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July 31, 2026
As Run Clubs Flourish, These Shoe Brands Are Capitalizing
Run clubs have become a powerful sales and discovery channel for shoe brands, with Zappos data showing Brooks, On, and Hoka as the trendiest labels. Hoka, On, New Balance, and Nike are the most searched brands, and the top shoe franchises among run club members are the New Balance 1080,...
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July 31, 2026
Function Health has secured US$450m in growth financing for its preventative healthcare testing and imaging platform.
US-based company said it has more than 500,000 members and has completed over 100m laboratory tests since launching its beta service in 2023. The financing is non-dilutive, meaning Function can access the capital without issuing new shares or reducing the ownership stakes of existing shareholders. It is linked to customer...
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July 31, 2026
Fleet Feet and Altra Join as Founding Partners of New Podcast for Women Runners
MISSOULA, Mont., CARRBORO, N.C., and DENVER, Colo. (July 31, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Fleet Feet, the nation’s largest franchisor of locally owned and operated running specialty stores, and Altra, a leading innovator in performance running footwear, have joined as founding partners of "Still Running: 10 Years Apart," a new podcast...
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July 31, 2026
Icons Series Lands in South Africa: Sporting Gamechangers Take to the Golf Course with Team South Africa Hosting Team World
Ernie Els and José María Olazábal named as Team Captains, with AB de Villiers, Fourie du Preez, John Terry, and Brian Lara confirmed as the first blockbuster player announcements. Icons Cup South Africa will take place at The Links at Fancourt, George, South Africa from 11-13 December 2026 Full line...
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July 31, 2026
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon and Rosé 5K Hosts Sold Out Race
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (July 31, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 22nd annual Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon and Rosé 5K took over 5,700 participants along its scenic courses on July 25-26. The race has seen consistent growth in demand for entries, selling out over a month ahead of...
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July 30, 2026
Your IRONMAN Athlete Profile, Including Photos, is Being Scraped by Third Parties
Back in 2024, IRONMAN transitioned away from using Active as their race registration system. It now utilizes TicketSocket, a white-label provider of both race registration and customer relationship management systems. Essentially, it allowed everything to remain IRONMAN-branded throughout your registration and customer interactions with IRONMAN. That platform is where everything...
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July 30, 2026
Spotify adds a running mode to its app
Spotify is adding a new mode to its phone app for people who like to listen to music on runs. The new running mode cues up songs based on different phases of runs, and selects tracks based on your preferences and tempo. Paying subscribers can find the running mode in...
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July 30, 2026
Scott Enters the Urban/Commuter Market with New Sweep e-Bikes
Today, Scott Sports is launching a new lineup of electric bikes aimed squarely at commuters and urban riders. Scott’s new Sweep e-bikes are made to provide city riders with practical, convenient, and reliable transportation, with three distinct models to suit varying needs and preferences. All of the Scott Sweep models...
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July 30, 2026
Adidas shares plunge record 19% as World Cup bump falls short
Adidas (ADSGn.DE), opens new tab investors punished the German sportswear maker's profit miss on Thursday, dragging its shares down a record 19% despite the company lifting its annual sales outlook on demand for its retro apparel and a soccer World Cup boost. Adidas' operating profit in the quarter undershot analyst...
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July 30, 2026
2027 Hoag OC Marathon Registration Opens Aug. 1
ORANGE COUNTY (July 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration opens Saturday, Aug. 1, for the 2027 Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, giving runners their first chance to secure a spot in one of Southern California’s largest spring marathon weekends. The 23rd annual event returns April 30-May 2, 2027, with the...
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