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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November 19, 2020
Zwift bans two riders from racing for modifying data
Zwift has banned the two riders for six months each after virtual races. The online training platform has issued suspensions for riders Lizi Duncombe and Shanni Berger, after the two riders were found to have falsified evidence after two separate women’s races on Zwift. Cycling Weekly
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November 19, 2020
Despite Cancellation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & ½ Marathon, Participants From Around the World able to Take Part in St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Nashville Through the Virtual Rock ‘n’ Road Trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) – Despite not being able to physically join each other at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon and ½ Marathon start line for the first time in over 20 years due to the recent impacts of COVID-19, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip...
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November 19, 2020
Triple Bypass Announces 2021 Plan, Returns to Vail
EVERGREEN, COLO, November 19th 2020 — The Triple Bypass Ride (a Colorado-based cycling event, presented by Team Evergreen) is pleased to announce an exciting development to its legendary course. It will celebrate its 32nd anniversary ending in the iconic and welcoming Town of Vail, CO on August 21st, 2021. No...
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November 19, 2020
Why Racing Events offers 31-day FIT-MAS Challenge
Vancouver WA – Washington state has just put on another 4-week lockdown with business closures and strict restrictions on personal behaviors. Sherri McMillan explains “These recent shutdowns will be so tough on Washingtonians, especially as we head into the holidays. The feelings of isolation and the associated depression, anxiety and...
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November 19, 2020
High Five Events Postpones Austin Marathon, Cancels 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, November 19, 2020 - High Five Events postpones the 2021 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and cancels the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. The collaborative decision was made after meetings with the City of Austin and Austin Public Health. Registered participants of...
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November 18, 2020
How do we track COVID spread at triathlons?
As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after? Triathlete
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November 18, 2020
IRONMAN VR World Tour Culminates with a Trip to Oceania for IRONMAN VR33 Taupō and IRONMAN VR Global Triclub Championship
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Oceania The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have had the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around...
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November 18, 2020
Air Force Marathon‘s new virtual race series creates way to honor the Air Force’s rich history and heritage of aviation
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Unveiling next year’s newest event, the History and Heritage Race Series, the Air Force Marathon aims to highlight retired aircraft that have shaped U.S. Air Force air power throughout history. On Dec. 1, registration will open for the first race in the six-part series...
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November 17, 2020
Atlanta Track Club and Their Technology Partner haku Carry on the Tradition of the AJC Peachtree Road Race Through an Immaculate Virtual Experience
With a long and respected legacy of hosting Atlanta's most prestigious endurance events, Atlanta Track Club will be hosting this year’s Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race virtually for the first time in its 51-year history. Despite not running or walking down Peachtree Road with 60,000 other participants in...
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November 17, 2020
Mermaid Series launches the next episode of virtual challenges on sodisp.com
San Jose, CA (November 17, 2020) The Mermaid Series, a women’s focused triathlon and running race series has partnered with sodisp.com to provide an engaging and enhanced virtual experience for participants from across the globe with the RACE TO 2021. The 61 day challenge is leveraging the technology and virtual...
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November 16, 2020
Kilian Jornet sets his sights on 24-Hour Running Challenge
OGDEN, Utah (November 16, 2020)– Today, Kilian Jornet, the most decorated athlete in the history of the trail running, embarks on a new challenge: completing as many laps as possible around a 400-meter track in Måndalen, Norway for 24 consecutive hours. The Phantasm 24 running challenge, named after the new...
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November 16, 2020
The 2021 Napa Valley Marathon Has Been Cancelled
NAPA, CALIFORNIA -- The 43rd Annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon has officially been cancelled as an in-person event for 2021. The NVM board of directors made this difficult decision as they continued to monitor updates from county and state agencies regarding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
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November 16, 2020
Chris Nikic, IRONMAN finisher – trains with Dr. Don Wood, CEO/Founder – Inspired Performance Institute
[Orlando, FL - November 16, 2020] - Triathlon is a sport that requires physical and mental strength. Nik Nikic, the father of Chris Nikic, the recent IRONMAN medalist said “Chris worked with Dr. Don Wood at the Inspired Performance Institute (IPI) and he taught him the power of programming his...
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November 16, 2020
Gran Fondo National Series Launches 2021 Calendar with 13 U.S. Events
(Gettysburg, PA – November 16, 2020) – The largest series of one-day gran fondo cycling events in the United States, the Colnago Gran Fondo National Series (GFNS) today announced their 2021 calendar with eight of their own fondos and five additional partner events. 2021 Calendar Starting with Gran Fondo Florida...
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November 16, 2020
All you need to know about the 2021 and 2022 UTMB® Mont-Blanc entry process
2020 was unfortunately marked by the cancellation of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, but it now is time to look ahead to the next edition of the event. The 2021 UTMB® Mont-Blanc will take place from August 23 to 29 and will include all 7 races: UTMB® (170km 10 000m D+), CCC®...
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November 13, 2020
2200 riders at 7th GFNY Cozumel
NEW YORK CITY, November 13, 2020 – Against all odds, GFNY Cozumel was able to organize the 2020 edition of the GFNY North American Championship. Race organization and local government faced a lot of pressure to get the route ready following three hurricanes, with the last hurricane hitting just ten...
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November 13, 2020
Turkey Trot Los Angeles Presented by UAE-USA United announces first-ever virtual event benefiting The Midnight Mission
(LOS ANGELES; November 9, 2020) – Turkey Trot Los Angeles presented by UAE-USA United is announcing its first-ever virtual 5k/10k run and walk benefiting The Midnight Mission. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consulate in Los Angeles is returning as sponsor and host of the race for a fifth year. Thanksgiving...
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November 13, 2020
6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships Go Virtual For 2020
Boulder, CO (November 13, 2020) – For the first time in 10 years the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships (WTTC) was not held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. When adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to...
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November 12, 2020
San Antonio Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon canceled
Organizers of San Antonio’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon, scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6, have decided to postpone the 2020 events due to concerns about COVID-19. Following a recent spike in COVID cases in the area, the decision was made to call off the event. Read more...
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November 12, 2020
Tokyo Olympics could look to secure own vaccine supply, says Thomas Bach
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has not ruled out seeking to source a supply of coronavirus vaccine doses to ensure the safe staging of the Tokyo Games in 2021. He will visit the Japanese capital between Nov. 15 and 18, his first trip there since the Games were...
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November 12, 2020
Hustle Clean Helps Everyone Reach Their Human Potential At National High-performance Conference This Weekend
Justin Forsett and Wale Forrester, co-founders of Hustle Clean, are some of the world-class experts speaking to every facet of performance at Performance Reset 2020. Featuring CEOs, mindset masters, live coaching and engaging sessions through an immersive online event, the event offers 25 sessions and 15 speakers including Paralympic medalist...
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November 12, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Hits the Strip for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Las Vegas, Offering Participants a Virtual Running Tour of the City of Lights with Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Remix Challenge Options
LAS VEGAS, Nev. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2020) – After the first multi-stop virtual race weekend that saw over 14,000 participants get their run on in two popular Rock ‘n’ Roll destinations virtually, with Bose Rock ‘n’ Roll VR® Savannah and United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Washington DC,...
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November 12, 2020
Life Time Launches Virtual FitGiving Challenge During November
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 12, 2020 —While most Turkey Day 5Ks and Turkey Trot races are flying the coop in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy way of life brand, has launched the Life Time FitGiving Challenge presented by Invisalign in an effort to keep people...
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November 12, 2020
Running Industry Unites to Honor Icon
Portland, OR - On October 14th, the running industry lost a treasured friend and invaluable supporter of the sport. Tony Banovich, Race Director for the Missoula Marathon and Executive Director of the nonprofit Run Wild Missoula, was kind, generous, and encouraging of all, welcoming countless new runners over the years....
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November 12, 2020
Introducing GFNY Coaching
NEW YORK CITY, November 12, 2020 – GFNY Coaching is a new resource to train riders to be ready for their best GFNY race day. The plans are designed with the athlete’s schedule, goals and budget in mind and are based on the idea that every athlete can improve with...