AWARDS
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September 10, 2026
2027 Elite Applications Open for $10,000 Spurs Austin International Half Prize Purse
Austin, Texas (September 10, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Spurs Austin International Half is officially calling all elite distance runners to test their speed on one of the fastest courses in Texas. Known for its point-to-point layout and -300 ft. net elevation drop, the USATF-sanctioned and certified half marathon provides...
September 10, 2026
The Rooted Half Marathon & 5K Brings Its Nature Theme Into a Sun-Activated Finisher Medal
LAKE ORION, Mich. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Rooted Half Marathon & 5K, taking place September 27 at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion, Michigan, is carrying its nature-inspired identity into a custom finisher medal designed to change color in sunlight. The event takes runners through wooded and grassy areas...
September 9, 2026
ShowcasedCraig “Crowie” Alexander to be inducted into Ironman Hall of Fame
TAMPA, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - IRONMAN has announced the induction of Craig “Crowie” Alexander into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, honoring the Australian triathlete in his first year of eligibility. Alexander will be formally inducted during IRONMAN World Championship week in Kona this October. Alexander won three IRONMAN World Championship...
September 2, 2026
A Zoo Miami 5K Is Rethinking What Race Swag Can Do
MIAMI (September 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Dash of the Titans 5K Run/Walk returns to Zoo Miami this September, bringing together runners, walkers and families for a community event hosted by True North Classical Academy. For family- and community-focused races, merchandise can play a different role than it does...
September 1, 2026
Merrimack College Track Scholarships Awarded
NORTH ANDOVER, MA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation today announced that Merrimack College track and field student athletes Jadis Yarbrough and Elizardo Melenciano have been selected as the first recipients of the David McGillivray ’76, Endowed Scholarship. Established by longtime running industry leader, philanthropist, and...
August 31, 2026
The 30 Best Fitness & Wellness Hotels & Resorts in the US
As fitness and wellness claim more shelf space at retail, hotels and resorts are also dedicating more square footage to high-end gyms, biohacker-friendly programs and decadent spa treatments with post-workout recovery. For our inaugural Best Fitness & Wellness Hotels and Resorts list, we’re honing in on the top properties in...
August 31, 2026
David Lozano Wins King of the Mountains at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic
PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 31, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — David Lozano (ESP) of Team Novo Nordisk, the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team, won the King of the Mountains classification at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, leading the day's decisive breakaway over the Manayunk Wall and Lemon Hill on the return of...
August 28, 2026
Chicago Event Management Earns Gold Organization Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport
CHICAGO, IL (August 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Chicago Event Management (CEM), the endurance industry leader behind the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, has been awarded Gold Organization Certification by the Council for Responsible Sport (CRS), the world’s leading environmental, social and economic sustainability certification program for sports events...
August 27, 2026
Skechers Stakes Claim to No. 2 Footwear Brand Position by U.S. Volume
Skechers says it has become the second-largest footwear brand in the U.S. by unit volume, though it did not cite an external source for the ranking. The claim aligns with broader brand-strength signals: a March 2026 YouGov fashion-retailer ranking placed Skechers just behind Nike, with particularly strong consideration among Gen...
August 27, 2026
ShowcasedEndurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Julie M.H. Brown, Senior Director of Industry Impact and Engagement at OIA
Do you know what your certifications actually cover, and what they leave out? One wrong claim can turn into a compliance mess fast, so we sat down with Julie M.H. Brown, Senior Director of Industry Impact and Engagement at OIA, to talk through OIA's new course, Sustainability Standards and Certifications in...
