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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April 2, 2021
What Makes a Pro Runner Valuable to a Brand?
Race performance still matters more than social media. For now. Outside
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April 2, 2021
It’s Time to Mash It Up: Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Mixes It Up This April
TAMPA, Fla. (April 2, 2021) –The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is hitting the virtual pavement this April with the Mashup theme, and who doesn’t love a good mashup to jam out to on their runs? Throughout April, participants will be able to mash-it-up with one week...
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April 1, 2021
“No One Should Ever Be Penalized for Getting Pregnant”
How a new maternity leave policy is changing the landscape for female pros. Triathlete
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April 1, 2021
Cyclist killed while trying to beat rising South Miami Avenue drawbridge
The experienced cyclist tried to make it across the bridge that connects downtown Miami to Brickell. Police said he was possibly trying to beat the bridge as it was rising up and got stuck, but despite his efforts to hang on, he would not survive. WSVN
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April 1, 2021
2021 Austin Half Marathon Seeks Local Bands to Provide On-Course Music
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1st, 2021 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour invites local bands to join the race-day excitement and perform live music on the 13.1-mile course. Local musicians have provided energy and the sounds of Austin for years to runners on course. Runners from...
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April 1, 2021
Alabama Cycling Classic returns July 3rd-4th as Part of USA Cycling’s Professional Road Tour
Anniston, Ala. (April 1, 2021) -- Following a 2020 cancellation due to challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Cycling Classic returns to Calhoun County in its traditional weekend format of national bicycle races for amateur and professional athletes on July 3rd and 4th. The City of Anniston will...
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April 1, 2021
The Woodlands Marathon Has Been Selected as Qualifying Event for the 2023 Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship
THE WOODLANDS, TX (March 31, 2021) The Woodlands Marathon Management is pleased to announce it has been selected to be an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group Qualifying Event for the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championship in the spring of 2023. Set for Saturday, March 6, 2022, the...
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April 1, 2021
DeLuna’s Open Water Swim Sees Surge in Race Registrations
Pensacola Beach, Florida – The second stop on the Speedo SALT Series, the 3rd Annual DeLuna’s Open Water Swim, takes place Saturday, April 24, 2021, in the protected waters of Santa Rosa Sound in Pensacola Beach, Florida. This year’s race is quickly becoming one of the Series’ more popular events...
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April 1, 2021
Team Evergreen Launches Session Series at Floyd Hill
EVERGREEN, COLO, April 1, 2021 -- Team Evergreen introduces the Session Series at Floyd Hill - a new weeknight short-course enduro series with a weekend finale on The Sluice, a highlight acclaimed trail at Floyd Hill in Clear Creek. The Sluice, originally known as Segment 4, opened for the first...
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April 1, 2021
Life Time Sets Date for 2021 Verizon New York City Triathlon: July 11
NEW YORK CITY, April 1, 2021 —With safety front and center, Life Time today announced that the iconic 2021 Verizon New York City Triathlon will take place on July 11, pending evolving health guidelines and final City approval. Event planning is underway now in consultation with the City of New...
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March 31, 2021
Pure Gravel Providing Live Race Coverage of Bianchi Rock Cobbler
Carlsbad, CA – Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is excited to announce they will be producing Live Coverage of the Bianchi Rock Cobbler, April 10, 2021. The presenting broadcast sponsor is Eliel Cycling. Beginning with the EXPO on Friday, April 9th., Pure Gravel will be posting...
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March 31, 2021
Utah, North Dakota latest to adopt safety stop law for cyclists
Utah and North Dakota became the latest states to adopt the controversial Idaho Stop law, allowing cyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. Bicycle Retailer
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March 31, 2021
5 people who showed why you shouldn’t lie on Strava
In case you need more convincing that cheating on Strava isn’t a good call, here are five times users posted false or misleading workout data (on purpose or by accident) and got caught right away. Canadian Running Magazine
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March 31, 2021
San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events
State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC
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March 31, 2021
Tour de Brasilia Goes Virtual with ROUVY, enabling cyclists discover Brazil online and race the streets of its capital from home
Brasilia, Brazil / March 31, 2021 - BRAZILIAN VIRTUAL CYCLING announces official partnership with ROUVY. The organization plans to extend the main events with their digital version and provide their best courses for the exciting augmented racing experience. BRAZILIAN VIRTUAL CYCLING was created in 2020 with the aim of...
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March 31, 2021
MYLAPS and IRONMAN Europe partner up to enhance race experience
Haarlem/Frankfurt - MYLAPS Sports Timing and IRONMAN Europe announce a 3-year agreement to enhance the race experience for more than 75,000 triathletes. The participants of most IRONMAN races (around 30 events per year) across Europe will be ensured of the latest developments in timekeeping. Many IRONMAN race directors and participants...
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March 31, 2021
IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Wraps Up North America Competition on IRONMAN Now Facebook Watch Page with Teams taking on Olympic Distance Triathlon Simulation; Emea Preview Show Slated for April 7
- Team Morgon Latimore stretches lead on Team Ryan Kinder and Team Shannon Spake going into the final week of competition for the North America portion of the IRONMAN VR Team Challenge - Third and final week of North America region competition taking place on Thursday, April 1 at 7:00...
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March 31, 2021
GOAL Foundation Extends Partnership with haku to Drive Memorable Experiences for the Greater Ogden Community
With the pandemic continuing to shift the event landscape, many organizations have begun to envision what the endurance event industry might look like in the next few years. The ability to offer superior customer service, transform insights into action, create unforgettable participant experiences, and foster engaged communities through loyalty- building...
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March 30, 2021
Altra Partners with &Mother for Virtual Mother’s Day 5K Race on May 9
Denver, Colo. (March 30, 2021) –Altra, an innovator in the performance footwear category, is partnering with &Motherfor a Mother’s Day virtual 5K to support its mission to break the barriers that limit a woman’s abilityto thrive as a mother and in their career. This Mother’s Day, May 9, women and...
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March 30, 2021
Title Nine Announces Pitchfest Dedicated to Supporting Women-Owned Nonprofits
Emeryville, Calif. (March 30, 2021)- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to lead, risk, and own, is proud to announce its inaugural Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition (Pitchfest NPE). After three successful years of Pitchfest Outdoor Edition,designed to help women-owned brands bring their products to a larger...
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March 30, 2021
HOKA ONE ONE® x Cotopaxi® Empowers All Athletes to Explore the Trails
(Salt Lake City, Utah and Goleta, Calif.), Mar. 30, 2021 – Outdoor and B Corp brand Cotopaxi® and leading footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), have joined forces to launch a colorful collaboration featuring limited-edition riffs on two signature styles. Born out of a...
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March 30, 2021
Austin Marathon Adds Siete Family Foods as Partner
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2021 -- Leading up to the 2021 Austin Half Marathon, Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour is excited to announce its partnership with locally owned and operated Siete Family Foods. The Austin-based company, which has quickly become the leading health-conscious Mexican-American food brand on...
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March 30, 2021
RunSignup Launches New and Improved RaceDay Check-In App
March 30, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces the launch of its new and improved RaceDay Check-In mobile application for efficient race day processing of participants. Available for Android and iOS devices, the new release of the free RaceDay Check-In app offers core functionality improvements, simplified user...
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March 30, 2021
Beti Bike Bash p/b Yeti Cycles Returns this Fall to Colorado
EVERGREEN, COLO, March 30, 2021 - The Beti Bike Bash p/b by Yeti Cycles will return to Lakewood, CO for the 11th time on October 3rd. Registration is now open. The nation's largest women's-only mountain bike race, produced by Team Evergreen, prides itself on bringing together the cycling community in...
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March 30, 2021
Austin Marathon’s KXAN Simple Health 5K Sells Out Quickly
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2021 -- The KXAN Simple Health 5K benefitting Paramount Theatre has sold out and registration is closed. The Austin Half Marathon, owned and produced by High Five Events, is also expected to sell out before race weekend. Both the 5K and the Ascension Seton Austin Half...