AWARDS
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February 17, 2026
RRCA Announces 2025 National Running Award Recipients
Fall Church, VA (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Since 1971, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has proudly recognized the passion and commitment of exceptional leaders in the running community through its National Running Awards program. Each year, these individuals and organizations inspire and elevate the sport by fostering...
February 10, 2026
Nominations Open for the Best Running Stores of 2026 Awards Program
PORTLAND, Maine (February 10, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run specialty retail conference and trade show, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Best Running Stores awards program. This yearly program celebrates U.S.-based run specialty stores who are leaders in both the running industry and their communities;...
February 4, 2026
Running USA Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Industry Conference presented by haku in St. Louis
St. Louis (February 4, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Running USA proudly announced the recipients of its prestigious annual awards during the 2026 Industry Conference, presented by haku, held in St. Louis, Missouri. The 22nd conference celebrated the remarkable achievements of individuals who have made lasting contributions to the running industry....
February 2, 2026
BRANWYN Named to The Lead’s Foremost 50 List
Bend, OR (February 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BRANWYN, the women’s seamless Merino Performance Innerwear and activewear brand, has been named to The Lead’s 2026 Foremost 50 List, an annual power list recognizing breakout challenger brands shaping the future of consumer industries. Curated by The Lead, a research-driven media company,...
January 30, 2026
RunSignup Announces Matthew Smeltzer as 2026 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award Recipient
Moorestown, NJ (January 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, is proud to announce that Matthew Smeltzer, founder of Competitive Timing, has been named the 2026 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award recipient. The honor was presented...
January 29, 2026
Finish Strong Foundation Awards $26,500 To New England Youth Organizations
BOSTON, Mass. (January 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation’s has announced eight new recipients of its Finish Strong Grants. The board of directors and grant committee made their selections after receiving a high volume of submissions during the fall application window. The $26,500 in funding...
January 28, 2026
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Unveils Elite Athlete Field for 35th Anniversary
AUSTIN, Texas (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is proud to announce the selection of elite athletes for the 2026 event. This long standing program aims to assemble a competitive field of top-tier male and female runners while also identifying emerging...
January 15, 2026
The Top GFNYs of the Year
New York City (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY reveals the top-rated GFNY events of the past season, as selected by the riders themselves through comprehensive post-race surveys. Every GFNY participant is invited to evaluate their race experience, providing both quantitative ratings and detailed written feedback that together determine...
January 14, 2026
RRCA Accepting Nominations For The National Running Awards
Falls Church, VA (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the oldest and largest running organization in the United States dedicated to empowering everyone to run, is now accepting nominations for its annual RRCA National Running Awards. These prestigious honors shine a spotlight on...
December 30, 2025
ShowcasedThe Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases of 2025
December 30, 2025 – San Diego, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ As we look ahead to 2026, Endurance Sportswire has compiled a list of its most viewed press releases over the past year. Endurance Sportswire's top press releases of 2025 included major IRONMAN 70.3 expansion announcements in Nebraska and Northern California, innovative...
