January 12, 2026

Two new Chinese bike computer brands have entered the WorldTour for 2026

Chinese cycling tech brand Magene has announced a new partnership with XDS Astana Team. This new partnership will see the team use Magene bike computers this season, moving away from the Garmin models they used previously. The squad will also use the company's smart trainers, radar tail lights, and heart rate monitors....

January 12, 2026

Houston 11-year-old sets world record at Houston Half-Marathon

An 11-year-old Houston runner is making history after crossing the finish line at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Leonel Mendoza didn’t just finish the race — he broke a world record for his age group, clocking an astonishing 1 hour, 23 minutes, beating the previous record by 35 seconds. Leonel...

January 12, 2026

10th Annual Kaiser Permanente® Thrive Half Marathon & 5K Returns November 14, 2026 

January 12, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 10th annual Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns to Mission Bay on Saturday, November 14, 2026, marking a major milestone in this San Diego wellness tradition. Registration is now open for this highly anticipated event that has inspired thousands of runners...

January 12, 2026

Start Strong, Celebrate 250 Years: The 2026 Crown City Classic Returns to Coronado This Fourth of July

January 12, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Crown City Classic celebrates its 53rd year, inviting runners of all ages to start their holiday with purpose, patriotism, and panoramic views along San Diego Bay. The event features a 12K (7.4 miles), a fast-paced 5K, and the...

January 12, 2026

RunSignup Releases 2025 Top 100 Largest Road Races

Moorestown, NJ (January 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S., released a list of the 2025 Top 100 Largest Road Races in the United States. This report ranks races based on the publicly available finisher counts for each race weekend...

January 12, 2026

Spurs Austin International Half Welcomes Runners From Across the Globe for Its 32nd Annual Event

AUSTIN, TX/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Spurs Austin International Half, formerly known as the 3M Half Marathon, will host over 6,000 participants from 50 states and 21 countries on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Marking its 32nd annual event, the race enters a new era with the Spurs as its title sponsor, bringing...

January 9, 2026

Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study

We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...

January 9, 2026

Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit

Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.” The decision to close...

January 9, 2026

Strava files for IPO as fitness apps chase subscription growth

Strava has filed confidential paperwork for a US IPO, and it’s doing it with some momentum. Subscriptions are up, revenue’s growing and the company looks ready to play on a bigger stage. Multiple reports, including The Information, say the company has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities...

January 9, 2026

Let’s Do This Announces Partnerships with Motiv Sports

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Let’s Do This has announced its new partnership with Motiv Sports, a leader in creating, marketing and delivering world-class mass participation running events. Motiv Sports will be implementing Let’s Do This’ AI Registration Platform across its full portfolio of 12 events...