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December 11, 2019
Marathon runner banned for life after slapping reporter’s butt on live TV
Alex Bozarjian, with NBC News affiliate WSAV-TV, was reporting live from the the annual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run on Saturday when a male participant slapped her on the butt as he ran by. The viral clip now has over 10 million views. Officials say they were easily able to identify the runner through his race bib and...
December 11, 2019
Challenge Daytona welcomes athletes from across the globe
Fan-favorites such as Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) are among the star-studded field of over 50 professional and thousands of age group athletes set to race on December 13th-15th, 2019 at CHALLENGE DAYTONA. The 2nd annual CHALLENGE DAYTONA Festival is held at iconic Daytona International Speedway®, voted “Best New Race” 2018 by Triathlete...
December 11, 2019
Our Only Future
Global sport goods company DECATHLON has defined 1.5°C science-based emissions reduction targets and commits to be aligned with a net-zero future, responding to what the latest climate science indicates is needed to limit the worst impacts of climate change. The company has responded to a call-to-action, issued by a broad...
December 11, 2019
iFit Raises $200 Million To Accelerate Its Explosive Growth in The Connected Fitness Category
(Logan, Utah, December 11, 2019) - iFit (“iFit”), the connected fitness streaming platform, today announced the completion of a $200m growth equity investment led by Pamplona Capital Management (“Pamplona”). iFit is owned by ICON Health & Fitness (”ICON”), which is also the parent company of fitness market leaders NordicTrack, ProForm,...
December 11, 2019
RunSignup Launches Version 2.0 of RaceDay Scoring
December 11, 2019 –Moorestown, NJ –RunSignup announces its latest release of RaceDay Scoring, version 2.0, the next generation of scoring software for timers. Designed with flexibility in mind, RaceDay Scoring provides standard and customizable scoring configurations combined with technology advancements that create operational efficiencies for timers. The release of version...
December 10, 2019
Nike employees protest its treatment of women
On Monday, the day that the sportswear giant Nike reopened the Beaverton, Ore. headquarters building named after disgraced coach Alberto Salazar, Nike employees staged a protest regarding its mistreatment of women, and were threatened with termination if they spoke to the media. Read the details on Canadian Running.
December 10, 2019
The BibRave 100 and MYLAPS Highlight What The Best Races in America Have In Common
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. With the release of the list, BibRave also published a custom white paper on “What Winners Have In Common,” highlighting...
December 10, 2019
Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series Announces 2020 Tour Schedule and 24-Hour Global Sale
TAMPA, Fla. (December 10, 2019) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, a subsidiary of The IRONMAN Group, today announced its 2020 Tour Schedule, covering 30 destinations on four continents around the world. The 2020 tour stretches across Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and the United...
December 10, 2019
Backbone Media to Crack Open the Power of Pistachios for American Pistachio Growers
Fresno, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2019) – American Pistachio Growers (APG), the non-profit trade association representing more than 850 members in California, Arizona and New Mexico, has named Backbone Media its public relations agency for the active lifestyle segment. Backbone Media will also serve as media buying agency for the domestic...
December 10, 2019
IRONMAN Announces Sardegna, Italy as New Host Region for IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon
CAGLIARI, Italy / LONDON / TAMPA, Fla., (December 10, 2019) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), today announced that it will add a third race in Italy beginning in 2020 – the IRONMAN® 70.3® Sardegna triathlon. The inaugural event will be held on Oct. 25, 2020 and...
December 10, 2019
Shop Eat Surf Acquired by Emerald Expositions
Trade publication Shop Eat Surf has been acquired by Emerald Expositions, the company that owns Surf Expo, Outdoor Retailer, and more than 50 other B2B trade shows. Read about it from the source.
December 10, 2019
The Ironman Group announces additions to The Global Partnership Leadership Team
TAMPA, Fla. (December 10, 2019) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Wikstrom and Chris Marciani to its Global Partnership leadership team. Wikstrom has been named Vice President of Global Partnerships, Global Business Development, where he will focus...
December 10, 2019
Doping positive at GFNY Cozumel
NEW YORK CITY, December 10, 2019 - Rudy Rincon (Mexico) tested positive for GW1516 during out-of-competition controls (OCC) conducted in concurrence with the 2019 GFNY Cozumel, which was held on November 10. Rincon has been disqualified from GFNY Cozumel and receives a lifetime ban from all GFNY events (Rule 9.2). Rincon...
December 10, 2019
Shirt and Medal Revealed for the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (December 10, 2019) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Featuring a combination of iconic symbols intertwined...
December 10, 2019
Events.com Partners with Festive Races to Kick Off the Holiday Season
LA JOLLA, CA (December 10, 2019) — Events.com, a mobile-first event management and registration platform, today announced some jolly news to ring in the holidays, with the debut of its partnerships with winter races in various cities across the U.S. Last year, over two-thirds of Americans made exercise a part...
December 9, 2019
NOCCO Signs Multiple Leading Athletes as Brand Ambassadors
LOS ANGELES (December 9, 2019) – NOCCO – a leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – signed multiple leading athlete brand ambassadors to promote its premium products in the fitness community. Accomplished athletes, such as three-times CrossFit® Games Champion Tia-Clair Toomey and rising CrossFit star Haley...
December 9, 2019
The 2019 Outsiders of the Year
The list compiled from Outside Magazine honors the athletes, activists, makers, movers, hustlers, and rule breakers who shaped our world this year. Check out who made the list.
December 9, 2019
Russia banned from Olympics, world champs for 4 years; athletes could compete as neutrals
Russia is banned from the next two Olympics and other major sports events for four years, though its athletes could still compete without representing the country if cleared by anti-doping authorities. Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped after the World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee approved...
December 6, 2019
SLO Marathon & Half Event Seeks New Home After Nearly a Decade in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – (December 6, 2019) – The 9th annual SLO Marathon & Half event is searching for a new home. The SLO Marathon, the largest running and fitness festival in the County, has been hosted in San Luis Obispo City since 2011. The weekend-long fitness festival includes...
December 6, 2019
Northern California’s Prestigous Endurance Race Returns to Cool, California
Cool, California– Click here to register today for the 31st Annual Way Too Cool 50K. Registration closes on December 10, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. On Saturday, March 7, 2020, more than 800 ultra runners will travel from around the globe to race in the 31st Annual The Way Too Cool 50K Endurance...
December 6, 2019
3 national pro road champions raced head to head at GFNY Ecuador
NEW YORK CITY, December 6, 2019 – The final event of the 2019 GFNY Global Cycling Marathon Series ended with a competitive line up at the inaugural GFNY Ecuador last Sunday December 1st. GFNY Ecuador gathered one of the most competitive pelotons of the 2019 season for their inaugural event....
December 5, 2019
Life Time buys Crusher in the Tushar a year after acquiring Dirty Kanza
Life Time has acquired the Crusher in the Tushar, adding another marquee gravel race to its growing portfolio of off-road endurance cycling races. The news was announced by Crusher in the Tushar founder Burke Swindlehurst in a letter to riders. Swindlehurst said he will remain in a management role with the race. Read more...
December 5, 2019
Arcade Belts Adds Multiple New Styles To Product Lineup For 2020
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Arcade Belts – the functional, lightweight and durable belt brand – announced today the addition of 22 new styles to its already robust product lineup for a 2020 Spring and Summer launch. The new colors and patterns will be available in the Adventure, Adventure Slim, Youth,...
December 5, 2019
SBT GRVL, Presented by Canyon Bicycles, Sells Out Second-Year Event in 25 Minutes
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 5, 2019) – SBT GRVL, a Colorado gravel bike event and celebration in the picturesque ranching town of Steamboat Springs, opened registration on Dec. 3 for year two and sold out in under 25 minutes. In total, over 700 women will ride SBT GRVL in 2020,...
December 5, 2019
Outdoor Research partners with Rally Cycling team as official off-the-bike apparel sponsor
SEATTLE, Wash. (Dec. 5, 2019)–Beginning this month, Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance outdoor apparel and gear, will partner with professional cycling team Rally Cycling as the team’s official off-the-bike apparel sponsor for the 2020 racing season. Outdoor Research will support Rally Cycling, America's top-ranked pro continental men's and...
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