Events
April 11, 2021
Tokyo 2020 expected to use hotel as isolation facility during Olympics and Paralympics.
The hotel will be used to isolate any athletes suspected of having contracted COVID-19 at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Those isolated would remain quarantined for 10 days. Inside The Games
April 11, 2021
Strong running Max Neumann wins Challenge Shepparton
After a particularly strong race – and especially an impressive run – Max Neumann just won CHALLENGESHEPPARTON. In the women’s race, it was top favorite Ellie Salthouse who led the race from start to finish, eventually winning and thus winning her fourth race in a row. Despite a clear blue sky,...
April 10, 2021
Western States, GU Energy Labs Reach Sponsorship Agreement
AUBURN, California – The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) and GU Energy Labs are proud to announce that GU Energy Labs is now the exclusive performance nutrition sponsor for Western States. “We are so excited to have GU as our exclusive nutrition sponsor,” said Diana Fitzpatrick, president of the Western...
April 10, 2021
Skol Sporting Management LLC announces acquisition of TriUtah
Skol Sporting Management is excited to announce the acquisition of TriUtah, Utah’s premier multi-sport event management company. “I’ve absolutely enjoyed being at the helm of TriUtah these last few years and meeting new friends while reconnecting with old ones. I’ll miss all the smiles, energy and high 5’s at each...
April 10, 2021
2021 Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee Sold Out
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 in Milwaukee, are sold out. While both National Championship divisions are at capacity, a limited number of spots remain available for the sprint- and Olympic-distance Time...
April 9, 2021
Boston Marathon runners may have to produce negative virus tests
Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated. Boston.com
April 9, 2021
Athletic Brewing Expands Partnership with Spartan into Canada and the UK
BOSTON, Mass. – Leading nonalcoholic craft brewer, Athletic Brewing, has renewed its partnership with Spartan®, maintaining its designation as the “Official Nonalcoholic Beverage” of the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand. The multi-year renewal agreement also sees the partnership expand beyond the US, into Spartan race markets in Canada...
April 9, 2021
RunSignup Launches RaceDay Photos V2.0 Advancement
April 9, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces RaceDay Photos V2.0 now with an artificial intelligence optimized bib tag recognition system. As part of RaceDay Photos V2.0 release, RunSignup has integrated with Tagily, a powerful bib tag recognition system crafted specifically around the unique needs of outdoor...
April 8, 2021
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN
April 8, 2021
Strong Elite Field set for 18th XTERRA Rotorua Off-Road Tri
The XTERRA Rotorua Festival off-road triathlon elite races this Saturday, April 10, in the enchanting Whakarewarewa Forest have the feel of a cracking, pre-COVID-like showdown with big names in top shape going toe-to-toe on one of the finest XTERRA courses in the world. While outsiders may think it’s hard to...
April 8, 2021
5k Registration Opens for the 2021 Crown City Classic
Coronado, CA – April 8, 2021 – The 48th annual Crown City Classic opened registration for the 5k distance today. One of the best Independence Day themed running events in the United States, the 4th of July tradition annually welcomes over 2,000 athletes to one of San Diego’s most beautiful places to run. The 2021 Crown City Classic...
April 8, 2021
The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Returns to a Start Line in Downtown Pittsburgh this Summer
PITTSBURGH (April 8, 2021) – Downtown Pittsburgh’s only night time road race will bring runners back downtown for a “night at the races” on July 23, 2021. The one-mile race includes recreational, competitive and professional heats. The race has been consistently recognized as one of the “The 35 Most Iconic...
April 7, 2021
Supersapiens Announced as Title Partner of The IRONMAN World Championship and Multiple IRONMAN European Events
TAMPA, Fla. / ATLANTA, Ga. / LONDON (April 6, 2021) – It is arguably already the most talked-about device in all of endurance sports, but expect the hype to increase further as today, Supersapiens and IRONMAN announced a major expansion of their recent agreement, which will include title partnership for the...
April 7, 2021
IRONMAN VR Team Challenge heads to Europe, Middle East, and Africa as the Live Broadcast Racing Format Enters Round Two Airing Exclusively On The IRONMAN Now Facebook Watch Page
LONDON / TAMPA, Fla. (April 7, 2021) – Following the completion of the first round of the IRONMAN® VR™ Team Challenge that featured teams from North America, the competition will head oversees to Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) bringing a new region into the mix. The new live broadcast racing...
April 7, 2021
Featured Aircraft Revealed For Third Race In Virtual Series
The History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, will hold six virtual races throughout the year. Each race will feature its own historical aircraft vital to the U.S. Air Force’s past. The first race in the series featured the F-111 Aardvark and the second race featured...
April 7, 2021
Supersapiens to be Title Sponsor for 2021 IRONMAN World Championship Kona
ATLANTA, 07 April 2021 — Supersapiens is proud to become the 2021 and 2022 title sponsor forthe IRONMAN World Championship, held annually in Kona, Hawaii. The deal also includes four of Europe’s most renowned races, IRONMAN UK, IRONMAN Hamburg, IRONMAN France, and IRONMAN Emilia Romagna. The Supersapiens training ecosystem, powered...
April 6, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces Additional Safe Return to Multisport Resources
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced additional resources as part of its Safe Return to Multisport initiative, a comprehensive and multi-pronged set of racing, training and event production guidelines for the multisport community to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new resources include Guidelines for COVID-19 Contact Tracing,...
April 6, 2021
U.S. Considering Boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
United States-China tension is spilling into sports: The U.S. is considering a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The potential boycott of the Winter Games could be in concert with other countries, though it is not immediately clear which ones. Front Office Sports
April 6, 2021
Bridges of Hope Ride joins forces with Maryland Cycling Classic to bring Chairman’s ride event to Baltimore County this Labor Day Weekend
BALTIMORE, Maryland– The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) Bridges of Hope Ride will take place on Saturday, September 4, 2021, and is the official “Chairman’s Ride” for the Maryland Cycling Classic. The Chairman’s Ride is part of an epic weekend of cycling events in Baltimore culminating with the Maryland Cycling Classic,...
April 6, 2021
The 3-Person Relay is Welcomed Back to The Air Force Marathon’s September Event Lineup
The Air Force Marathon’s three-person relay has returned and takes place September 18, 2021 at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the event. Registration will close after first 250 teams sign up. “The Air Force Marathon has, since its inception, been about bringing people together to have fun and celebrate overcoming adversity,”...
April 6, 2021
Canada’s Newest Walk/Run Challenge has “gone to the dogs”
(Toronto, ON, April 5th, 2021) - The ‘pandemic puppy phenomenon’ has been credited with keeping Canadians physically and mentally supported over the last 12 months by providing opportunities for safely-distanced outdoor activities like daily dog walks. To help keep this healthy trend going, starting today, dog owners can register for...
April 6, 2021
BibBoards Reaches Mega Milestone Helping Over 1,000 Races in Three Years
Earlier today, it was revealed that BibBoards INC reached a remarkable milestone as records showed that the company had provided bib fasteners for endurance sports participants in over 1000 races across since 2017. The company reached this milestone in the pre-pandemic era, and it simply tells that they have been...
April 6, 2021
Hartford Marathon Foundation Engages Committee of Experts in Developing Thorough Covid-19 Mitigation Strategies
April 6, 2021- Glastonbury, CT– The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) has culled the expertise of leading public health officials and medical experts to develop the standard of safety practices for returning to in-person running events in Connecticut. The non-profit race management company enlisted authorities from multiple health and safety disciplines...
April 5, 2021
HOKA x Cotopaxi “Chase The Bright Side” Questival Adventure Race Encourages Do Good and Time To Fly Participation
(Salt Lake City, UT.) Apr. 5, 2021 – Outdoor and B Corp brand Cotopaxi today announces that its flagship community-driven adventure race event, Questival, is returning in 2021 with a new theme and new challenges in collaboration with leading footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE® and their partner organization Big City...
April 5, 2021
Michael Schär kicked out of Tour of Flanders for littering
Michael Schär (AG2R Citroën Team) was disqualified from the Tour of Flanders after throwing a bidon towards a group of fans. The rider was off the back of the peloton with a second mechanical when the incident took place. Cycling News