September 15, 2021

How St. George Became the New Kona

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete

September 15, 2021

2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission expected to create Total Economic Impact of more than 15 million dollars as Elite Competitors take in The Best Of Southwestern Utah

GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2021) – What arguably may be the most anticipated IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in history, the pinnacle event in IRONMAN 70.3 racing returns following a COVID-19 induced hiatus. The Southwestern community of St. George, Utah, United States plays host to more than 3,000 athletes...

September 15, 2021

Women For Tri Partners With The Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit, Scholarships to Support Women

Denver, Colorado, USA — September 15, 2021. The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit presented by Cervélo are excited to announce a continued Juno level partnership with Women For Tri®, an initiative of IRONMAN® and The IRONMAN Foundation®. Women For Tri will provide scholarships to four successful applicants...

September 14, 2021

Top Triathletes from Across the Globe Head to St. George To Compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

St. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (September 14, 2021) – More than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes are registered to compete in St. George, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. The IRONMAN Group has produced this...

September 14, 2021

Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes

Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch

September 13, 2021

Make It A “Race-Cation!”

PENSACOLA, FL- Pack your running shoes, flipflops, and even a light sweater or two; Pensacola, Florida will be brimming with events before and after the Women’s Half Marathon Presented by Publix. This year’s race is set for November 7 and will feature a 5k run, a mile run and a...

September 13, 2021

Medal revealed for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships!

Monday 13 Sept. 2021 - The Abbott World Marathon Majors today launched the medal for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships which will take place on Sunday 3 October, as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon. The World Championships will include runners, aged 40 and above, who...

September 13, 2021

Nell Rojas Outkicks Jenny Simpson at 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile; Edwin Kimutai Honors Recently Deceased Wife With Victory Over Abbabiya Simbassa in Men’s Race

September 12, 2021, Washington, DC: On a warm and crystal clear late summer morning in our Nation’s Capital, American Nell Rojas won a thrilling race among the top women runners at this year’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile (CUCB), while Kenyan Edwin Kimutai left the rest of the men’s...

September 12, 2021

THE EXTRA 1/3 MILE Brighton marathon runners furious after blunder made course 620 yards too long – and leader had victory snatched away

No one realised the botch-up until well after the 7,500 marathon participants had set off on what they thought was a 26.2 mile long route. It was a blow for race leader Ollie Garrod, who was well clear of rivals after completing the official marathon distance. The Sun

September 11, 2021

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2021 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Marsha Way In Recognition Of Her Many Years Of Service To The Race

September 11, 2021, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced today that Marsha Way has been named the 2021 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015, the award is presented at the pre-race dinner for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run. Last year’s event got...

September 10, 2021

Gravel race organizers intent on keeping rules minimal

Are more rules needed to ensure fair play? Do men and women need separate starts, and should teamwork be forbidden? The experience of the masses outweighs the need to enact new rules to govern a few elite racers, organizers say. VeloNews

September 10, 2021

Race Roster introduces 3 new challenge event types

London, ON (Friday, September 10, 2021) - Race Roster recently introduced three non-distance based challenge types that will allow event organizers to engage with their participants in entirely new ways. With these new types, organizers can reach a wider audience and create creative challenges that everyone will want to take...

September 10, 2021

Challenged Athletes Foundation Grant Recipients Shine at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 10, 2021) – After two weeks of competition among the world’s top athletes with physical disabilities, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) celebrates the power of the human spirit that was showcased during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Over 55% of the Team USA athletes received support from...

September 9, 2021

Wrestle Like A Girl Launches ‘She Can Wrestle’ Campaign Featuring Sports Empowerment Festival and Celebration Gala

Wrestle Like A Girl (WLAG), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to empower girls and women using the sport of wrestling to become leaders in life, announced its first campaign titled “She Can Wrestle”, which will include a Celebration Gala and Sports Empowerment Festival, to be held at the...

September 8, 2021

Sponsorship Pulled from Portland Marathon, Raising Questions About Fall Racing

Oregon Health and Sciences University did not directly discourage runners from participating in the mass event, but stated it was "doing everything" to avoid burdening overloaded hospitals. The Podium

September 8, 2021

American Women Offer Most Intriguing Storyline of 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run

September 8, 2021, Washington, DC: Jenny Simpson is the course record holder (4:16.1) and eight-time winner of the Fifth Avenue Mile — the farthest she’s ever raced on the roads. Jenny is also a three time Olympian (2008, 2012 and 2016 bronze medalist) and three time World Championship medalist (gold...

September 8, 2021

Running USA and The Running Event Announce Session Topics for the Race Director Track at 2021 Event

AUSTIN (Sept. 8, 2021) – Running USA is excited to partner with The Running Event (TRE) and provide standout industry programming relevant to events, sponsors, retailers and vendors during #TRE21, set for November 30 to December 2 in-person in Austin, Texas. Today, Running USA announces the content topics for five...

September 8, 2021

The TOUR DE FLORIANÓPOLIS from Southern Brazil’s beautiful and exotic islands arrives as an official virtual race competition on ROUVY

Florianópolis, Brazil / September 8th, 2021 - The enforced partnership between the Brazilian Virtual Cycling and ROUVY has a launch date now - September 11th - thanks to GPBrasil of Virtual Cycling – Tour de Florianópolis. The Island of Magic or ‘Floripa’, as it is commonly called by Brazilians, is...

September 8, 2021

Specialized Partners With Inaugural Race, Belgian Waffle Ride Kansas Products

San Diego, CA // Lawrence, KS - (September 8, 2021) – Monuments of Cycling, a premier cycling events producer, has partnered with Specialized on its inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride KS (BWR KS) event to be held on October 29 - 31, 2021 in Lawrence, Kansas. Specialized will be the Official...

September 7, 2021

Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Celebrates Its Return with The 2021 Heineken 0.0 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Virginia Beach

 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.  – Following a nearly 20-month COVID-19 induced hiatus, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series returned over the weekend as eager Rock ‘n’ Rollers once again lined up at the start line for a Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series event. On September 4 and 5, participants took to...

September 7, 2021

U.S. Athletes Set Record Marks in Tokyo, International Competition in 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States put together a record-setting 2021 in international competition spanning the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) events. The U.S. led all countries with seven combined Olympic and Paralympic triathlon medals in Tokyo with three gold, three silver and...

September 3, 2021

USA Women’s Goalball Claims Silver Medal at Tokyo Paralympics

TOKYO, Japan (September 3, 2021) – Defending gold medalist Turkey proved too much to handle for the short-handed U.S. women’s goalball team in Friday’s final of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Makuhari Messe Hall C. The tournament’s leading goal scorer, Turkey’s Sevda Altunoluk, scored six of her nine goals...

September 3, 2021

Kaia Schmid Dons Rainbow Jersey in Junior Elimination World Championship

CAIRO – Kaia Schmid (Marblehead, Mass.; LUX/Sideshow p/b Specialized) earned her first rainbow jersey of the 2021 UCI Junior Track World Championships, winning the Junior Women’s Elimination Race on Thursday. Talking about taking the first step of the podium, Schmid said, “It feels truly unbelievable to win my first World...

September 3, 2021

Stage Is Set for The World’s Best to Meet in Southwestern Utah as Pro Start Lists Unveiled For 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

ST. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. – Following a COVID-induced hiatus in 2020, more than 3,000 professional and age-group athletes from over 80 countries, regions, and territories will descend upon stunning Southwestern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by the Utah...

September 3, 2021

Ashworth Awards and Baystate Marathon Release a Sneak Peak of their Finisher Medals

The Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon released a video to show runner’s a sneak peak into what their finisher medal will look like.  Ashworth Awards has been the title sponsor of Baystate Marathon and Half since 2014, continuing this partnership through Covid-19’s virtual race, and returning back to in-person racing this...