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January 17, 2024
58-Year-Old Runs 100th Sub 3-Hour Marathon
For Jeff Mescal, 58, Disney World really is the “Happiest Place on Earth.” The three-time Guinness World Record holder ran his 100th sub three-hour marathon at the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 7, in 2:57:26. There was added pressure, Mescal told Runner’s World, because of this superlative and the...
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January 17, 2024
Boston Champions & Global Stars Set to Square Off at 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A fast and accomplished professional men’s field will take center stage at the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, featuring two-time defending open champion Evans Chebet, wheelchair course record holder Marcel Hug, and the world’s fourth-fastest man Sisay Lemma. Marathon winners from around the world and...
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January 17, 2024
Denver Colfax Marathon Reveals 2024 Race Medals
Denver, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Denver Colfax Marathon, presented by Cigna Healthcare, is excited to reveal the official 2024 race weekend medals. The city’s only marathon weekend, which features eight different races over two days, will take place May 17-19, 2024. This year, the race day medals celebrate Denver’s finest landmarks...
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January 17, 2024
VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè confirmed for GP New York City
NEW YORK CITY, January 17, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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January 17, 2024
Renew Your Wedding Vows at the Coronado Valentine’s Day Run: A Celebration of Love and Fitness
San Diego, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This February 4, 2024, the Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run offers a unique and heartfelt experience for couples. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the event invites couples to celebrate their love by participating in a non-denominational mass wedding vow...
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January 17, 2024
3M Half Marathon Sets the Rhythm with Diverse Bands for On-Course Musical Motivation
AUSTIN, Texas, January 17, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The upcoming 3M Half Marathon, scheduled for this Sunday, January 21 in Austin, Texas, promises an unforgettable race experience with the finalization of its on-course entertainment lineup. Ten dynamic local bands and a DJ are set to infuse the 13.1-mile course with live...
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January 17, 2024
Over 6,000 Participants Complete Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
CARLSBAD, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This morning, over 6,000 participants took part in the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, where they journeyed along a scenic oceanfront course, and enjoyed entertainment set up on the course along the way. This was the first marathon distance road race to take place...
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January 16, 2024
Ironman Competitors Rescue Dozens of Tourists Caught in Rip Current
Sydney beaches have been especially treacherous this week. On Saturday, four people were rescued from a strong rip current at Bronte Beach. The following day, dozens of tourists were caught in a flash rip at Maroubra. Luckily for the Maroubra tourists, the incident occurred right next to a group of...
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January 16, 2024
The Lottery Is Open For The USA Women’s Half Marathon In Music City
NASHVILLE /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On your mark. Get set. Go! USA Endurance Events, a road race company offering luxury racing experiences in select cities throughout the U.S., has chosen Nashville for its upcoming USA Women’s Half Marathon on Sunday, May 19, from the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center to the...
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January 16, 2024
The National Cycling League Announces the Teams Competing in the 2024 NCL Cup
Miami, Fla, January, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After a successful inaugural season, the National Cycling League announced the ten teams (combined men’s and women’s programs) participating in the 2024 NCL Cup. Nine of the top ten teams from 2023 will race in the highly anticipated second year of the NCL Cup. “The...
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January 16, 2024
California Coast Classic Raises Total Fundraising Goal for 2024 after Banner Year
LOS ANGELES – January 16, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The California Coast Classic, known as “The Ride of a Lifetime” for its fully supported format and epic route from San Francisco to Los Angeles along the California Coast, is back for 2024 with a bigger-than-ever fundraising goal of $1.5 million. “With...
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January 16, 2024
GU Energy Labs and 3M Half Marathon Collaborate for Ultimate Race-Day Fueling in the 30th Anniversary Edition
AUSTIN, Texas, January 16, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - High Five Events, a leading event production company in the United States, proudly names GU Energy Labs (GU) as the Official Energy Gel and Chew sponsor for the 30th annual 3M Half Marathon. This renewed collaboration solidifies GU's role in supporting participants...
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January 16, 2024
RunSignup Releases 2023 Top 100 Largest Road Races
Moorestown, NJ—January 16, 2024 - (Moorestown, NJ)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S., released a list of the Top 100 Largest Road Races in the United States. In the absence of a single aggregator for US road race data, this report is compiled...
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January 15, 2024
Atlanta Track Club chooses MYLAPS to offer best-in-class sports timing
ATLANTA (Monday, January 15, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Atlanta Track Club, the second-largest running club in the United States, partners up with MYLAPS to offer best-in-class sports experiences to members and race participants in and around Atlanta. This was announced today at the MYLAPS Partner Conference in Houston, Texas. Both...
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January 15, 2024
3Mgives Empowers Finding Home ATX as Chosen Beneficiary for the 2024 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, January 15, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - 3Mgives has selected Finding Home ATX as the beneficiary for the upcoming 2024 3M Half Marathon in Austin, Texas. This grant will empower the Austin-based community organization to advance its mission of eliminating unsheltered homelessness by scaling up Austin’s Homelessness Operating System...
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January 14, 2024
Course Records Shatter on Historic Day in Houston
HOUSTON - JANUARY 14, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With nearly perfect conditions for distance running, history was made yet again at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday. Two course records were shattered - one which is now the fastest performance ever in North America - and...
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January 13, 2024
WATCH: Runner wins half-marathon, but race officials did not believe him
Argentinian runner found himself in some finish line confusion at the 2024 Merida Half Marathon in Merida, Mexico. Juan Esteban Pizarro had the half-marathon all wrapped up in the final kilometres, but as Pizarro ran toward the finish line, he was ready to break the tape and pose for the...
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January 12, 2024
Ice-encrusted runners take on Siberian marathon at -52C
A group of hardy Russians took part on Friday in one of the world's most extreme running contests - a marathon held at -52 degrees Celsius (-62 Fahrenheit). Runners underwent medical checks before the start of the event in Oymyakon, a settlement in Siberia, and were provided with broth, hot...
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January 12, 2024
Pedaling for Parkinson’s™: Now powered by the Davis Phinney Foundation
LOUISVILLE, CO / January 12, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Davis Phinney Foundation was one of the first organizations to recognize, promote, and fund research on the effects of exercise for the well-being of a person with Parkinson’s. Years later, multiple studies demonstrated what Davis Phinney and others knew to...
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January 12, 2024
Gran Fondo Florida Updates Routes to Enhance Rider Experience and Safety
Gettysburg, PA – January 12, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Gran Fondo National Series today announced updated routes for the 13th Annual Gran Fondo Florida, scheduled for March 17, 2024, in Dade City, Florida. Organizers aim to enhance rider experience and safety by rerouting to quieter country roads throughout Pasco County. Cyclists can...
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January 12, 2024
Celebrating Two Decades of Adventure: The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica’s 20th Anniversary Edition
San Jose, Costa Rica - Jan 12, 2024 /EDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica, an extraordinary expedition run, is proud to announce and celebrate its 20th anniversary edition. Over the past two decades, this six-day, 250 km journey has evolved into an iconic event, attracting adventure enthusiasts from...
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January 11, 2024
Little Rock Marathon Unveils 2024 Courses Winding Through City’s Top Attractions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Race officials today revealed the official courses for the 2024 Little Rock Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K taking place March 3. The loop courses boast tours of downtown, the Clinton Presidential Library, the Arkansas State Capitol and other beloved city sights. The 26.2-mile...
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January 11, 2024
American Trail Running Association partners with BibBoards to Pave the Way for Sustainable Trail Running Experiences
San Ramon, 1/11/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibBoards, a trailblazer in race bib fasteners, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA), a leading organization dedicated to promoting trail running and preserving natural environments. This collaboration combines BibBoards' innovative solutions with ATRA's commitment to sustainability, creating a...
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January 11, 2024
Boston Champions & Global Stars Set to Square Off at 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will feature the strongest women’s field in race history, led by defending champions Hellen Obiri and Susannah Scaroni. A total of 19 women with personal bests under 2:23:00 will line up in Hopkinton aiming to earn the Open Division...
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January 11, 2024
The Cowtown fulfills 5,620 C.A.L.F. grants at 104 schools in North Texas
Fort Worth, Texas/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In the weeks preceding race weekend, February 24-25, 2024 at Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Cowtown staff and an army of volunteers will visit 104 schools delivering much needed running shoes, socks, and assistance with entry fees to youth in need enabling them to run the...