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April 3, 2026
London’s 100,000-Runner Gamble Exposes a Hard Truth for U.S. Race Directors: A Conference Badge Won’t Protect You in Court
DeKalb, Ill. (April 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Last week, The Guardian reported that the TCS London Marathon is in advanced talks to stage a two-day, 100,000-runner event in April 2027 — internally dubbed the “Double London Marathon.” If approved, the event would place 50,000 runners on the course each...
April 3, 2026
The McCourt Foundation Partners With Lightspeed Commerce as the Official POS Partner of the 2027 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The McCourt Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, today announced Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD), the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail, golf and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, as the Official POS Software Platform Partner for the 2027...
April 2, 2026
A&U acquires Urquhart ultramarathon story
Allen & Unwin (A&U) has acquired world rights to ultramarathon runner Donna Urquhart’s as yet untitled story about her Guinness World Record Antarctic run in January 2024, written with journalist and communications specialist Charisse Ede. In addition to being an ultramarathon runner, Urquhart is also an associate professor and pain...
April 2, 2026
Nike Closes Fitness Studios Across All Locations
Nike Studios, the boutique fitness concept the footwear giant launched in 2023 alongside FitLab, has shuttered or suspended operations across all of its locations in Texas and California, according to widespread social media posts from members and trainers. FitLab co-founder and co-CEO Brian Kirkbride confirmed the transition in a statement to Athletech News....
April 2, 2026
Cannondale owner Pon Holdings reports sales of 2B euros in bikes last year
Pon Holdings is reporting 2025 revenues of 9.7 billion euros ($11.20 billion) across all its businesses, including automotive and bicycle, with its bicycle business revenue totaling "around 2 billion euros." Pon's bike brands include Cervelo, Santa Cruz, Gazelle, Focus and Urban Arrow. In 2022 it acquired Dorel Sports, which added Cannondale, Schwinn,...
April 2, 2026
Electrolit® Returns to Coachella as Official Hydration Sponsor, Bringing 5K and Wellness Programming to Festivalgoers
Houston, TX (April 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Electrolit®, the premium hydration beverage trusted in high-performance environments from work to sports to play, returns as the official hydration sponsor of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026. The brand brings back the Coachella x Electrolit Campground 5K run during both...
April 1, 2026
Peloton Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Claiming It Concealed Bike Rust That Heralded Big Recall
U.S. District Judge Margo said shareholders didn’t show Peloton defrauded them with several assurances it was focused on safety, putting “members first” and making the “best equipment” despite knowing prospects for a recall were increasing. (Reuters) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality...
April 1, 2026
Nike Shares Fall as Turnaround Hits Some Potholes
Nike Inc.’s shares were down 11 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday, April 1, as the sportswear giant warned that sales will fall for the rest of the calendar year, with weakness in China and within sportswear categories offsetting a continued recovery expected in North America. Shares continued to fall...
April 1, 2026
The Pickle Juice Company Launches “Parfum de Pickle Juice”
MESQUITE, TX. (April 1, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Pickle Juice Company, the global leader in functional cramp relief, is officially leaping from the sidelines to the department store counter. Today, the company announced the launch of Parfum de Pickle Juice, a high-performance fragrance designed for the athlete who wants...
April 1, 2026
Magic Sports Unveils New Era of Team Magic
Nashville, TN (April 1, 2026) ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Magic Sports, a leading endurance event company in the Southeast, is excited to announce the evolution of its VIP membership program, Team Magic, into a performance-driven athlete community designed to support participants both on and off the race course. As part of...
