EVENT NEWS
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January 15, 2026
Ready to Race: 2026 Little Rock Marathon nears pre-pandemic figures with strong registration numbers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With a little under two months to go before athletes from all over the country stand at the starting line, Little Rock Marathon officials said this week that registration numbers were 14% higher year-over-year in December and are almost back to...
January 15, 2026
Register for the 68th RRCA Convention by January 31 to Secure Guaranteed Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Entry
Arlington, VA (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration is open for the 68th RRCA Convention, taking place April 9–12, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia—with an important upcoming deadline tied to one of the sport’s most iconic races. Through RRCA’s long-standing partnership with the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, Convention...
January 15, 2026
15 Years of Impact: The Louisiana Marathon Continues to Fuel Baton Rouge Tourism
BATON ROUGE, LA. (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Louisiana Marathon celebrates a major milestone this year as it marks the 15th running of the event, welcoming runners from across the world to Baton Rouge for a weekend that blends athletic achievement with the culture, music, and hospitality Louisiana...
January 15, 2026
Austin Marathon Turns Up the Volume with Live Bands on Course
AUSTIN, Texas (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/- The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is turning up the energy once again, announcing local bands that will perform live along the course at its 35th Anniversary on Sunday, February 15, 2026. From start to finish, runners will be powered...
January 14, 2026
Teenage Triathlete Rescued After Taking Wrong Turn and Running 30 Miles Through Mountains: ‘I Forgot to Turn Around’
A 17-year-old runner has been found after he went missing on a triathlon training camp in New South Wales, Australia. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Bohdi Jackson of Sydney was taking part in a 5-mile run in the Kosciuszko National Park when he went ahead of his group and took a wrong...
January 14, 2026
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Announces NBC4 and Telemundo 52 as Broadcast Partners
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon has named NBC4 / KNBC and Telemundo 52 / KVEA as its new broadcasting partners, kicking off with the 2026 marathon on March 8. The partnership will continue through at least the 2029 event. This partnership...
January 14, 2026
Belgian Waffle Ride Renews Partnership with Neversecond as Official Performance Nutrition Partner
Encinitas Calif. (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), the world’s original and most iconic unroad cycling event series, is proud to announce that Neversecond will once again serve as its Official Performance Nutrition Partner, continuing a partnership that reflects the evolution of both the sport of gravel...
January 14, 2026
Mesa Marathon Returns for 15th Annual Event Taking Place on Arizona’s Birthday
MESA, Ariz. (January 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Mesa Marathon will return on Feb. 14, where an expected 10,000 participants will take part in the largest marathon in the state of Arizona. A special twist on this year’s event includes the opportunity for every participant to celebrate their accomplishment...
January 14, 2026
Breaking the “Swag Fatigue”: How Magic Race Swag’s New Interactive Cups Are Revitalizing Summer Events & Beer Runs
January 14, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In today’s endurance industry, competition is fiercer than ever. With race calendars saturated, organizers face a growing challenge: "Swag Homogeneity." Traditional race kits have become predictable, and when every event offers the same generic gear, it becomes harder to excite runners or stand out...
January 13, 2026
The Rise of ‘Burrito Leagues’: What’s Behind the Global Running Phenomenon?
The running event is growing quickly, asking participants to complete short Strava segments as many times as possible, with burritos and running shoes among the prizes. It began as a short-lived partnership between Strava and Chipotle. Now it’s quickly becoming a global phenomenon. For 2 years, Chipotle offered a lifetime supply...
