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August 23, 2020
Teams unhappy with strict COVID protocol at Tour de France
Team managers will meet Tuesday via videoconference with Tour de France race officials to clarify health protocols ahead of the 107th edition, set to start August 29 in Nice. An 18-page document outlining health rules states that if teams reveal two positive cases of COVID-19 among staffers and riders from...
August 21, 2020
Alissa Doehla (USA) and Nicholas Chase (USA) Earn Victories in 20th Edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge
- Nearly 4,000 athletes from 92 nations registered to compete in a three-division format for IRONMAN VR20 - More than 115,000 people from around the globe have now joined IRONMAN Virtual Club platform TAMPA, Fla. (August 21, 2020) – Alissa Doehla from Fort Wayne, Ind. and Nicholas Chase from St....
August 21, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Doubling The Challenge Davos Prize Purse
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will be contributing 21,000 Euros to the prize purse at CHALLENGE DAVOS, more than doubling the prize money at the event. Charles Adamo, Executive Chairman of the PTO, commented, “With the pandemic wreaking havoc on the 2020 racing season, the PTO...
August 20, 2020
Big Sur Marathon 2021 latest casualty of COVID-19
The North American road running scene took a big blow when it was announced that the Big Sur International Marathon will not be run in 2021, with the race’s return date set for 2022. Read more on Canadian Running.
August 20, 2020
Teams with two COVID-19 cases will be removed from Tour de France
Complete teams will be removed from the Tour de France if two riders or staffers show serious symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. But will the entire Tour would be shut down if there is a confirmed case inside the peloton? Only individual riders or staffers or - if there...
August 20, 2020
XTERRA Jade Mountain VR Duathlons debut August 27-31
The XTERRA Jade Mountain VR Duathlons, to be held over five days from August 27-31, are the first of eight virtual races to engage the XTERRA family and showcase the global nature of the sport with events themed around XTERRA’s regional championship venues. The event is inspired by the island...
August 20, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces reward program for Race Directors
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced an innovative reward program for race directors that will grow participation for the industry-leading event. Race Directors who join the reward program can earn free registration places for either in-person or virtual access to...
August 20, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation Awards Third Round of IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund Grants and Launches September Virtual Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (August 20, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced its third distribution of IRONAIDTM COVID-19 Support Fund grants to be awarded to 40 charitable organizations and COVID-19 response programs. To date, over $300,000 in funds have been distributed to 120 health-related charitable organizations through the IRONMAN Foundation’s IRONAID COVID-19 Support...
August 20, 2020
2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Goes Virtual with First-of-Its-Kind Pittsburgh Celebration Box
PITTSBURGH (August 20, 2020) – P3R and EQT have announced that the 2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, originally scheduled for Nov. 8, 2020, will be a completely virtual event that will include the first-of-its-kind Pittsburgh Celebration Box, which will allow runners the chance to experience the very best and most...
August 20, 2020
Virtual BASF TCRN race series on ROUVY finishes in Viernheim on Aug 23rd with Emma Pallantt, Laura Jansen, and Max Saserath
Anyone who wanted to measure their strength against the reigning world champion Anne Haug or the winners of the BASF Triathlon Cup Rhein-Neckar - such as Florian Angert - could already do so at the first three virtual TCRN races in 2020. Although the traditional events "on site" had to...
August 20, 2020
Running For Office Launches Registration for Election-Themed Virtual Challenges
VIRTUAL EVENT -- The Running For Office Virtual Challenge (RFO) is a digital running event aimed at mobilizing the democratic electorate to #exercisetovote for the 20 days leading up to the 2020 election. Registration opened on Wednesday, August 19th and runs through October 14th. For 20 days, Running For Office...
August 20, 2020
Amway River Bank Run Tradition Continues as Virtual Race
(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) - After careful consideration and consult with health professionals, including health partner Spectrum Health, Amway River Bank Run organizers have decided to transition the 2020 event to a virtual race. The safety of the runners, volunteers and supporters is at the center of this difficult decision. The...
August 20, 2020
Texas Distance Challenge Raises $10,000 to Benefit Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
Dallas, Texas –The Texas Distance Challenge, a virtual initiative encouraging participants to run, walk or bike a distance equal to the breadth or circumference of Texas, while supporting and highlighting the state’s open spaces, has reached a donation milestone of $10,000 to its beneficiary, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation,...
August 20, 2020
Co2uT Announces RockyMounts as a Sponsor
FRUITA, CO August 20th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce RockyMounts as a new sponsor to their 2020/2021 lineup for the Co2uT Race. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, CO, and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. RockyMounts was born...
August 19, 2020
Tour de France does away with podium girls
ASO, parent company of the Tour de France, announced that the era of podium girls has come to an end. There will be just one hostess on one side of a stage-winner or jersey recipient, and a male host on the other side. Read more on VeloNews.
August 19, 2020
Headsweats Partners with Virtual Women’s Half Marathon for New Run Series
BOULDER, Colo. (August 19, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the Virtual Women’s Half Marathon Run Series as the exclusive headwear provider to support female runners during a fun filled weekend of virtual events on October 17 and 18, 2020. “Running is in...
August 19, 2020
Soul Focus Sports and Hustle Clean Announce Strategic Partnership
San Francisco, Calif. (August 19, 2020) – Hustle Clean, the premium active care brand formerly known as ShowerPill, has tapped San Francisco based Soul Focus Sports to engage the endurance industry with its products and socially-conscious initiatives. Founded by former athletes, and led by former NFL running back and CEO,...
August 19, 2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Gannett Ventures Launch Collaboration for Warner Bros. Virtual Run Series
Memphis, TN and McLean, VA – August 19, 2020 – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, and Gannett Ventures, majority owner of Rugged Races, today announced an expansive new partnership as the official charity...
August 18, 2020
Run every street or trail in your town with the latest virtual running challenge
Aravaipa Running's newest challenge will see participants run, walk or bike every street - wherever they live - to give runners and cyclists a chance to rediscover their city, their town, or their neighbourhood. Read more on Canadian Running.
August 18, 2020
The Running Event Announces Cancellation of December 2020 Event
AUSTIN, TX—AUGUST 18, 2020 -- Diversified Communications, organizer of The Running Event, announced that due to ongoing health and safety issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary to cancel the 2020 edition of The Running Event which was scheduled to take place on December 1 - 3,...
August 17, 2020
San Diego Padres Launch 2020 Friar 5k
SAN DIEGO – August 17, 2020 – The San Diego Padres are teaming up with EnMotive, producers of the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k series, to launch the first ever Friar 5k Virtual Race. All participants will receive a commemorative 2020 Friar 5k Goodie Bag featuring Padres-branded swag and themed 5k...
August 17, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR16 Sees Over 10,000 Participants From 88 Nations Register to Take Part In 1K, 5K or Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. – More than 10,000 people from 88 nations and 48 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 16th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR16 gave the global running and walking community the opportunity to challenge themselves with two...
August 17, 2020
Tulsa Williams Route 66 Marathon Moves to Virtual Event
Today, Tulsa’s Williams Route 66 Marathon announced its annual event, scheduled for November 21-22, is moving to a virtual race format for 2020. While the decision was a tough one, organizers felt strongly it was the right one for the city, the volunteers, and the participants. “We talked with our...
August 17, 2020
Lenny Ramsey (NLD) and Łukasz Wójt (DEU) Earn Victories in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR19 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Lenny Ramsey of the Netherlands and Łukasz Wójt representing Germany took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 19th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend of racing saw all eight athletes make their IRONMAN...
August 17, 2020
Bikerumor offering Sea Otter PLAY virtual booth design assistance
Bikerumor has partnered with Sea Otter Classic to offer exhibitors their creative, production and copywriting services for brands needing help getting their digital booth design completed. “With the Sea Otter Classic moving to a fully virtual expo in 2020, many brands are scrambling to convert their usual booth setup to...
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