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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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January 26, 2026

Wildflower Experience Announces New Partnership with Velocity

PASO ROBLES, California  Jan. 26, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Wildflower Experience, one of the most iconic endurance festival events, is proud to announce a new partnership with Velocity Indoor Cycling App, bringing the legendary Wildflower bike courses directly to athletes - anywhere in the world. Through this collaboration, athletes...

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January 26, 2026

Best Bike Split and Team Jayco AlUla Partner for the 2026 Season

Austin, TX (January 26, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Best Bike Split, the creator of pacing optimization software that helps cyclists get from point A to point B as fast as possible, and Team Jayco AlUla have announced that they will be partnering again for the 2026 season. Best Bike Split...

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January 20, 2026

Race Director University Launches RDU Academy: A Leadership Program for the Next Generation of Event Professionals

DeKalb, Ill. (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) has announced RDU Academy, a first-of-its-kind leadership development program designed for young people ages 15-18 who want to learn the business of endurance events—not just volunteer at them. The program targets a specific gap in the industry: succession....

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