January 28, 2020

SportRx accepts nominations for 2020 Rexy Awards

To Recognize Outstanding Design in Performance Eyewear San Diego, CA (January 28, 2020) – One night a year, SportRx, the leader in sport prescription eyewear, comes together with industry leaders for the SportRx Awards where eyewear brands are recognized for their excellence in elite product design and innovation across an array of...

January 27, 2020

Suffer Better Announces Its First Do Good Grant Recipient:

Boulder Trail Runner Organizes 50-Mile Run for His 50th Birthday to Raise Money for Local Fund Denver, Colo. (January 26, 2020) – Colorado-based nonprofit Suffer Better today announced the first recipient of its new Do Good Grant program,  which supports endurance athletes carrying out innovative endurance projects with thoughtfully embedded philanthropic goals....

January 26, 2020

Four Multisport Legends Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame

Cherie Gruenfeld, Dick & Rick Hoyt, Mike Plant (posthumous) honored at celebration in Tempe TEMPE, Ariz. — USA Triathlon and the multisport community celebrated the achievements of four triathlon legends Friday night, as Cherie Gruenfeld, Richard Eugene “Dick” Hoyt and Richard Eugene “Rick” Hoyt, Jr., and Mike Plant (posthumous) were...

January 26, 2020

GORE® Wear takes home ultimate ISPO honor

The GORE®R5 GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ Insulated Jacket wins “Product of the Year”  MUNICH, GERMANY, (Jan 26th, 2020) - This year’s ISPO Award celebrations saw GORE® Wear claiming the “Product of the Year” title for its GORE® R5 GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ Insulated Jacket – the first of its kind in the world. Included...

January 22, 2020

US Trail Running Conference Earns Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport

Conference Recognized for Commitment to Sustainable Practices January 22, 2020, PORTLAND, OR — The US Trail Running Conference has earned official certification of its annual conference by the Council for Responsible Sport (Council). Until now, only competitive sporting events have become certified, making this a first-of-its-kind certification. The Council is...

January 21, 2020

Trust Performance Wins 2020 Design and Innovation Award

(Salt Lake City, UT ) - Trust Performance, innovators in suspension technology, is honored to be among the winners of the 2020 Design & Innovation Award. Announced today, this annual award is a benchmark and seal of approval for the most outstanding products within the cycling industry. Trust Performance has...

January 21, 2020

Team Magic Multisports’ annual Eddie Ferrell Music City Triathlon named Best Triathlon by Nashville Fit Magazine readers

NASHVILLE – Team Magic Multisports is happy to announce it has been voted “Best Triathlon in Nashville” by the readers of Nashville Fit Magazine. Tri Nashville, Team Magic’s newest triathlon which made its debut in 2019, came in third in the same category. Team Magic’s Mars Petcare St. Patrick’s Music...

January 21, 2020

Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K Opens Race Ambassador Application

The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K Opens up Race Ambassador Application ANNAPOLIS, MD– The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K, operated by Legendary Sports Group, announced today the opening of the 2020 Race Ambassador program. The program will feature an unparalleled rewards and incentive program that is based on a points...

January 17, 2020

P3R Opens $10,000 Grant Application for U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials Qualifying Athletes

To help aid training needs and travel expenses, P3R’s American Development Program opens two-week application opportunity  PITTSBURGH, PA (January 17, 2020) – P3R established the first-ever P3R Local Elite Grant to provide support for the 11 local athletes that qualified for the U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials -- Jennifer Bigham, Nicholas Edinger,...

January 15, 2020

iFit-Powered NordicTrack Treadmills Awarded Runner’s World Editors’ Choice for the Second Year

 (Logan, Utah — January 15, 2020) — iFit, the interactive connected fitness technology, is the differentiating feature that led Runner’s World to give the coveted designation of Editors’ Choice award to two NordicTrack treadmills. “[iFit] actually kept me engaged in the running, rather than droning music and TV,” said Pat...

January 9, 2020

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Unveils Winning Design in Participant T-Shirt Contest

Annual media day event includes several special announcements for 2020 race RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers and the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger announced the winning design in their first-ever 10k participant shirt voting contest at their annual 10k Media Day gathering at Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods on January...

January 8, 2020

The female ultra-athletes leading the field

From swimming the Channel four times to outrunning every man, The Guardian reports on the women at the top of their game.

January 6, 2020

Women’s Running Names Its Power Women of the Year

Power is not just leading by example but also bringing others up with you. Boulder, Colorado, USA — January 6, 2020 — Women’s Running, the most popular resource for women runners, has named its 20 Power Women of the Year. The January/February issue of Women’s Running magazine honors 20 of...

January 2, 2020

Endurance Sportswire Names its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2019

San Diego, Calif. - As we embark on 2020, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS RELEASES Professional Triathletes Organisation Approaches Wanda Sports Board Proposing to Enter Into Discussions to Acquire...

December 31, 2019

NordicTrack x iFit Partner With GearJunkie for the 2020 Adventure Grant Contest

Win a Grand Prize of $7,500 and NordicTrack equipment to train for and take on a dream outdoor adventure  (Logan, Utah — December 30, 2019) — NordicTrack x iFit and GearJunkie are teaming up for the second year for the 2020 Adventure Grant. The Grand Prize winner will win $7,500 and...

December 23, 2019

The running stories that defined the decade

According to Outside Magazine, these are the most important running stories of the decade. Can you guess what they are?

December 20, 2019

Road Runners Club of America Announces Fall 2019 Runner Friendly Communities

Four communities have the “right stuff” of community infrastructure & support plus local government involvement for designation Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome its Runner Friendly Community® designations for fall 2019: Belmont, California Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Houston, Texas Williamsburg/James City County, Virginia...

December 18, 2019

Kahtoola Wins New Product Showcase Award at The Running Event

Flagstaff, Ariz. (Dec. 18, 2019) – Kahtoola, creator of award-winning MICROspikes® and NANOspikes® footwear traction, is proud to announce it has received the “New Product Showcase Award” at The Running Event (TRE) in December 2019. Chosen by fellow TRE attendees, Kahtoola’s new EXOspikes™ (versatile traction for flexible footwear) took home...

December 17, 2019

Events.com Wraps 2019 With Awards for Best Company Culture and Best CEO in the US by Comparably

LA JOLLA, CA (December 17, 2019) — Events.com, a mobile-first event management platform, has been recognized by the Comparably Best Places to Work Awards as a winner in both the Best Company Culture and Best CEO categories. With offices in picturesque La Jolla, California, a company mentality that encourages wellness...

December 4, 2019

BibRave Announces Winners of The BibRave 100 for 2019

Austin, TX - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. Today at an awards luncheon at The Running Event, the company revealed the final results from The BibRave 100, including the...

November 19, 2019

RaceRaves announces Best Half Marathons in the U.S.

Los Angeles, CA (November 19, 2019) — Shout it from the rooftops! RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners of all levels, has published its guide to the best half marathons in every U.S. state. The authoritative new list features a synopsis of each event to...

September 24, 2019

Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit announces first-ever Women in Triathlon Awards

Denver, Colorado, USA — The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are pleased to announce the first annual Women in Triathlon Awards Banquet in Tempe, Arizona at 6pm, Saturday November 16th, 2019. The banquet, hosted by IRONMAN’s Women For Tri, will be a celebration of the many women...