June 27, 2020

Upcoming changes to scoring on sodisp to further motivate athletes to improve their social distancing

June 27, 2020 - Our mission at sodisp is to encourage outdoor fans to enjoy the great outdoor responsibly during these worrying times. The goal of our unique scoring system has always been to award more points for activities that had lower estimated people density on the route. This to...

June 26, 2020

How These U.S. Running Organizations Are Reaching Underserved Communities

Many large running and racing organization members are examining ways to promote diversity and inclusion in the cities they serve. Now is the time to not only spotlight these programs, but also zero in on ways to improve these initiatives. Read more on RunnersWorld.

June 25, 2020

USA Triathlon Foundation Awards $110,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the grant recipients for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, established in April to support members of the multisport community who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. More than $110,000 will be dispersed to 40 organizations and individuals. The USA Triathlon...

June 25, 2020

Tour de France director gives update on safety measures for fans and riders

Throughout the coronavirus lockdown there has been speculation about the measures needed to keep spectators, staff, riders and media safe at the Tour de France. Tour director Christian Prudhomme has offered an update on the safety measures that are likely to be put in place for fans and the peloton. Read more...

June 25, 2020

If Virtual Racing Is Our Future, It’s Time to Reinvent the Rules

80 percent of proceeds of a virtual Brooklyn Mile goes to a COVID relief fund, while the other 20 percent goes to the prize purse. This is where things get interesting - to level the playing field, every runner’s time was age-adjusted using Jack Daniels’s VDOT formula. Read more on Runner’s World.

June 25, 2020

Cancellation of IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock in Texas

The 2020 Core Power IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock triathlon can no longer take place on June 28 due to the acceleration of COVID-19 infections in Texas. Read more on Endurance Business.

June 25, 2020

Berlin marathon cancelled for 2020 over coronavirus

Taking into account the Containment Measures Ordinance because to the pandemic, the Berlin Marathon 2020 has been cancelled. Due to the weather conditions alone and shortening days, it has become very difficult to hold the Berlin Marathon any time before the end of this year. Read more on yahoo! sports.

June 25, 2020

Air Force Cancels 2020 Marathon, Offers Virtual Option

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFNS) - In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of participants, Air Force officials have cancelled in-person running of the 2020 Air Force Marathon. “The entire team and our mission and community partners have worked tirelessly for two...

June 25, 2020

Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee introduces ‘Solo Challenge’: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’

Unusual times require unusual solutions. It's with this mindset CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE is introducing their Solo Challenge, which gives athletes the chance to participate in their own race. "Unfortunately we had to cancel our planned 11th edition of CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE , including the ETU European Championship on June, 28th. But do nothing, is not an...

June 24, 2020

Paralympic Medalist Angela Madsen Dies On Solo Rowing Trip Across Pacific Ocean

Approximately halfway in her ambitious journey to row from Los Angeles to Honolulu, Paralympic medalist Angela Madsen has died while making her second attempt at a solo crossing of the Pacific. Read more on TeamUSA. 

June 24, 2020

New York City Marathon Canceled Because of Pandemic

Despite dropping infection rates in the region, organizers and city officials decided the risks of running a race with 50,000 participants were too high. Read more on the NY Times.

June 24, 2020

People and Pups Take to the Streets This July 4th for a Patriotic Virtual 5k Benefiting Pets For Vets

SAN DIEGO, CA, 6/24/2020 -- The Doggone Events Series launches it’s inaugural virtual 5k with the Doggone Patriotic 5k, a go-at-your-own-pace 5k for people and their dogs, benefitting Pets for Vets. This virtual 5k invites participants nationwide to get outside with their dog on their favorite course, path, park or...

June 24, 2020

Rock ‘N’ Roll VR9 sees over 16,000 registered participants from 93 nations take on 10K, 6K or Remix Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2020) –More than 16,000 people from 93 nations and all 50 states registered to take on the ninth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR9 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included...

June 24, 2020

PDX Triathlon Festival successfully goes Virtual

Portland, OR - The PDX Triathlon Festival, in its 39th year, is one of the oldest triathlon events in the country. This year, due to COVID-19, race directors had to face the difficult decision to either cancel the event or move forward with a modified version. “It was an easy decision” said...

June 24, 2020

‘Great American Ride’ virtual event challenges cyclists to ride 3,700-mile route across America

Richmond, VA –In the new ‘Great American Ride’ from Sports Backers, participants in teams of four, eight, or 12 will attempt a virtual ride across America, including already completed segments of the developing 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail ™, a signature project from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trail’s advocacy...

June 23, 2020

How Kona Is Coping Without IRONMAN

While IRONMAN athletes, supporters, and spectators make up a small portion of visitors each year, the Big Island—and Kailua-Kona in particular—have never been more desperate for triathletes to return for racing, training, and all the spending money that comes with that. For now, the town triathletes are looking to slowly jumpstart...

June 23, 2020

UTMB® Group launches UTMB® for the planet, a digital event to unite the community

Following the cancellation of the 2020 edition of UTMB® Mont Blanc due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UTMB® Group has announced the launch of UTMB® for the Planet; a digital sporting event to bring the community together around a united cause. Having previously committed to work towards "a common cause in...

June 23, 2020

Star-Studded Virtual Events for National Triathlon Week

Top players from all aspects of the triathlon world have come together for “Triathlon’s Transition: Conquering the Pandemic & Fostering Diversity,” a series of events orchestrated by UCAN. These star-studded events feature Mark Allen, Siri Lindley, Bob Babbitt, Karen Smyers, Tim O’Donnell, Dr. Tekemia Dorsey, and USAT’s Chief of Staff,...

June 23, 2020

athleteReg Launches Automated Sales Tax Functionality

(Easthampton, MA) - In accordance with new Marketplace Facilitator laws throughout the United States, athleteReg has released a complete solution to facilitate collecting and remitting sales tax on behalf of our event directors in qualifying states. Marketplace Facilitator laws, which vary state-by-state, are the result of the landmark Supreme Court...

June 22, 2020

London Marathon still looking to hold race on Oct. 4

London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organizers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September’s Great North Run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on Reuters.

June 21, 2020

Dirty Kanza founder fired for saying police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified’

The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the organisers of the popular gravel race over a social media post in which he claimed the shooting of a black man by police in Atlanta this week was "justified". Cummins, who set up Dirty Kanza in 2006, was dismissed from...

June 20, 2020

Skye Moench (USA) and Andi Boecherer (DEU) Earn Victories During the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge

- Over 9,000 athletes from 117 nations registered to compete in IRONMAN VR12 an IRONMAN 70.3 half-distance simulation with 5 km Run, 90 km Ride, and 21 km Run  - More than 1,900 age-group athletes registered to compete in the third IRONMAN Virtual Racing Championship Series event  - More than...

June 20, 2020

Believe in the Run Kicks Off Summer Distance Project in Partnership With Polar

BALTIMORE, Md., June 20, 2020 - Believe in the Run, an independent run culture outlet, has just launched GRIT, a summer distance project presented by Polar. The event challenges runners to go beyond their average summer running goals, as runners choose between distance tiers of 25, 75, 150, 225, or...

June 19, 2020

8 Pro Athletes to Run Covid-19 Virtual Marathon for Detroit Charity

GROSSE POINTE (MI)– Eight professional athletes represented by Michigan-based Elite Runner Management (ERM) will be racing a virtual marathon relay on Saturday, July 18th  to raise funds for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, announced Chris Mengel, founder and owner of the sports agency. “My hometown of Detroit has been hit particularly hard...

June 18, 2020

Sanford Fargo Marathon Given Official Green Light

(FARGO, N.D.) June 18, 2020 —The Sanford Fargo Marathon announced today that it will be moving forward with its 2020 event scheduled to take place August 24 through 29 —  likely making it the first in-person marathon to occur in the U.S. since March. Many normal activities were allowed to...