Awards

July 1, 2020

The BibRave 100 is Back!

Portland, OR – BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently opened nominations for the 4th edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. In light of all the cancellations related to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 list will be “A Decade...

June 30, 2020

USA Triathlon Recognized Among Aspen Institute’s 2020 Project Play Champions Cohort

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon was today honored by the Aspen Institute as a 2020 Project Play Champion in recognition of the organization’s innovative approach to engaging youth in the multisport lifestyle. The Aspen Institute honors a select number of national organizations annually who are taking new, meaningful and...

June 24, 2020

Strong Youth Programming and Waste Prevention Efforts Help Earn California International Marathon a Second Gold Level Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport

PORTLAND, June 24, 2020 — The 2019 California International Marathon (CIM) produced by the Sacramento Running Association has earned its second gold level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport (Council), an Oregon-based nonprofit that provides independent verification of the socially and environmentally responsible work that sports event organizers do...

June 22, 2020

2020 Alan Jones Timer Award Winner: Todd Henderlong

June 22, 2020 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup announces this year’s Alan Jones Timer Award winner, Todd Henderlong, with T&H Timing located in Indiana. RunSignup’s annual timer award recognizes an individual race timer who has shown exceptional efforts and has had a significant impact on the endurance race industry. Henderlong,...

June 19, 2020

Iconic mountain races vie for greatest of all time title

The American Trail Running Association is supporting the World Mountain Running Association as they conduct a worldwide fan-driven competition. While the majority of races have been cancelled, the World Mountain Running Association has been generating mountain running content for its community by profiling athletes, featuring historic performances, and seeking interaction...

June 11, 2020

USA Cycling Announces Olympic Long Team for Mountain Bike, Road, and Track

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Thursday, USA Cycling announced the men’s and women’s mountain bike, road, and track Olympic long teams, naming the initial lists of athletes from which the final roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be selected next summer. Athletes are still eligible to make the...

June 11, 2020

Joseph Gray wins WMRA Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) Men’s Mountain Runner Poll

Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) supported the recent effort of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), to recognize the amazing achievements of mountain runners worldwide through an online poll for the Greatest Of All Times (GOAT) mountain runners. With more than 4,000 votes cast from fans...

May 26, 2020

ATRA helps get the Vote out for G.O.A.T.

Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) is supporting the effort of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), to recognize the amazing achievements of mountain runners worldwide. To this end, the WMRA has taken a look back at some of the “greatest of all time” athletes in mountain running...

May 22, 2020

Inaugural Collins Cup Triathlon to take place exactly one year from today on May 22nd 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND--BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the new date for the inaugural Collins Cup will be exactly one year from today – on the 22nd May 2021. The race, which was originally scheduled for 29-30th May 2020 but could not go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...

May 18, 2020

NordicTrack Treadmill Makes History With Ultra-Marathoner Zach Bitter’s New 100-Mile World Record

(LOGAN, Utah) — NordicTrack powered by iFit, the leader in at-home connected fitness equipment, contributed to running history with elite runner Zach Bitter, who set a new world record for 100 miles on a treadmill, with a time of 12:09:15.  Bitter’s average pace was roughly 7:12 per mile, and he ran...

May 13, 2020

100%® is #100PercentTogether with the Outdoor Industry

SAN DIEGO, California – May 13, 2020 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, continues to give back to those in need during this pandemic, announcing today that it will donate 20 percent of online sales proceeds throughout the month of May to the Outdoor Foundation, the giving arm...

May 11, 2020

USA Triathlon Announces Multisport Award Winners Presented by Wahoo Fitness

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the eight winners of the Multisport Awards Presented by Wahoo Fitness, which recognize USA Triathlon members who fueled the multisport lifestyle during the 2019 season: Doug Clark Sportsmanship Award: Susan Haag (Jacksonville, Fla.) This award is presented annually in honor of Doug...

May 7, 2020

CAKE Wins the Fennia Prize for the Kalk OR Electric Motorcycle

(Stockholm, Sweden – May 7, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that it received the Fennia Prize for its high-performance, off-road electric motorbike, the Kalk OR. The Fennia Prize is granted every two years by the Design Forum Finland, Fennia Group, Elo, and the...

May 6, 2020

Alta Cycling Launches Real Heroes Bike Month Giveaway

KENT, Wash., May 6, 2020 — Alta Cycling Group, a premier cycling company, is proud to launch the Real Heroes Bike Month Giveaway to celebrate and give back to workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today through May 22, Alta is accepting nominations for healthcare workers, teachers,...

May 5, 2020

CAKE Wins 2020 Automotive Brand Contest Award

(Stockholm, Sweden – May 5, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that its utility-focused electric motorbike and scooter, Ösa, has been named as a recipient of the coveted Automotive Brand Contest Award. Presented by the German Design Council, this high-profile international award recognizes outstanding...

May 4, 2020

T-Town Track Cycling Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for 2020 Class

Breinigsville, Penn., May 1, 2020. The T-Town Track Cycling Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of those individuals who have distinguished themselves as a member of our velodrome’s community as a: competitor; coach; or official and demonstrated a positive impact on the sport of track cycling in the Lehigh Valley. The...

May 1, 2020

AfterShokz Announces Launch of Making Stridez Grant for Youth Runners

Austin, TX — May 1, 2020 — AfterShokz, the leading manufacturer of bone conduction headphones, today launched its Making Stridez Grant for high school and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) track & field and cross country teams. The new initiative will help financially support deserving team programs in celebration of Global...

April 29, 2020

CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, USA Triathlon and The Professional Triathletes Organisation To Partner at Iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Race in December

Daytona Beach and Colorado Springs, USA and London, England – It was announced today that USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th.  The three-day triathlon festival will...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...