March 23, 2020

Race Roster introduces a free innovative virtual event toolkit to support industry professionals during this challenging time

London, ON - In response to the impact of COVID-19 on the global running community, Race Roster has developed a free virtual event toolkit to aid the cancellation and postponement processes of beloved running events. “In times of uncertainty, movement helps. Race Roster’s commitment is to drive well-being and support...

March 23, 2020

Doping researcher who defended Lance Armstrong receives doping ban

A doping researcher who testified on behalf of Lance Armstrong during the US Department of Justice case has been banned from cycling for doping. John Gleaves, an assistant professor at California State University, has accepted a four-year suspension after testing positive at the Masters Track National Championships last August. Read more...

March 23, 2020

British Cycling extends suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30

Given the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus/COVID19 outbreak, and the developing Government advice and guidance, British Cycling has taken the decision to extend its current suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30. Read more on the British Cycling site.

March 23, 2020

New Holland Brewing Announces Virtual Concert Series Supporting Local Musicians and Artists

Holland, MI, March 23, 2020 -- New Holland Brewing, craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, reacts to the current global COVID-19 pandemic with a show of support to affected communities. As part of the hugely affected hospitality industry, the team at New Holland Brewing today announced the Gezellig...

March 23, 2020

The IRONMAN Group Launches IRONMAN VR – A New Global Racing Series – and The IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla (March 23, 2020)– The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), announced that it will add the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing™ (VR™) Series to its portfolio, including the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch. The IRONMAN...

March 23, 2020

UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2020 to date is considered to not be at risk of being cancelled

Highlights The main priority of the organization is to ensure the health and security of every stakeholder. With more than 5 months left before the event, neither the date nor the holding of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc are in question. In light of the growing international concern over the outbreak of...

March 23, 2020

VirtualSportsRacing.com and Wilson Endurance Sports LLC announce the World’s First Virtual Duathlon

Dallas, TX – March 23, 2020 – VirtualSportsRacing.com and Wilson Endurance Sports LLC, today announced the world’s first virtual duathlon, for beginners and experienced athletes alike, who are looking for a virtual challenge to stay healthy and competitive in this time of crisis. The international event, which is the world’s...

March 22, 2020

Race Against the Pros in ROUVY’s “Real Spring Classics” – 5-day Digital Race Series for Amateur and Professional Cyclists

March 22, 2020 - With over €1,000 of Prize Money up for grabs, professional and amateur cyclists alike will be competing virtually on real-life race courses of the canceled events. The racing scene is quiet lately with the cancellation of many events due to COVID-19 so ROUVY provides a feasible...

March 20, 2020

WLC Announces first-ever FREE “Pop-Up” Health & Wellness Challenge

Los Angeles, CA: The Whole Life Challenge, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, announced it’s first-ever FREE “Pop-Up” Health and Wellness Challenge. The WLC Pop-Up Challenge will be available from March 18 through April 6 to provide community, accountability, structure, and fun in a game that will have players taking...

March 20, 2020

Marmot Announces Attendance Of Grassroots Connect

Rohnert Park, Calif. – March 20, 2020 – Marmot® is proud to announce its participation in the 2020 Grassroots Connect show taking place in Knoxville, Tennessee this June. The show, organized by the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, supports Marmot’s commitment to outdoor specialty dealers and the overall growth of the outdoor...

March 20, 2020

2020 Bay to Breakers postponed to September 20

San Francisco – March 20, 2020–Following further discussions with the City and County of San Francisco surrounding the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the decision to postpone Bay to Breakers to September 20, 2020. The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers is our utmost priority, and...

March 20, 2020

Amway River Bank Run Rescheduled for Oct. 24

(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) - After careful consideration and consult with health professionals, including our health partner Spectrum Health, Amway River Bank Run organizers have decided to reschedule the 2020 race from May 9 to Oct. 24. All April training events and early May pre-race activities, including Junior have been canceled....

March 20, 2020

Series Solutions Offers Affected Races Easy Shipping and Fulfillment Solutions for Virtual Races

Los Angeles - Series Solutions, a technology group formed to support event organizers, is offering shipping and fulfillment solutions for live events cancelled or affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Providing event organizers with an all-encompassing plan for transitioning to a virtual race and offering a full suite of shipping, fulfillment &...

March 19, 2020

Recreate in place? How people are safely getting outside to exercise in the coronavirus age

Medical experts encourage a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and fresh air amid lockdowns and coronavirus pandemic. Find how others are navigating in the Mercury News.

March 19, 2020

ROUVY and ŠKODA We Love Cycling Announce #RideForItaly Charitable Marathon

March 19, 2020 - ROUVY teams up with ŠKODA We Love Cycling to support Northern Italy and local riders.  ROUVY will send 1 Euro to the Veneto region administration for every rider who will ride on pre-selected Italian virtual routes on ROUVY. Everyone is welcome to join the charitable marathon,...

March 19, 2020

Professional Triathletes Organisation Pays Athletes $2,500,000 In Response To COVID-19

LONDON, ENGLAND.  The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced its response to COVID-19 by increasing its Year-End Annual Bonus Programme from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 and paying it all immediately based on the PTO World Rankings. The $500,000 increase would go to men and women athletes ranked 21-50, who previously would have...

March 19, 2020

ReSport Offers Virtual Race Platform Free of Charge Through April

Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced mapping, registration, results, and race tracking, announces free use of its virtual race platform for events disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now through the end of April, race directors can create virtual races to replace or supplement postponed or cancelled races, giving...

March 19, 2020

VirtualSportsRacing.com Announces Innovative New Platform for Virtual Endurance Events

Dallas, Texas – March 19, 2020 - VirtualSportsRacing.com, an innovative digital platform for virtual sports challenges, events and races, today announced the availability of its industry-leading platform and pricing for all event organizers and race directors looking to host virtual endurance, multisport and gym events for their participants. The platform’s...

March 18, 2020

2020 Carmel Marathon Postponed to Sunday, June 14

CARMEL, Ind. – CRRG Events announced today that the 10th anniversary running of the Carmel Marathon has been moved from April 4 to Sunday, June 14. With state and local efforts to control the COVID-19 virus expanding quickly, race organizers worked with the City of Carmel, race medical officials and...

March 18, 2020

Fanomena Events reacts to COVID-19

For years the digital goodie bag solution Fanomena Events has been used at numerous events worldwide to share personalized content and engaging offers from sponsors, exhibitors & vendors. Times like these, where the COVID-19 virus forces thousands of events to be postponed or even cancelled require special actions. “When live events...

March 18, 2020

2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Events Cancelled; Free Virtual Race Planned

March 18, 2020, Washington, DC: Race organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run - The Runners’ Rite of Spring® for the past 47 years - announced on Saturday the cancellation of all of the activities over race weekend, April 3-5, including the Health and Fitness Expo, the Kids’ Run,...

March 18, 2020

BASE Performance expands to Australia with FastGear as Exclusive Distributor

Boulder, CO, Release: 18 March, 2020. BASE Performance is excited to announce FastGear as its exclusive distributor in Australia. Sports are more global than ever, and it is important for BASE to have representation and access in both hemispheres. Seeing the resilience of the entire country after the terrible fires...

March 17, 2020

Cancel the Olympics? Postpone them? Every alternative has problems.

As novel coronavirus fears have essentially shut down daily life in many areas and forced sports leagues around the globe to cancel play and suspend operations, the International Olympic Committee has been resolute in its insistence that this summer’s Tokyo Olympics will be held on schedule. But even as IOC President Thomas...

March 17, 2020

City of Pittsburgh Bans Large Gatherings Through May 10

PITTSBURGH (March 17, 2020) — The City of Pittsburgh announced that, in accordance with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, it has banned all gatherings of 50 or more people during the eight-week period beginning March 15, 2020, as part of the city’s efforts to help slow...

March 17, 2020

Herbalife Nutrition Postpones Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5k and Bike Tour Event

LOS ANGELES--March 16, 2020-- Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced that the Company and the event operator have postponed the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour originally scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of...