May 28, 2020

Cycling Legend Jens Voigt Teams Up with Challenged Athletes Foundation for Zwift Cycling Event

Known for the famous mid-race mantra “Shut Up Legs”, cycling legend Jens Voigt is hosting a virtual cycling event to raise awareness and funds for athletes with physical challenges. On May 30, Zwift cyclists will ride shoulder to shoulder with the 17-time Tour de France finisher. Jens, a passionate CAF...

May 28, 2020

Launch of new virtual racing suite

Ultimate Sport Service and its regional partners is pleased to announce the launch of a new complete virtual racing suite for professional endurance event organizers. An all-integrated platform from registration, social media, timing through connections to all major fitness/activity platforms, including Strava, Polar, Garmin and Suunto, web results and fully...

May 28, 2020

RACE RESULT Timing Technology used as Tracing Solution to Help Fight Covid-19

As the innovation leader in sports timekeeping solutions, RACE RESULT’s engineering team has developed a system to trace Covid-19 cases and help contain the virus, using UHF transponders and its latest product development, the Passive Track Box. "The new Track Box has not been officially released for timekeeping yet. Rather...

May 28, 2020

Sportstats Launches Canada’s First Physical Distancing 5K

A physical distancing 5K isn’t like a race before COVID-19. For one thing, runners can only compete in the race one at a time. However, official timing will be present and racers can have their finishing time automatically posted Live on site and on the Sportstats web site.(Sportstats is the...

May 28, 2020

Sports Backers Announce ‘Firecracker 4-Miler’ Virtual Event in Celebration of Independence Day

Richmond, VA – To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in a fun and active way, Sports Backers is announcing the new Firecracker 4-Miler, a virtual event that includes a variety of Independence Day-themed participant items and aims to make social distancing feel not quite as isolating. Registration is now...

May 27, 2020

2020 Intelligentsia Cup canceled due to COVID-19

We are sorry to announce that the 2020 edition of the Intelligentsia Cup is canceled due to COVID-19. This decision was not taken lightly and included input from venue partners, local municipalities, sponsors and riders. Ultimately, the safety of our participants, spectators, volunteers, staff and the residents of the communities...

May 27, 2020

Beer Mile World Classic goes virtual with $8,000 prize purse

The Beer Mile World Classic (BMWC) has been growing in popularity over the last few years. This year’s race will be a bit different, but COVID-19 has not put an end to the 2020 BMWC, which organizers announced will be a virtual event open to runners everywhere with a prize purse of $8,000....

May 27, 2020

30th Annual Austin Marathon Registration Opens June 1st

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2020 - Registration for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour officially opens Monday, June 1st. Every year, thousands travel to Austin to run the city’s streets, soak up its amazing atmosphere, and enjoy live music and delicious food. Participants earn finisher medal belt...

May 27, 2020

Beyond Monumental Announces Virtual Race Options and Cancellation Policy

INDIANAPOLIS –– Beyond Monumental has announced virtual options for two Indianapolis signature running events: The Indy Half Marathon and Fort Ben, and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Both events are still planned to occur in-person, as scheduled. Participants now also have the option of participating...

May 27, 2020

Spartan and World OCR Seek 1 Million Participants for World’s Largest Virtual Race

BOSTON, Mass. (May 26, 2020) – On the heels of its 10-year anniversary, Spartan, the world’s leading endurance and extreme wellness brand, looks to host its biggest event yet. “Project Unbreakable: The World’s Largest Virtual Race, powered by Rakuten” will unfold May 30-31 in people’s homes, backyards and neighborhoods across...

May 26, 2020

ESPN Teams with Peloton for First Ever Pro-Athlete All-Star Ride

ESPN will air Peloton’s first ever All-Star Ride on Saturday, May 30, featuring 16 pro-athlete participants (eight male and eight female) from across the sports landscape, all of whom are current Peloton members. Read more on ESPN.

May 26, 2020

Over 18,000 From Across the Globe Register to Take Part In 6K, 10K or Remix Challenge for Rock ‘N’ Roll VR5

TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the fifth edition in the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll VR5, with over 18,000 people from 95 nations and 47 states registered to step up to the virtual start...

May 26, 2020

Salomon Hosts WMN Virtual Half Marathon

OGDEN, Utah (May 26, 2020) – Today, Salomon announces the WMN Virtual Half, in partnership with Strava, which will take place during the May 29th weekend. This virtual event replaces the inaugural Salomon WMN Trail ½ Marathon, which was cancelled like many spring races. In light of the cancellation, Salomon pivoted to put together the WMN Virtual Half to give...

May 26, 2020

Race Across America Goes Virtual For 2020

Boulder, CO (May 26, 2021) – For the first time in 39 years Race Across America (RAAM) will not be held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. But, when adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to a group...

May 25, 2020

World Endurance Coaching Business Summit

The events of 2020 have massively disrupted the world of endurance sports, requiring a fundamental shift and adaptation to the way coaches need to operate in the future. COACH 2020 VISION is the world’s first virtual business development Summit, specifically tailored to help endurance sport coaches innovate and improve their...

May 25, 2020

Imogen Simmonds (SUI) And Andi Boecherer (DEU) Put in Top Performances During IRONMAN VR8 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (May 23, 2020) – The eighth edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw four professional women and four professional men battle on a 40 km portion of the newly offered IRONMAN Arizona bike course utilizing Official Virtual Cycling partner ROUVY’s augmented reality. After the conclusion of an...

May 22, 2020

Inaugural Collins Cup Triathlon to take place exactly one year from today on May 22nd 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND--BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the new date for the inaugural Collins Cup will be exactly one year from today – on the 22nd May 2021. The race, which was originally scheduled for 29-30th May 2020 but could not go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...

May 22, 2020

NorCalUltras’ Virtual Lunacy Series 3-Part Event Raises Money for Fit for Girls

The Lunacy Series, presented by NorCalUltras, is a virtual series of races comprised of three events: the Jammie Jam, Rock Your Block – 24 Hour Event and Twilight Twinkle Toes. $5 from each event entry will be donated to Fit for Girls, a nonprofit organization that helps girls set and...

May 22, 2020

Bikerumor’s Remote Otter wraps with 27 brand stories and videos

Bikerumor’s Remote Otter “virtual Sea Otter coverage” has wrapped with videos from 27 amazing brands. “With the Sea Otter Classic and most every other major event and expo cancelled this spring and summer, we knew we needed to give brands a showcase beyond just another press release,” says Bikerumor founder...

May 21, 2020

What we can learn from endurance athletes about getting through this pandemic

The New York Times shares what long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes can teach us about how to move through extended periods of discomfort. Read more here.

May 21, 2020

2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Now a Virtual Event

PITTSBURGH (May 21, 2020) – P3R has announced that the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, scheduled for July 24 in downtown Pittsburgh, will now be a virtual race. As an extra incentive, all participants who run the one-mile race virtually will receive the first-ever Fleet Feet Liberty Mile race medal....

May 21, 2020

deboer wetsuits is proud to support Robert Wilkowiecki and his project IronWolf PL8H

Stamford, CT, Release: May 21, 2020 deboer wetsuit is proud to support Robert Wilkowiecki and his project IronWolf PL8H. Wilkowiecki will aim to complete an indoor Iron-distance triathlon in less than 8-hours, while raising funds for Fundację FizjoTRIterapia– a Polish organization dedicated to helping disabled children participate in sport. Wilkowiecki is the current...

May 21, 2020

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Innovates New Experiential Offerings for Fundraisers, Supporters, Cyclists and Endurance Athletes of All Abilities

SAN DIEGO, CA – May 21, 2020 – In a world of rapidly advancing technology, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) remains dedicated to innovating new ways for individuals with physical challenges to gain access to sports. To coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 21, CAF has launched...

May 21, 2020

QT2 Systems, LLC and the New England Region’s Top Race Directors Partner to Launch the New England Virtual Triathlon

May 21, 2020, Boston MA–  QT2 Systems, LLC, one of endurance sports’ leading coaching organizations, announced a partnership with New England’s leading multisport event companies to produce the New England Virtual Triathlon. The event will take place between June 28, 2020 and July 5, 2020 in partnership with Max Performance,...

May 21, 2020

RunSignup Survey Shows Race Organizations Expect 45% of Revenue in 2020

Moorestown, NJ - Earlier in May, Runsignup, the leading technology provider for US races, put out a short survey to race organizers. This simple survey created a snapshot of revenue expectations for the industry in 2020 and 2021 and looked at how organizations are adjusting to their expectations. While the...