EVENT NEWS
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December 15, 2020
World cycling elites endorse Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria 2021
The most eagerly awaited triathlon of the season will be held on 25th April 2021 Anfi becomes new name partner The race expects over 500 participants The competition will take place under an exhaustive sanitary protocol Elites from the world of cycling promote Anfi CHALLENGE MOGAN-GRAN CANARIA 2021, which will take place...
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December 15, 2020
Beyond Monumental Launches The Road To Lady Victory – A Monumental Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS – (December 15, 2020) – Beyond Monumental has launched a new virtual fitness challenge for 2021. The Road To Lady Victory – A Monumental Challenge, is a 331-mile, 5-month virtual event that encourages participants to run, walk, bike or swim their way through 330 miles of activity before completing...
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December 15, 2020
Ecuadorian Professional Byron Guama takes GFNY Ecuador title for 2nd year running
NEW YORK CITY, December 15, 2020 – GFNY Ecuador closed out the 2020 GFNY Calendar with a successful COVID-Safe race on Sunday December 6. The COVID-Safe route was touted as a tougher challenge - and it did not disappoint. As race day dawned, the weather was hotter than expected, resulting...
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December 14, 2020
Runners safely take over the Coast for the 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon as course records fall.
BILOXI, MS. – The 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon took over Coastal Mississippi this morning as runners from 47 states, Canada, Columbia, Venezuela, Poland, Bolivia, and Mexico competed. The event was held with COVID Mitigation and Safety Protocols. The marathon (26.2 miles), which started at Hwy 90 & Henderson Point...
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December 14, 2020
Running Insight Announces Return of Market Week in 2021
PORTLAND, Maine (December 14, 2020) - Running Insight, the leading industry news source for businesses in the sport of running, announced today the 2021 dates and format for the second Market Week, a free event that connects run specialty retailers with industry experts and leading brands. It will take place...
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December 14, 2020
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend Embraces The Unknown With A Brand New Shamrock Experience
December 14, 2020 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA – The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend has been welcoming nearly 25,000 runners to Virginia Beach, Virginia since 1973. This year’s event, the 49th running, will look like no other race in the event’s history. As one of the first large running events in...
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December 14, 2020
Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race
The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running. Forbes
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December 14, 2020
Human Potential Running Series Becomes Only Major Race Series in The World to Host Full Calendar of Events in 2020
Arvada, CO – On Saturday December 12th Colorado’s Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) successfully hosted their final event of 2020 in Golden, CO. Even though the participation limit for their Sawmill Trail Runs was reduced from 200 to 75 runners, it marked the completion of hosting their full schedule of...
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December 11, 2020
Mark Allen, Scott Molina, Dave Scott and Scott Tinley to Reunite at Endurance Exchange
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced that the “Big Four” — the iconic powerhouses who dominated triathlon’s golden era of the 1980s and ‘90s — will reunite for a panel at the 2021 Endurance Exchange, a virtual triathlon industry conference set for Jan. 21-23. Mark Allen, Scott Molina, Dave...
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December 11, 2020
Registration open for ATRA’s 25th Anniversary Challenge – winter edition
Colorado Springs, CO ----------- The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) was founded in 1996 in Colorado Springs, a city located along the Front Range of Colorado at the base of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. ATRA will celebrate its founding and honor this iconic landmark by offering a distance and...
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December 11, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation 2020 Championship At CHALLENGE DAYTONA® To Be Seen On NBCSN & NBC
Daytona Beach, Florida: The PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA® served up a thrilling end to a challenging year for professional triathletes as over 100 of the world's best triathletes, the strongest field ever assembled, battled it out at CHALLENGE DAYTONA® for a share of the $1.15 million prize purse on offer -...
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December 11, 2020
First-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ set to take place March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park, Virginia Capital Trail
RICHMOND, VA – The first-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ will take place over the weekend of March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park and the Virginia Capital Trail, Sports Backers announced this week. The event will feature measured, marked courses for a marathon, half marathon, and 5k, allowing participants to train confidently...
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December 10, 2020
5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada
On a highway ride to celebrate a cyclist's retirement, four male one female bicyclist were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a truck, which struck the group of about 20. USA TODAY
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December 10, 2020
IRONMAN Racing Returns to Maastricht-Limburg
MAASTRICHT / LONDON / TAMPA (December 10, 2020) – Twice is a charm. After a two-year hiatus in 2019 and 2020, IRONMAN racing will be returning to the community of Maastricht-Limburg in 2021 with the inaugural IRONMAN® 70.3® Maastricht-Limburg to be held on August 1, 2021. The community in the southeastern...
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December 10, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Continues with Jackalope 10-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, December 10, 2020 - The Run Austin Virtual Series hops into this month with the Jackalope 10-Miler. The popular series was created by the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. It began with the Wildflower Mile in July....
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December 10, 2020
Napa Valley Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Race Experience
NAPA, CA -- On Thursday morning, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon opened registration for their new wine-themed virtual experience, The Perfect Pairing. The announcement comes after the organization made the difficult decision to cancel their 2021 in-person events last month. The Perfect Pairing is a collection...
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December 9, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another amazing Christmas drawing
Anthony Hoyte has impressed us all yet again with his creativity and patience, as he creates a 127km bike route which spells out a simple message: Merry Christmas. Cycling Weekly
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December 9, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Caps Off Virtual Tour with Bose Rock ‘n’ Roll VR San Diego, Host Location of The Original Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series Event
SAN DIEGO, Calif. / TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2020) – Following a four-month virtual running tour across the United States which has brought Rock ‘n’ Roll® Marathon Series destinations to the global running community, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip tour bus prepares for its final stop in San Diego where...
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December 9, 2020
Pittsburgh Natives, Fans, and Hometowners Moved Throughout the Month of November for This Year’s Virtual EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Creating Mini Pittsburgh Celebrations Across America
PITTSBURGH (December 9, 2020) – The 2020 Virtual EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler and Kids Virtual 10 presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods made it possible for people of all ages and locations around the country to celebrate everything Pittsburghers love about Pittsburgh while getting active. With mini finish line kits shipped...
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December 9, 2020
Team USA Races Inaugural Cycling Esports World Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, taking place in the virtual Watopia, commenced Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 with 17 riders representing Team USA. Racing the 31-mile course with over 1500-feet of climbing, this course proved to be difficult in the starting field of 53 women...
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December 9, 2020
Forward Motion Events Launches Unique Three Month Series for Women to Head into 2021 Mentally and Physically Strong
December 9, 2020 - Rachel Martin, Founder and CEO of Forward Motion Events has created a first-of-its-kind series for women who are looking to launch into this winter with optimism and strength. The Women’s Winter Experience is designed to keep women connected, moving forward towards a goal and sane during...
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December 9, 2020
Instead of cancelling events, Why Racing adds races during 2020
Vancouver, WA – Why Racing Events virtual “Shuffle for Share” Leftovers-themed 5K Run/Walk Nov. 21 to 29 raised $17,410 to benefit Share. The event had no registration fee; instead a minimum $10 donation to Share was requested. The event drew 771 participants from across 15 states in the United States,...
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December 9, 2020
Returning to Racing: With 2021 in Sight, Next Running USA Webinar to Focus on Building Consumer Confidence through Refund and Registration Polices
As 2020 draws to a close, the running industry is preparing to enter uncharted territory in 2021. With the hope that vaccine access can lead to larger field sizes and more group events returning next year, event producers must rethink their strategies for attracting runners. To help you prepare, Running...
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December 9, 2020
History Written at PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA®
Daytona Beach, Florida: The PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA® served up a thrilling end to a challenging year for professional triathletes as over 100 of the world's best triathletes battled it out over a 100-kilometre course at CHALLENGE DAYTONA. The world-famous Daytona International Speedway® delivered an electrifying race with the 2km...
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December 8, 2020
Triathletes Set to Race in Inaugural Esports World Championship
The start list for the event includes pro triathletes Lionel, Angela Naeth, and former pro Holden Comeau—the current Zwift national champion. The Zwift-hosted event is 50km long and takes place in the virtual world of Watopia - a Figure 8 Reverse route on Zwift, which covers 50km and 483m of...