EVENT NEWS
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July 2, 2025
Coach banned for life after doping 16-year-old son with testosterone
Richmond, Texas, coach Michael Vowell, has accepted a lifetime ban from the sport after providing his 16-year-old son with testosterone gel during the 2023 USATF Junior Olympic Cross-Country Championships. CANADIAN Running Magazine
July 1, 2025
A beginner’s guide to the Tour de France
Reportedly watched by 3.5 billion people around the world, the Tour de France' appeal extends beyond the traditional cycling fan base, as people tune in to watch the daily dramas unfold against a picturesque and ever-changing backdrop of France. If you’re one of those who might be tuning into the...
July 1, 2025
Shimano Europe initiative to address mechanic shortage across cycling industry
Shimano Europe has launched a new initiative to address an urgent shortage of skilled bicycle mechanics across Europe. According to Shimano Europe, the bicycle mechanic shortage is being driven not only by rising demand, but also by a growing skills crisis. ENDURANCE.BIZ
June 27, 2025
Olympic Runner Faith Kipyegon Misses 4-Minute Mile Record by Mere Seconds
Faith Kipyegon nearly ran a mile in less than four minutes — coming oh-so-close to breaking the threshold which no female athlete has ever achieved on Thursday, June 26. People
June 27, 2025
How to Watch the 2025 Tour de France in the United States, Canada, and Worldwide
They will host live start-to-finish coverage of every stage from the grand départ in Lille to the grand finale on the Champs-Élysées on July 27. VELO
June 26, 2025
Teen sprinter faces life in prison after fatal track meet stabbing
The track and field world was rocked by the tragic death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was fatally stabbed during high school meet in Frisco, Texas. On Tuesday, according to CBS News, Karmelo Anthony–17 at the time of the attack–was indicted for first-degree murder. Anthony, now 18, is set to be tried as...
June 24, 2025
Local Race Directors Join Forces to Create Flathead Trail Running Series
For runners looking to test their mettle in the mountains, the Flathead Valley’s network of trails, forest roads and ridgelines offer an adventure for everyone. Flathead Beacon
June 24, 2025
Runningman Returns With a Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience
Runningman, the unconventional wellness festival backed by entrepreneur Jesse Itzler and fitness entrepreneur Devon Lévesque, is set to return this fall with a three-day event, running from September 12 to 14 at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. Athletec NEWS
June 23, 2025
The Least (and Most) Expensive Triathlons in 2025
Triathlon isn’t exactly an inexpensive sport. You need gear for three different disciplines. On top of that, you’ll need clothing, nutrition, potentially coaching, and there’s increasingly expensive entry fees, of course. The most recent USA Triathlon State of Sport Survey showed that annual spending on multisport increased by 12% in...
June 23, 2025
Tokyo Marathon to expand participant field for 2026 race
On Monday, the Tokyo Marathon announced that it will expand its participant cap from 38,000 to 39,000 runners for the 2026 edition. Of these, 38,500 spots will be allocated to marathon participants. The remaining 500 entries will go to the 10.7K race, which starts at the same location and is reserved for...