AWARDS
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May 15, 2026
Sunlight-Activated “Magic Medal” for 2026 Bad Bunny 5K & Double Bunny 10K
Leonard, MI (May 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The 2026 Bad Bunny 5K & Double Bunny 10K, taking place on April 4, 2026 at Addison Oaks Park in Leonard, Michigan, introduced a new sunlight-activated finisher medal designed to add an interactive element to the participant experience. The custom medal was...
May 12, 2026
5 Simple Ways to Help Your Night Run Stand Out, According to Magic Race Swag
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Magic Race Swag, a provider of interactive race merchandise for events across the United States and internationally, has released a practical guide outlining five small swag additions that can help night runs and Halloween events stand out in an increasingly competitive race market. The guide focuses on...
May 7, 2026
FRESHJUNKIE Racing Celebrates Dual Honors as Best Marathons in Mississippi and Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA / Biloxi, MS (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — FRESHJUNKIE Racing is proud to announce that two of its signature events have earned top honors in the 2026 rankings by FindMyMarathon.com, one of the most trusted resources for marathon reviews and race discovery. The Keesler Federal Mississippi...
April 30, 2026
ShowcasedBay Area 100 Announces Dapper Don Award As a Tribute to Teachers
OAKLAND, CA (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Bay Area 100, the point-to-point 100-mile trailrunning ultramarathon in the San Francisco Bay Area, is proud to announce the Dapper Don Award, a program created to honor and support unsung “first responders” of our community: teachers. Through this program, which is a...
April 30, 2026
ShowcasedRaceRaves announces the 2026 Best Half Marathons in the U.S.
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 30, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The runners have spoken, the votes have been tallied, and RaceRaves—the nation’s premier race finder and reviews community—has officially unveiled its 2026 Runners Choice awards for the Best Half Marathons in the U.S. Featuring a profile of every winning event by...
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...
