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January 27, 2026

Challenge Family’s 20-Meter Drafting Rule Sets the Standard for Fairer Racing

January 27, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Family celebrates a major step forward in promoting fair competition as leading events and organisations, including DATEV Challenge Roth and Ironman, adopt its 20-meter drafting zone. Since 2014, Challenge Family has been at the forefront of ensuring fair play in triathlon, introducing the...

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January 27, 2026

DATEV Challenge Roth increases drafting distance in the professional field to 20 metres

ROTH. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was...

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January 27, 2026

IRONMAN Announces Change to 20-Meter Draft Zone for Professional Racing Following Comprehensive Testing Process

Formal testing conducted in partnership with RaceRanger and Aerodynamics expert Marc Graveline delivers conclusive insights supporting adjustment from 12 to 20 meters draft zone for pros. Updated professional race draft zone distance to be implemented beginning March 1, 2026, and will be included in upcoming release of 2026 IRONMAN Competition...

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January 27, 2026

Belgian Waffle Ride and Bike MS Announce National Partnership Across 2026 Event Series

Encinitas, CA (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), the original and most irreverent unroad cycling series in the world, today announced a new national partnership with Bike MS, the premier cycling fundraising movement of the National MS Society. The partnership will launch during the 2026 BWR season and...

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January 27, 2026

Quintana Roo Expands Support Program, Pro Team & Product Offerings for 2026

Chattanooga, TN (Jan. 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Records broken. Victories achieved. Personal goals met. Quintana Roo achieved new heights last year, despite headwinds across the industry. Quintana Roo plans to carry this momentum into 2026 by increasing its event presence and athlete support, growing its star-studded pro lineup, introducing all-new...

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January 26, 2026

Austin Marathon Invites Community Events and Offerings for Race Weekend

AUSTIN, Texas, January 26, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026. To highlight the energy happening across the city, Austin Marathon is gathering community events and offerings that support, celebrate, or complement race weekend. The milestone event...

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January 25, 2026

Diplo’s Run Club Caps National Tour With Good Times and Fast Times at High-Energy Phoenix 5K

PHOENIX, AZ - January 25, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - More than 9,000 runners and music fans gathered Saturday morning at Margaret T. Hance Park for the Phoenix debut of Diplo’s Run Club, closing out the national 5K and mini music-festival series with record performances, cool desert weather and a celebration blending fitness,...

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January 25, 2026

Surf City Marathon Presented by Biofreeze Sells Out Marathon and Half Marathon Distance Ahead of 30th Anniversary Celebration

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Surf City Marathon presented by Biofreeze returns on Sunday, Feb. 1, celebrating three decades of recreational running and elite racing along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Close to 20,000 runners are expected to take part in Orange County’s largest annual running event,...

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