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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August 10, 2020
Giant Race Series announces Virtual San Francisco Event – News Release
(San Francisco, Calif): For the first time in its 11-year history, the San Francisco Giant Race presented by Alaska Airlines is going Virtual. Previously scheduled for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend (Sept. 4-6) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the Giant Race Series’ flagship event will now be held virtually...
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August 8, 2020
Katrina Matthews (GBR) and Denis Chevrot (FRA) Take Titles in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR18 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2020) – Katrina Matthews of Great Britain and Denis Chevrot of France took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 18th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend’s race positioned eight professional athletes from around the world...
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August 7, 2020
Female Cycling Incentive
August 7h, 2020 Natchez –Tour organizers at Rockstar All Access announced today they will offer a $1,200 incentive payout to the overall fastest female. The Mississippi held company is organizing a “Tour the Trace” event to be held in Late November. Participants will endure a 444-mile tour through 3 states...
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August 7, 2020
Human Potential Running Series Returns to In-Person Running Events with Huge Success. Eyes Full Schedule of Events
Arvada, CO – August 6, 2020 - The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS), Colorado’s largest series of ultramarathons and the 4th largest ultra-series in North America, successfully returned to in person racing on July 11, 2020, becoming the first trail and ultra races in Colorado to return since the Covid-19 Pandemic began. The series...
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August 7, 2020
Council for Responsible Sport now developing Responsible Sport Standard for Organizations
PORTLAND, OR August 7, 2020—Since 2007, the Council for Responsible Sport (Council) has offered a framework by which standalone sporting events can assess and certify their social and environmental impacts. The Council is now facilitating the development of criteria for organizations that produce and/or host multiple events, and it seeks...
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August 6, 2020
London Marathon becomes elite-only race running laps in St James’s Park.
This year’s London Marathon, which had been pushed back from April to October, will no longer be a mass-participation event. An elite-only, crowd-free race will be staged instead, with athletes running 19.8 laps of a looped course in St James’s Park on October 4. Read more on The Guardian.
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August 6, 2020
Onewheel World Championship Race Promises to be a Must See Event
(Utah Mountains – August 6, 2020) Future Motion, maker of the popular Onewheel electric boards, today announced the details of its 2020 edition of Race for the Rail—an off-road Onewheel race that will take place at an undisclosed ski resort in the mountains of Utah. The finals will be broadcasted...
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August 6, 2020
Col de la Croix-de-Coeur Virtual Race by Tour de Stations – Experience The Climbs of Swiss Marmotte Series from Home
The toughest one-day cycling race in the world takes place In the heart of the Valais Alps. The Tour des Stations traverses the enchanting landscapes of Valais, from the vineyards to the high mountains, crossing natural pastures, small authentic villages, and internationally recognized resorts. The outdoor event was just sold...
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August 5, 2020
New timing equipment helped a major mountain bike event adapt to Coronavirus restrictions
The largest annual mountain bike festival in Austria -- the “Salzkammergut Trophy” -- normally attracts more than 5,000 participants from over 40 nations. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 event was facing possible cancellations, race refunds, and lost sponsorships. Instead, the organizer redesigned the event and created a new...
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August 5, 2020
Registration Open for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA – Registration for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events is officially open. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to register for the weekend of events scheduled for April 30 - May 2, 2021. New this year, the weekend of events is introducing a second...
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August 5, 2020
2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Coming To Taupō, New Zealand
TAMPA, Fla. / TAUPŌ, New Zealand (Aug. 5, 2020) – IRONMAN announced that Taupō, New Zealand has secured the right to host the 2022 IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship, a two-day event that will take place on December 10-11, 2022. Taupō was originally set to host the 2020 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3...
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August 4, 2020
BYOB: Runners must carry own bottles for trash-free Shonan Marathon
For the first time ever, marathon runners will cover the entire 42.195-km course while carrying something in their hands: their own bottles. In order to reduce waste, participants will run with their own bottles or cups, periodically refilling them from drink stations, with runners required to start the race with...
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August 4, 2020
The Great American Outdoors Act has become law
One of the largest conservation bills drafted in recent memory was signed into law today, ending a months-long process. The Great American Outdoors Act guarantees mandatory, permanent financing of the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year and earmarks $1.9 billion annually for the next five years...
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August 4, 2020
USA Cycling Collegiate National Championship Update
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling has spent the last few months speaking with colleges, teams and Conference Directors while monitoring the decisions of other college-based sports and organizations across the country. In addition, we have considered a number of options to hold safe and viable Collegiate National Championships for...
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August 4, 2020
Pro Runners Keep Tradition and Participate in Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH (August 4, 2020)– Even though the make-up of the race is different this year, the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile will still challenge participants to run their fastest (and most fun) mile virtually. America’s best milers will also be joining in this year’s virtual elite field, which challenges them...
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August 3, 2020
Over 9,000 Participants From 88 Nations Register to Take Part in Rock ‘N’ Roll VR14
TAMPA, Fla. (August 3, 2020) – More than 9,000 people from 88 nations and 47 states stepped up the virtual start line in the 14th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR14 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race...
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August 3, 2020
Herbalife Nutrition Cancels 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5k and Bike Tour Event
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2020) - Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced it is canceling the 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour which had been scheduled for October 25, 2020. Herbalife Nutrition plans to hold a 2021 event on May 16, 2021. “We...
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August 3, 2020
Colorado Classic publishes its COVID Mitigation Plan hoping to support other event organizers and riders
Denver, CO (August 3, 2020) —Despite cancelling its own event due to increased concerns around a spike in new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Colorado Classic today published its COVID Mitigation Plan in the hope it will offer assistance to other event organizers, teams and riders as the sport continues to...
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August 1, 2020
Danielle Dingman (USA) and Debuting Professional Matt Mcwilliams (USA) Take Titles in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR17 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2020) – Danielle Dingman of Boise, Idaho and Matt McWilliams of Boulder, Colo. completed an American sweep in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 17th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend’s race positioned eight professional athletes from...
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July 31, 2020
haku Rolls Out Innovative Fitness Wearables Integration
haku, the unparalleled technology partner leading innovative solutions for the endurance industry, has announced the rollout of its fitness wearables integration with top brands - including Fitbit and Garmin - aiming to provide the absolute best participant experience during virtual events. Being the only technology provider to have advanced event...
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July 30, 2020
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force. Steve Brunner, chairman of the new group Cycling Events Task Force, believes traditional road races should be halted or greatly modified. Brunner's group has published a 15-page report for race directors on how to safely...
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July 30, 2020
2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Goes Greener, Offsetting Twice as Much Carbon as 2019
PITTSBURGH – P3R has partnered with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) to offset the carbon footprint at this year’s GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan. Working together, they were able to offset more than twice as much carbon as last year’s event, making the GAP Relay one of the...
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July 30, 2020
It’s time to compete in the Clásico El Colombiano!
The Clásico El Colombiano is a cycling event with a long history in Antioquia, Colombia, which performs competitions in different modalities, combining categories for professionals and amateurs. It is organized by the Classic Foundation of Executives El Colombiano, whose main purpose is to improve the social, educational, cultural and sporting...
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July 30, 2020
Gran Fondo National Series Launches Solo Fondo Asheville and Asheville Driveway Challenge
(Gettysburg, PA) – Gran Fondo National Series has announced details of a new Solo Fondo Asheville cycling event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina on August 22-23, 2020, along with Driveway Challenges athletes can participate in from any location during the same weekend. These formats replace the in-person, mass-start...
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July 30, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Announces Armadillo 5K as Second Event
AUSTIN, TX, July 30, 2020 -- Earlier this month, 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour and Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. The 6-event series began with the Wildflower Mile. It will continue with the Armadillo 5K, which launches on Tuesday,...