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January 8, 2026
Race Director University Launches Mobile App and Online Platform to Professionalize $2.5 Billion Endurance Industry
DeKalb, Ill. (January 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Race Director University (RDU), the nation’s first certification program for endurance event professionals, has announced its 2026 relaunch featuring an online certification platform, interactive tools, and a new mobile app—creating partnership opportunities for sponsors, timing companies, and industry vendors seeking to connect...
January 8, 2026
RunSignup Reports Record Growth in 2025
Moorestown, NJ — [January 8, 2026] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events, nonprofit fundraising, and ticketed experiences, today released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting another record-breaking year of growth, innovation, and customer success. In 2025, RunSignup helped event organizers process $650 million...
January 7, 2026
CES 2026: FDA eases rules for wearables that avoid medical claims
Fitness trackers, sleep monitors and AI health tools just got a clearer runway in the US. The FDA has introduced new guidance that officially keeps most wellness wearables out of medical device regulation, as long as they steer clear of clinical claims. The announcement came on January 6 during a keynote by FDA Commissioner...
January 7, 2026
24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov Returns as Owner and Executive Chair Following Acquisition
24 Hour Fitness has announced that founder Mark Mastrov has returned to the company as owner and executive chair following an acquisition completed in partnership with LongRange Capital. The transaction positions Mastrov and LongRange Capital as new owners of the brand, supporting the existing executive leadership team led by President and...
January 7, 2026
Cannondale founder Joe Montgomery passes away
Born in Ohio, US, on 11 December 1939, Montgomery founded Cannondale in 1971 at the age of 32. The company’s first product was a bicycle trailer called the Bugger, inspired by Montgomery observing a cyclist struggling uphill with a heavily loaded backpack. Throughout the 1970s, Cannondale expanded its range to...
January 7, 2026
MYLAPS Announces Long-Term BibTag Agreement with ProLiveSport
Haarlem/Cappelle-Brouck (January 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - MYLAPS today announced that ProLiveSport, a key player in sports timing in France, has strengthened its long-standing strategic relationship with MYLAPS by signing a multi-year agreement to use BibTag technology for their mass events. MYLAPS, a Garmin® company, is the pioneer of automatic...
January 7, 2026
The Beach Boys 5k & Wellness Day Coming to Santa Monica On May 16, 2026: The Endless Summer Lives On
Santa Monica, CA (January 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys have personified and shared the California Dream and Endless Summer spirit embodied in their timeless classics such as "Surfin’ U.S.A.," "I Get Around," "Wouldn't It Be Nice,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Surfer Girl,” and...
January 6, 2026
The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025
Prize money remains a key component of how athletes earn a living from the sport, though additional revenue streams, such as sponsorships, appearance fees, and federation stipends, are difficult to quantify. However, athletes with the best race results are typically best positioned to secure further commercial opportunities. The figures presented...
January 6, 2026
Velo-ce acquires titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell
Velo-ce has acquired titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell. The acquisition forms part of Velo-ce’s strategy to expand into the premium adventure and travel bicycle segment. Integration efforts will focus on strengthening Van Nicholas’s presence in adventure cycling, long-distance touring and travel. Anton Nijhuis, Business Developer at Velo-ce, said:...
January 6, 2026
Magic Race Swag Redefines the Finish Line_ Turning Race Gear into a Viral Marketing Engine
DONGGUAN (January 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In a strategic move to address the growing challenge of participant retention and sponsorship value, the team behind the innovative X T-shirt and X Medals brands has announced a comprehensive consolidation and rebrand. Introducing Magic Race Swag, the industry’s first "Interactive Experience Partner"...
