Awards

April 22, 2021

Ashworth Awards Featured in Insights Magazine by Awards and Personalization Association

The July 2020 edition of Insights Magazine had been released digitally, featuring Ashworth Awards in the Retailer Profile starting on page 20.  Check out how the family-owned company has changed the endurance industry, following through with sustainable, reliable, and custom “Made in USA” awards and medallions. This includes the sustainable...

April 21, 2021

DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Names 2021 Hall of Fame Class

 PITTSBURGH (April 21, 2021) - The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the 13th class of inductees to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees are Dave Antognoli, Mike Dudley, Gary Gargasz, and contributors Bill and Linda Phelps. DAVE ANTOGNOLI:...

April 21, 2021

The Wired Runner Names The RunnerBox “Best Running Subscription Box in 2021“

The RunnerBox has been named the “Best Overall” running subscription box in 2021  by The Wired Runner, a runner review site which aims to provide great running advice that propels runners on their quest to exercise, lose weight, run a marathon, train better, or have fun. The RunnerBox received top...

April 13, 2021

UltrAspire Elite Jeff Browning secures his 22nd 100-mile victory at the Zion 100

After little to no racing during the 2020 season, the competitive field is looking to be stellar this year as ultramarathoners gear up to tackle the race season. For Jeff Browning, the Zion 100 was on his list and there were some big goals attached to it. This past weekend,...

April 10, 2021

Western States, GU Energy Labs Reach Sponsorship Agreement

AUBURN, California – The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) and GU Energy Labs are proud to announce that GU Energy Labs is now the exclusive performance nutrition sponsor for Western States. “We are so excited to have GU as our exclusive nutrition sponsor,” said Diana Fitzpatrick, president of the Western...

April 7, 2021

BUFF® Named Top Apparel Brand in 2020 Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Award by NPD Group

SANTA ROSA, California (April 7, 2021)- Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, was awarded an inaugural Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Award by the NPD Group. The award acknowledges the fastest-growing brands of 2020 across major outdoor categories in...

April 6, 2021

BibBoards Reaches Mega Milestone Helping Over 1,000 Races in Three Years

Earlier today, it was revealed that BibBoards INC reached a remarkable milestone as records showed that the company had provided bib fasteners for endurance sports participants in over 1000 races across since 2017. The company reached this milestone in the pre-pandemic era, and it simply tells that they have been...

April 1, 2021

USA Cycling Awards Inaugural Club Safe Sport Program Recipients

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –  USA Cycling’s new Club Safe Sport Program allows clubs to demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all club members through implementing, enforcing and monitoring USA Cycling’s Club Safe Sport Program. The Program was introduced in September 2020, with applications accepted on a...

March 29, 2021

Fields and Willoughby Win Back-To-Back Titles at 2021 BMX National Championships

ROCK HILL, S.C. – The pros lined up in the gate on the 8-meter hill Sunday morning for the USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships in Rock Hill, S.C. Reigning National Champions Connor Fields (Las Vegas, Nev.) and Alise Willoughby (Saint Cloud, Minn.) were the ones to beat out on the track...

March 19, 2021

Award Winning Film, All the Way: The Making of Swimrun Champions, Premieres March 24

San Francisco, CA (March 19, 2021)– All the Way: The Making of Swimrun Champions will hold its global virtual premiere on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Made by award-winning documentary filmmaker Carl Eneroth at Sthlm Social Innovation Lab, All the Way is a heart-pounding, intimate, and mind-expanding portrait of the Swimrun team...

March 16, 2021

2021 Tennessee National Opens NDHS with a Bang

The Tennessee National was a huge success this weekend at Windrock Bike Park with 740 registrants across the Downhill and Enduro races. The mountain bike crowd was eager to get back to racing with all the heavy hitters making their way to the world-class bike park in Oak Ridge, Tenn....

March 10, 2021

USA Triathlon Announces Six 2020 Coaches of the Year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today recognized six of its most influential coaches as 2020 Coaches of the Year for their contributions during the unusual 2020 triathlon season. The awards for 2020 focused on athlete development, community impact, volunteer service and coaching education — areas where awardees provided immense...

March 10, 2021

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Ultralight Jacket Earns 2021 Backpacker Editor’s Choice, Gold Award

Richmond, Calif. (March 10, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, is proud to announce that their Ghost Whisperer Ultralight Jacket earned the coveted 2021 Editor’s Choice, Gold award from Backpacker Magazine. The rare 1,000-fill RDS-certified down jacket hit the market in...

March 9, 2021

Sea to Summit’s Telos TR2 Wins BACKPACKER Editor’s Choice Award

Boulder, CO (March 9, 2021)— Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is thrilled to accept a BACKPACKER Magazine Editor’s Choice award for the company’s Telos range of backpacking tents. The Telos is part of an ambitious and innovative new lineup of lightweight and...

March 9, 2021

Cadence Sports and Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Release 2020 Million Dollar Club List of America’s Top Cycling Fundraising Events.

Austin, TX – Despite an unprecedented environment surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, at least 45 cause-related cycling events raised more than $1 million each in 2020, 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...

March 2, 2021

RRCA Announces 2020 National Running Award Recipients

Arlington, VA- Since 1971, the RRCA has honored the service and dedication of outstanding leaders in the running community.  Even the face of a global pandemic, individuals and organizations made significant contributions to the sport in 2020 by keeping runners engaged and motivated; by having outstanding performances in events that...

March 2, 2021

RRCA Announces 51st Class of Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductees

Arlington, VA- Founded in 1971, the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame inducts American runners that have attained extraordinary levels of achievement in the sport of distance running as either an athlete or a key influencer (an individual that has contributed a considerable amount of their time and knowledge to...

March 1, 2021

CADEX Wins 2021 TAIPEI CYCLE d&i Gold Award

(March 1, 2020) —CADEX, the maker of high-performance cycling products, announced today that it has won a TAIPEI CYCLE d&i Gold Award for its lightweight carbon Boost saddle. This year, the TAIPEI CYCLE Gold Award went to just five brands whose products demonstrate an outstanding level of forward-thinking innovation and...

February 25, 2021

Super League Triathlon Shortlisted For Sports Technology Awards 2021

Super League Triathlon has been recognized for its outstanding innovation by being shortlisted in the prestigious Sports Technology Awards 2021. Super League’s new format, the SLT Arena Games, which blends in real life and virtual racing, debuted last year in Rotterdam and proved a massive hit both among fans and...

February 24, 2021

Saucony® Peregrine 11 ST Named Editor’s Choice by Runner’s World in Spring 2021 Shoe Guide

WALTHAM, MASS. (Feb. 24, 2021) – Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony is excited to announce that the Peregrine 11 ST has been named Editor's Choice in the Runner's World Spring 2021 Shoe Guide. The Peregrine 11 ST is the mud-shedding, muck-loving model of the Peregrine11Collection, a triad of grippy, protective...

February 12, 2021

Norwegian Runner Sets New Record for Fastest Barefoot Half Marathon on Snow

Jonas Felde Sevaldrud, who is also a YouTuber who goes by the name Sevald, ran 13.1 miles in 1:44:58, breaking the previous record of 2:16:34, set by ‘The Iceman’, Wim Hof, in 2007 yahoo!style

February 10, 2021

Primal Secures Apparel Rights to Southern Firecracker 70.3

February 10, 2021 Grenada, MS – Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a deal with industry leading sports apparel company Primal to provide the event t-shirt and awards to the fastest male and female off the bike for the inaugural Southern Firecracker 70.3 to be held on June...

February 10, 2021

Nominations Now Open for the Best Running Stores of 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (February 10, 2021) – Best Running Stores, the awards program that identifies and honors the best run specialty retail stores in America, today announced that nominations are open for the 2021 awards. The ceremony will take place December 2 in Austin, TX at the 15th annual The Running Event....

February 8, 2021

KINeSYS Secures a Coveted Place in 2021 Bicycling Magazine Fitness Awards

8th February 2021; Vancouver, Canada - BICYCLING Magazine, the world’s leading cycling media brand, have announced their coveted 2021 Fitness Awards. These are the essential products obsessively tested by Bicycling Magazine’s gear and fitness experts, and KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen has taken out Best Sunscreen with their SPF 30 Clear Zinc. Bicycling Magazine provides over...

February 4, 2021

Peter Sagan and 100% Invite You To Enter The Ultimate Cycling Sweepstakes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – February 4, 2021 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has joined forces with Peter Sagan and Specialized for the Ultimate Cycling Sweepstakes. The grand-prize winner will receive all the gear that helps make the seven-time Tour de France green jersey winner the fastest man...