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March 3, 2021
Lucy Charles-Barclay To Race Super League Triathlon
Lucy Charles-Barclay is to make a sensational debut in short course triathlon by racing the SLT Arena Games Powered by Zwift. The British star, who has taken the long course triathlon world by storm with three second place finishes at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, is set to drop...
March 3, 2021
In-person race results added to sodisp.com to support hybrid events
Now events slowly start making plans to return to a form of in-person races, we have released an update to sodisp.com which enables events to combine best of both worlds with the same great user experience. Events with both in-person and at-home components can now host both parts on the...
March 3, 2021
Challenge Family expands to Russia
CHALLENGE MOSCOW is the newest addition to the CHALLENGE FAMILY race calendar. This race, which takes athletes to the iconic city’s most famous sightseeings, will take place on July 18, 2021. "Racing in a beautiful city like Moscow is definitely a bucket list thing for many people." This is the first time in CHALLENGE FAMILY’s history that racing...
March 3, 2021
Ötztaler RadMarathon VIrtual Race Visits The Epic Timmelsjoch Pass
Sölden, Austria / March 3rd, 2021 - The global cycling community is all set to race over and conquer the great and picturesque climb of Timmelsjoch on March 6th, on ROUVY. Cyclists will discover a 30km uphill course in the Ötztal Alps, popularly known in Italy as the Passo del...
March 3, 2021
KT Tape® Leverages FitRankings Technology to Power the 2021 KT Tape Charity Series
Austin, TX – March 3, 2021 –FitRankings, the fitness industry’s most technologically advanced connected fitness platform, is excited to team up with KT Tape®, leaders in elastic therapeutic sports tape, for the KT Tape® 2021 Charity Series. Participants from across the globe are invited to kick-off the Charity Series by...
March 3, 2021
Run Local® Bay Area welcomes Salomon as Official Shoe and Apparel Partner
San Francisco, CA (March 3, 2021) - Run Local® is pleased to announce a new partnership with Salomon Group, where the industry leading trail footwear and running brand will support Run Local ® Bay Area’s 2021 year-long collection of locally-themed events known as the Run the Bay Series – the...
March 3, 2021
RunSignup l GiveSignup Announces New Timer Program
March 3, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup announces the launch of its RunSignup Timer Certification program. The new RunSignup Timer Certification program is designed to provide timers with the ability to offer their events new and expanded registration and marketing related services that help increase event registrations....
March 3, 2021
Spartan Returns to Live Racing With Three Endurance Events on Three Continents
BOSTON, Mass. – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, officially kicked off its 2021 race season, hosting three events across the globe from February 26-28. The weekend saw two obstacle course race events in Okinawa, Japan and the US, and the first event on the Spartan Trail...
March 3, 2021
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Unveil Latest Partners in New February/March Edition
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox, leaders in the athletic subscription industry, recently released their newest edition, the February/March “Almost Spring” box. The fresh release features products which have been hand-picked to support subscribers’ training as they ramp up the intensity leading into spring and, what might be, an upcoming race...
March 2, 2021
Boston Marathon announces virtual race, expects smaller field for in-person event amid coronavirus pandemic
The Boston Athletic Association has announced that it will offer a virtual Boston Marathon for up to 70,000 people on Oct. 11 as it anticipates the in-person race this fall will have a smaller field amid the coronavirus pandemic. Boston Herald
March 2, 2021
Could You Do the ‘Strongman Marathon’? 26.2 Miles of Tire Flips, Burpees, Handstands, and More
The endurance event is made up of 26 movements, each performed for a mile. So that’s a mile of burpees, a mile of tire flips, a mile of sled pulls, and more total insanity. GearJunkie
March 2, 2021
When do you expect to deliver your next live event?
Mass Participation World recently polled race organizers on their expectations of when they would return to live events. Click to see a summary of the responses by continent. Facebook
March 2, 2021
UltraSignup announced as Presenting Sponsor for US Trail Running Conference and webinar series
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that UltraSignup will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Race Director segment of the Conference as well as the newly launched webinar series. UltraSignup is the largest trail running registration platform in North America...
March 2, 2021
USA Triathlon Foundation, Professional Triathletes Organisation Open Application Window for $55,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), is now accepting applications for its second round of COVID-19 Relief Fund donations, with $55,000 in grant funding available. The relief fund provides financial support to members of the U.S. multisport community who have...
March 2, 2021
Stages Cycling Re-Opens Factory Install Power Meter Production
BOULDER, CO - March 2, 2021 - Stages Cycling announced the re-opening of Factory Install Power Meter production, which allows customers to send their existing crank arm to be converted into an accurate, reliable Stages Power Meter. The Factory Install program was previously paused due to COVID-19 related complications at...
March 2, 2021
SNEWS Rebrands as Outside Business Journal
Boulder, CO (March 2, 2021)— Outside, the Colorado-based parent company of more than 30 active living brands including Outside magazine, Yoga Journal, and Backpacker, announced today that the legacy trade media brand SNEWS has been rebranded as Outside Business Journal, and that all of the outlet’s content is now available at outsidebusinessjournal.com. For almost...
March 2, 2021
Sun Valley 2021-22 Winter Season Passes on Sale March 1
Sun Valley, Idaho (March 2, 2021)–The 2021-22 winter season passes for Sun Valley Resort are on sale from March 1, 2021 with special early pricing and enhanced benefits. With the purchase of any Challenger Pass, Sun Valley’s season pass which includes unlimited and unrestricted season-long skiing and riding, individuals will...
March 2, 2021
Cotopaxi Announces Grant Partnership with the Mona Foundation
Salt Lake City, UT. March 2, 2021 -- This International Women’s Day, Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel brand, and Benefit Corporation, has expanded its major grant program to include the Mona Foundation. The Cotopaxi major grant program encompasses a selection of carefully vetted non-profit grantees who showcase sustainable, tangible...
March 2, 2021
TriggerPoint Introduces New RUSH Foam Roller With a Unique Textured Pattern
Carlsbad, Calif. (March 2, 2021) —TriggerPoint, the leader in recovery and massage products in the fitness and wellness markets, expands its collection of innovative foam rollers with the addition of the RUSH Roller. This new specialty foam roller features a unique textured surface, firm and high ridges, and a hollow...
March 2, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2021 Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon National Team Roster
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the 16 members of the 2021 Toyota U.S. Paratriathlon National Team, the group of athletes who will represent the U.S. at the highest levels of elite paratriathlon competition during the 2021 season. The talented group, which includes four Paralympic triathlon medalists and...
March 2, 2021
“I feel Slovenia” – Virtual Tour of Slovenia | Stage 2 with with Jani Brajkovič and Adam Jordan
Ljubljana, Slovenia / March 2nd, 2021 - The open, Virtual Tour of Slovenia by ‘I feel Slovenia’ on ROUVY is now going for its second stage events. Cyclists worldwide will enjoy the landscapes of Slovenia from their homes. Both the Group Ride (on March 3rd) and the race format (on...
March 2, 2021
USA Cycling Announces 2021 Pan American Continental Championships MTB XCO Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the 12 athletes that have been nominated to the 2021 Pan American Continental Championships Team for Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Mountain Biking. The event will take place in Salinas, Puerto Rico on March 24-28. “It is safe to say that everyone is excited...
March 2, 2021
Headsweats Takes to the Court with US Open Pickleball Championships Partnership
BOULDER, Colo. (March 2, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the US Open Pickleball Championships as the official headwear sponsor of the largest Pickleball event in the world. Founded in 2016, the internationally acclaimed seven-day competition draws spectators and competitors of all abilities...
March 2, 2021
Alchemy Bikes Introduces New Arktos
DENVER, COLO, March 2nd, 2021 — Alchemy Bikes, known for their exclusive patented Sine Suspension system, introduces their new carbon Arktos mountain bike. The Arktos is designed to allow for three travel configurations and two wheel sizes (29” and mixed-wheel “mullet” 29”/27.5” compatibility) with one frame. It also features modernized geometry...
March 2, 2021
Cat Bradley joins Spring Energy Elite Team
Cat Bradley, an ultra runner, Olympic trials qualifier, and 2017 Western States champion, joins Spring Energy Elite Team. Cat has a long list of achievements, including top spots at the most competitive races. A combination of Spring Energy, real food performance nutrition products, with Cat’s enthusiasm, hard work, and talent...