LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
January 30, 2026
RunSignup Announces Matthew Smeltzer as 2026 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award Recipient
Moorestown, NJ (January 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, is proud to announce that Matthew Smeltzer, founder of Competitive Timing, has been named the 2026 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award recipient. The honor was presented...
January 29, 2026
Alex Yee Excited To Race In London As Olympic Triathlon Racing Returns To The Capital
British Olympic champion excited by ‘home’ WTCS race on 25-26 July Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and British Triathlon commit to taking London T100 event to new heights London,UK (January 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Olympic champion Alex Yee has announced his intention to race the new World Triathlon Championship Series...
January 29, 2026
Challenge Sir Bani Yas Welcomes World-Class International Pro Field to Unique Island Course
January 29, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Sir Bani Yas returns on 31 January, welcoming a strong international field to one of the most distinctive race venues in global triathlon. The event will feature racing across the long, middle, and Olympic distances plus community events for over 4,500 age group...
January 29, 2026
Race Director University and Orbiter Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership at Running USA Conference
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (January 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU), the nation's first certification program for race directors, and Orbiter Inc., the Washington-based RFID timing technology company, announce a strategic partnership launching at the 2026 Running USA Industry Conference February 1-3 in St. Louis. The partnership brings...
January 29, 2026
CLASH Endurance Launches “From Zero to Tri” Targeting New Triathletes
Daytona Beach, FL. (January 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In an effort to further embrace the increased participation from younger multisport athletes, CLASH Endurance is excited to announce the launch of “From Zero to Tri.” A program for beginners to learn one-on-one from professionals, Olympians and industry insiders designed to...
January 27, 2026
Challenge Family’s 20-Meter Drafting Rule Sets the Standard for Fairer Racing
January 27, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Family celebrates a major step forward in promoting fair competition as leading events and organisations, including DATEV Challenge Roth and Ironman, adopt its 20-meter drafting zone. Since 2014, Challenge Family has been at the forefront of ensuring fair play in triathlon, introducing the...
January 27, 2026
DATEV Challenge Roth increases drafting distance in the professional field to 20 metres
ROTH. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was...
January 27, 2026
IRONMAN Announces Change to 20-Meter Draft Zone for Professional Racing Following Comprehensive Testing Process
Formal testing conducted in partnership with RaceRanger and Aerodynamics expert Marc Graveline delivers conclusive insights supporting adjustment from 12 to 20 meters draft zone for pros. Updated professional race draft zone distance to be implemented beginning March 1, 2026, and will be included in upcoming release of 2026 IRONMAN Competition...
January 27, 2026
What’s Really in That Water Bottle? RDU Releases Industry’s First Hydration Safety Manual
DEKALB, Ill. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A $3 billion verdict against a bottled water company for poisoning consumers. Class action lawsuits against Aquafina, VOSS, and JUST Water for toxic "forever chemicals." Research showing 240,000 microplastic particles per liter in bottled water. For race directors handing water bottles to...
January 27, 2026
Quintana Roo Expands Support Program, Pro Team & Product Offerings for 2026
Chattanooga, TN (Jan. 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Records broken. Victories achieved. Personal goals met. Quintana Roo achieved new heights last year, despite headwinds across the industry. Quintana Roo plans to carry this momentum into 2026 by increasing its event presence and athlete support, growing its star-studded pro lineup, introducing all-new...
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