EVENT NEWS
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January 29, 2020
Monterey Bay Half Marathon Launches Ambassador Program for 2020 Race
Applications are now being accepted for the race’s inaugural ambassador team CARMEL, CA. – The Big Sur Marathon Foundation is launching their first-ever Ambassador Program for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon, recently named the “Best Half Marathon in California” by RaceRaves. The organization is seeking enthusiastic runners who are familiar...
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January 29, 2020
2020 Hand & Stone Women’s Philadelphia Triathlon Expanding with New Event
New Women’s 5K added to Weekend Activities Cape May, NJ (January 29th, 2020) - Having sold out in 5 days, the 3rdAnnual Hand & Stone Women’s Philadelphia Triathlon is adding more excitement and opportunity to race weekend, July 11-12, 2020. For 2020, the Hand & Stone WPT is adding a...
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January 28, 2020
Derby Festival Race Medal features The Greatest of All Time
2020 medal is the second in Four-Year Medal Series January 28, 2020. Louisville, KY. – The 2020 Humana Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon are shaping up to be “the greatest” races yet. For the first time, the Festival is partnering with the Muhammad Ali Center for the design of...
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January 28, 2020
Peaks Coaching Group and IGNITE SwimRun Series announce 2020 Schedule and Pricing
Bedford, VA: January 28, 2020: Peaks Coaching Group (PCG) and IGNITE SwimRun have announced the 2020 race schedule and pricing for coaching, consulting and training plans specifically designed for 2020 IGNITE SwimRun events. Training Plans start at $39.95 and come in short course, long course, beginner, intermediate and advanced plans...
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January 27, 2020
Hong Kong Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has declared the highest level of emergency in response to the outbreak, raising it from the previous state of "serious", leading to the race on February 9 being abandoned. The event had already attracted a full quota of 74,000 participants who were due to...
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January 24, 2020
Coronado to host 10TH Annual Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Run
Organizers Plan Valentine’s-Inspired Matchmaking Event and Wedding Vow Renewals at the Race San Diego, Calif. – The Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, returns to Tidelands Park on Coronado Island Sunday, February 9, 2020. In addition to its famed after-party at McP’s Irish Pub and Grill,...
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January 24, 2020
CHALLENGE FAMILY World Bonus returns in 2020: pro field will battle for 150.000 dollar
Just after ending CHALLENGE FAMILY's 2019 World Bonus last December with amazing winners Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt, pros can already look forward to the next season of this rankings with again a USD 150.000 end-of-season bonus, which will be paid five deep across both men and women. Athletes can earn...
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January 24, 2020
Austin Marathon Announces Third Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $23,200 AUSTIN, Texas, January 24, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the third round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth year, creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,...
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January 24, 2020
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Announces 2020 Race
Boston’s Only Triathlon set for August 1-2, 2020, Registration Now Open BOSTON – January 23, 2020 – ethos, the mass participation event organization that produces the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon, announced today the 12th annual event will be held August 1-2, 2020. Registration is now open for Boston’s only...
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January 24, 2020
Hartford Marathon Foundation and Hartford Athletic Bring O’Hartford 5K to Dillon Stadium on March 22
Running community will also support soccer team’s March 21 home opener Glastonbury, CT – January 24, 2020 – The non-profit Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF), which produces 30+ race events throughout southern New England, is bringing the annual O’Hartford 5K tradition to historic Dillon Stadium through a new partnership with Hartford...
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January 23, 2020
UCI steps up anti-doping enforcement in women’s peloton
The UCI is stepping up its anti-doping efforts in the women’s peloton by carrying out testing at all Women’s WorldTour events and during training camps. Cycling’s international governing body is also increasing the number of riders who must register their whereabouts for testing and upping the amount of money it takes...
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January 23, 2020
Runner who accused Canepa of cheating at Tor found guilty of defamation
Paolo Rossi, the 2014 Tor des Géants participant who accused 2012 and 2013 champion Francesca Canepa of accepting a ride in the middle of the race, has been found guilty of defaming her in an Italian court, and must pay her €15,000 in compensation as well as a €2,500 fine. Read what transpired...
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January 23, 2020
Registration Now Open for 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
More than 16,000 participants expected for One Great Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 26-27; Pittsburgh’s largest fall race has become a beloved tradition for local runners PITTSBURGH, PA (January 23, 2020) – Online registration is now open for the 43rd annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by...
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January 23, 2020
2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Offer $10,000 World Record Bonuses in Men’s and Women’s Competitions
Organizers Anticipate Incentive Will Produce 20th World or American Record at Event January 23, 2020, Washington, DC: The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee is excited to announce new World Record bonuses being offered at this year’s race, scheduled for Sunday, April 5. These new bonuses are in addition to...
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January 23, 2020
The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox Announces Third Founding Partner
Heuberger Subaru joins ASSOS and Circa Real Estate Group as Founding Partners of The APEX January 23, 2020 - Colorado Springs, Colorado—Sports Strategies and organizers of the Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox announced today the third Founding Partner of the event—Heuberger Subaru. Heuberger Motors has a long history of...
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January 22, 2020
John Hancock announces 2020 Boston Marathon elite team
The 2020 Boston Marathon elite field has won more than 230 international marathons and includes 16 Boston Marathon champions, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, World Record holders, World Champions and Abbott World Marathon Majors Series champions. Check out their site to see who made the cut.
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January 22, 2020
Inaugural GFNY JAMAICA announced for December 6, 2020
GFNY Global Cycling marathon series heads to the island of Jamaica NEW YORK CITY, January 22, 2020 – Montego Bay, Jamaica’s tourism capital, has been selected for the inaugural GFNY Jamaica on December 6, 2020. Riders will get to experience a predominantly flat course along the North Coast highway with...
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January 21, 2020
Bike Industry, Mark Your Calendars: PeopleForBikes Announces 2020 Fly-In Dates
BOULDER, Co. — Continuing a commitment to connecting bicycle industry leaders with elected officials, PeopleForBikes is holding three legislative summits in Washington, D.C. in 2020 designed to advance legislative policies that make every bike ride better. These “fly-ins” highlight different industry sectors and voices, and bring more bike industry leaders...
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January 21, 2020
USA Triathlon Announces Partnership with Insurance Office of America
IOA to serve as Official Insurance Broker for USA Triathlon, its race directors, clubs and members COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it has partnered with Insurance Office of America (IOA), a national broker based out of Longwood, Florida, as the organization’s Official Insurance Broker through 2024. IOA...
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January 21, 2020
Registration Now Open for the 2020 Salesforce and JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run
Indiana’s youngest runners, ages 3-10, invited to participate in this non-competitive fun run where everyone goes away a winner INDIANAPOLIS (January 21, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that registration is...
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January 21, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Financial Partner And $2,000,000 Collins Cup
LONDON, ENGLAND-BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it has partnered with Crankstart Investments, an investment vehicle for Michael Moritz, in establishing a platform for professional triathletes to begin to realise their goal of athlete self-determination. As a result of this partnership, the PTO is also announcing that...
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January 21, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces theme – Trail Running Communities for Climate Action and Sustainability
Enabling long term success for trail races and a growing trail running community Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Trail Running Communities for Climate Action and Sustainability. This theme is...
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January 21, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces The Inaugural Collins Cup Hosted At X-Bionic® Sphere, Samorin, Slovakia With $2,000,000 Prize Purse
LONDON, ENGLAND–BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the inaugural Collins Cup will be held on 29–30th May 2020 at the extraordinary x-bionic® sphere in Samorin, Western Slovakia and will have a prize purse of over $2,000,000. It will bring together the greatest professional triathletes in the world in a...
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January 21, 2020
Team Magic Multisports’ annual Eddie Ferrell Music City Triathlon named Best Triathlon by Nashville Fit Magazine readers
NASHVILLE – Team Magic Multisports is happy to announce it has been voted “Best Triathlon in Nashville” by the readers of Nashville Fit Magazine. Tri Nashville, Team Magic’s newest triathlon which made its debut in 2019, came in third in the same category. Team Magic’s Mars Petcare St. Patrick’s Music...
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January 21, 2020
2020 RACE-MANIA Summit and Expo announces initial speaker line-up
Boston, MA – January 21, 2020 – Sun Multisport Events has announced the initial list of speakers for the 2020 RACE-MANIA Summit & Expo taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Boston University Fit Rec Center in Boston, MA. Designed to educate, equip and inspire 2,000+ triathletes, runners,...