LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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November 8, 2021
Brooks Continues Running at Record Pace through Q3 with Year-to-Date Revenue Up 44 Percent
Brooks’ revenue increased for an eighth consecutive quarter in Q3 2021. From January through September 2021, Brooks grew revenue 43.5 percent globally. In the U.S. adult performance running footwear category, Brooks captured 19% market share, based on revenues, and gained 2 percentage points, versus last year, according to The NPD...
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November 8, 2021
Pic2Go Partners with The Williams Route 66 Marathon to deliver Race Day Photos to Participants!
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Williams Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced a renewed collaboration with Pic2Go for taking photos of this year’s runners. Pic2Go’s unique solution not only auto-tag and brand the marathon photos, but also deliver rich finisher galleries to the participants while driving massive social sharing –...
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November 8, 2021
The RunnerBox and RiderBox Unveil Highly Anticipated Limited Edition Holiday Boxes
November 8, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Runner and The RiderBox, leaders in the endurance sport gift industry, have released a Limited-Edition Holiday Box which will be available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis. This limited run box is an annual favorite and has sold out every year it...
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November 8, 2021
United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) Partners with Team RunRun
Highlands Ranch, CO – November 8, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), the leader in science-based endurance sports education has announced that it is partnering with Team RunRun, a running-specific, athlete/coach match business. “One of the most important things for UESCA is to provide opportunities for our...
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November 7, 2021
AbbottWMM Series XIII Champions Crowned
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) declared its first ever joint champions today after a thrilling finish to Series XIII at the TCS New York City Marathon. Kenyan duo Joyciline Jepkosgei and Peres Jepchirchir were named joint winners of the series after finishing level on points with...
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November 7, 2021
3,700 Runners Ran through the Streets at the 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler
PITTSBURGH (November 7, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Thousands of runners returned to the live start line of the ‘most Pittsburgh race ever’ for the first time in two years at the 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Sunday morning. Participants from 36 states and four countries completed the 10-mile course that...
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November 6, 2021
Record-Breaking Day at The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS, November 6, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 14th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K were held this morning in downtown Indianapolis in spectacular record-breaking style. The event marked the return of an in-person experience after pivoting to virtual in 2020 and drew over 13,000 registrants...
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November 5, 2021
Fleet Feet Snaps Up JackRabbit, Sprints Ahead in Specialty Run
Fleet Feet has agreed to acquire JackRabbit from affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital. The acquisition was announced today, and Fleet Feet said via statement the transaction is expected to close in early December. The transaction, according to Fleet Feet, includes all JackRabbit brick-and-mortar locations, which spans 15 states, as well as...
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November 5, 2021
Advocate Alison Mariella Désir Launches Street Style Collection with Oiselle
Seattle, WA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Oiselle, a by woman for woman athletic apparel company, partners with Alison Mariella Désir, an activist and founder of Harlem Run, on a three-piece collection inspired by Harlem street style. The AMD Collection features a boxy tee, long sleeve, and lounge pants. The AMD Collection...
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November 5, 2021
ShowcasedPowerful New Metric Pushes Aerobic Performance Beyond VO2max
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bob Prichard, president of Somax Performance Institute, has discovered a new metric that improves aerobic performance in a few weeks--far beyond years of fitness training. Chest expansion (how much the chest expands from full exhale to full inhale divided by its circumference), not VO2max, is the major limiting...
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November 4, 2021
RunSignup 2021 Timer Market Survey Now Open
November 4, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GiveSignup | RunSignup announces the launch of its annual Timer Market Survey for the endurance industry. This survey is designed to provide insights into the timer industry and focuses on understanding timers’ business practices, current challenges, technology used, and obtaining input...
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November 4, 2021
UTMB® World Series confirms seven new events across the USA, Hong Kong, Andorra, Mexico, Italy and France for 2022
(Chamonix, France) 4th November, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - UTMB® World Series today confirmed the newest seven world-class events in Hong Kong, Andorra, Mexico, Italy, France, and the USA that will join the inaugural circuit in 2022, including a mix of established and brand-new races. The announcement is the first of...
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November 4, 2021
InsideTracker Presents Shalane Flanagan, Emily Abbate in Live-Streamed Hurdle Podcast Event
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— Nov. 4, 2021— InsideTracker, the leading truly personalized performance and nutrition system, presents a live, virtual event featuring endurance legend Shalane Flanagan in conversation with acclaimed journalist Emily Abbate on the eve of the 2021 New York City Marathon, a race Flanagan won in 2017. The interview will...
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November 4, 2021
T S Restaurants Partners with XTERRA Worlds
Kapalua, Maui (November 4, 2021) – T S Restaurants’ Hula Grill, Duke’s Beach House, Kimo’s and Leilani’s will serve as title sponsors of the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs on the island of Maui on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Adding to the lineup and new this year is the XTERRA Trail...
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November 3, 2021
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2021 returns with hybrid finale events that celebrates the community’s resilience
SINGAPORE, 3 November 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - It was announced today that the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will return with a hybrid format for the second straight year in 2021 and will feature a special series on the SCSM Virtual Club (VC). In addition to the usual challenges and...
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November 3, 2021
Nomination Period Now Open for 2022 Running USA Industry Conference Awards
(Nov. 3, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Running USA announced today that nominations are now being accepted for its 2022 Industry Awards, which will be presented at the upcoming Industry Conference presented by Race Roster in Orlando. The event will be held Feb. 20-22, 2022. The 2022 awards are: The Running USA...
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November 2, 2021
Nike Trademark Hints at Metaverse Sneakers
More than one major company is going meta: Nike appears to be gearing up to offer its branded sneakers and apparel in virtual environments. The company filed a trademark application for its signature swoosh logo and “Just Do It” slogan in “downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags …...
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November 2, 2021
Designer Wellness Introduces Designer Smoothie, A Shelf Stable and Portable Protein Fruit Snack
CARLSBAD, CA, - November 2, 2021— Designer Wellness, the trusted source for nutrient-filled protein powders and other wellness products, today introduced Designer Smoothie, a shelf stable and portable protein fruit smoothie that is made with real fruit, contains 12 grams of whey protein isolate, is all natural, gluten free, has...
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November 2, 2021
haku Partners with Level Access to Make Digital Touchpoints for Endurance Events More Accessible for People with Disabilities
MIAMI, Florida, November 2, 2021 – haku, the all-in-one technology ecosystem that powers endurance event organizations, is pleased to announce their partnership with Level Access to improve usability of their digital touchpoints, which includes registration, e-commerce, and fundraising experiences, for people with disabilities. Level Access empowers organizations of all sizes...
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November 2, 2021
The Science Is In, and Hills Are Absolutely Worth the Burn
While hill repeats have been a staple on the workout rotation for runners for decades, there actually hasn’t been much academic research on the training practice until relatively recently. A slew of new research over the last few years, however, has proven that, yes, hills really are worth the burn....
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November 2, 2021
First-Ever Marin Endurance Festival Kicked Off With Over 2000 Athletes Competing in Weekend of Events
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (November 2, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Mascot Sports, a leader in sports and experiential marketing and events, kicked off the inaugural Marin Endurance Festival this weekend on October 30-31, 2021. For the first time ever, the Marin Triathlon and Marin Half Marathon were combined, offering participants a...
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November 2, 2021
Olympic Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel Joins COROS Pro Athlete Team
Irvine, CA, November 2, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - COROS Wearables Inc., makers of innovative performance GPS watches is introducing Olympic Bronze Medalist, Molly Seidel, to its Pro Athlete Team. This partnership further strengthens the brand’s commitment to the sport of running and improving the training of athletes of all levels....
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November 2, 2021
ShowcasedSan Diego County Credit Union Returns as Title Sponsor of SDCCU OC Marathon
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- (November 2, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of California’s largest credit unions, today announced its return as the title sponsor of the SDCCU OC Marathon Running Festival. The 2021 event will take place the weekend of November 6-7, with a half-...
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November 2, 2021
B.A.A. announces 30,000-person field size for 2022 Boston Marathon
After its first-ever October running, the Boston Marathon will be returning to its traditional spot on Patriot’s Day, the third Monday in April, and race organizers announced Tuesday that it will also be opening the run back up to a larger field size of 30,000 participants. Additionally, all runners must...
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November 2, 2021
The Run Show USA Partners with RaceRaves to Bring Events Village Concept to Life
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ The Run Show USA, a newly launched expo for running enthusiasts, today announced a partnership with RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners of all levels, to develop an Events Village as a key feature of each 2022 Run Show USA event (Jan 29-30...