EVENT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about running, cycling and triathlon races and events? Scroll below to view all endurance sports event news.
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June 3, 2022
ShowcasedLong-time Race Director Transitions Out, Organization Seeks New Leadership
CARMEL, CA. /ENDURANCE PORTSWIRE/ - After nine years at the helm of the Big Sur Marathon Foundation, Race Director Doug Thurston has announced he will be leaving the organization. The Board of Directors has begun their search for his replacement to carry on the nonprofit’s tradition of producing world-class events...
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June 1, 2022
ShowcasedCows, fording a stream, and mud all part of 2022 adventure challenge
MAINE, WI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – For the seventh year running, the Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge adventure race had racers trekking, paddling, biking (including through a cow barn), and fording rivers this past Memorial Day weekend. The race drew both new and experienced racers alike from 14 states, and also Japan, to...
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May 31, 2022
ShowcasedEVENT INSIGHTS: How To Create an Event Marketing Plan That Works
Whether you are a seasoned event professional or new to the field, there are a number of things to consider when putting your event promotion together, and a solid marketing plan will ensure that your event goes off without a hitch. Discover the basics of event marketing, some practical tips...
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May 31, 2022
ShowcasedAndrea Peet Becomes First Person Diagnosed With ALS To Finish 50 Marathons in 50 States
PRINCE OF WALES, Alaska /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Andrea Peet has become the first person diagnosed with ALS to finish 50 marathons in 50 states, following her completion of the Prince of Wales Island Marathon on Saturday. Peet’s journey began in 2016 at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, Va., though...
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May 24, 2022
ShowcasedAshley Addiction Treatment Invites Public to Movement For Recovery Event with Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ashley Addiction Treatment (Ashley), one of the world’s most recognized and respected names in the substance use disorder treatment industry, invites the public to join The Penguin: Movement for Recovery, a celebration of movement for and through recovery. On July 23 and 24,...
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May 11, 2022
ShowcasedI Ran the D 5K Celebrates Detroit Sports & Raises Funds for Pediatric Brain Cancer
DETROIT /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A Detroit sports fan’s dream, the I Ran the D 5k, presented by Bally Sports Detroit, brought together all four of Detroit’s professional sports teams – Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons and Lions – to raise money for the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation which supports pediatric brain...
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May 4, 2022
ShowcasedTower 26 Hermosa Beach Triathlon Partners with Sophia’s Buddies
Malibu CA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Tower 26 Hermosa Beach Triathlon is proud to announce a fundraising partnership with Sophia’s Buddies, an incredible organization dedicated to helping children and families of children fight Pediatric Cancer. Founded by her parents in memory of Sophia, who fought stage 4 neuroblastoma for 2 1/2 years...
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May 1, 2022
ShowcasedSDCCU OC Marathon Returns in Epic Fashion
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 1, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - One thousand ninety-five days is a long time to wait to throw a party, but that’s how long it had been since the SDCCU OC Marathon Running Festival had been staged in its 26.2-mile entirety. COVID protocols limited the race to a...
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April 27, 2022
ShowcasedLace Up for Veteran’s in Maine!
April 27, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 9am, Rick’s Run 5k walk/run will host runners locally at Spring Hill in South Berwick, Maine and virtually around the country. Over the past 6 years, Rick’s Run 5k has become a community favorite event, raising funds for Veterans...
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April 21, 2022
ShowcasedCelebrate OC Festival Headlines Return of The SDCCU Orange County Marathon Running Festival
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 21, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - For the first time in a long time, 26.2-mile SDCCU Orange County Marathon Running Festival returns to Newport Beach and the OC Fair and Event Center April 29 - May 1, 2022. Headlining the community’s comeback marathon will be the Celebrate OC...
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April 13, 2022
ShowcasedRun Show Chicago will help runners make the most of their running tech
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The new Run Show USA is heading to Chicago this June following an incredibly successful series of events in the UK. The expo for runners – scheduled for June 4-5, 2022, at DES Convention Center in Rosemont, IL – promises to give runners inspiration and expert advice...
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April 13, 2022
ShowcasedUCAN Presents “Boston & Beyond: Reaching Your Personal Best”
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The top distance runners in the United States are sharing their tips to help you run your best Boston Marathon. UCAN is hosting a special panel event to celebrate the achievement of the runners who are racing in Boston. The panel of pro athletes who have dedicated...
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March 8, 2022
ShowcasedColorado Classic Seeks Multi-Year Commitment to Relaunch Event
Denver, Colo. (March 8, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Colorado Classic®, America’s premier women’s only racing event, announces a public partnership request in a final effort to relaunch the event. In an open letter to supporters, the founder behind the event, Ken Gart, explains the current position of the Colorado...
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March 3, 2022
ShowcasedTucson Bicycle Classic THIS WEEKEND Brings Pro Teams, Novices Together for 3-Day Stage Race
March 3, 2022, Tucson, AZ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Tucson Bicycle Classic is excited to bring pro and novice cyclists together this weekend (March 4-6) for a challenging 3-day stage race! This race is in its 34th year, and has a reputation within the cycling community for being challenging, well-run...
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March 3, 2022
ShowcasedSpeed Hound to Be Recovery Partner for Clash Miami
Menlo Park, CA (March 3, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Speed Hound is proud to announce a partnership with Clash Endurance and named the official recovery sponsor for the Clash Miami event. While athletes swim, bike, and run their way through the south Florida terrain, they’ll have the full support of Speed Hound...
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March 3, 2022
ShowcasedSports Backers, Allianz Partners announce partnership for Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
RICHMOND, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Sports Backers announced today a new partnership with Allianz Partners, making the consumer specialty insurance provider the new title sponsor of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. The 2022 event is set for Saturday, November 12, in downtown Richmond, and also features the CarMax Richmond Half...
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March 3, 2022
Showcased“(B)east Coast Badwater” Returns to Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island, NC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With 50km and 51-mile race options and a start line at the foot of the Old Baldy lighthouse, the Badwater Cape Fear ultramarathon features a twelve-mile warm-up on the car-free, one-lane-wide roads and maritime forest trails of Bald Head Island, followed by either 19.5 or 39 miles...
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March 3, 2022
ShowcasedCelebrating Excellence in Women’s Running
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - American women are running faster than ever, from the elite level all the way down to amateur marathoners. “Every single race, I feel like people are going after records,” says Emily Sisson, who ran the fastest U.S. marathon debut on a record-eligible course. “It’s a cool time right...
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February 25, 2022
ShowcasedCatalina Island Marathon will be California State Off-Road Marathon Championshp
LOS ANGELES /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today Spectrum Sports Management announces that moving forward the Catalina Island Marathon will be known as the California Trail Marathon Championship. The marathon will continue to take place on Catalina Island with this year’s date on March 12, 2022. For more information and to register for...
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February 22, 2022
ShowcasedCrossing from the Caribbean to the Pacific, the iconic 200 Mile Ultramarathon Distance arrives in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica (February 22, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - 200+ mile ultramarathons have been growing in popularity, mostly in the United States, with some of them even adopting the tagline ‘200 is the new 100’. This November 7, ultra-endurance runners from around the world will line up in the Caribbean...
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February 22, 2022
ShowcasedVentures Endurance Announces Ride The Rockies Tour Locations
Denver, CO – February 22, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, announced the overnight tour locations for the 36th annual Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour presented by Flexential. The six-day tour features more than 28,000 feet of iconic Colorado Rocky Mountain climbs including...
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February 11, 2022
ShowcasedNorCalUltras Introduces Altra Running as Presenting Sponsor for 2022 Ultra Trail Race Programming
Cool, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - NorCalUltras has announced a partnership with Altra Running, an innovator in the performance footwear category, as the presenting sponsor and exclusive footwear partner for all NorCalUltras trail races in 2022. Altra will support the three most premier endurance events in the United States owned and...
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February 1, 2022
ShowcasedThe Antarctica Marathon & Half-Marathon Returns to King George Island
KING GEORGE ISLAND, ANTARCTICA, February 1, 2022 ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 21st running of the Antarctica Marathon & Half-Marathon took place on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica on Friday, January 28. After deferring the event in 2020 and 2021, the Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT)...
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January 28, 2022
Showcased13 Tips to Improve Your Event Social Media Marketing
Using social media is an excellent way to spread news about your upcoming events. While you can use tools like Facebook ads, organic event promotion can also be an effective method for boosting ticket sales, building brand awareness and getting people excited about what’s to come. Here are some valuable...
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January 27, 2022
ShowcasedSpeedo SALT Series Announces 2022 Race Dates
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Salty Sports Society, owner and operator of the Speedo SALT Series, among other beach sports events, has announced its event dates for 2022. The Speedo SALT Series will feature age group racing with traditional open water swimming distances of 1 mile and 5...
