PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the running, cycling and triathlon industries. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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March 9, 2021
5x World Champ Craig Alexander Launches Vespa Pro Triathlon Team
(Miami, FL) March 9, 2021 – With the high profile CHALLENGE:MIAMI Triathlon serving as his backdrop, Craig “Crowie” Alexander, 5x World Triathlon Champion and former Hawaii IRONMAN course record holder, today announced the launch of the Vespa Professional Triathlon Team. Slated to include 12 of the world’s most accomplished and...
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March 9, 2021
Sea to Summit’s Telos TR2 Wins BACKPACKER Editor’s Choice Award
Boulder, CO (March 9, 2021)— Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is thrilled to accept a BACKPACKER Magazine Editor’s Choice award for the company’s Telos range of backpacking tents. The Telos is part of an ambitious and innovative new lineup of lightweight and...
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March 9, 2021
“I feel Slovenia” – Virtual Tour of Slovenia | Stage 3 with Domen Novak and Aljaž Turk
Ljubljana, Slovenia / March 9th, 2021 - The open, Virtual Tour of Slovenia by ‘I feel Slovenia’ on ROUVY is now going for its third stage events. Cyclists worldwide continue to travel and race around Slovenia virtually. Both formats, the Group Ride (on March 10th) and the race (on March...
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March 9, 2021
Detroit Resident runs 313 Kilometers for charity as part of 313 Day Virtual Running event
DETROIT, MI – Local endurance event company, Epic Races has not been able to hold actual running events during this pandemic so they have focused on expanding their virtual events and helping nonprofits raise money while they themselves have not been able to hold live events that bring in much...
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March 9, 2021
Cleary Bikes Chooses Thorpe Marketing as its Agency of Record
Richmond, Cali — Cleary Bikes, a specialty manufacturer of kids’ bikes, has selected Thorpe Marketing as its public relations agency of record. Thorpe Marketing will manage Cleary Bikes’ public and media relations. “We’re really looking forward to growing Cleary into a brand leader within the kids' bike category. Cleary is...
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March 9, 2021
BKOOL Announces Women on Wheels Challenge presented by ELITE
FONTANIVA, ITALY, March 9, 2021 — Elite Cycling announced their WOMEN ON WHEELS, BKOOL challenge on March 8th (International Women’s Day). Designed to celebrate, connect, and support women cyclists, it will continue throughout Women’s History Month and will close on April 11th. “The goal is to celebrate all women in...
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March 9, 2021
US Trail Running Conference DEI Webinar sets high benchmark
Estes Park, CO– The second webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference was hosted on Thursday, February 25. The session subject was Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and focused on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Mirna Valerio, a certified DEI trainer and former...
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March 9, 2021
Olympian Katie Zaferes Joins Team UCAN
Olympian Katie Zaferes has made the switch to UCAN to fuel her training and racing at the highest levels in the sport of triathlon. Zaferes is ranked the #1 short-course triathlete in the world, is the reigning World Triathlon Series Champion, and a favorite for Olympic Gold in Tokyo. Zaferes...
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March 9, 2021
Cadence Sports and Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Release 2020 Million Dollar Club List of America’s Top Cycling Fundraising Events.
Austin, TX – Despite an unprecedented environment surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, at least 45 cause-related cycling events raised more than $1 million each in 2020, according to the annual study released by Cadence Sports & the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. This study goes deep into exploring individual events to disclose...
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March 8, 2021
Rebecca Rusch Partners with Chamois Butt’r for the 2021 Season
Pleasant Valley, MO (March 8, 2021) – Chamois Butt’r, the ultimate skin lubricant and chamois cream, is thrilled to partner with seven-time world champion, MTB Hall of Famer, and Emmy Award winner, Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca kicked off her 2021 season in Knik Lake, Alaska at the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI350),...
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March 8, 2021
Wild Rye and Pivot Cycles Introduce Spring ’21 Apparel Collaboration
KETCHUM, Idaho (March 8, 2021)— Wild Rye, women’s four-season brand dedicated to crafting beautiful and technical mountain apparel announced today its first seasonal collaboration with premium bicycle manufacturer, Pivot Cycles. The collaboration brings to life a three-piece apparel collection as well as multi-season programming and content that highlights and brings...
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March 8, 2021
Mammut Announces Women’s Scholarship with American Mountain Guides Association
(Williston, VT) March 8, 2021 – Mammut, premiere mountain safety and outdoor brand, has announced a scholarship for women and non-binary people in partnership with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). The recipient will be awarded a full AMGA scholarship in any mountain guide course or exam and receive a...
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March 8, 2021
NATHAN Sports Launches First Ever Apparel Collection
Fountain Valley, CA (March 8, 2020) – NATHAN Sports, leader in running hydration, storage and visibility, is thrilled to introduce their first collection of athletic apparel. The assortment will follow the theme “Beyond Boundaries”, where superior performance meets everyday comfort, and is designed to transcend from running into other activities...
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March 8, 2021
Spring in Your Stride: Run the adidas Running Virtual Half Mayrathon
Vienna, AUSTRIA, March 8, 2021: On May 2, the adidas Running app will host its biggest ever virtual event: the Virtual Half Mayrathon. The race, open to anyone using the free running app, will require running a distance of 13.1 miles (21.09 km), and can be tracked using the app...
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March 8, 2021
The Los Angeles Marathon Announces New Date as November 7th, 2021
March 8, 2021, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The McCourt Foundation announces Sunday, November 7, as the new date of the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS. With on-going support from the City of Los Angeles, Century City, City of West Hollywood, and City of Beverly Hills the new date provides...
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March 8, 2021
Oiselle Expands Bras for Girls Program with In2Sports Bra Launch
Seattle, WA - March 8, 2021 - Oiselle announces an expansion to their successful Bras for Girls program on International Women’s Day. For each purchase of the newly launched In2Sports Bra, a sports bra will be donated to the Bras for Girls Program. Established in 2017, Bras for Girls’ mission...
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March 5, 2021
The Diva Dash Women’s Obstacle Run is Reinvented and Offers Experiential and Custom Partnerships To Reach 30,000+ Active Women.
BOULDER, Colorado, March 5th, 2021– Adventure Fit Events, an award-winning experiential event marketing and production company, is seeking official partnerships with companies wanting to connect with active women through the NEW Diva Dash Adventure event. Originally known as the SHAPE Diva Dash, the event started as a women’s obstacle adventure...
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March 5, 2021
Charm City Run Events Launches Spring Explorer Race Series
Baltimore, MD- Baltimore-based Charm City Run Events has created a new twist on the virtual race model with the launch of the Spring Explorer Race Series. The Spring Explorer Race Series is a bundle of 7 virtual races run over the course of 8 weeks with actual courses in different communities...
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March 5, 2021
Spartan Names Eurofins Official COVID-19 Testing Partner for 2021 Event Season
BOSTON, Mass. (March 4, 2021). Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, announced that Eurofins has been named its official COVID-19 testing partner. Eurofins, the world leader in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical, food and environmental laboratory testing services, will leverage its SAFER@WORKTM protocols for Spartan and Spartan Trail® events throughout...
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March 4, 2021
Parcours announce athlete mentorship competition with professional triathlete Laura Siddall
British brand Parcours have teamed up with professional triathlete Laura Siddall to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to one lucky female triathlete. They are looking for someone with a passion for swim, bike and run, who works hard and is driven and energised about their love for triathlon. In return the...
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March 4, 2021
CHALLENGE MIAMI® to be televised on NBCSN
Miami, Florida: CHALLENGE MIAMI’s home, Homestead-Miami Speedway®, delivers the perfect backdrop for the fast and furious race action broadcast live to a global community of triathlon fans. CHALLENGE MIAMI Pro Race will be broadcasted three times on NBCSN, on March 18th at 2pm ET, March 21st at 12pm ET, and March 22nd at 2:30pm ET. The thrilling racing...
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March 4, 2021
Experience TheTriSummit Virtually March 17-19
Legends of triathlon, Olympians, top current pro triathletes, industry experts and premier brands have come together to empower triathletes as we kick off the 2021 triathlon season. The stellar lineup is hosted by USAT and IRONMAN Hall of Fame inductee Bob Babbitt and features Olympian Katie Zaferes, American Kona Record...
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March 4, 2021
Soundcheck… Testing, Testing, 1,2,3: Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Running Club turns up the volume this March
TAMPA, Fla. – As the month of March gets running, the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is providing avenues for people around the world to revisit their 2021 goals and conduct a Sound Check. Throughout March, participants will be able to take on a series of classic...
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March 4, 2021
Healthy Kids Running Series Preparing for Spring; Seeking Community Coordinators
Healthy Kids Running Series, a national inclusive and fun youth running experience, inspiring kids (ages 2-14) to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle, is conducting a safe, five-week in-person spring running Series featuring once-a-week racing at more than 200 locations across the United States. Registration is now...
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March 4, 2021
UltrAspire Welcomes Tyler Andrews to the 2021 Elite Athlete Team
UltrAspire, an outdoor brand driving the hydration and waist lighting category forward, has been refining their athlete program for years. Innovative product development and conceptualizing ideas stem directly from working with members of the team. Entering 2021, UltrAspire works with athletes who hold some of the most prestigious world records...