EVENT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about running, cycling and triathlon races and events? Scroll below to view all endurance sports event news.
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May 27, 2021
Regions Banks Signs on as VIP Partner for Southern Firecracker Triathlon
May 27, 2021 Grenada, MS – Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a deal with Regions Bank to provide an unique VIP experience for not only participants but spectators of the Southern Firecracker Triathlon. Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one...
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May 27, 2021
Easy Day Sports and Flagship Cruises & Events Announce Coronado Ferry Partnership for 2021 Crown City Classic
CORONADO, Calif. – May 27, 2021 –On Saturday, July 3, Flagship Cruises & Events is offering special early morning service of the Coronado Ferry for all runners participating in the 2021 Crown City Classic. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Crown City Classic and help put on...
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May 26, 2021
Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns
If COVID weren't enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for Sustainable Sport, details the concerns of leading athletes and scientists about the health impacts of...
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May 26, 2021
Barebells Fuels Athlete Ambassadors at This Year’s CrossFit® Semifinals
LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2021) – Barebells– the revolutionary, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – is supporting several athlete ambassadors at the 2021 NO BULL CrossFit® Semifinals. “Our ambassadors have been training and preparing for this for a long time,” said Ben Jones, CEO. “They prove that hard...
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May 26, 2021
The 2021 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Returns to a Live Start Line and Opens Registration
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 26, 2021) – The 44th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 26th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race open registration inviting participants to the live event. The One Great Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 25-26, 2021....
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May 26, 2021
End Result Company Powers BOLDERBoulder’s BOLDER ON THE RUN in a Safe Return to In-Person Racing
Boulder, Colorado – May, 2021- One of the largest road races in the nation, and America's All-time Best 10K is back. With guidance from governmental entities and health officials, the BOLDERBoulder team is set to create a unique experience in 2021 to deliver the fun that the annual race is...
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May 26, 2021
Schleck Gran Fondo’s Virtual Race on ROUVY with Jens Voigt, Frank Schleck and the 2010 Tour de France Winner, Andy Schleck on May 29th
Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg / May 26, 2021 - Initially scheduled for May 29th, due to continuing pandemic restrictions, the outdoor race had to be rescheduled for September 25th. However, instead and on the same date, the race will take place as a virtual edition on ROUVY’s augmented reality platform, in a...
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May 26, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Releases Large Event Progress Report Predicting a Busy Fall for Races
(Moorestown, NJ)– GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading US technology provider for fundraising and endurance events, released a progress report on the status of large endurance events. The report follows up on the 2019 list of 100 Largest Races and tracks their plans for 2021. The most significant takeaway is that...
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May 26, 2021
Liz Dolan is 2021 Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting Keynote
May 26, 2021.- Liz Dolan is recognized as one the world’s leading marketers, having served as Chief Marketing Office at NIKE, The Oprah Winfrey Network, National Geographic and Fox Sports International. She was also on the marketing team that made the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup the most successful women’s sporting...
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May 25, 2021
After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?
Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances to surviving the elements. NYT
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May 25, 2021
Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas
Carlsbad, CA – Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is producing an entertaining Pre-Ride Show debuting at Unbound Gravel June 3-4 in Emporia Kansas. The presenting broadcast sponsor is FSA - Full Speed Ahead. The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at...
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May 25, 2021
US advises against travel to Japan as Olympics approach
The US State Department has warned US citizens not to travel to Japan, citing the country’s high level of Covid-19 infections. The travel advisory comes less than two months before the Olympics are set to begin on the 23rd July and places Japan alongside nations that Americans are recommended to avoid...
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May 25, 2021
The Vice Wine, in Partnership with USA Triathlon Foundation, Reveal “The Tri” 2019, Napa Valley
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Vice Wine, in partnership with the USA Triathlon Foundation, today announced the release of their limited-edition triathlon-inspired “The Tri” 2019, with a portion of proceeds being donated to the USA Triathlon Foundation in support of its mission, which is to transform lives through sport by...
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May 25, 2021
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend celebrates 20 years running, nears $100 million raised since 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 25, 2021)– St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+® marks 20 years running this December and there is already reason to start celebrating early: The beloved Memphis event is racing toward the $100 million lifetime fundraising milestone. Since 2002, when 2,900 marathon and half marathoners...
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May 25, 2021
360 minutes of activity in June? No sweat! St. Jude Race to Space Challenge calls on fitness enthusiasts to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 25, 2021) –Fitness enthusiasts of all abilities can set their sights on the cosmos by reaching their goals right here on Earth in the St. Jude Race to Space Challenge powered by Strava from June 1-30. The one-of-a-kind challenge encourages Strava users to log their physical activity while...
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May 25, 2021
LOTTO new title sponsor for CHALLENGE GDANSK, POLAND
On Sunday 20 June, Gdansk - a Polish city that almost breathes triathlon - will be the scene of the inaugural LOTTO CHALLENGEGDANSK. LOTTO has become the brand new Title Partner of CHALLENGEGDANSK. Apart from this new sponsor, it is great news that this first edition of the event will...
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May 25, 2021
California Coast 500 Summer Mileage Challenge Welcomes Runners from Around the World on an Interactive Experience to Run the One
San Francisco, Calif. (May 25, 2021) – Bay Area-based event production company Run Local® welcomes participants from around the world back to the original and greatest California summer mileage challenge – the California Coast 500. From Memorial Day, May 31 to Labor Day, September 6, individuals and relay teams can...
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May 24, 2021
The Rise of The Ultra Athletes: Why More Women Are Signing Up Now Than Ever
Female athletes are killing it right now, and nowhere is that more apparent than with long-distance endurance races. But why are more women signing up and why now? Women's Health
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May 24, 2021
A shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon in China
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday. According to China National Radio, Zhu Keming was grazing his sheep near the high-altitude Huanghe Shilin Mountain in Gansu...
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May 24, 2021
Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am
The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the race officials had gone home. News on 6
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May 24, 2021
USA Goalball Teams Capture Gold and Silver at Trakai Tournament
TRAKAI, Lithuania (May 24, 2021) – With just 93 days until the Paralympic flame is lit in Tokyo, the USA Men’s and Women’s Goalball teams, whose training center is located at Turnstone Center in Fort Wayne, IN, are serving notice that they look to repeat their podium finishes from four...
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May 24, 2021
Past IRONMAN World Champions Patrick Lange (Deu) and Daniela Ryf (Che) Claim Victories at Inaugural Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (May 24, 2021) – While the weather was challenging, the energy was abundant, as Tulsa, Oklahoma welcomed athletes to the region for the inaugural edition of the Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship triathlon on Sunday, May 23. Athletes from around the world arose to the challenge, tackling...
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May 24, 2021
2021 CapTex Triathlon Ready to Showcase Downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2021 -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, is ready to welcome triathletes to the 29th annual CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time during Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 1500 triathletes from 26 states have registered for...
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May 23, 2021
Why Aren’t Races Requiring Vaccination?
The Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon are making triumphant returns this fall. Neither is requiring vaccination for participants. NY Times
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May 23, 2021
21 runners dead after ‘disastrous weather’ hits ultra-marathon in China
Twenty-one people were killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre cross-country mountain race in China. Among the dead in Gansu province were elite Chinese long-distance runners, local media reported. The 42