EVENT NEWS
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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...
January 13, 2026
Supertri Announces Launch of First-Timer Programme With Target of 10,000 New Triathletes in 2026
January 13, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Supertri is growing triathlon by welcoming first-timers into the sport with premium race experiences, inclusive race formats and unrivalled support. The First-Timer Programme will run across all eight of Supertri’s events in 2026 and will empower new triathletes to confidently complete their first Supertri...
January 13, 2026
Why Every Race Director Needs Certification—Before It’s Too Late
DEKALB, IL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Every year, thousands of people are handed the responsibility of directing a race without formal training. They may be called Event Director, Race Organizer, Special Events Coordinator, or Parks and Recreation Director—but the liability they carry is the same. And one lawsuit can end everything....
