September 1, 2020

Trail Racing Over Texas Announces that Brazos Bend 100 is Now a Western States 100 Qualifier

Houston, Texas (September 1, 2020)– Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), announces today that its most popular race, the Brazos Bend 100, is now a Western States qualifier race. The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race and attracts participants from all over the world. “To...

August 31, 2020

Over 8,000 Registered Participants From 94 Nations Register to Take on Rock ‘N’ Roll VR18

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – More than 8,000 people from 94 nations and 45 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 18th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. This past weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll VR18 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with...

August 31, 2020

What not to wear: the most uncomfortable running outfits imaginable

From wearing Crocs to jeans, here are some of the worst things you could choose to wear on race day. Read more on Canadian Running.

August 31, 2020

Mel Mcquaid (Victoria, B.C.) and Nathan Killam (Vancouver, B.C.) earn Victories in All Canadian Contest during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR21 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – It was an all-Canadian affair over the weekend, as Mel McQuaid of Victoria, British Columbia and Nathan Killam of Vancouver, British Columbia took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 21st edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN®VR™ Pro Challenge....

August 31, 2020

New features make sodisp the most complete virtual event and challenge platform

A massive update makes a range of new features available to create engaging virtual events and challenges on sodisp.com . These newly released features are: Team and relay results: Create both individual or team challenges, or combinations of both! With the team functionality any group can work together and compete...

August 29, 2020

UCI order investigation into item removed from Evenepoel’s pocket after crash

The UCI has asked the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation to investigate a video showing a Deceuninck – Quick-Step sports director removing an item from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket in the immediate aftermath of his Il Lombardia crash. Sports director Davide Bramati was seen attending to Evenepoel, then reaching into his back pocket...

August 28, 2020

Runners Help Raise $35,000 for the Allegheny Trail Alliance by Completing 150-Mile Virtual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan

PITTSBURGH – This summer, a record 125 teams completed the 150-mile Virtual GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan and helped raise a record $35,000 for the Great Allegheny Passage. The event inspired runners from 33 states plus Germany and Canada to challenge their friends, family and running clubs to...

August 28, 2020

Challenge Family introduces sustainability program: global partnership Soles4Souls to reduce waste

Knowing that CHALLENGE FAMILY has a big impact on the triathlon community, it introduces a sustainability program. One of the first of multiple goals of this program is not only to create awareness on the challenges that our planet is facing, but more specifically to waste reduction. "Unless action is taken, global...

August 28, 2020

RunSignup | GiveSignup Hosts a Virtual “Cram Session” to Prepare the Endurance Industry for an Unprecedented Fall

Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup|GiveSignup hosted a free Virtual Cram Session on August 25, 2020 to help race organizers, timers, and nonprofits plan for an unprecedented fall race season. The one-day program consisted of 11 sessions focused on pivoting normal operations to meet the moment, including virtual races, virtual challenges, modified...

August 28, 2020

Desert Gravel Announces Panaracer as Official Tire Sponsor for 2020 and 2021

FRUITA, COLO. (August 28, 2020) — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Panaracer as the official tire sponsor for the 2020/2021 Desert Gravel Races. The inaugural Co2uT gravel event (slated for October 10, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, Colo., and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. Panaracer’s “GravelKing”...

August 28, 2020

XTERRA VR Racing Season Starts Today

It’s a whole new (VR) world for the XTERRA family starting today. Participants for the first-ever XTERRA VR race are being encouraged to envision themselves in the image above, 12,000-feet high atop the majestic Jade Mountain in Taiwan. “Imagine it's a cool misty morning, the sun is breaking through the...

August 27, 2020

Skirt Sports, Inc Acquired by ZOOMA Women’s Race Series

ZOOMA Women’s Race Series, known for their stunning race medals and destination races, is proud to announce that Skirt Sports, the originator of the running skirt, is joining the family. Both brands were on the early cusp of the unprecedented growth wave of the women’s running movement and over the...

August 27, 2020

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Opens Registration for the 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Virtually

PITTSBURGH, PA (August 27, 2020) – P3R and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh announced their partnership for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan. The two organizations are bringing their expertise together to deliver the best Turkey Trot for not only families in Pittsburgh, but also across...

August 27, 2020

100%® launches Peter Sagan Limited Edition Collection in time for Tour Debut

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – August 27, 2020– 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has announced the launch of the 2020  Peter Sagan Limited Edition “White/Gold” Collection.  Just in time for one of the most highly-anticipated Tour de France races in history, 100%® has debuted the one-of-a-kind “White/Gold” look that...

August 27, 2020

Abbott World Marathon Majors Launches Global Run Club

The Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Run Club launched today, providing a virtual platform for the global community of marathon runners to connect, challenge and celebrate. The club wants to provide runners around the world with a community where they unite, inspire and cheer on each other. The platform allows...

August 27, 2020

Next Phase of The IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches with 2020 IRONMAN VR World Championship Celebration and Five-Week IRONMAN VR Kona Series Build Up

TAMPA, Fla. (August 27, 2020) — Building upon the success of the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing Series and in celebration of the IRONMAN World Championship®, IRONMAN has launched a five-week-long IRONMAN VR Kona Series that will take athletes on a training journey that culminates in a virtual full-distance IRONMAN race, to...

August 27, 2020

Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Prize Purse for UK Helvellyn Triathlon

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a $15,000 professional prize purse at the Helvellyn Triathlon to be held on 6th September. The Helvellyn Triathlon is one of the sport’s gruelling gems where athletes experience the beauty of England’s Lake District and the joy and...

August 27, 2020

Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit and Live Feisty Media announce the [un]phased podcast addressing diversity in Triathlon and Endurance Sport 

Denver, Colorado, USA — August 27, 2020 – Live Feisty Media and the producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast: [un]phased. A LIVE launch event will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at 5pm PST. Sign up for the event...

August 27, 2020

GFNY Alpes Vaujany marks comeback for GFNY Organization

NEW YORK CITY, August 27, 2020 – At a time when 99% of events around the world are getting canceled or postponed, GFNY is demonstrating as an organization that they are able to hold a safe event during the pandemic. GFNY Alpes Vaujany, European Championship will be the first GFNY...

August 26, 2020

What do the Tour de France jerseys mean?

The Tour de France is a colorful affair, with multiple competitions going on simultaneously. Their jerseys are just as colorful, with the leader of each competition wearing a special yellow, white, green, or polka-dot jersey. Read more on VeloNews.

August 26, 2020

Hotter’N Hell 100’s first virtual race experience starts on ROUVY August 29th

The United States’ largest one-day cycling event takes place on the scenic country roads surrounding  Wichita Falls. Though the in-person event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hotter’N Hell organization invites riders from all over the world to come together and ride the virtual edition. The route begins...

August 26, 2020

World class field at Challenge Davos: ‘Looking forward to a spectacular race’

In a few days time - August 28th and August 29th - CHALLENGE DAVOS will be held for the fourth time in total. It's considered the first CHALLENGE FAMILY race of the 2020 calendar and thus also the first major triathlon in Switzerland. Despite many corona-related adjustments, many international triathlon stars will not miss...

August 26, 2020

GFNY Florida Sebring Covid-19 safety measures approved

NEW YORK CITY, August 26, 2020 – GFNY reports that Covid-19 safety measures submitted for the race have been cleared and approved by the local authorities. GFNY is looking forward to holding the event as planned. The event will be one of very few cycling events in the USA and...

August 26, 2020

Sports Backers Announce New ‘Great European 2500’ Virtual Race Through Europe

Richmond, VA – Sports Backers announced the new ‘Great European 2500’ virtual race across Europe, with registration now open for the event that runs from October 3-December 3. In the event, participating teams will cover the 2,500-kilometer (1,552-mile) distance of a pre-selected course that spans eight European countries, starting in London,...

August 26, 2020

Race Roster introduces virtual challenges to further engage your participants

London, ON (Wednesday, August 26, 2020) - Race Roster recently introduced virtual challenges - a NEW virtual event option to further engage your participants. Challenges can be introduced as a standalone virtual event or as an additional category to an existing event, keeping your participants motivated year round! What is...