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July 14, 2020
Yeti Cycles Eliminates ‘Tribe’ From Its Community Name, Marketing
For decades, Yeti Cycles has used the word ‘tribe’ to define fellow Yeti bike riders. That ends on July 14, following a #NotYourTribe Change.org petition that started circulating last week asking Yeti to eliminate “tribe” from its marketing. Read more on GearJunkie.
July 14, 2020
Saucony Slides into Post-Run Recovery with Endorphin Chillos by Chaco Footwear
Rockford, Mich. (July 14, 2020) – This April, Saucony introduced the highly-anticipated Endorphin Collection with the launch of its fastest shoe ever in the Endorphin Pro, a carbon-plated racing flat. Now, Chaco Footwear, a sister brand in the Wolverine Worldwide family, has created a limited-edition Endorphin version of its popular...
July 14, 2020
BUFF® and UNICEF Join Forces to Provide Global COVID-19 Relief
SANTA ROSA, California (July 14, 2020) - Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, today announced its corporate alliance with UNICEF. Having had a previous philanthropic partnership with the United Nations agency, BUFF® is expanding support by pledging two...
July 14, 2020
Behind J&A Racing’s Virtual Experience That Became an Overnight Success Through haku
In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, J&A Racing, a locally owned running event organization based in Virginia Beach, faced a challenge. After their spring in-person events were canceled, J&A Racing had to think quickly on how they’d be able to create a new revenue stream for their organization....
July 14, 2020
RunSignup and GiveSignup Virtual Challenges Engage Participants with Milestones and Badges
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup, the foremost technology provider for US races, has grown into the leading Challenge Platform for the endurance and nonprofit industries. The Challenge Platform is accessible to customers of both RunSignup and their sister company for nonprofits, GiveSignup, offering event organizers a fresh and limitless way to...
July 14, 2020
ReSport partners with USRowing for “Row the Great Lakes” Challenge
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced virtual races and challenges, mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, has partnered with USRowing to launch "Row the Great Lakes" this week. Starting Wednesday, participants will be able to log meters toward virtually rowing from Chicago to Toronto via Lake Michigan,...
July 14, 2020
TrainingPeaks Announces Partnership With British Cycling Through 2022
Boulder, Colo., July 14th, 2020— TrainingPeaks, a global leader in providing smart and effective digital training solutions for athletes and coaches, today announced they are renewing their partnership with British Cycling through 2022. This multi-year partnership provides British Cycling members access to cutting-edge training software at a discounted rate. Coaches...
July 13, 2020
2020 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Transitions to a Virtual Race
TORONTO – Monday, July 13, 2020 – The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, set to take place on Sunday October 18th has been cancelled. Working closely with the City of Toronto and Mayor John Tory, event organizers Canada Running Series have made the decision to cancel the international event that generates...
July 13, 2020
The Chicago Marathon, scheduled for Oct. 11, is canceled for just the 2nd time in its history
For the second time in its history, the Chicago Marathon has been canceled before runners cross the starting line. Organizers on Monday announced the 43rd running of the race, scheduled for Oct. 11, will not proceed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more on Chicago Tribune.
July 13, 2020
Skechers President: Shoe-Box Tossing Incident Was ‘Troubling,’ Company Stands Firm on Mask Requirements for Stores
Skechers has issued a response following an incident during which a customer who refused to wear a face mask while shopping in one of its stores threw shoe boxes at employees. Read more on Footwear News.
July 13, 2020
FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources cancelled this year, will return in 2021
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 13, 2020) – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh International Airport will cancel the 2020 running of the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. For four years, families throughout the Pittsburgh area have raced on the runways at PIT, and organizers are already...
July 13, 2020
Salomon Announces Spring 2021 Running & Hiking Collections
OGDEN, Utah (July 13, 2020)– Today, Salomon announces its new collection for spring 2021, which includes a number of new products and popular redesigns across the trail running, road running and hiking footwear categories. The line includes the revamped X Ultra 4, a fan-favorite and award-winning hiker that borrows light...
July 13, 2020
Road Race Management Announces New Weekday Format for Annual Meeting
The annual Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting and Trade Exhibit will take place in Hollywood, FL Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 11 (on a new weekday schedule). While the meeting has been an annual fixture since 1982, the last few months have been the most tumultuous time ever...
July 11, 2020
Meredith Kessler (USA) and Miki Mørck-Taagholt (DNK) Emerge Victorious During the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR14 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (July 11, 2020) – The 14th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw Meredith Kessler of the United States and Denmark’s Miki Mørck-Taagholt take top honors in the professional women’s and professional men’s races, respectively. The field of professional triathletes returned to the virtual...
July 10, 2020
Mindbody Announces New Leadership Appointments
Mindbody, the technology platform for the wellness industry, announced that the company’s Co-Founder Rick Stollmeyer is transitioning from the role of CEO to executive chair and that the Mindbody Board of Directors has appointed current President Josh McCarter to CEO effective August 1. Current chief technology officer Sunil Rajasekar will assume the role of president, while Aaron...
July 10, 2020
RRW: Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing $125K From Army Ten-Miler
A former civilian employee of the Army Ten-Miler road race in Washington, D.C., Darryl Gale, has pleaded guilty to stealing about $125,000 in vendor funds from the race. Read more on LetsRun.
July 10, 2020
Family-owned KINeSYS Sunscreen to present at RIA’s “KICK On-Demand”
KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is pleased to announce they will be presenting at the Running Industry Association’s “KICK On-Demand”, an online trade show developed to replace their May trade show, cancelled due to Covid-19. Lisa and Wade Heggie, Co-owners of KINeSYS, are thrilled to have the chance to showcase their brand at this...
July 9, 2020
Big 5 Sees Robust Q2 Profit Turnaround Despite Comps Decline
Big 5 Sporting Goods released upbeat preliminary results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 28. Over the first half of the second quarter, with the pandemic forcing Big 5 to operate with a highly reduced store count, same-store sales decreased by 28.2% compared to the prior-year period. However, as...
July 9, 2020
With pandemic keeping them apart, runners embrace virtual races
Some coaches and race organizers have innovated after being forced to scrap plans for prestigious track meets, massive marathons and the Tokyo Olympics. They’re making the best of a time without in-person competition by hosting virtual races and pitting runners in different states — or even continents — against each...
July 9, 2020
The athlete’s guide to boosting iron
The endurance athlete’s equivalent of “the dog ate my homework” is “I think my iron levels are low.” Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency. Read more on Outside.
July 9, 2020
Race Roster introduces multi-sport segments and splits for virtual events
London, ON (July 9, 2020) - Race Roster’s virtual event toolkit has continued to evolve over the past few months. New tools are being consistently released to address the present and future needs of the endurance event industry. "I am so proud to be part of a team that truly...
July 9, 2020
The interesting COVID-19 workaround of the Sierre-Zinal race
Instead of cancelling, organizers will allow runners a 33-day period to run the race individually in person so social distancing can be maintained. The famous Sierre-Zinal, which is part of the Salomon Golden Trail World Series, takes runners through the Swiss Alps, and the course features more than 2,000m of elevation gain. Read more...
July 9, 2020
The Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K Undergoes A Name Change, Becoming The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K In 2021
July 9, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The annual, sell-out Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K has become the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. The McCourt Foundation, owners and operator of the event scheduled for January 17th, 2021, announced the name change in line with an overarching rebranding campaign of its...
July 9, 2020
Austin Marathon and 3M Half Marathon Introduce Run Austin Virtual Series
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour joined forces to create the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The Run Austin Virtual Series begins this month...
July 8, 2020
Utah Jazz, Cotopaxi Team Up to Support COVID-19 Relief with Exclusive #OneUtah T-shirts
Salt Lake City, UT. July 8, 2020 - B Corp and outdoor brand Cotopaxi and the Utah Jazz have joined together to support their home state’s COVID-19 relief efforts through sales of limited edition #OneUtah T-shirts, which are now available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which...
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