EVENT NEWS
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September 3, 2025
The World’s Most Luxurious Surfing Event Is Just About to Kick Off
Among surf locations there’s one that stands out among the rest, especially when it comes to pure luxury: the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. The event runs from September 4-11 at Sultans, one of the Maldives’ premier breaks. The contest organizers brand it as the “world’s most luxurious surfing...
September 2, 2025
77-year-old runner wins Sydney Marathon division by insane margin
Sunday’s Sydney Marathon marked seven-for-seven for American masters superstar Jeannie Rice. The 77-year-old crossed the finish line in an impressive 3:37:48 during the event’s first year as an Abbott World Marathon Major, completing all seven marathon majors and winning her W75-79 category by a astonishing one hour and 21 minutes. Remarkably, she also outpaced...
September 2, 2025
‘It’s going to be a long recovery’ – Chris Froome’s training crash woes included life-threatening heart injury
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is facing a long recovery from injuries sustained in a crash during training last week. According to The Times, the 40-year-old sustained an injury to his heart that was life-threatening. CYCLINGNEWS
September 1, 2025
BMW Berlin-Marathon to allow open-ear headphones for first time
Taking place on September 21, 2025, the BMW Berlin-Marathon is allowing participants to wear open-ear headphones for the first time in the event’s history. The decision marks a change to a decades-long restriction on runners listening to music during the marathon. With event organiser SCC Events now approving open ear headphones, the...
August 28, 2025
Ethiopian Runners Wear Wrong Bibs, Confuse Everyone In $50,000 Race
On Thursday evening in Zurich, Ethiopia’s Aleshign Baweke was announced as the Diamond League 3,000-meter champion and winner of $50,000. The woman who won in Zurich on Thursday is actually another Ethiopian named Fantaye Belayneh. LETSRUN.com
August 27, 2025
How much prize money does a Vuelta a España winner receive compared to those in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia?
Bunch sprints, summit finishes and a GC battle that is already starting to sizzle, the Vuelta a España has so far treated fans to thrills and spills aplenty. Much as they love riding bikes, every rider present has earned their spot the hard way, living an austere lifestyle and facing down the risks...
August 27, 2025
USA Triathlon to Issue Full Refunds for Athletes Affected by 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon Nationals Cancellation
USA Triathlon today announced that all athletes registered for the 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships and Paratriathlon National Championships will receive a full refund of their registration fees, following the cancellation of the event on Aug. 10 due to an unprecedented weather event that impacted the City of Milwaukee and surrounding communities. Affected...
August 27, 2025
Trail Running Is Exploding and It’s Not Just About Fitness
Off-road races are surging in popularity. Run organizers like Run Comfy Numb in Whistler reported their biggest field ever in 2025, underlining the growing appeal of outdoor competition as a powerful way to boost both endurance and mental well-being. MEN'S FITNESS
August 17, 2025
Colorado ultrarunner shatters 31-year-old women’s course record at Leadville Trail 100
Records tumbled at this year’s Leadville 100. Women’s race winner Anne Flower of Colorado Springs clocked 17:58:19, shattering Ann Trason’s long-standing women’s record from 1994 (18:06:24) and placing second overall. On the men’s side, Boulder’s David Roche charged to victory in 15:12:30, chopping more than 14 minutes off his own course record from...
August 15, 2025
Michael Johnson & Grand Slam Track admit they’re “struggling” to pay athletes – 2026 won’t happen unless they do
Grand Slam Track CEO Michael Johnson admitted Friday that the league cannot currently pay its athletes for the 2025 season, and will not hold a 2026 season until those debts are cleared. LETSRUN.COM