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May 6, 2026
Laka acquires VeloLife’s bike insurance business, marking its fourth acquisition as M&A strategy accelerates
Laka, the UK & EU green mobility insurtech, today announces the acquisition of assets from VeloLife, the specialist cycle insurance provider. This marks Laka’s fourth acquisition in three years and the first public milestone in the active M&A pipeline that Laka signalled when it closed its £14.1 million Series B...
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May 6, 2026
Life Time Acquires Phoenix 10K, Expanding Athletic Events Strategy
Life Time has acquired the Phoenix 10K, a 51-year-old Arizona road race, to expand its portfolio of 30 athletic events amid surging running participation. The deal comes as running continues to see increased participation growth, from the advent of “runcations” to tentpole events like the Boston Marathon, which saw more than 30,000 participants this year....
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May 6, 2026
Gravel shoes: the next growth category in running?
In March, Salomon brought out the newest (fourth) edition of the AeroGlide, and has released it in two different versions–regular (road) and gravel (GRVL). With this update, Salomon, among other brands, is adding to one of the fastest growing segments in running. So what’s this gravel-running trend all about? Gravel...
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May 6, 2026
SurveyMonkey Named “Official Curiosity Partner” of Bay to Breakers
San Francisco, CA (May 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bay to Breakers has long been famous for its only-in-San-Francisco mix of cardio, costumes, chaos and community — not to mention its beloved big pink gorilla mascot, Ape Hashbury. Now, with SurveyMonkey coming onboard as a major sponsor, the world-famous footrace...
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May 6, 2026
GFNY announces Michelob Ultra GFNY Walnut Creek – California
New York City (May 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY is proud to announce Michelob ULTRA GFNY Walnut Creek – California, set for April 18, 2027. The event expands GFNY’s presence in California and brings the series’ Be A Pro For A Day race experience to the East Bay, positioning...
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May 6, 2026
The Championship: World’s Best Ready for Showdown in Šamorín
May 6, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - During The Championship, Challenge Family’s flagship event which is qualification-only, it’s all about prestige. The stakes are high, the attention is intense, and everyone wants to win. While defending champions, Kristian Høgenhaug and Hanne de Vet are absent, many of the world’s top athletes...
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May 6, 2026
Team GFNY Pro announced for Gran Premio New York City 2026
NEW YORK CITY, May 6, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC) will take place on May 17, 2026, as a UCI-sanctioned professional road race held on the same course and on the same day as the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City. The...
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May 6, 2026
CTS Taking Bold Steps To Lead Coaching Profession Into The Future
May 6, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Twenty-six years after helping to professionalize endurance coaching, CTS is taking bold steps to leverage emerging opportunities available to athletes and coaches. These pivotal changes start at the top, with the CTS Board of Directors hiring longtime CTS employee Cory Bruno as the company’s...
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May 6, 2026
Austin Marathon Opens 2027 Registration with Weeklong Launch Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the 2027 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K® officially opens Tuesday, May 12, 2026, kicking off RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week, which runs through May 19, 2026. RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week is a weeklong celebration of the city’s running...
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May 5, 2026
Every Athlete to use RaceRanger at Tauranga Half and Challenge Wānaka 2027
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RaceRanger has reached agreement with the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half and the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka to fit every athlete in both 2027 races with the RaceRanger system. These are the first two events to commit to whole-field amateur-level use of the technology,...
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