November 16, 2020

Kilian Jornet sets his sights on 24-Hour Running Challenge

OGDEN, Utah (November 16, 2020)– Today, Kilian Jornet, the most decorated athlete in the history of the trail running, embarks on a new challenge: completing as many laps as possible around a 400-meter track in Måndalen, Norway for 24 consecutive hours. The Phantasm 24 running challenge, named after the new...

November 16, 2020

The 2021 Napa Valley Marathon Has Been Cancelled

NAPA, CALIFORNIA -- The 43rd Annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon has officially been cancelled as an in-person event for 2021. The NVM board of directors made this difficult decision as they continued to monitor updates from county and state agencies regarding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

November 16, 2020

Chris Nikic, IRONMAN finisher – trains with Dr. Don Wood, CEO/Founder – Inspired Performance Institute

[Orlando, FL - November 16, 2020] - Triathlon is a sport that requires physical and mental strength. Nik Nikic, the father of Chris Nikic, the recent IRONMAN medalist said “Chris worked with Dr. Don Wood at the Inspired Performance Institute (IPI) and he taught him the power of programming his...

November 16, 2020

Gran Fondo National Series Launches 2021 Calendar with 13 U.S. Events

(Gettysburg, PA – November 16, 2020) – The largest series of one-day gran fondo cycling events in the United States, the Colnago Gran Fondo National Series (GFNS) today announced their 2021 calendar with eight of their own fondos and five additional partner events. 2021 Calendar Starting with Gran Fondo Florida...

November 16, 2020

All you need to know about the 2021 and 2022 UTMB® Mont-Blanc entry process

2020 was unfortunately marked by the cancellation of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, but it now is time to look ahead to the next edition of the event. The 2021 UTMB® Mont-Blanc will take place from August 23 to 29 and will include all 7 races: UTMB® (170km 10 000m D+), CCC®...

November 13, 2020

2200 riders at 7th GFNY Cozumel

NEW YORK CITY, November 13, 2020 – Against all odds, GFNY Cozumel was able to organize the 2020 edition of the GFNY North American Championship. Race organization and local government faced a lot of pressure to get the route ready following three hurricanes, with the last hurricane hitting just ten...

November 13, 2020

Turkey Trot Los Angeles Presented by UAE-USA United announces first-ever virtual event benefiting The Midnight Mission

(LOS ANGELES; November 9, 2020) – Turkey Trot Los Angeles presented by UAE-USA United is announcing its first-ever virtual 5k/10k run and walk benefiting The Midnight Mission. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consulate in Los Angeles is returning as sponsor and host of the race for a fifth year. Thanksgiving...

November 13, 2020

6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships Go Virtual For 2020

Boulder, CO (November 13, 2020) – For the first time in 10 years the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships (WTTC) was not held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. When adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to...

November 12, 2020

San Antonio Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon canceled

Organizers of San Antonio’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon, scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6, have decided to postpone the 2020 events due to concerns about COVID-19. Following a recent spike in COVID cases in the area, the decision was made to call off the event. Read more...

November 12, 2020

Tokyo Olympics could look to secure own vaccine supply, says Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has not ruled out seeking to source a supply of coronavirus vaccine doses to ensure the safe staging of the Tokyo Games in 2021. He will visit the Japanese capital between Nov. 15 and 18, his first trip there since the Games were...

November 12, 2020

Hustle Clean Helps Everyone Reach Their Human Potential At National High-performance Conference This Weekend

Justin Forsett and Wale Forrester, co-founders of Hustle Clean, are some of the world-class experts speaking to every facet of performance at Performance Reset 2020.  Featuring CEOs, mindset masters, live coaching and engaging sessions through an immersive online event, the event offers 25 sessions and 15 speakers including Paralympic medalist...

November 12, 2020

Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Hits the Strip for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Las Vegas, Offering Participants a Virtual Running Tour of the City of Lights with Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Remix Challenge Options

LAS VEGAS, Nev. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2020) – After the first multi-stop virtual race weekend that saw over 14,000 participants get their run on in two popular Rock ‘n’ Roll destinations virtually, with Bose Rock ‘n’ Roll VR® Savannah and United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Washington DC,...

November 12, 2020

Life Time Launches Virtual FitGiving Challenge During November

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 12, 2020 —While most Turkey Day 5Ks and Turkey Trot races are flying the coop in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy way of life brand, has launched the Life Time FitGiving Challenge presented by Invisalign in an effort to keep people...

November 12, 2020

Running Industry Unites to Honor Icon

Portland, OR - On October 14th, the running industry lost a treasured friend and invaluable supporter of the sport. Tony Banovich, Race Director for the Missoula Marathon and Executive Director of the nonprofit Run Wild Missoula, was kind, generous, and encouraging of all, welcoming countless new runners over the years....

November 12, 2020

Introducing GFNY Coaching

NEW YORK CITY, November 12, 2020 – GFNY Coaching is a new resource to train riders to be ready for their best GFNY race day. The plans are designed with the athlete’s schedule, goals and budget in mind and are based on the idea that every athlete can improve with...

November 11, 2020

Fourth Stop on IRONMAN VR World Tour Visits the Southern Coast of Africa Offering IRONMAN VR32 South Africa

IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Africa The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around the...

November 11, 2020

Brompton Bicycle Launches Campaign for Movement

NEW YORK (November 11, 2020) – Brompton Bicycle, the London-based manufacturer of the iconic Brompton folding bike, launches its Campaign for Movement initiative today along with a partnership with Transportation Alternatives, a New York City-based advocacy group leading the movement for safe, equitable streets. “Campaign for Movement is a call...

November 11, 2020

2021 CapTex Triathlon Opens Registration

AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2020 - High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, opens registration for the CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time today, November 11th. Every year on Memorial Day weekend, triathletes from around the country participate in Austin’s only...

November 11, 2020

Following the Successful 124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience, the Boston Athletic Association Launches its Next Virtual Event with haku

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has shown not only resilience through the ongoing pandemic, but also innovation by introducing a truly unique experience to a global stage when they hosted the 124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience last month. The world-renowned virtual experience lasted from September 5-14 and included 16,157 finishers—90...

November 10, 2020

The IRONMAN Group adds two new events in Poland for 2021

WARSAW / GDYNIA / LONDON / TAMPA (November 10, 2020) – The signs of high-flying ambitions turned heads right from the beginning: The 2015 Enea IRONMAN®70.3® Gdynia triathlon in Poland started with a bang – not from the starter’s gun, but with an IRONMAN-branded airliner making a flyover of the swim course...

November 10, 2020

Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon and ROUVY join forces and release a virtual edition of the race bike course

Palma de Mallorca / November 10, 2020 - The cycle leg of the Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon is a stunning 90 or 180km course with 357m of elevation change and crosses traditional mediterranean and balearic villages such as Muro, Santa Margalida, Maria de la Salut, Sineu, Llubi, Sa Pobla, Alcudia… This bike course...

November 9, 2020

Des Linden and Grayson Murphy to Run in 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon

COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (November 9, 2020) – The FRESHJUNKIE Racing team has announced that running champions Des Linden and Grayson Murphy will be traveling to Coastal Mississippi to participate in the 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon on Sunday, December 13, 2020. In 2018, Des Linden was the first American female...

November 8, 2020

From One Push-Up to an IRONMAN: Chris Nikic Makes History as The First Person with Down Syndrome to Finish a Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon

PANAMA CITY BEACH / TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Chris Nikic crossed the finish line at the 2020 Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN® Florida in 16:46:09, making history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full-distance IRONMAN triathlon. Chris Nikic, a 21-year old recent high-school graduate, keynote public...

November 6, 2020

Virtual Timer Symposium, from Running USA and Race Roster, Set for Tuesday, Nov. 17

(November 6, 2020) – Running USA is pleased to announce its next virtual education event, the Timer Symposium, presented by Race Roster. The online learning opportunity is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST. It will include three 45-minute long discussions on topics including remote...

November 6, 2020

Why Racing Events saves Halloween

Washougal WA – Halloween was cancelled due to Covid-19 and kids were devastated. With no ‘trick or treating’, parents were scrambling to try and create a festive celebration that their kids could look forward to. Swooping in to save the day, on October 15th, Why Racing Events announced they would...