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March 25, 2024
The Booger Fund expands to 10 Scholarships
SEATTLE, Wash. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Booger Fund is honored to announce the second year of the 2024 Making a Difference Scholarship, which recognizes student cyclists who are giving back to their communities and organizations they care about. These Scholarships are provided in honor of Michael “Westy” Westover, an avid...
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March 25, 2024
France aims to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free
In an effort to prevent the spread of mosquito-born viruses, France is aiming to make the 2024 Paris Olympics mosquito-free. If you thought the Olympic flame would just be burning citronella, it won’t. According to local news, the French government and the Paris Olympic organizing committee have hired a company to...
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March 25, 2024
2024 Could Be a Make-Or-Break Year for the Tour de France Femmes
If there’s one depressing fact I’ve learned in nearly two decades of covering women’s cycling, it’s that, sadly, there’s rarely a moment to rest on one’s laurels in this sport—and that’s particularly true for race organizers, and team owners. Just because a race does fantastically well one year in terms...
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March 25, 2024
Big Sur Welcomes the World
CARMEL, CA – March 25, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The highly anticipated Big Sur International Marathon Weekend is just around the corner, set to kick off on April 26th with an exciting Race Health and Fitness Expo at the Monterey Bay Conference Center. This event marks the beginning of a...
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March 25, 2024
Michael Phelps Chilly GOAT Cold Tubs announced as title sponsor for Masters Fitness Championship
Fort Wayne, Ind. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Michael Phelps Chilly GOAT Cold Tubs by Master Spas is excited to announce its partnership as the title sponsor of the Masters Fitness Championship. The CrossFit event will be held from September 27 to 29, 2024, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in...
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March 25, 2024
Two Rivers Adventure Race will be 2024 Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) North American Region Championship
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After a three-year hiatus, the Two Rivers Adventure Race returns in 2024 as Rootstock Racing’s premier one-day adventure race, combining mountain biking, foot travel, packrafting, canoeing, and map-and-compass navigation, all within two hours of Philadelphia. The thirty-hour event, sanctioned by the US Adventure Racing Association, will serve...
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March 25, 2024
SCHEELS Arena and The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon Team Up to Bring Joan Jett & The Blackhearts to Fargo
Monday, March 25, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SCHEELS arena and The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon are proud to announce that Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be performing live at SCHEELS arena on Saturday, June 1. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 28 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or the SCHEELS...
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March 25, 2024
The 2024 Antarctica Marathon® on King George Island
KING GEORGE ISLAND, ANTARCTICA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 26th running of the Antarctica Marathon®, which included a marathon and half-marathon, took place on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica on Thursday, March 21. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), 165 clients from 17 countries joined on a smooth sailing across the Drake...
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March 23, 2024
Felix Forissier and Solenne Billouin Win Stop #1 of XTERRA World Cup [Live Replay]
KENTING, TAIWAN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Felix Forissier (FRA) and Solenne Billouin (FRA) stood atop the podium, earning 100 points each by winning Stop #1 of the 2024 XTERRA World Cup at the main event of the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship that aired live from Taiwan on March 23. At 6AM dawn...
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March 22, 2024
Chicago Grit Announces Exciting Rebrand from Intelligentsia Cup
March 22, 2024, Chicago, IL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The acclaimed criterium race series, formerly known as the Intelligentsia Cup, is proud to announce its rebranding to Chicago Grit. This change reflects a decade of heart-pounding racing and cements the series' commitment to capturing the essence of Chicagoland's vibrant cycling community...
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March 22, 2024
Move over, marathons: the ultra-endurance sports that are redefining fitness
Why do people put themselves through ultra-long distance swims, runs and cycle rides? The increased accessibility of these events is one of the reasons they’re becoming more popular. People are reading about them and seeing posts on social media, so there is a greater pool of knowledge. They see others...
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March 22, 2024
Katie Zaferes To Make supertri E Debut In London
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Katie Zaferes is joining an all-star line-up for supertri E World Triathlon Championships powered by Zwift in London on April 13. The American Olympic silver and bronze medallist is continuing her bid to qualify for Paris by tackling the multi-award winning hybrid real life and virtual race...
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March 22, 2024
2024 Barkley Marathons Results: Jasmin Paris First Ever Women’s Finisher, Most Finishers Ever
The 2024 Barkley Marathons has concluded outside of Wartburg, Tennessee, with a record-breaking five runners finishing this year’s edition and women’s history made as Jasmin Paris (U.K.) became the first woman to ever finish the event in a time of 59 hours, 58 minutes, and 21 seconds. In the men’s race, Ihor Verys (Ukraine, lives in...
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March 22, 2024
Tuscaloosa welcomes record breaking crowd for the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + Publix 5K
TUSCALOOSA, AL. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tuscaloosa is set to welcome a record crowd of over 1,500 runners from 37 states and Israel for the 12th Annual Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and Publix 5K. The premier 13.1-mile race is the city’s longest-distance running race offering runners and walkers scenic views of Tuscaloosa....
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March 22, 2024
Electrolit Announces Three Year Exclusive Partnership with AEG Presents as the Official Hydration Partner for Coachella and Stagecoach
Cerritos, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Electrolit, the preferred premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients, unveils its expanded partnership with Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and its inclusion as the Official Hydration Partner for Stagecoach: California’s County Music Festival with a three-year agreement signed with AEG Presents....
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March 22, 2024
Big speaker announcements for the 2024 Business of Running Events Road and Trail Running Conference
London, ON (Friday, March 22, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Business of Running Events conference is a new multi-day conference for running and trail event industry executives, hosted by World Athletics and ASICS. They’ve recently revealed the first few speakers confirmed for their inaugural event taking place this July, which...
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March 21, 2024
Nike Beats Sales, Earnings Projections in Q3 as Leadership Touts Innovation Pipeline
Nike Inc. reported sales and earnings results that beat expectations. For the third quarter, the athletic giant reported that revenues grew slightly over last year to $12.4 billion, ahead of the $12.28 billion expected by analysts surveyed by Yahoo Finance and ahead of prior guidance from the company. Net income was down...
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March 21, 2024
A $60K Bike Made for the Paris Olympics Raises Questions About Fairness and Equipment Regulation
UCI regulations state that all equipment used during the Olympics must be commercially available. The rule specifically states that “the entire used material must be accessible to all participants. All the components must be available commercially (i.e., available on the market or sold directly by the manufacturer) at the latest...
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March 21, 2024
Lululemon Posted Strong Q4 Results but Guides to Slower Q1 Growth
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. CEO Calvin McDonald said the company was pleased with the solid finish for its 2023 fiscal year and continues to deliver ahead of its Power of Three ×2 strategy. Net revenue increased 16 percent to $3.2 billion. International net revenue increased 54 percent, or 56 percent on...
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March 21, 2024
Article One Recruits Elite Endurance Athlete and Creative Designer César Villalba in Bespoke Performance Eyewear Collaboration
FLINT, Mich. (March 21, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Article One, the independent eyewear brand creating handcrafted active and optical frames, and César Villalba, creative designer and elite triathlete, are excited to debut performance sunglasses crafted to counter traditional styles of eyewear in competitive fields. With flames emblazoned along the sides...
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March 21, 2024
Joe Martin Stage Race, the longest-held stage race in America, postponed until 2025 due to rising costs
Rumors regarding financial struggles had been flying for some weeks, but today, race director Bruce Dunn confirmed that the Joe Martin Stage Race (JMSR), the longest-held stage race in America, will not be held in 2024. In addition to being the longest amateur stage race in the country, the Arkansas-based...
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March 21, 2024
Every Second Matters: Pro Start List Unveiled For IRONMAN Pro Series Debut In Oceanside, California
- 2024 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside triathlon kicks off the new IRONMAN Pro Series along with United States race season on Saturday, April 6, in California - IRONMAN Pro Series will be endurance racing at its best providing every professional triathlete an opportunity to compete and create career defining...
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March 21, 2024
Unleash Your Fitness Potential: Join a Connected Challenge on Kinomap and Experience the Ultimate Workout Adventure
March 21, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Kinomap, the leading platform for interactive training and immersive fitness experiences, is excited to share how to participate in Kinomap Connected Challenges. Connected Challenges are a thrilling opportunity for individuals around the world to test their fitness limits and have a blast while breaking a sweat....
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March 21, 2024
P3R Announces “America’s Mile” — A Revitalized Running Tradition Set to Take the Country by Storm on July 12
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 21, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh's most iconic road races, is thrilled to unveil "America's Mile," the latest evolution of the city's beloved one-mile challenge, now poised to become a national sensation. Presented by VisitPITTSBURGH, the event is scheduled to dazzle participants and...
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March 21, 2024
Vincenzo Nibali rides the Haute Route as new partnership announced
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Q36.5, the Italian cycling apparel brand has inked a significant partnership deal with Haute Route as technical partner for the upcoming 2024 multi-day cycling series. This collaboration, announced today, will be spearheaded by three-time Grand Tour winner Italian cyclist Vincenzo Nibali. As part of the partnership, Q36.5...