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July 14, 2021

Why Racing Events announces transition of ownership to long-time employee

Vancouver, WA – Why Racing Events, a race management company that produces events throughout the Pacific Northwest, has announced that 100% ownership has transitioned to Karissa Schoene, a long-time employee who has been managing and involved in production of many of the races for the last 15 years. Sherri McMillan,...

December 16, 2020

All 12 Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlons in United States and Canada Sold Out for 2021

TAMPA, Fla. (December 16, 2020) – After a challenging 2020 race season, athletes have shown they cannot wait to get back to in-person racing as general registration for all 12 full-distance IRONMAN® triathlons across the United States of America and Canada for 2021 have now sold out. The 2021 full-distance...

February 19, 2020

iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson Qualifies for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, Bringing Elevated Expertise to iFit Members

(Logan, UT) - February 19, 2020 - iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson will compete in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia on February 29, 2020. Paulson, an accomplished ultrarunner, triathlete, and marathon runner with a personal best time of 2:36:01, is a favorite among iFit members on both treadmill...

September 18, 2020

USA Cycling announces 2021 Championships Schedule

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – While 2020 has been a difficult year for competition, USA Cycling is looking ahead to 2021 to continue its history of providing great National Championships across all cycling disciplines. With a priority on the safety of all involved at our Nationals Championships, all dates and locations...

November 19, 2020

Triple Bypass Announces 2021 Plan, Returns to Vail

EVERGREEN, COLO, November 19th 2020 — The Triple Bypass Ride (a Colorado-based cycling event, presented by Team Evergreen) is pleased to announce an exciting development to its legendary course. It will celebrate its 32nd anniversary ending in the iconic and welcoming Town of Vail, CO on August 21st, 2021. No...

January 13, 2021

Muncie, Indiana to Host Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon in 2021

MUNCIE, Ind. / TAMPA, Fla. (January 13, 2021) – Following the sellout of all 12 full-distance IRONMAN® triathlons across the United States and Canada in 2021, The IRONMAN Group today announced the addition of a new full-distance IRONMAN triathlon that will take place in the long-standing IRONMAN partner city of...

June 27, 2021

Women Only Triathlons Return to Charleston, SC

Mt. Pleasant, SC. Approximately 100 women crossed the finish line of the inaugural Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Hobcaw on May 23rd. Ranging in age from 11 to 78, the women swam 200 yards, biked 12 miles, and ran 2 miles in and around the picturesque Hobcaw neighborhood. “It...

June 29, 2021

UltrAspire Elite Kyle Pietari Secures a 6th Place Western States Finish

St. George, Utah. Anticipation to toe the line was at an all time high for Western States after a year of almost no racing for the trail running community. Kyle, who has 4 consecutive top 10 WSER finishes under his belt, is looking to make this year his 5th. In spectacular...

June 30, 2021

From She Tris to NCAA at Newberry College

Charleston, SC (June 2021). She Tris Sprint Triathlon events, known for their beginner friendly and encouraging triathlon environment, sees many first time triathletes cross the finish line. Many times, the finish line is the goal, but in May, one first time athlete, Samantha Duncan, took things to a new level....

July 22, 2021

UltrAspire Elite Sally McRae Wins Badwater 135 Ultramarathon

Badwater 135, known as the world’s toughest foot race, spans 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. You begin the race at Badwater Basin which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which...

March 9, 2020

2020 RAAM Qualifer Race Calendar

Boulder, CO (March 9, 2020)- 2020 will mark the 39th year for the Race Across America (RAAM) – The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race. Riders and Support Crews come from across the globe to race 3,000 miles coast-to-coast across the USA. RAAM can be a life changing experience for racers and support crews....

June 30, 2021

Big Sur Marathon Foundation Taps Blistering Pace Race Management as Organization Reboots

CARMEL, CA. – As the running industry eagerly returns to in-person racing, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) is excited to announce their expanded partnership with Napa-based Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM). On October 1, 2020, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation suspended most business operations in order to preserve resources...

July 20, 2021

Believe in the Run Opens New Headquarters, Launch Party Sponsored By ASICS and Super Coffee

BALTIMORE, Md. – Believe in the Run, a media company centered on run and run culture, held its headquarters launch party on July 10, celebrating the opening of its new Baltimore location. The event was attended by nearly 300 runners and featured shoe demos and giveaways from event sponsor ASICS,...

May 13, 2021

What Is Old Is New Again as IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman Returns: Laconia, New Hampshire Announced As New Host City For Historic New England Triathlon

LACONIA, N.H. / TAMPA, Fla. (May 13, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group announced today that Laconia, New Hampshire will be the new host venue for the return of the IRONMAN®70.3® Timberman triathlon. The historic New England half-distance triathlon, originally hosted from 2001 to 2016, will rejoin the North American series in 2021...

August 12, 2020

ROUVY Announces New Subscription Price Plan and Limited Lifetime Offer!

ROUVY’s platform enables fun and realistic virtual riding and racing experience using the mixed/augmented reality simulation technology that overlays 3D objects over real-life video footage.  In the nearly two years that ROUVY AR has been released to the public, ROUVY has rolled out over 130 AR routes, new avatars with...

June 9, 2021

USA Cycling Releases Olympic Team Kit by CUORE

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – This summer, the best cyclists in the world will be taking on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and USA Cycling’s Performance Apparel Partner, CUORE of Switzerland, will be outfitting all of the American athletes on the Road, Track, and Mountain Bike teams. CUORE and USA Cycling...

June 16, 2021

Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Almost Sold Out

St. Augustine Beach, Florida – Branded “1 of the 8 toughest challenges in the world,” by Tom Ward (Nov. 13, 2019, RedBull.com), the Swim for Alligator Lighthouse race is almost sold out. The fourth stop on the Speedo SALT Series is slated for Saturday, September 11, 2021. The race offers...

June 30, 2021

The Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Marathon returns this November

Second edition of virtual marathon brings runners aged 18+ together wherever in the world they are running Runners aged 40+ can qualify for 2022 Age Group World Championships Live leaderboard for all finishers and exclusive finishers medal and hat for premium entrants The second edition of the Abbott World Marathon...

April 10, 2021

2021 Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee Sold Out

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 in Milwaukee, are sold out. While both National Championship divisions are at capacity, a limited number of spots remain available for the sprint- and Olympic-distance Time...

July 2, 2021

Chloe Woodruff resigns from The US Women’s Olympic Mountain Bike Team, Replaced by Erin Huck

July 2, 2021 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)- Chloe Woodruff has formally resigned from her position as a member of the US Women’s Olympic Mountain Bike Team and will not attend the Tokyo Olympic Games. Woodruff cited personal reasons for her decision. Woodruff will be replaced by rider Erin Huck. Huck had...

July 21, 2021

2021 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Challenges Boston Area Companies To Compete for the Boston Corporate Cup

BOSTON – July 21, 2021 – Greater Boston employers are gearing up for the 2021 Boston Corporate Cup competition. On August 29, 2021, local companies will vie for the title of triathlon champion at the 2021 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon. “After a year where many of us have been...

June 2, 2021

Mountain Hardwear Releases Two New Ultralight Tents; Nimbus™ and Strato™ UL Tents

Richmond, Calif. (June 2, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has added to its robust offering of tents with two new ultra lightweight styles, the Nimbus™ UL 1 and 2 and Strato™ UL 2. These styles usher the brand into an...

June 24, 2021

Paul Sherwen Project Reignites with New Fundraising Campaign

HILTON HEAD, SC (Thursday, June 24, 2021) – The Paul Sherwen Project, created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen, today announced a new fundraising campaign supporting the Matany Girls’ Vocational School (MGVS). Located in Karamoja, Uganda, the school was founded by Paul's...

July 13, 2021

Ten Days * A Thousand Miles

1000 MILES TO LIGHT is an Ultra Running Event starting August 14 in the Australian Outback and finishing August 24 at the Byron Bay Lighthouse. This event features America's Ultra Running Team: DEAN KARNAZES * SAMANTHA PRUITT * SHAN RIGGS * KATIE VISCO This Endurance Event is an ultra footrace, relay...

September 18, 2020

iFit Connected Fitness Lets Cyclists Race the Tour de France via Streaming 112-Part Ride on NordicTrack and ProForm Cycles

(Logan, UT) - September 18, 2020—iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming the most comprehensive Tour de France ride in celebration of the 107th edition of the race. iFit members can virtually ride all 21 stages of the 2020 Tour de France course, in a whopping 112-part...