study suggests that a cup of joe after your workout provides benefits as well. Research published in the journal Nutrients showed that drinking coffee after a hard workout improves muscle...
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November 9, 2021
Patriotic Battleship 12K celebrating veterans this Sunday
Nov. 9, 2021. SPANISH FORT, AL. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Runners from across the country will honor those who serve this Sunday at the 6th annual Battleship 12K in Spanish Fort, Al. A Veterans’ Day tradition for many, so far over 2600 participants from 26 different states have registered. The patriotic run...
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November 9, 2021
Cowtown Marathon Confirms Positive Impact with Gold Level Responsible Sport Certification
PORTLAND, November 9, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Council for Responsible Sport (Council) announced today that The Cowtown Marathon (The Cowtown) has been awarded gold level Certification for its achievements as it returned to hosting its in-person weekend of events in Fort Worth, Texas. This is The Cowtown’s third consecutive...
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November 9, 2021
A new generation of bibSNAPS becomes a part of sports memorabilia culture and catches up as collectibles among endurance participants
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards is the brand that introduced their hallmark product bibSNAPS as an alternative to safety pins for athletes' bib numbers. But wait there is more… However, besides offering their customers unprecedented safety and a mindful approach to the environment with their multi-use bibSNAPS, the brand also provided space...
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November 8, 2021
Asics North America Delivers Double-Digit Growth In Q3
Asics said that for a third consecutive quarter, its North America region experienced a double-digit quarterly sales increase year-over-year. Looking ahead, Asics raised its outlook for profits for the full year. Asics still expects sales in the full year of ¥395,000 million, up 20.1 percent. Operating income is now expected...