AWARDS
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April 14, 2026
Richmond’s Running Boom Draws National Recognition
RICHMOND, VA (April 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Richmond isn’t just running, it’s racing ahead. From neighborhood sidewalks to the scenic stretches along the James River, the region’s running culture has reached undeniable momentum. That energy is now translating into national recognition, as multiple Sports Backers races have earned top...
April 10, 2026
B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program awards $125,000 in Spring Grants to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Boston, Mass. (April 10, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In the spring edition of B.A.A. Gives Back Grants, fifteen organizations have been awarded a total of $125,000 to support their services that align with the Boston Athletic Association’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build...
April 2, 2026
Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon Rated Top 10 Marathon in America by USA TODAY
AVALON, Calif. (Aptil 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — USA TODAY has named the Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon one of the top 10 best marathons in the country in its 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. The lists are curated by USA Today 10Best editors and panel subject matter experts who review thousands...
April 1, 2026
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Names Jim Knaub, Wesley Korir and John Korir Its 2026 Golden Stars
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 1, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, honored three individuals from the race’s history as part of its annual Golden Stars program during the 2026 event. Jim Knaub, Wesley Korir and John Korir were showcased with physical gold star...
March 30, 2026
Akers Digital Founder Tim Akers Honored with 2026 Outstanding Service Award at the Bicycle Leadership Conference
DANA POINT, Calif. (March 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Tim Akers, founder of the digital marketing agency Akers Digital (akersdigital.com), was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Service Award at the Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) Honors and BPSA Awards dinner. Akers made BLC history at the event as the first media and...
March 9, 2026
‘Colorado Half Marathon Showdown’ Returns to the 2026 Denver Colfax Marathon
Denver, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon, presented by Cigna Healthcare, is excited to announce the return of the Colorado Half Marathon Showdown. The showdown, sponsored by Altra, highlights Colorado’s top elite runners. The fastest local men and women who compete in the half marathon in May have...
March 2, 2026
WSOC-TV Takes Home Mid-South Emmy Award for Coverage of Around the Crown 10K Together With Truist
Charlotte, NC (February 26, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Around the Crown 10K, Together with Truist (ATC10K), Charlotte’s premier road race, is excited to announce that its local broadcast partner WSOC-TV has won the 2025 Mid-South Emmy® Award in the Special Events category for coverage of the race. The award was...
February 25, 2026
IRONMAN Global Athletes’ Choice Award Winners Announced for 2025 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons
IRONMAN Les Sables d’Olonne-Vendée (France) and IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria) triathlons earn top global honors There were approximately 250,000 race registrations across IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events in 2025 TAMPA, Fla. (February 25, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN has today announced the 2025 IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Athletes’...
February 24, 2026
Win a Free Toyota 4Runner Through the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota
PORTLAND, Ore. (FEBRUARY 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest, presented by Toyota, is bringing back its popular Toyota giveaway. Community members in Oregon and SW Washington can enter for a chance to win a 2026 4Runner SR5 valued at $45,980. Entries are open through March...
February 23, 2026
RRCA Announces 56th Class of Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductees
Falls Church, VA (February 23, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Founded in 1971, the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame inducts American runners that have attained extraordinary levels of achievement in the sport of distance running as either an athlete or a key influencer (an individual that has contributed a considerable amount...
