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SYDNEY, AUS/TAMPA, Fla. (May 20, 2019) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire four mass-participation events from Nine’s  events and entertainment division (formerly…

TAMPA, Fla. / ST. GEORGE, Utah  – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that the city of St. George, Utah has been selected to host the 2021 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon. The…

TAMPA, Fla. / Rochester, NY – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced a new multi-year global partnership today with sports apparel company ViewSPORT® to become the Official Recreational Apparel Partner of IRONMAN. ViewSPORT will also…

–New IRONMAN event scheduled to take place in 2020– –First brand-new full-distance IRONMAN triathlon in the United States since 2014– –Over 2,500 athletes from around the world could compete at the 2020 event– TAMPA, Fla.…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 10, 2019) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced the launch of a new initiative called “IRONMAN Class of” designed to showcase and recognize its dedicated athletes and the moment they…

TAMPA, Fla./LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® announced today that registration for the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas® Marathon & ½ Marathon, the biggest and best night race in the…

TAMPA, Fla./ NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® announced today its new Run Club Program which was officially launched at the Road Runner’s Clubs of America (RRCA) National Convention held in…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN, A Wanda Sports Holdings company, has announced that the IRONMAN® 70.3® Indian Wells-La Quinta triathlon will return in 2019 with an updated bike course. The flat course will continue to provide…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 25, 2019) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, is excited to announce the continuation of unprecedented live event coverage on the IRONMAN Now® Facebook Watch page which will feature 17 events…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 21, 2019) – IRONMAN, A Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Chattanooga, Tennessee and St. George, Utah have been named finalists to host the 2021 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon, which…

— Celebrating 20 Years Running in Nashville, the 2019 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & ½ Marathon to include 32 NFL themed band stages on-course as well as special performances during race weekend…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is excited to announce the addition of BASE Performance Bars and GU Energy Labs as IRONMAN® and IRONMAN 70.3® North American Series nutrition partners. BASE Performance Bars…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 18, 2019) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership extension with Facebook for live and fully produced IRONMAN® race coverage. The agreement calls for Facebook…

TAMPA, Fla./SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (March 18, 2019) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® has announced exciting new course enhancements along with this year’s headline band for the 2019 United Airlines Rock ’n’ Roll® Half…

TAMPA, Fla. / LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 8, 2019) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Campbell as the Executive Race Director for the Humana Rock ‘n’…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, today announced the results of its 2018 Athlete Choice Awards, releasing the Top 10 scoring events in a variety of categories based solely on athlete surveys…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 1, 2019) – Four-time IRONMAN® World Champion, Daniela Ryf announced today additional races to her 2019 IRONMAN schedule, including stops in North America to start the year. Ryf will make her way…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 1, 2019) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® today announced a new partnership with SmileDirectClub, the pioneer of doctor-directed, remote invisible aligner therapy, to help runners smile at the finish line…

TAMPA, Fla./LONDON/CERVIA – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that IRONMAN® 70.3® Italy Emilia-Romagna has been chosen as the latest race addition to the 2019 calendar. The inaugural event will take place on…

TAMPA, Fla./NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 20, 2019) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® will celebrate  20 Years Running in Nashville with course updates and enhancements for the 2019 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon…

TAMPA, Fla. / OAXACA, México (January 30, 2019) – On Sunday, March 17, popular Mexican band Panteón Rococó will headline the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Oaxaca Half Marathon, a popular destination running event held at night.…

TAMPA, Fla. (January 29, 2019) – At a ceremony held at the 9th annual TBI Conference in Tempe, AZ over the weekend, it was revealed that the IRONMAN® 70.3® Lake Placid triathlon was awarded the Triathlete Business…

TAMPA, Fla. / WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Saturday, March 9, Carbon Leaf will headline the eighth edition of the United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll® Washington DC Marathon & ½ Marathon, continuing its strong tradition of Bringing…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, is pleased to announce the promotion of 25-year experienced retail executive Jennifer Mocerino to Chief Merchandise Officer for IRONMAN. Jennifer has been responsible for the expansion…

TAMPA, Fla.– IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is pleased to announce a multi-year global partnership with Santini, a worldwide leader in technical apparel products. As part of the agreement, Santini will become the exclusive…

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. / TAMPA, Fla. (January 9, 2019) – It has been announced that the Iron Girl® Pleasant Prairie Triathlon presented by Kenosha Subaru has been named as a finalist for the Triathlete Business…

TAMPA, Fla. / NEW ORLEANS, La. (January 9, 2019) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce Preservation Hall Jazz Band as the headliner for the 2019 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New…

TAMPA, Fla. (January 9, 2019) – It has been announced that the IRONMAN® 70.3® Lake Placid triathlon has been named as a finalist for the Triathlete Business International’s (TBI) Triathletes Choice Best-of Events in multiple categories including…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced an extension today naming one of the world’s most trusted timing associations, Sportstats, as the time-keeper for the majority of North American…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, is pleased to announce the promotion of four employees to Senior Vice President roles at IRONMAN effective January 1, 2019 – Kim Aqabli,…

TAMPA, Fla. / DALLAS, Texas (December 13, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today a multi-year partnership that expands the relationship with endurance sport retailer, PLAYTRI, as the Official Triathlon Store for…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 12, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® today announced the release of the 2019 Tour Schedule, covering 27 destinations all over the world. All events feature scenic routes lined with…

TAMPA, Fla. / PHOENIX, SCOTTSDALE, TEMPE Ariz. – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce Plain White T’s as the headliner for the 2019 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon.…

TAMPA, Fla./GOA, India– IRONMAN®, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the expansion into India for the first time in company history with the inaugural IRONMAN® 70.3® Goa, India triathlon which will debut on Sunday,…

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 8, 2018) – The 2018 Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon gives runners the once in a lifetime opportunity to run on closed lanes of the famed Las…

TAMPA, Fla. / LAS VEGAS – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, together with Brooks Running Company, will host a brand-new professional one-mile invitational race – the Brooks Beasts Desert Throwdown – which will take place…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN announced today that the 21st edition of IRONMAN® Florida triathlon will return to its original location in Panama City Beach in 2019. Due to the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Michael on Panama…

TAMPA, Fla./LONDON/MARRAKECH – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is pleased to introduce the newest addition to the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) series in 2019 – IRONMAN® 70.3® Marrakech in Morocco. Situated in the…

TAMPA, Fla./SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Oct. 25, 2018) – Ethiopian champion, Tirunesh Dibaba, is all set to try her hand on the half marathon course at the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® San Antonio Marathon & ½…

KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i (October 13, 2018) – On a picture-perfect day with light winds and temperatures in the mid-80s, defending champions Patrick Lange (DEU) and Daniela Ryf (CHE) shattered their own course bests in what will go…

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce its partnership with the leading global wearables brand, Fitbit®, as the Official Wearable Technology Partner of the Toyota Rock…

TAMPA, Fla. — Approximately 2,500 of the world’s top athletes will compete in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on Saturday, October 13 at the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world — the 2018 IRONMAN® World Championship…

TAMPA, Fla. (October 2, 2018) – Triathlon’s top professional talent will assemble at the start line in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i for the 2018 IRONMAN® World Championship brought to you by Amazon, taking place on October 13.…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, today announced a five-year extension with Dorchester County and the City of Cambridge to host IRONMAN® Maryland and IRONMAN 70.3® Eagleman in Cambridge,…

TAMPA, Fla. – Today the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® announced the headliner schedule for the Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series for the upcoming fall events. Following a renewed focus of Bringing Fun to the…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, today announced a new race to be held in Traverse City, Michigan next summer. The brand-new IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City triathlon is scheduled to take place…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is excited to team up with Amazon as the title sponsor of the 2018 IRONMAN® World Championship and Official Sports Nutrition Retailer of…

TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, today announced it has acquired three races from Revolution3 Triathlon (Rev3Tri). IRONMAN® will now own and operate IRONMAN® 70.3® Connecticut, formerly Rev3 Quassy, IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia,…

TAMPA, Fla. / LONDON, United Kingdom  – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is delighted to announce the launch of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Les Sables d’Olonne – Vendée, with the race set for June 16,…

SEATTLE, Wa./TAMPA, Fla. (September 4, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, a Wanda Sports Holding company, in conjunction with Brooks, is excited to announce a “Run Together” initiative encouraging athletes to run together…

NELSON MANDELA BAY, South Africa (Sept. 2, 2018) – Jan Frodeno (DEU), the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Champion, reclaimed the crown from defending champion Javier Gómez (ESP) and dominated a deep field of world-class talent…

NELSON MANDELA BAY, South Africa (Sept. 1, 2018) — Today marked Day 1 of the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship with the women opening the fierce competition. Defending IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Daniela Ryf…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. / TAMPA, Fla. (August 23, 2018) – The 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll® Philadelphia Half Marathon will once again include a world-class group of elite men and women when they toe the line on…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 23, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce Michelob ULTRA as the official title sponsor of the Michelob ULTRA Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon. The…

TAMPA, Fla./WACO, Texas (August 3, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is thrilled to announce Bicycle World Texas, a premier cycling company with six stores across Texas, as the title sponsor for the…

TAMPA/FRANKFURT/MUSCAT – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, together with Triathlon Middle East have announced the launch of IRONMAN® 70.3® Oman at a press conference today. Supported by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), the iconic…

TAMPA, Fla./LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 26, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is pleased to announce Capital Cities as this year’s headliner for the 2018 Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll® Las Vegas Marathon &…

TAMPA, Fla./LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 25, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce Toyota, the Official Vehicle of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, as the title sponsor of the…

TAMPA, Fla. / WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (July 20, 2018) – SOLOS®, a unit of Kopin Corporation, together with IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, is proud to announce that SOLOS has become the official Smart Glasses…

TAMPA, Fla. / NELSON MANDELA BAY, South Africa (July 16, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is proud to announce that Isuzu will be the title sponsor for the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World…

TAMPA, Fla./MEDELLÍN, Colombia (July 10, 2018) – The Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series® today announced the addition of a new venue to its international tour in Medellín, Colombia. Taking place on March 10, 2019, the…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 29, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is pleased to announce the IRONMAN® Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2018: athletes Erin Baker and Scott Molina and IRONMAN contributors Ken…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – In continuation of the celebration of IRONMAN’s 40th anniversary, a new broadcast special IRONMAN® “40 Years of Dreams” will premiere this Friday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET on…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 21, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company is excited to announce a partnership with Facebook for unprecedented live coverage of the 2018 IRONMAN® season. Available globally to fans on Facebook,…

TAMPA, Fla./LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 21, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® announced today an all-new course for the 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll® Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon which will be held…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 12, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon which…

TAMPA, Fla./BOULDER, Colo. (June 6, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, in partnership with the City of Boulder and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau, have agreed to extend their partnership with the…

TAMPA, Fla./COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (June 5, 2018) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company is proud to announce that Little Debbie® snacks and Sunbelt Bakery® have renewed their title sponsorships of two of IRONMAN’s most popular…

TAMPA, Fla./AUSTIN, Texas (May 31, 2018) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today a multi-year global partnership that expands its relationship with ROKA, the Austin-based performance multisport brand. This new partnership makes ROKA…

TAMPA, Fla./SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 30, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce MarchFourth as the headliner for the 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll® San Jose Half Marathon. On Sunday, October…

TAMPA, Fla./WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 30, 2018) — The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® has announced today a three-year extension of the partnership with the BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK campaign and the Milk Processor Education Program.…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 29, 2018) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, today announced the acquisition of the Mass Participation Division of TITAN Experience, Ireland’s leading mass-participation, sponsorship and event-management companies. IRONMAN and TITAN Experience…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 14, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, has announced the acquisition of AROC Sport and Ultra-Trail Australia™, the most prestigious multi-distance trail-running event in Australia. Located in the Blue Mountains…

TAMPA, Fla./MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (May 10, 2018) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today a new partnership with Ventum, the triathlon racing bike brand, to become the Official Global Bike Partner of IRONMAN®…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 9, 2018) – At a ceremony held last night, May 8 at Jazz in Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City, it was announced that the television broadcast of…

TAMPA, Fla./ SAN DIEGO, Calif.  (May 9, 2018) – The 2018 Boston Marathon Champion, Desiree Linden, is set to participate in the 2018 Synchrony Rock ‘n’ Roll® San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon, June 1-3.…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2018) – Building upon the success of its global TriClub program, IRONMAN announced IRONMAN® 70.3® Eagleman today as the 2019 North American TriClub Championship, to be held on June 9, 2019.…

TAMPA, Fla./DENVER, Colo. (April 23, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today, in conjunction with SwimLabs Swim School (a member of the Streamline Brands family of companies), a partnership designating SwimLabs Swim…

TAMPA, Fla./GOLETA, Calif. (April 18, 2018) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today a multi-year partnership that expands the relationship with running shoe brand HOKA ONE ONE® (a division of Deckers Brands, NYSE:…

TAMPA, Fla./LAS VEGAS, Nevada (April 3, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll­ Marathon Series® announced today that the 2018 edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon will have an all-new…

TAMPA, Fla./SANTIAGO, Chile (March 29, 2018) – The Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series® announced today it added a new event to its international tour that will take place in Santiago, Chile. The inaugural edition of…

TAMPA, Fla./OAXACA, México – On Sunday, April 29, two popular Mexican rock groups, Kinky and Inspector, will co-headline the inaugural edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Oaxaca Half Marathon, continuing the tradition of bringing fun…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 21, 2018) – IRONMAN, the world’s most iconic endurance sports brand in conjunction with Florida Governor Rick Scott announced today, IRONMAN will be expanding its Tampa, Florida. headquarters and creating 70 new…

TAMPA, Fla./NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 21, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today it has teamed up with Graj + Gustavsen (G+G), a full-service strategic and creative branding and licensing agency, to…

TAMPA, Fla./MEMPHIS, Tenn., (March 16, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announced today a new title partnership of the annual Seattle event. The 2018 St. Jude Rock…

DALLAS, Tex. (March 7, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has announced Toyota as the title partner of the 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon. One of the largest half-marathons in the…

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2018) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series­ has announced Humana Inc., a leading health and well-being company, as a title sponsor of six Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® events and…

TAMPA, Fla./WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 8, 2018) – On Saturday, March 10, Vintage Trouble will headline the seventh annual United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll® Washington DC Marathon & ½ Marathon continuing its strong tradition of bringing…

TAMPA, Fla. – With a renewed focus on the core pillars of bringing fun to the run with great music in a community environment, the 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is set to showcase…

San Diego, CA – January 2, 2018 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today announced that Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF), one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 13, 2017) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® today announced the release of the 2018 Tour Schedule, covering 27 destinations all over the world, including new this year: Rock ‘n’ Roll…

San Antonio – November 30 – The streets of Texas’ second-largest city are going to be rocking this weekend as thousands of competitors don their running shoes to take part in numerous events that comprise…

OAXACA, Mexico – November 17, 2017 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a new race in Mexico with the addition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Oaxaca Half Marathon, which will make its…

CHENGDU, China – The inaugural United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Chengdu Marathon & ½ Marathon took place on Saturday, October 28 in Dujiangyan City, located just outside of Chengdu. Celebrating 20 years of history in…

LAS VEGAS – November 7, 2017 – Resilience and unity are the operative words in Las Vegas these days. After last month’s tragic shooting, the words “Vegas Strong” are literally everywhere in the city. And…

SAN DIEGO – November 8, 2017 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a new partnership with Science in Sport (SiS) to become the Official Gel of the series. The agreement spans the…

San Jose, California – This weekend, the center of Silicon Valley plays host to one of the most exciting road races in the Golden State: the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon. Defending champion,…

Denver, Colo. – With every mile under their feet, a pair of runners will be making a difference in the lives and health of others at this year’s Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon.…

PHILADELPHIA – September 14, 2017 – Celebrating its 40th edition and recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious road races, the 2017 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon…

SAN DIEGO – September 1, 2017 — Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today unveiled the new look of Competitor, the leading American running magazine, with a new name, Competitor Running. The redesigned masthead premieres with the…

ATLANTA – Aug. 22, 2017 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced the return of the Humana Atlanta 5K. The race will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 at…

LOS ANGELES – August 21 – The United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Los Angeles Half Marathon, today announced a partnership with Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con. The two costume themed events will return…

The premier media brand for pro bike racing, VeloNews has a 40-year legacy of authentic and authoritative coverage. This summer, the brand broke new ground thanks to impressive audience growth from its innovative digital offerings:…

PHOENIX – August 17, 2017 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon has announced a third day of running to race weekend with the new 1 Mile distance for the 2018 event. The…

BROOKLYN, NY – Americana band, Hollis Brown will headline the 2017 Synchrony Financial Rock ‘n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The band, named after a Bob Dylan song (“The Ballad of…

PHILADELPHIA – August 3, 2017 – Olympic bronze and silver medalist, Galen Rupp is set to compete at the 2017 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon in partnership with…

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon announced a new start line for the Saturday 5K and Sunday half marathon held as part of the area’s premier running festival. For…

SAVANNAH – July 18, 2017 – Indie pop band, Fitz and the Tantrums will headline the 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The band will perform for…

LAS VEGAS – Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon today announced that the Goo Goo Dolls will headline the pre-race concert. The band will perform for more than 30,000 runners on Sunday, November…

– Annual summertime race returns this weekend July 15-16; Registration is still available for all distances at the Health & Fitness Expo – Women’s running pioneer Kathrine Switzer headlines weekened festivities – Last year’s champion,…

SEATTLE – June 16, 2017 – The 9th annual Alaska Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon, a signature Seafair Event returns this weekend (June 17 – 18). For the first time in…

Competitor, the leading American running magazine, commemorates its 30th anniversary with the June issue. Readers will enjoy an in-depth look back at the publications’ history and top stories with co-founder and endurance-sports legend Bob Babbitt.…

SAN DIEGO, CA – Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series will celebrate Global Running Day with a 24-hour worldwide series sale, offering the best prices of the year on Wednesday, June 7. This year commemorates the…

SAN DIEGO – June 1, 2017 – The Synchrony Financial Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon kicks off this weekend, June 2-4, in one of the most beautiful cities in North America.…

SAN DIEGO – May 22, 2017 – Competitor Group Inc. (CGI) today announced that Rebecca Warren has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Running, the world’s largest women specific running magazine. “With her outstanding editorial background…

RALEIGH, NC – May 22, 2017 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced that registration for the 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Half Marathon and 5K will open on Wednesday, May 24. The…

– Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson joins the AACR as the Official Partner – Race weekend will feature new 10K distance on Saturday, Sept. 16  PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)…

San Diego, CA – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today announced that Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, will become the new title partner…

– Race weekend returns June 17 – 18  with all new 5K at Tukwila’s Museum of Flight – Participants who run the 5K and any distance Sunday will earn three medals – Marathon and half…

Michelob ULTRA Named Title Sponsor of 7th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis in October Agreement includes 3-year renewal as ‘Official Beer Sponsor’ and ‘Official Sponsor of Post Race Celebrations’ for all 22 Rock ‘n’…

PHILADELPHIA – April 18, 2017 – American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon has announced a new 10K distance for the 2017 event. The AACR Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia 10K…

United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Chengdu Marathon to take place on Sunday, October 29, 2017 Agreement elevates United Airlines as global airline sponsor of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series CHENGDU, China – Competitor Group, Inc.…

Marathon and half marathon will debut a revamped start and finish line Alternative rock band Cracker to headline post race concert Annual springtime race returns to Raleigh the weekend of April 1 – 2, 2017…

– Annual nighttime running event returns to Las Vegas the weekend of November 11-12, 2017 – Special pricing for a limited time; runners encouraged to reserve their spot at RunRocknRoll.com/Las-Vegas Las Vegas, NV – The…

DALLAS – March 2017 – One of the largest and most exciting running weekends in Texas hits Dallas this weekend and there’s still time to lace up your shoes as the 8th annual Humana Rock…

When you are a husband, a father with two young sons, an international ship broker and a world-class marathoner/ultramarathoner with some zany accomplishments, you multitask. So for an interview covering a range of subjects leading…

SEATTLE – March 8, 2017 – Alaska Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon, a signature Seafair Event today announced a brand new course for the 2017 event. The route will feature an…

JustGiving, the world’s no. 1 platform for giving announced a 3 year partnership with Competitor Group Inc.’s (CGI) Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, the largest running series in the world. The online giving platform has…

February 2017 – SAN DIEGO, CA– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a new partnership with Always Advancing as the official manufacturer of all finisher and bonus medals. The new partnership will begin at the United Airlines Rock ‘n’…

LOS ANGELES – Feb. 23, 2017 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today announced an expanded relationship with United Airlines as the new title sponsor of the Rock…

RALEIGH, NC – February 9, 2017 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon today announced Humana Inc., a leading health and well being company, as the new title partner of the 2017 event. Humana is…

More than 20,000 runners from all 50 states and 37 countries will hit the pavement for the 2017 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & ½ Marathon. Returning this weekend (February 4-5), the 8th annual race has added…

PHOENIX – January 13, 2017 – The annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon returns this weekend (January 14 – 15, 2017). The event, back for its 14th year, takes runners on a scenic tour of Phoenix,…

SAN DIEGO, CA – January 6, 2017 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a new partnership with SmartyPants Vitamins. The sponsorship kicked off at GEICO Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon November 12-13, 2016, and…

SAN DIEGO – December 15, 2016 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced the release of the 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Tour Schedule. In celebration of…

BOULDER – December 14, 2016 – CompetitorGroup, Inc. (CGI) president Josh Furlow announced today that Fred Dreier has been promoted to editor-in-chief of VeloNews, effective immediately. One of the cycling industry’s most well-respected journalists, Dreier started his media career as an…

SAN ANTONIO – December 1, 2016 – The 9th annual Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon returns the weekend of December 3 – 4, 2016. More than 26,000 runners from 19 countries and all 50…

SAN DIEGO – Nov. 17, 2016 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today announced a new multi-event sponsorship agreement with United Airlines, under which the airline will become…

Seattle – November 11, 2016 – Building on a long-standing partnership, Brooks Running Company has teamed up with Competitor Group, Inc. to create a one-of-a-kind shoe that celebrates the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and its…

LAS VEGAS – Nov. 8, 2016 – In a running display of glitz and glamour, GEICO is back as the title partner of the GEICO Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon, which…

SAVANNAH, GA. – November 4, 2016 – The 6th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon is ready to rock the hostess city of the south. The race returns the weekend of November 5 – 6, 2016…

-2016 spring race generated ₤7.26 million of economic activity; 28,398 hotel room nights -16,000 runners from 54 countries around the world participated in the 3rdannual event -Musically themed road race returns 26-28 May, 2017 LIVERPOOL, UK…

Denver, Colorado – This weekend, the Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon will serve as the 2016 USATF Colorado Association State Half Marathon Championships. The half marathon will take off at 7:15am on Sunday, October 16.…

ST. LOUIS – The 6thannual Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon returns the weekend of October 15 – 16, 2016. More than 10,000 runners from 48 states and eight countries will toe the start line to take…

When the signal sounds to start the 2016 Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon on October 16, five Denver-based Transamerica employees – dubbed the Tomorrow Chasers – will be running with a little extra motivation driven…

San Diego, CA – September 28, 2016 – Triathlete, the world’s leading multisport media brand, has launched a completely redesigned Triathlete.com. The brand new website features a cleaner layout, easier-to-read font, simplified social sharing, responsive design and improved…

STAMFORD, Conn. & SAN DIEGO, Calif. – September 14, 2016 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, and Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company,…

SAN DIEGO – September 14, 2016 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and Humana today announced the return of the Humana 5K Tune Up Run Series. This set of events, which launched in 2015, is designed…

SAN DIEGO – September 7, 2016 — The forth annual Women’s Running Cover Runner Contest powered by Jaybird with the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series is searching for a runner to appear on its January/February 2017 cover. Women’s…

SEATTLE – August 25, 2016 –Alaska Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon, a signature Seafair Event today announced a new date for the 2017 event. The race, which is in its 9th year, will now take…

Liverpool, UK – 25 August, 2016 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool Marathon & ½ Marathon is opening registration for the 2017 event. The running festival returns the weekend of 27-28 May with the marathon, half marathon, 5K…

Las Vegas –August 17, 2016 – Snoop Dogg will headline the 2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon. The entertainment icon will perform for more than 40,000 runners on Sunday, November 13 during the pre-race…

SAVANNAH, GA. – August 15, 2016 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon today unveiled new course changes for the 2016 event. The updated course will feature more of downtown Savannah’s historic and charming town squares,…

San Diego, CA – Triathlete, the world’s leading triathlon media property, today announced that Erin Beresini has been named editor-in-chief, effective immediately. Beresini will oversee all Triathlete content in both print and digital, reporting to John Bradley, SVP of Media at…

PHILADELPHIA – August 5, 2016 – American long distance runner Neely Spence Gracey is set to compete at the 2016 AACR Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Gracey is using the race as a training run…

– Celebrate 20 years of running of Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego – 2017 event will take place the weekend of June 3 – 4 – Online registration opens today at RunRocknRoll.com/San-Diego with limited special pricing SAN DIEGO —…

– 2017 event will take place on Saturday, April 29; Online registration opens today with special pricingfor a limited time – Rebranded in 2016, the race was previously called the Country Music Marathon – St. Jude Children’s…

–  Financial services company signs 2-year sponsorship agreement –  Race weekend features 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on October 15-16 –  G. Love & Special Sauce to headline at finish line concert at Civic Center Park…

BOULDER – North America’s oldest bike-racing title, VeloNews, has named Fred Dreier executive editor. One of the cycling industry’s most well-respected journalists, Dreier will contribute to VeloNews on all platforms. He brings his lighthearted writing…

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – June 24, 2016 – Alternative rock band, Sister Hazel will headline the 2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, September 4. For the first time in the history…

PHILADELPHIA – June 14, 2016 –American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon today announced a revamped route for the 2016 event. The course changes will take runners past new sights including, Fairmount…

Boulder, CO – June 7, 2016 – VeloNews has recently unveiled a completely redesigned VeloNews.com. The new website is specifically structured to create a more engaging user experience with the audience while providing one-of-a-kind in-depth gear and bike reviews, as well…

SAN ANTONIO – June 1, 2016 –Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon today announced a revamped marathon and half marathon course for the 2016 event. The course changes were made to create a…

DUBLIN – May 31, 2016 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon today announced a new title partnership with leading diagnostics service provider Affidea, and added a new 5k for the action-packed weekend festival…

–   Annual running festival returns to Liverpool this weekend –   90’s rock band Cast will headline the Finish Festival on Sunday in front of Echo Arena –   Registration still available at the Health and…

PHILADELPHIA –May 24, 2016– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced the renewed charity title partnership of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the largest scientific organization in the world supporting cancer research, at the 2016…

San Diego, CA – May 17, 2016 – U.S. Olympians Amy Cragg and Shalane Flanagan will get a final tune-up for the 2016 Olympic Games at the 19th annual Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego…

RALEIGH, NC – May 12, 2016 – Registration for the 4th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by WRAL is now open. The springtime race returns to Raleigh the weekend of April 1 – 2,…

SAN DIEGO, California — May 10, 2016 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today installed longtime media veteran John Bradley as Senior Vice President of Media, effective immediately.   Bradley will oversee the overall content strategy and…

– 5K and 10K registration opens for Las Vegas’ largest running event – Celebrate 50th running of Las Vegas Marathon the weekend of November 12-13 – Special pricing for a limited time; reserve your spot at RunRocknRoll.com/Las-Vegas…

San Diego, CA – May 5, 2016 –Competitor Group Inc. announced today that Electrolife has officially signed on as the 2016 Official Hydration/Electrolyte Partner for the TriRock Triathlon Series. The sports hydration company’s products will be provided on-course…

San Diego, CA – May 3, 2016 – San Diego-based Suja Juice Co., the fastest growing cold-pressured, organic, non-GMO beverage company in the U.S., is entering its third year as title partner of the 19th…

Nashville, TN – April 26, 2016 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and GEICO announce an extended partnership through 2018. The renewed agreement designates GEICO as the exclusive auto insurance partner for more than 21 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events…

SAN DIEGO – April 21, 2016 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and Garmin today announced an extended partnership through 2018. The agreement spans all U.S. and Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events where Garmin will be…

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 19, 2016 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Patrick Byerly has joined the company as Senior Vice President…

Las Vegas, NV – April 5, 2016 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon has opened registration for the 2016 race. This world’s largest nighttime running event, which hosted more than 45,000…

Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series are renewing their sponsorship contract with Transamerica as the title sponsor of the Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco. “We are thrilled…

• 2015 race generated over $226 million of economic impact; 6.3% increase year-over-year • November 13-15 was the #8 ranked weekend of the year for Las Vegas Tourism • Marathon Weekend set for November 10-13,…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 23, 2016 – The 2016 Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco has partnered with wear blue: run to remember to inspire runners as they take on the hills of San Francisco on…

DALLAS – March 20, 2016 – On the heels of last year’s wildly successful partnership, Toyota and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the series, have renewed their partnership for 2016. The result? Toyota is again…

NASHVILLE, TN – March 15, 2016 – On Saturday, April 30, the annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon continues the strong tradition of great music combined with the premier running event…

SAN DIEGO, CA – March 11, 2016– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has introduced a new online Finisher Zone for race participants. Runners can access real time results, earn virtual badges, compare expected time…

BOULDER – March 8, 2016 – North America’s oldest bike-racing title is back to its roots as VeloNews. After five years under the name Velo, the 44-year-old print publication has, with its April issue, rebranded…

Premium active lifestyle brand Jaybird, today announced its partnership with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. Jaybird is one of three global partners and the official headphone of the 2016/2017 marathon series. “We’re stoked to…

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, will return as a series-wide partner and title sponsor of four running events – in New Orleans (Feb. 28,…

The Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon today announced a revamped half marathon course and unveiled a new finish line at Waterfront Park for the 2016 event. The marathon and half marathon will…

Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a partnership with Seattle-based Alaska Airlines to become the title sponsor of the Alaska Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by WRAL with featured charity The V Foundation unveiled a new 5K course today, which will take place at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 9 at…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon, a Signature Seafair Event, today announced revamped marathon and half marathon courses for the 2016 event. The course will continue to start near to the iconic Space…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by WRAL has announced an expanded  Weekend of Music, which will feature music Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as an endless array of on course entertainment. Multi-Platinum…

DUBLIN, IRELAND – February 5, 2016 – For the first time, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon will include a new 10 kilometer distance in 2016. Event weekend will take place August 5-7, featuring…

SAN DIEGO, CA – February 2, 2016 –TriRock San Diego today announced a new springtime date of May 22, 2016 making it the first international triathlon distance of the year in San Diego. Also new…

Richmond, VA – January 14, 2016 – RaceIT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, announced today it will power the 2016 online registrations for Cycle Oregon, Ride the Rockies, and Pedal…

Richmond, VA – January 12, 2016 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, announced a major enhancement to its Mobile App capabilities through the new Video content. This is…

Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon is set to return the weekend of October 15 – 16, 2016. The race is back for its 6th year and will take runners on a tour through historic…

Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today released the 2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Tour Schedule. In celebration of the Tour Schedule launch, the series is…

QUERETARO, Mexico – Dec. 10, 2015 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is rolling into another Mexican destination with the addition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Querétaro Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on Sunday, Oct.…

The 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1/2 Marathon generated a total economic impact of more than ₤4.22 million for the city, according to an economic impact study conducted by the San Diego State…

SAN DIEGO, December 1, 2015 – The January/February 2016 issue of Women’s Running features Kiley Lyall, a 24-year-old half marathon runner from Chicago and her story of how running has helped her manage autism, mild cerebral palsy and life-threatening seizures. She is the first-ever…

Phoenix, AZ (December 1, 2015) – The GLUKOS Company Inc., an all-natural performance energy foods brand, today announced a partnership with Competitor Group Inc., operators of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series to be the exclusive…

DUBLIN, Ireland – November 17, 2015 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon opened registration today for the 2016 race, taking place on Sunday, August 7th. The race also reported that the 2015 event weekend…

SAVANNAH – November 6, 2015 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon is returning this weekend, Nov. 7 – 8, and will celebrate a milestone anniversary of five-years running and continued growth of 11.7 percent…

SAN ANTONIO – November 5, 2015 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is getting into the season of giving by donating meals for every race registration made between now and Thanksgiving for its Texas races—Humana…

LAS VEGAS – November 3, 2015– Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today announced an expanded partnership with GEICO®, which now becomes the title sponsor of the GEICO Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon.…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 30, 2015 – For some, the road to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio begins at this Saturday’s AACR Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon. The flat and fast course paired with…

LOUIS – October 16, 2015 – Rungevity Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon presented by The Quinn Family Foundation will take over “The Lou” this weekend, October 17 – 18. This year, the annual fall…

BROOKLYN – New York City has always been a place for firsts and this weekend the Big Apple’s most populous borough will be host to yet another: the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon.…

Richmond, VA – September 30, 2015 – Race IT, the world’s leading online registration engine for endurance events, has released its third round of data related to Registration Refund, its “registration reimbursement” program that launched…

Richmond, VA – September 23, 2015 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a major enhancement to its Mobile App capabilities through the addition of GPS-based Live…

SAN DIEGO – September 18, 2015 — The third annual Women’s Running Cover Runner Contest presented by the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series is searching for a real runner to appear on its January/February 2016 cover. Women’s Running, the…

SAVANNAH, GA. – September 16, 2015 –Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon has announced a revamped marathon course for the 2015 event. The course changes were made to help alleviate traffic impacts in the…

NASHVILLE – Sept. 15, 2015 – Nashville’s iconic race is singing a new tune next year as the event is rebranding to become the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, which has been…

Richmond, VA – September 9, 2015 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced the deployment of a new pricing strategy available through its software platform. This new…

SAVANNAH – September 2, 2015 – Superstar vocal group, Rascal Flatts will headline the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The band will perform for thousands of runners and…

LOS ANGELES – August 26, 2015 — More than 10,000 Halloween-clad runners will celebrate 13.1 musical miles with an epic performance by Sir-Mix-A-Lot at Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon’s Toyota Concert Series.  The…

Richmond, VA – August 11, 2015 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a new partnership with the Event Directors’ College (EDC) operated by the Portland Marathon. Race…

One of the biggest weekends in running just got bigger. American rock star Kid Rock will headline the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon on Sunday, November 16. The five-time Grammy nominated artist will perform…

SALT LAKE CITY – August 5, 2015 – At today’s opening of the Outdoor Retailer show, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) and Brooks Running Company announced a sponsorship extension through 2020. The continued partnership, which began…

Richmond, VA – July 30, 2015 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced its partnership with Root2 LLC, the leading provider of custom mobile apps for sporting…

NEW YORK – July 28, 2015 – Nate Ruess, lead singer of Grammy Award winning band Fun, will headline the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Ruess will perform hits from…

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 23, 2015 – The 19th annual Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is opening its corrals for the 2016 race with special early bird pricing, available today only. Participants can…

SAN DIEGO – July 16, 2015 – Women’s Running, the world’s largest women-specific running magazine, today released the cover of its August issue featuring the first regular-sized runner to appear on the cover of a…

July 15, 2015 – SAN DIEGO –The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced Travelers, an official sponsor of the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, is shining a spotlight on what motivates runners with its “My…

SAN DIEGO – June 30, 2015 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, as a series-wide partner and title sponsor of four running…

Philadelphia, PA – June 28, 2015 – Despite wet conditions, more than 3,000 participants biked, ran and rocked around Fairmount Park this weekend at the 11th annual Johnson & Johnson TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies…

SAN DIEGO – June 25, 2015 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced Humana (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, as a series-wide partner and title sponsor of four running events…

SAN DIEGO – June 24, 2015 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) president Josh Furlow announced today that John Bradley has been named editor-in-chief of the Velo brand, effective immediately. A media veteran with more than 20 years’ experience as…

Richmond, VA – June 16, 2015 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced its partnership with RaceHQ, the leading provider of event planning and purchasing software for…

DENVER– June 2, 2015 – The Edith Sanford Breast Foundation, a national non-profit advancing research to end breast cancer, has been named as the official charity of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. The event…

Eagle Creek is proud to announce they signed a partnership agreement with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series as Official Bag and Luggage Partner for select events across the country in 2015. The fitness market is a growing…

Virginia Beach, VA – May 19, 2015 – In partnership with the American Music festival, Sheryl Crow will headline the post-race concert at the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, September 6. Crow…

VANCOUVER, BC –May 19, 2015 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon today announced that the John Volken Foundation will return for its second year as the Official Charity of the event. To kick off…

San Diego, CA –May 7, 2015– San Diego-based Suja Juice Co., the fastest growing cold-pressured, organic juice & smoothie company in the U.S., is entering its second year as title partner of the 18th annual Suja Rock…

LIVERPOOL, UK – 6 May 2015 – The success of last year’s inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is having a positive impact on the 2015 race. More than 1,000 international runners…

SEATTLE – April 10, 2015 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon, a signature Seafair Event announced a new Rock ‘n’ Roll 8K distance taking place on Saturday, June 13. The race will start…

San Diego – April 10, 2015 – Running for a cause just got easier for participants of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. Through a partnership with everydayhero™, a global fundraising platform from Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), more…

PHILADELPHIA, PA—April 8, 2015 – Launched in partnership with Presenting Sponsor Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), the PHLY Cup Pro Division will return to the 2015 Johnson & Johnson TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon.  Held in conjunction with the…

VANCOUVER, BC –April 6, 2015 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon benefiting the John Volken Foundation today announced the Cunningham Seawall 10k will move to Saturday, October 24 to offer participants two days…

Las Vegas, NV – April 3, 2015 – It’s everything a road race isn’t supposed to be. The 2015 Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon returns to Las Vegas Boulevard on November 12-15,…

PHOENIX – April 2, 2015 – The P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 is set to return Sunday, January 17, 2016. The event, back for its 13th year, takes runners on a scenic…

San Diego, CA – March 26, 2015 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, and iHeartMedia, the media and entertainment company with the largest reach of any radio…

SAN DIEGO – March 24, 2015 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today announced changes to its senior leadership team designed to continue the company’s global growth strategy, with a renewed focus on innovative consumer experiences…

DALLAS, March 23, 2015 – Ahead of 15,000 runners hitting the pavement at the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon last Sunday, March 22, Toyota and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, announced…

DALLAS – March 18, 2015 – Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon is ready to rock with more than 13,000 participants taking over the streets of Dallas the weekend of March 21-22. New this year,…

NEW YORK – March 11, 2015 – Its 13.1-miles of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And runners like it. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is returning to Brooklyn this year with a new half-marathon on Saturday,…

San Diego, CA – March 5, 2015 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a new Military Challenge, a patriotic race-within-a-race taking place at six events this year. Members of the U.S. Armed…

San Diego, CA – March 3, 2015 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, and Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced a…

LIVERPOOL, UK – March 3, 2015 – The 2nd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is returning to Merseyside in 2015 with exciting new additions.  This year, the race is launching a Festival…

Philadelphia, PA – February 24, 2015 – For 38 years the AACR Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia has traditionally taken place the third Sunday in September. This year, to accommodate Pope Francis’ first visit to the…

MEXICO – January 21, 2015 – In partnership with As Deporte, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company, today announced the continued expansion of the Rock ‘n’ Roll…

Richmond, VA – January 20, 2015 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced its partnership with the 2015 Portland Marathon.  This partnership includes Race IT powering registrations…

SAN DIEGO – January 16, 2015 – The 2015 Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon will for the first time feature a Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K on Saturday of race weekend, part…

SAN DIEGO (January 15, 2014) –Competitor Magazine, America’s #1 Running Resource, today announced the first ever definitive Gear Guide for runners, hitting stands March 1, 2015. The special issue serves as an all-inclusive guide encompassing a…

SAN FRANCISCO – January 14, 2015 – The Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco today announced that the popular rock band, American Authors, will headline the race’s finish line festival concert on Sunday, March 29. Celebrating…

·  Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon & ½ Marathon returns for its fourth year on Saturday, March 14 · Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Mexico City Half Marathon takes place at night on Sunday, March 15 WASHINGTON DC / MEXICO…

Portland, OR – December 1, 2014 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced its partnership with the Portland Marathon.  This partnership includes RaceIT powering registrations for the…

SAN DIEGO – November 19, 2014 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today unveiled #MyRnRTour, a new interactive race-calendar planning tool for the 2015 Tour Schedule that officially launches on Thursday, November 20 with a special one-day…

Raleigh, NC – November 14, 2014 – SportsTravel magazine today presented its ‘Best New Sporting Event’ Award for 2014 to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by WRAL benefiting The V Foundation. The…

SAN ANTONIO — November 5, 2014 — Capping off one the greatest year of his professional career, America’s best distance runner Meb Keflezighi will headline the 7th annual Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2…

Los Angeles – October 15, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today announced The Flame Broiler as the Official Healthy Fast Food Partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll…

Virginia Beach, Va. – October 15, 2014 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon is set to return September 6, 2015 and will celebrate a milestone anniversary of 15 years of running. The race…

Denver, Colorado – September 30, 2014 – The USA Track & Field Colorado Association and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced that the USATF Colorado Association State Half Marathon Championships (State Championships) will…

New Orleans, LA – September 17, 2014 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and Feed the Children, an organization working to end childhood hunger, today announced a new partnership as the official benefiting charity of the…

SAN ANTONIO (September 16, 2014) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today announced SWBC as the Official Financial Partner of the 7th annual Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon &…

TAMPA, Fla./CHICAGO, Ill. (Sept. 10, 2014) — Gatorade Endurance, an elite line of sports fueling products from Gatorade for endurance athletes, and IRONMAN, the largest participation sports platform in the world, today announced a multi-year partnership…

Denver, CO – September 3, 2014– Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today announced a partnership with Denver-based Janus Capital Management (Janus) to become the title sponsor of the Janus Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½…

SAN ANTONIO, TX – August 29, 2014 – KiDS ROCK San Antonio powered by San Antonio Sports today announced SUBWAY® as the new title sponsor of the 1-mile kids run. This year, the non-timed, non-competitive…

San Diego, Calif. – August 22, 2014 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and RaceKids, an innovative Day Camp for children of race participants, today announced a partnership as the Official Day Camp Partner…

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 11, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company, today announced a partnership with GovX.com, the largest online ticketing service for U.S. military members, law…

SAN DIEGO – Aug. 7, 2014 – This fall, Triathlete magazine will be hosting its first ever training camp in San Diego. The exclusive four-day camp, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 21, will feature appearances from legends…

MEXICO CITY – July 29, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company, today announced a partnership with Asdeporte to bring the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series…

Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2014 – Etihad Airways today announced plans for an expanded sponsorship of Events DC Nation’s Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 7. The leading…

ASBURY PARK, July 15, 2014 – Almost two years later, thousands of families in the tri-state area, including the Jersey Shore, are still struggling to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy.Race2Rebuild, an endurance charity racing program that…

IRVINE, Calif. (July 14, 2014) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced an expanded partnership, as Mazda becomes the Official…

Richmond, VA – July 10, 2014 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a new partnership with the Event Director’s College Series (EDC) operated by the Portland…

BOULDER, Col. (July 9, 2014) On Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, the City of Boulder will host the city’s first IRONMAN triathlon – becoming one of 11 cities in North America to host the 140.6-mile triathlon. As…

Raleigh, NC – July 8, 2014 – The  inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon, presented by WRAL  benefiting The V Foundation for Cancer Research, generated an economic impact  of over $8.1 million…

BOULDER,  Colo. – July 3, 2014 — As the 101st edition of the Tour de France commences  this weekend, Velo today announced Spencer Powlison as the new Editor of  VeloNews.com and Logan VonBokel as a Tech Reporter for both Velo and VeloNews.com.  Additionally, Matthew Beaudin has been…

WASHINGTON, DC – July 1, 2014 – In light of the abounding patriotism storming across America in support of the US World Cup soccer game and upcoming Fourth of July holiday, Events DC Nation’s Triathlon To…

PHILADELPHIA, PA—June 17, 2014 – The Johnson & Johnson TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies is returning for its 10th year on June 21 and 22. Title sponsor Johnson & Johnson has doubled its…

PHILADELPHIA, PA—June 13, 2014 – The Johnson & Johnson TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies is returning for the 10th year on June 21 and 22. One of the East Coast’s marquee triathlons, the…

JACKSONVILLE/TAMPA, Fla. (June 9, 2014) – The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (FHSPSF) and The IRONMAN Foundation (IMF) announced today that they have partnered to provide $100,000 in grant funding for first responder groups in seven…

Richmond, VA – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a new partnership with the Challenge Family global series of long distance triathlons.  Race IT will provide registration…

San Diego, CA – June 4, 2014 – For one day each year, the sport of running becomes a collective celebration of the passion millions of people share when they lace up their shoes and…

Washington DC – May 28, 2014 – A new record was set this week when The Army Ten-Miler (ATM) 2014 event opened registration Wednesday morning at 10am Eastern Time, and sold out all 23,500 general…

WASHINGTON, DC – May 16, 2014 –The only triathlon held in Washington DC is offering even more triathletes the opportunity to “test the waters” with the launch of a shorter distance race.  The 9th annual Events…

Richmond, VA – May 2, 2014 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a new partnership with the Challenge Rancho Cordova triathlon, produced by USA Productions.   Race…

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 2, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Mark Buntz has been named Senior Vice President of Partnership…

San Diego, CA – April 25, 2014 – On June 5, 2014, one of the most significant athletic achievements of the last century will be celebrated at San Diego’s historic Balboa Stadium: the 50th anniversary…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 23, 2014) – For the 12th consecutive year, The IRONMAN Foundation is conducting its annual auction on eBay to benefit its charitable endeavors worldwide. The auction, open now, provides athletes the opportunity to bid on one of…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 22, 2014) – Nissan is once again partnering with the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon, which returns to Nashville on Saturday, April 26. The partnership between Nissan and the…

Richmond, VA – April 18, 2014 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a new partnership with the J&A Racing and their series of events, in which…

Las Vegas, NV – April 2, 2014 – Registration for the ultimate nighttime festival no runner should miss, the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis…

San Diego, CA – April 2, 2014 – Triathlete, the largest triathlon resource in the world, has released its annual Buyer’s Guide, an in-depth special issue dedicated to the products that help triathletes race and…

LIVERPOOL – March 27, 2014 – Competitor Group Europe and its parent company, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company in the United States, today announced BT as the title sponsor…

DUBLIN, Ireland – March 21, 2014 – Ireland’s natural Celtic charm will be on display at the 2nd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon on Monday, August 4. Last year’s inaugural event attracted runners…

San Diego, CA. (March 17, 2014) – San Diego-based Suja Juice Co., the fastest growing cold-pressured, organic juice and smoothie company in the U.S. and Forbes magazine’s #3 Most Promising Company in the Nation, today announced it will serve…

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March 12, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that its board of directors has named David Abeles as Chief…

SAN DIEGO, CA – March 5, 2014 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and GU Energy Labs today announced the first Official GU Flavor of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. As part of the GUMOCRACY…

St. Louis, MO – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, in partnership with The Quinn Family Foundation (QFF) today announced that rungevity has been named the title…

SAN DIEGO, CA – February 25, 2014 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and GU Energy Labs launched a GUMOCRACY campaign for runners and fans to vote on their favorite new GU Energy Gel flavor by February…

San Diego, CA – February 19, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced a renewed partnership with the Transamerica companies to return as the…

SAN ANTONIO, TX – February 14, 2014 – The 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon generated a total economic impact of over $34.4 million for the local economy, according to an economic impact…

SAN DIEGO – February 7, 2014 – Dubbed “The Academy Awards of Endurance Sports” by Entertainment Tonight, the 22nd annual endurance LIVE Sports Awards Gala will honor the year’s most remarkable performances in running, cycling and triathlon…

SAN DIEGO, CA – January 28, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc., (CGI) the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced the following: – Josh Furlow has been named Executive Vice President…

Raleigh, NC – January 27, 2014 – In its inaugural year, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & ½ Marathon Presented by WRAL Benefiting The V Foundation will race through the City of Oaks with…

San Diego, CA – January 24, 2014 – Women’s Running San Diego Half Marathon and 5K benefiting the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation (ESBCF) today announced the addition of a 5K distance to the event, taking place on…

San Diego, CA – January 23, 2014 – Competitor Group, Inc, (CGI) the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced plans for its  elite athlete program for the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll…

Richmond, VA – January 16, 2014 – Race IT, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports, today announced a multi-year agreement in which Race IT will provide registration services to facilitate online…

Raleigh, NC – January 14, 2014 – With a newly approved course in hand, race organizers are moving forward with the next steps of planning a world-class running event, with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh…

SAN FRANCISCO – January 13, 2014 – The Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco today announced the new course for the 2nd annual race, taking place on Sunday, April 6, 2014. In San Francisco fashion, the course will…

WASHINGTON, DC – January 2, 2014 –The only triathlon held in Washington, DC is open for registration.  The 9th annual Events DC Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2014.…

Phoenix, AZ – December 30, 2013 – The Boot Campaign and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced a new partnership to show appreciation for troops and raise funds for military programs at the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – December 23, 2013 – For the past 14 years the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan has started on West End Avenue adjacent to Centennial Park. When…

Washington, D.C. – December 19, 2013 – Finishers at the 3rd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & Carefirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA ½ Marathon will notice significant improvements to their race day experience on Saturday,…

SAN DIEGO – December 11, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today unveiled the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Tour Schedule for the 2014 series. The series includes 24…

SAN DIEGO – December 10, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc., (CGI) the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that its board of directors has named Paul F. Walsh as interim…

SAN DIEGO – December 5, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced the 22nd annual endurance LIVE gala will return to San Diego on…

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – November 13, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Bill Pedigo has joined the company’s Sr. Management team as…

The sights and scenery of Liverpool will be on display for thousands of runners from around the world as Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool Marathon & ½ Marathon debuts on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Race organizers…

Vancouver, BC – October 28, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced partnerships with Lassonde Industries, Inc.  and the Lions Gate Road Runners to bring…

Lexington, MA and San Diego, CA (October 18, 2013) – Global performance running footwear and apparel brand Saucony® and  Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the global active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, have partnered to create the Saucony 26…

Brooklyn, NY – October 8, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company, today announced a new partnership with YP, North America’s largest local search, media and…

San Diego, CA – October 1, 2013 – Triathlete, the largest triathlon resource in the world, today unveiled the Best of Eurobike Awards, honoring the products with the potential to help triathletes race and train better.…

Richmond, Virginia – September 20, 2013 – RaceIt, the fastest growing registration platforms in endurance sports, today announced that it has streamlined its online event registration process by offering USA Triathlon membership verification in real time. This…

San Diego, CA – Sept. 20, 2013 – Your ticket to run is back and better than ever. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series today announced the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series TourPass will include a…

San Diego, CA – September 13, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and Mazda today announced a partnership with the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon series…

Washington D.C. – September 5, 2013 – Etihad Airways’ first major sports sponsorship in the United States will be up and running with the start of the 8th annual Events D.C. Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit…

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – August 15, 2013 – A road race mixed with live musical performances is coming to Liverpool. Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the global active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced…

Southampton, Bermuda – August 14, 2013 – The TriRock Triathlon Series presented by REI is inviting participants to come for the race but stay for the “Bacardi After Party” at the newly added Bacardi TriRock Bermuda Triathlon…

SAN DIEGO, California & RICHMOND, Virginia – August 8,2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Raceit, the fastest growing registration solutions platform in…

WASHINGTON, DC – August 8, 2013 – The Events DC Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society today announced that Gryphon Technologies is returning as the presenting sponsor of the 6th annual Military Challenge.…

Washington DC – July 12, 2013 – Etihad Airways is the new official airline sponsor of Events DC’s Nation’s Triathlon, marking the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s first entry into sports sponsorship in the US capital. The…

Washington, DC – July 10, 2013 –Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today…

BOULDER, Colo. – June 28, 2013 – VeloNews.com has hit the ground in France with two feet on the pedals for three weeks of dedicated coverage of the 100th annual Tour de France, offering cycling…

Philadelphia, PA – June 24, 2013 – More than 3,000 participants swam, biked, and rocked around Fairmount Park this weekend at the TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon, with title sponsor Johnson & Johnson and presenting sponsor Philadelphia…

Minneapolis, MN – June 24, 2013 – The Minnesota Vikings and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today announced a new event for NFL fans to combine their love of running with their passion for the hometown…

Philadelphia, PA – June 11, 2013 – TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon, with title sponsor Johnson & Johnson and presenting sponsor Philadelphia InsuranceCompanies (PHLY), today announced the lineup of world renowned professional triathletes participating at the 9th…

RALEIGH, N.C. – June 7, 2013 – Competitor Group, the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and Capitol Broadcasting Company today announced a partnership with WRAL as the presenting sponsor of the…

SAN DIEGO, CA and ATLANTA, GA — June 4, 2013 — Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, an international series of entertainment-themed marathons and half marathons, and Black Girls RUN!, a national running organization designed to…

Westin Hotels Hits the Road This Summer with Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Partnership SAN DIEGO, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.– Jun. 3, 2013– Reaffirming its commitment to guests’ health and wellness, Westin Hotels & Resorts…

SAN DIEGO, California & RICHMOND, Virginia – May 28, 2013 – Race It and the Army’s annual Army Ten-Miler (ATM) have successfully registered a field of 35,000 participants for the 2013 event.  The registrations happened…

St. Louis, MO – May 17, 2013 – The St. Louis Rams and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today announced an event for NFL fans to combine their love of running with their passion for the…

Philadelphia, PA – May 17, 2013 – TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon, with title sponsor Johnson & Johnson and presenting sponsor Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), today announced a three-year partnership with the Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) as…

Cleveland, OH – May 15, 2013 – Runners can get ready to rock the streets of Ohio’s music Mecca! In partnership with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Positively Cleveland, the Rock…

SAN DIEGO, California & RICHMOND, Virginia – May 15, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced Tim Dunne as new General Manager of Race…

SAN DIEGO – April 22, 2013 – Today, organizations representing all facets of the running industry rallied behind Boston and the national running community to form Run Now.  Run Now is an industry coalition which…

San Diego, CA – April 19, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company has announced three new partnerships supporting the REI Muddy Buddy Adventure Series benefiting…

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—April 5, 2013—Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Competitor Group, Inc., the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company. Jamba Juice…

San Francisco, Calif.  – April 5, 2013 – The inaugural Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll San Francisco Half Marathon is set for Sunday, April 7. The picturesque and hilly race will start and finish on the…

PHILADELPHIA, PA—April 3, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced the new PHLY Cup pro division of the TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon, with title sponsor…

PHILADELPHIA, PA—March 26, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced Johnson & Johnson as the title sponsor of the TriRock Philadelphia Triathlon, which will…

AN DIEGO – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading international operator of world class endurance events, has announced the creation of a new Half Marathon Grand Prix. With points based scoring for place and time,…

Richmond, VA – March 20, 2013 – Raceit, the fastest growing online registration solutions platform in endurance sports recently added the 2013 Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay and 5K to its growing list of…

LISBON, PORTUGAL—March 14, 2013—Competitor Group Europe and its parent company, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company in the United States, today announced that the EDP Rock ‘n’…

DALLAS, TEXAS – March 14, 2013 – A lifetime of healthy choices are ahead for more than 1,000 children, who will discover that fitness can be fun at the start line of ING KiDS ROCK…

Raleigh, NC – February 27, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced a partnership with the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance to bring the Rock…

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (Feb. 14, 2013) –Bloomington, Minn., home of the Mall of America, will once again host the Women’s Running Bloomington Half Marathon on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Part of a national series of half…

Washington, D.C. – February 14, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, has announced a new partnership with MedStar Health, based in Columbia, Maryland. MedStar Health…

PASADENA, Calif. – January 31, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, announced today that the Kaiser Permanente Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon benefiting CureMito!…

Washington, D.C. – January 23, 2013 – Time is running out for runners hoping to tour the nation’s capital at the 2nd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA 1/2…

San Diego, CA and Seattle– January 15, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, has announced a three-year partnership with REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), one of the…

San Diego, CA – January 11, 2013 – Competitor Group (CGI) and the San Diego Padres today announced a multi-year partnership to bring the 16th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon…

OSLO, NORWAY— January 10, 2013 — The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, the world’s largest running series with more than 500,000 participants in 25 U.S. cities and six European cities, today opened registration for the…

San Diego, CA – Jan. 3, 2013 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, announced a new partnership with McNabb Nutraceuticals, LLC., maker of Sunology® Natural Sun…

St. Petersburg, FL – Dec. 21, 2012 – Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon today announced the addition of a new 3.1-mile “Mini Marathon” to the 2013 race, which takes place on Sunday, February…

Lisbon, Portugal—December 20, 2012—Competitor Group Europe and its parent company, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI),the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company in the United States, and Maratona Clube de Portugal today announced a…

PHOENIX, AZ: (December 19, 2012) – Cole Real Estate Investments (Cole), a diversified commercial real estate firm, is shifting into high gear as the title sponsor of the inaugural Cole Rock ‘n Roll Arizona Bike…

San Diego, Calif. – December 14, 2012 – The votes are in, and Competitor magazine has once again compiled the best running stores in America. Among the top retailers, Fleet Feet Syracuse was named the…

San Diego, Calif. – December 12, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today unveiled the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Tour Schedule for the 2013 series.…

SAVANNAH, GA — The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon has extended its contract in Savannah for three additional years, through 2016. The original agreement for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon and ½…

San Diego, Calif. – Dec. 11, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced a $20 savings promotion for its races series wide, which will…

BOULDER, Colo. – December 11, 2012 — Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Caley Fretz has been promoted to Tech Editor for both Velo…

LAS VEGAS – Nov. 30, 2012 – Sin City’s famous Las Vegas Boulevard is welcoming more than 30,000 participants for the 4th annual Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit…

LOS ANGELES – November 13, 2012 – It’s a star-studded celebration with the greatest athletes in the world.  The 21st annual endurance LIVE gala presented by REFUEL | “got chocolate milk?®” returns to Club Nokia…

Phoenix, AZ – November 7, 2012 – As Arizona’s premier running event returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary, participants can get their wheels spinning as the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½…

San Diego, Calif. – Nov. 2, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, today launched a new ground breaking online social community which connects runners and the friends…

It’s a musical multi-sport mash-up with rocking, swimming, biking and running. Taking place on Sunday, November 11, the first ever Land Rover TriRock Clearwater Triathlon will feature a beach start and open water swim at…

San Francisco, Calif.  – October 23, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle media and event entertainment company, today announced a partnership with Project Sport, LLC to bring the Rock ‘n’ Roll…

San Diego, CA – Sept. 19, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company, today announced a new partnership with FuelBelt Inc. to offer an exclusively designed…

San Diego, CA – August 31, 2012 – ASICS, the Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor of the Land Rover TriRock Austin Triathlon, will enhance the music-themed race elements of the Labor Day triathlon by giving…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 29, 2012 –The Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the largest international distance triathlon in the U.S., today introduced new official sponsors for the 2012 event including…

San Diego, CA – Aug. 22, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has announced new partnerships with StarKist, Pentax, Jamba Juice and Sony for…

MIAMI, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2012) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, has named St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®  the official benefiting charity of the St. Jude…

WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Aug. 8, 2012 – One of the largest triathlons in the United States, Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), introduced a new Corporate Team…

Cleveland, OH – July 31, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced a new partnership with Positively Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall…

San Diego, CA – July 18, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced a new partnership with Gatorade as the Official On Course…

St. Louis, MO – June 16, 2012 – TASK Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by the Quinn Family Charitable Fund is returning to St. Louis on Sunday, October 21 with…

Washington, DC – July 6, 2012 –The inaugural SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon produced more than $18 million in total economic impact, including $11 million in…

Lexington, KY – June 26, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced a partnership with the LeXenomics Group and Keeneland Race Course to bring…

San Diego, CA and Philadelphia, PA – June 21, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and a portfolio company of Falconhead Capital, today announced the…

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 13, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, has announced the formation of a strategic alliance with MapMyFITNESS, a health and…

BOULDER, Colo. (June 13, 2012) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, one of the largest professional cycling races in the…

St. Louis, MO – June 6, 2012 – The first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event in St. Louis provided a big boost for the local economy, generating a total economic impact of over $18.2…

San Diego, Calif. – June 1, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced the formation of an integrated women’s endurance sports global platform with…

San Diego, CA – May 23, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced a partnership with McDonald’s USA as the official quick service…

San Diego, CA – May 9, 2012 – Competitor Group (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, announced today that Molly Quinn has been named Vice President of Triathlon Events. Quinn…

BOULDER, Colo. – May 2, 2012 — Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced Chris Case as the new Managing Editor of Velo Magazine and Matthew…

St. Petersburg, Fla. – April 17, 2012 –The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon produced $7.8 million in total economic impact, including more than $3.8 million in direct visitor spending, according to a…

San Diego, Calif. – April 11, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, has successfully launched GearBuzz, a unique digital property that mixes e-commerce and product…

SAN DIEGO, Calif., – April 11, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Vitalyte will serve as the official beverage sponsor and official…

San Diego, Calif. – March 28, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced the hiring of Brian Metzler as the new editor-in-chief of Competitor…

San Diego, Calif. – March 19, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and a portfolio company of Falconhead Capital, today announced the following: –         Scott…

San Diego, Calif. and Washington, DC – February 20, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the acquisition of the Nation’s Triathlon and…

San Diego, Calif. –  February 1, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc., (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, and Brooks Sports, Inc., the No. 1 specialty running brand, today announced…

San Diego, Calif. ‐ December 21, 2011 ‐ The votes are in, and Competitor magazine’s readers have once again chosen their favorite products, events and services in the active sports world. The results of the…

San Diego, Calif. – December 14, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced Maui Jim as the Official Eyewear partner for the 2012…

San Diego, Calif.  (December 6, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, announced today that the Refuel: “got chocolate milk? ®” Campaign has signed on…

San Diego, Calif.  (November 23, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced that Land Rover North America will become the title sponsor of…

San Diego, Calif. and Dublin, Ire. Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today announced that the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series will officially add a half-marathon in Dublin, Ireland to its schedule of events in 2012. CGI…

San Diego, Calif. – November 15, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has been recognized in two consumer categories at min’s 2011 Editorial &…

Indian Wells/Palm Desert, CA – September 13, 2011 – On the very last day of 2011, thousands of runners will end their year on a high note and begin their new year with a renewed…

Miami Beach, FL – August 17, 2011 – While snowflakes are falling elsewhere, the bright sun and warm beaches of South Florida will draw more than 12,0000 runners to the ultimate running block party at…

San Antonio, TX – August 17, 2011 – For the first time in the history of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen…

DENVER (August 16, 2011) –  The USA Pro Cycling Challenge today announced Competitor Group’s Velo, North America’s oldest bike racing magazine, as an official media partner for the inaugural race, set to take place August…

Boulder, CO and Providence, RI – The ultimate bargain treasure hunt for cycling enthusiasts is headed East. VeloSwap has earned a reputation as one of the largest consumer cycling shows in the country, offering deals…

San Diego, Calif. — Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced a new platform in support of the fight against obesity through a partnership with…

San Diego, CA – In today’s busy world, getting in a good workout often requires the use of a personal trainer. Townfit.com, an innovative online platform for fitness professionals, today announced a summer fitness special for…

Chicago, Ill. – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today unveiled a new course for the 2011 XSport Fitness® Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society®. The newly revamped race route eliminates approximately…

BOULDER, CO (July 11, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today unveiled the new look of VeloNews, North America’s oldest bike racing magazine, with a new name, Velo. The magazine’s redesigned cover premieres with the…

ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon to rebrand as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Edinburgh Half Marathon Scottish Olympian Liz McColgan, “Red Hot Chili Pipers” to participate in inaugural event Partnership with GB Events includes retention of race…

St. Louis, MO – June 15, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), organizers of the Solutia Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon for the benefit of Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK),…

San Diego, CA – June 15, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has announced a partnership with Maui Jim, Inc. as the official sunglasses…