AWARDS
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April 23, 2026
ShowcasedFindMyMarathon.com Reveals 2026 “Best Marathons by State” Winners After Nationwide Runner Vote
ATLANTA, GA (April 23, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After six weeks of nationwide voting, FindMyMarathon.com, the leading resource for marathon runners, has announced the winners of its 2026 “Best Marathons by State” poll. Tens of thousands of runners participated between March 1 and April 15, selecting the top marathon in each...
April 20, 2026
130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America Featured Course Records and Back-to-Back Champions
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - If moments were made to be met and records were made to be broken, the professional athlete field of the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America emphatically, dramatically and historically rose to the challenge, led by a mind-boggling course record time of 2:01:52 by...
April 17, 2026
RRCA Legacy Builder Award Recipients Honored at the 68th RRCA National Convention
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce Phil Stewart and Brent Ayer as the first recipients of the RRCA Legacy Builder Award. This special honor is reserved for those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to RRCA programs which shape...
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...
