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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December 28, 2020
Runner at The Marathon Project tests positive for COVID-19
The race organizers of The Marathon Project put several COVID-19 testing protocols in place to keep athletes and support personnel safe. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of race officials, one athlete tested positive for the novel coronavirus after the race. Canadian Running
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December 27, 2020
Covid-19: Concerns over ‘insane’ mass start at Cornwall half-marathon
The Indian Queens Half Marathon held on Sunday in Cornwall did not feature a staggered start as recommended by Covid-19 safety advice. Although promised, apparently, the staggered start did not happen when an insane mass start of around 250 runners congregated for the half-marathon. BBC News
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December 23, 2020
Sasquatch Racing to Host Their Next Virtual Running Adventure: The Great Sasquatch Road Trip
San Francisco, CA (December 23, 2020) – Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out their second “Virtual 2.0” event, The Great Sasquatch Road Trip. This virtual running adventure starts on January 11, 2021. “The Great Sasquatch...
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December 22, 2020
Triple Bypass Ride and Mt. Evans Hill Climb Join the Gran Fondo National Series as Partner Events in 2021
EVERGREEN, COLO, Dec. 22nd 2020 — Two legendary Colorado-based cycling events (The Triple Bypass Ride and the Bob Cook Memorial / Mt. Evans Hill Climb) will have “partner status” with the Colnago Gran Fondo National Series for the 2021 season. Both events are offering the opportunity to earn Gran Fondo...
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December 22, 2020
They Went Out for a Bike Ride. They Never Came Home.
In 2020, Outside tracked every cyclist who was killed by a driver. And as the end of the year nears, the death toll is at 675 - mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends, husbands, wives, coworkers - who were riding for fitness, for fun, for transportation, but none of them returned...
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December 22, 2020
Topeak Partners with Toolbox Wars for Instagram Holiday Giveaway
TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN (December 22, 2020) —The tool battle is on! Hoping to share some bike-mechanic-joy this holiday week, Topeak is partnering with Instagram's ToolWars to give away a Topeak D-Torq Wrench to one lucky fan. With 20,000 followers and growing, the @toolboxwars instagram page is the place where bike...
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December 21, 2020
2020 Tour De France Winners Could be First Vaccinated in Sports
The 2020 Tour De France champion UAE Team Emirates will likely be the first major professional sports organization in the world to receive COVID-19 vaccines. The team’s cyclists and support staff — about 100 people — are considered relatively “high priority” due to the value Emirati authorities place on the...
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December 21, 2020
Forward Motion Events Announces Melissa Stockwell as one of the Women Contributors for Unique Women’s Winter Experience
Forward Motion Events announced today Melissa Stockwell, U.S. Army Veteran, Paralympic triathlete and author will be one of the many women contributing to the one-of-a-kind The Women’s Winter Experience. Melissa will be a guest on Wednesday January 27 where she will share her story of tragedy to triumph. Melissa Stockwell...
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December 21, 2020
Acapulco, Mexico announced as Host City for the new Mazda IRONMAN 70.3 Acapulco Riviera Diamante presented by Mundo Imperial
ACAPULCO, Mexico/TAMPA, Fla. (December 21, 2020) – Following the success of IRONMAN®70.3® events in Cozumel, Monterrey, and Los Cabos, The IRONMAN Group today announced the addition of a new IRONMAN 70.3 event that will take place in Mexico's largest beach and resort city, Acapulco, Mexico. The inaugural Mazda IRONMAN 70.3 Acapulco...
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December 21, 2020
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Experience becomes global celebration of heroism, hope
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Thousands of supporters worldwide collectively took part in the 19th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend Virtual Experience presented by Juice Plus+® on Saturday, Dec. 5, the first time the beloved Memphis event has gone entirely virtual, encouraging participants in communities around the world to take part...
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December 20, 2020
Writer and adventurer Roy Wallack dies after mountain biking accident
Wallack, a longtime contributor focusing on fitness and the outdoors to the Los Angeles Times, was an avid hiker, runner and cyclist who completed extreme challenges. Wallack was biking with friends on the Guadalasca Trail, when he crashed while riding down a steep trail and hit his head on a...
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December 18, 2020
DUI charges filed against box truck driver who killed five cyclists
The Clark County District Attorney’s office filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson for operating a vehicle with methamphetamine in his system when he drove off the road and onto the shoulder where he struck five cyclists, and resulting in substantial bodily harm to one other. VeloNews
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December 18, 2020
The IRONMAN Group returns to Kenting, Taiwan with New IRONMAN 70.3 Event for 2021
TAIWAN / TAMPA, Fla. (December 18, 2020) – After a five-year hiatus, the IRONMAN Group announced today it will once again return to Kenting, Taiwan with the addition of IRONMAN®70.3® Kenting through licensee Taiwan Triathlon Corporation. Taking place on April 25, 2021, IRONMAN 70.3 Kenting, Taiwan will serve as an early season...
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December 18, 2020
National Blind Running Unity Day Connects Runners Across Nation
(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) -- In late September, runners across the nation received the dreaded news that the 2020 California International Marathon was canceled due to health and safety guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. For United States Association of Blind Athletes’ runners and guides, it also meant the cancellation of...
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December 18, 2020
New Venue, New Name for Spring 2021 Half Marathon
The Kings and Queens Half Marathon is getting a new venue and a new name. Since 2015 Pewaukee, WI has played host to the Mother’s Day Race. After acquiring the event in 2019 from Lighthouse Events and having a virtual event in 2020, Race Day Events decided the race deserved...
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December 18, 2020
Garmin UNBOUND Gravel and Major Taylor Association Commit to Growing Inclusion in Gravel Racing
EMPORIA, Kans., (Dec. 18, 2020) — Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand which owns and produces the Garmin UNBOUND Gravel event, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Major Taylor Association as part of Life Time’s ongoing commitment to growing diversity at gravel cycling events. This partnership...
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December 17, 2020
Will We See an American Record Fall at The Marathon Project?
When COVID-19 postponed or canceled all of the year’s major marathons in the U.S., Ben Rosario, the coach of NAZ Elite in Flagstaff, and Josh Cox, an agent to many marathoners, brainstormed a way for some of the country’s fastest athletes to race. The result is The Marathon Project, an...
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December 17, 2020
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Rescheduled for September 12, 2021
December 17, 2020, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run organizers announced today that their 2021 in-person events have been moved from the previously scheduled dates of April 9-11, to September 10-12, 2021. The Health & Fitness Expo will take place at the National Building Museum on September 10 and...
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December 17, 2020
Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics
Russia has been banned from fielding a national team in the next two Olympics and any world championship sporting event for the next two years, a decision that reduces the length of Russia's suspension issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency last year. Individual Russian athletes who compete will not be...
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December 17, 2020
Why Racing Events attributes key relationships to success in 2020
Vancouver, WA - Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn once famously stated, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.“ In terms of business success, this couldn’t be more true, especially in 2020. Why Racing Events host a series of running, triathlon, multisport...
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December 16, 2020
All 12 Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlons in United States and Canada Sold Out for 2021
TAMPA, Fla. (December 16, 2020) – After a challenging 2020 race season, athletes have shown they cannot wait to get back to in-person racing as general registration for all 12 full-distance IRONMAN® triathlons across the United States of America and Canada for 2021 have now sold out. The 2021 full-distance...
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December 16, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Celebrates the Holiday Season with Three New Challenges Offering 12 Days of 5KS, The Final Countdown To 2021 and the Resolution Run Series
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2020) – As the excitement of Rock ‘n’ Road Trip wraps up following its final stop in San Diego, California, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Club is kicking off three new challenges to help participants stay active and in the holiday spirit throughout December...
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December 16, 2020
The Giant Race Series Presented by Alaska Airlines Announces 2021RUN, Year-long Virtual Fitness & Wellness Series
-Popular Giants Baseball-focused fitness series expands with new, year-long virtual wellness concept. -Monthly themed challenges, including virtual registration to the Giant Race Series’ 4 pillar events. -Participants receive unique monthly collectibles and engagement with SF Giants Baseball Training & Support Staff, focused on health & wellness topics. December 16, 2020...
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December 16, 2020
US Trail Running Conference returns to Arkansas in 2021
Estes Park, CO– Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2021 edition of the industry-leading Conference will return to Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 27 - 30, for the second year in a row. The Conference provides high quality content, networking and actionable practices to help race...
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December 16, 2020
Running into a New Year of World Rankings and Races
Third edition moves to calendar year schedule - starts January 01, 2021 Places for 2022 World Championships now available through virtual qualifying events and AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Additional qualification options for all runners across the calendar, wherever they might be. The third edition of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World...