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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
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...
July 8, 2020
Garmin claims new Solar smartwatches make recharging a thing of the past
Garmin has launched a range of new solar-powered smartwatches, with multisports functionality. The three model ranges are the Fenix 6 Solar, Instinct Solar and the Tactix Delta Solar Edition, which is said to be built to military standards. If you’re outside enough and use its most economical mode, Garmin claims that the...
July 8, 2020
South Korean triathlete kills herself ‘after abuse.’
A young South Korean triathlete has taken her own life after lodging a number of complaints over alleged abuse from her coaching staff. Read more on BBC.
July 8, 2020
Lighter, Stronger, Faster – PATH Projects Teams With Toray To Build The Next-Gen Running Short
Since its debut in 2010, Toray's Airtastic fabric has become a standout for use in high-end, lightweight jackets, like the Arc'teryx Atom line and Patagonia's Nano-Air series. Airtastic is now offered in weights from 20d down to 5d, all of which can be used with different coatings to deliver light,...
July 8, 2020
USA Artistic Swimming Announces Partnership with Xero Shoes
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO– (July 8, 2020) -USA Artistic Swimming signs Xero Shoes as its official footwear partner providing athletes innovative shoes that match the team’s style in the water. “They are not your conventional shoe, and we are not your conventional sport,” said USA Artistic Swimming CEO, Adam Andrasko. “We...
July 8, 2020
Pinarello Announces Roberto Sadowsky as New US Chief Executive Officer
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - July 8, 2020– Pinarello, a leading brand of premium bicycles, accessories and apparel, announces that Roberto Sadowsky has joined the US operation as Chief Executive Officer. Sadowsky, a native Italian, is an experienced leader who has served in senior roles at numerous premium international companies, and...
July 8, 2020
500 Festival Launches Virtual Race Series
INDIANAPOLIS (July 8, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the launch of their Virtual Race Series. The series consists of five new virtual races that will be completed from July through...
July 8, 2020
P3R Announces Diversity Initiatives
PITTSBURGH (July 8, 2020) – P3R is driving change aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive running community in Pittsburgh, including a renewed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI), as well as training for team members, and partnerships with key community organizations. “Running is a great equalizer and unifying...
July 8, 2020
2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon to be Staged as Community Fundraising Movement
July 7 - Glastonbury – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) will create a large-scale community movement this October to raise funds for local charities and bring thousands together virtually for a shared purpose. The 2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon will take place from October 8 through 11 as...
July 8, 2020
Beverage Company Electrolit Increases Distribution to More than 30,000 Accounts Nationwide
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded to multiple new markets through widened distribution plans with top-tier convenience store chains. To meet increased demand for their beverages, Electrolit will offer multiple flavors at participating locations nationwide. “At Electrolit,...
July 8, 2020
ShowcasedZenni & World’s Greatest Bring Top Track and Field Athletes Back to ESPN
NOVATO, Calif. (July 8, 2020) -- Zenni, the online optical industry leader, announced today an exclusive partnership with World’s Greatest to broadcast a USA Track & Field-sanctioned pole vault event on ESPN’s YouTube channel including top-ranked vaulters Sandi Morris (U.S.) and Alysha Newman (Canada). The Livestream Games will take place...
July 8, 2020
2020 DK Event Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
EMPORIA, Kan., July 8, 2020—Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand which owns and produces the Garmin DK, the world’s premier gravel event, today announced the 2020 DK, which had been rescheduled for September 12, 2020, has been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The decision comes after thorough...
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