AWARDS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about awards in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport awards news.
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April 22, 2020
Purple Orange, PR Achieves Climate Neutral Certification
Jackson, WY (April, 2020) - Purple Orange, a Jackson Hole based brand communications agency, has successfully achieved Climate Neutral Certified status by measuring its 2019 greenhouse gas emissions footprint, purchasing carbon credits to offset that footprint, and implementing plans to reduce emissions this year and beyond. Taking these direct actions...
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April 16, 2020
PTO Members Unite To Launch PTO Hub A Home For Inspiration, Motivation and Entertainment
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation and its professionals today announced the launch of the PTO Hub, a central location for content generated by PTO members to support, encourage and inspire in these uncertain times. The PTO Hub showcases the world’s top professional triathletes reaching out through a combination of...
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April 15, 2020
Marine Corps Marathon Earns Gold Certification for Social and Environmental Initiatives
Portland, OR—April 15, 2020—The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) has achieved Gold level certification by the Council for Responsible Sport (Council) for being socially and environmentally responsible as a world-class running event. The MCM has been recognized for enacting 48 specific best practices during the 44th edition of the event, held...
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April 9, 2020
UltrAspire Celebrates a New Patent on a Unique Vest Harness
St. George, Utah - 35 years ago the CEO and Founder of UltrAspire, Bryce Thatcher, created the hydration pack category and has been innovating on the idea ever since. Resultantly, UltrAspire has been known to introduce new concepts to the running scene. Those concepts are then tested and iterated upon...
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April 8, 2020
The Cowtown crowned America’s Rave Race 2020 in RaceRaves March Lunacy tournament
Los Angeles, CA (April 8, 2020) — Taking the bull by the horns, The Cowtown rose to the challenge and outlasted 63 other contenders to claim the coveted title of America’s Rave Race for 2020. Tens of thousands of votes were cast across the country in the fourth annual March...
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March 31, 2020
CAKE Wins Red Dot Design Award 2020
(Stockholm, Sweden – March 31, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that its utility-focused motorbike and scooter, Ösa, has been named as a recipient of the 2020 Red Dot Design Award. This is the second time CAKE has received this renowned award in the...
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March 27, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Distributes a Record-breaking 3,921 Individual Grants
SAN DIEGO, CA – March 27, 2020 – Many lives are rapidly changing around the globe and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has remained committed and focused on positively impacting athletes with physical challenges. CAF proudly announced today a record-breaking 3,921 individual grants awarded to empower the dreams of athletes...
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March 26, 2020
A Guide for Switching Your Event to a Virtual Race
COVID-19 is spreading, forcing event organizers around the world to take measures to protect their communities. Whether or not the virus has affected your area yet, you’re probably at least planning for what you will do if it becomes unsafe to hold your race on its scheduled date. While postponement...
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March 23, 2020
VirtualSportsRacing.com and Wilson Endurance Sports LLC announce the World’s First Virtual Duathlon
Dallas, TX – March 23, 2020 – VirtualSportsRacing.com and Wilson Endurance Sports LLC, today announced the world’s first virtual duathlon, for beginners and experienced athletes alike, who are looking for a virtual challenge to stay healthy and competitive in this time of crisis. The international event, which is the world’s...
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March 19, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Pays Athletes $2,500,000 In Response To COVID-19
LONDON, ENGLAND. The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced its response to COVID-19 by increasing its Year-End Annual Bonus Programme from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 and paying it all immediately based on the PTO World Rankings. The $500,000 increase would go to men and women athletes ranked 21-50, who previously would have...
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March 10, 2020
CAKE Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020
(Stockholm, Sweden – March 10, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, today announced that it is among the companies included in Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. CAKE is among the top ten transportation companies named in Fast Company’s...
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March 9, 2020
Tips for Raising More Money for Race Charity Partners
One of the most rewarding parts of race organizing is selecting a charity partner to fundraise for. Your race may have just one charity partner or it may allow participants to fundraise for the charity of their choice. Regardless, you want to make sure that your race raises as the...
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March 3, 2020
2019 IRONMAN Athlete Choice Awards Announced for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons
TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), today announced the results of its 2019 Athlete Choice Awards, releasing the Top 10 highest-scoring events in a variety of categories based solely on athlete surveys from all of the 2019 IRONMAN® and IRONMAN...
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March 3, 2020
Cadence Sports & Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Release 2019 Million Dollar Club List of America’s Top Cycling Fundraising Events
Austin, TX – At least 48 cause-related cycling rides raised more than $1 million each in 2019, according to the annual study released by Cadence Sports & the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. This study goes deep into exploring individual events to disclose which rides were members of the “Million Dollar Club”...
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February 28, 2020
Women’s Team Pursuit Wins Fourth World Championships in Five Years
BERLIN – The second day of the 2020 UCI Track Cycling Worlds Championships saw Team USA win their fourth world championship title in the Women’s Team Pursuit in the last five years. The team of Jennifer Valente (San Diego; Sho-Air TWENTY20), Chloe Dygert (Brownsburg, Ind.; Sho-Air TWENTY20), Lily Williams (Asheville,...
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February 27, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Creates Tokyo Marathon Challenge in Response to Race Cancellation Due to Coronavirus
LOGAN, Utah — When the Tokyo Marathon was canceled for all non-professional runners in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, naturally, 38,000 registered runners were disappointed. In response, iFit created a Tokyo Marathon challenge. Discouraged marathon registrants and running enthusiasts alike are able to virtually run the...
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February 25, 2020
Marmot Wins Multiple Media Awards For Fall 2020 Lineup
Rohnert Park, Calif. – February 25, 2020 – Marmot’s innovative new WarmCubeTM insulation technology continues to garner hits and awards, this time from the Fall 2020 collection. WarmCube combines the warmth of down or synthetic insulation with a unique baffling system designed to trap air and hug the body for...
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February 25, 2020
Bronze Plaque unveiled to commemorate the start of Dave Mcgillivray’s Historic Cross-Country Run
MEDFORD, Oregon – Nearly 42 years after he took the initial steps of what would be his historic 3,452-mile cross-country journey, Dave McGillivray returned to Medford, OR, for the unveiling of a commemorative bronze plaque outside Medford City Hall and a jog around memory lane. The celebration began with a 5K...
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February 24, 2020
Triathlete Announces 2020 Design Awards and WIN THIS BIKE! Contest
Triathletes can enter for a chance to win Triathlete’smost valuable bike giveaway ever Boulder, Colorado, USA — February 24, 2020 —Triathlete, the world’s #1 triathlon resource, has recognized 20 product innovators for excellence in design in its March/April magazine issue. While other sports wait for trends to come to them,...
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February 14, 2020
Non-Profit Skateistan Wins Oscar For Documentary Film on Global Empowerment Mission
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (February 14, 2020) – Skateistan – a non-profit, non-governmental organization with a mission to empower children through skateboarding and education – won the 2020 Oscar for Documentary (Short Subject) for Learning To Skate In A War Zone (If You’re A Girl), the documentary depicting the organization’s efforts to empower children and create world...
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February 11, 2020
CAKE Ösa Wins 2020 iF Design Award
(Stockholm, Sweden – February 11, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, today announces their win of the 2020 iF Design Award. Behind the iF DESIGN AWARD is the International Forum Design GmbH, organizers of one of the world’s most celebrated and valued design competitions....
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February 10, 2020
Peak Design Achieves B Corporation Certification
Peak Design cements its commitment to sustainability and the common good San Francisco, CA (February, 2020) — Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, is proud to cement its commitment to sustainability and the common good as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp). The rigorous certification...
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February 6, 2020
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2020
Sports Illustrated ranked the best-conditioned male and female athletes in the world, consulting trainers, exercise physiologists and performance experts with experience across the college, pro and Olympic levels of sports to evaluate athletes on the following criteria: performances over the last 12 months; demands and risks of their respective sports; durability; training regimens...
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February 5, 2020
RRCA Announces its 2019 National Running Award Recipients
Arlington, VA- Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals for their outstanding service to the RRCA and the sport of distance running. We are delighted to announce the 2019 National Running Award recipients. These outstanding contributors to our sport, along with the 2020 RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame...
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February 4, 2020
Salomon’s Recyclable Running Shoe Concept Earns Innovation Award
Global leader in trail footwear and winter sports honored for innovation in sustainability at Outdoor Retailer 2020 DENVER, Colo. (February 4, 2020) —Salomon Sports, the global leader in trail running and winter sports equipment, was awarded an Innovation Award at the second annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards for its recyclable...