October 6, 2021

Akagiyama Hill Climb Race Hosts a 2nd Virtual Edition on ROUVY On Oct 9th

Maebashi City, Japan / Oct 6th 2021 - Akagiyama Hill Climb Race hosts its second open virtual edition on ROUVY, on October 9th, with the pro riders, Takahiro Koyama and Kazuki Nagatomi, from Team Griffin. Mountain Akagiyama provides the best cycling during a beautiful autumn season in October and November....

October 6, 2021

IRONMAN Announces Mossel Bay in South Africa as New Host City for IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon

NELSON MANDELA BAY / LONDON / TAMPA (October 6, 2021) - IRONMAN announced today that it will add a brand-new event to its 2022 global race calendar with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Mossel Bay triathlon in South Africa. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay triathlon will take place on Sunday, November 6,...

October 6, 2021

Atlanta Track Club and haku Take Memberships to the Next Level Through Innovative Solutions

Effective membership programs have shifted from brands simply driving revenue to a value model where they invest in benefitting their communities – such as access, knowledge, information, experience, and belonging. Over the years, Atlanta Track Club has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking, innovative organizations that puts its...

October 6, 2021

Inaugural WineShine Half Marathon to Debut in the Napa Valley Next Summer

NAPA, CA – The nonprofit Napa Valley Marathon, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of a new summer race in wine country, the WineShine Half Marathon & 3.9-Miler. The inaugural race, which starts and finishes at the Silverado Resort & Spa, will be held on July 16, 2022. Registration...

October 6, 2021

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Road Runners Club of America Announces 2022 National Championship Event Series

Arlington, VA - The RRCA Championship Event Series is one of the oldest distance running traditions in the US, dating back to 1958 when the RRCA awarded its first championship designation. The goal of the RRCA Championship Event Series is to shine a spotlight on well-run, community-based events, and to...

October 5, 2021

Ultramarathon runner dies after collapsing during six-day race

Tragedy has hit the Marathon des Sables as organisers confirmed the death of a competitor after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The six day, 156-mile ultra marathon race, approximately the distance of six regular marathons, is currently taking place in its traditional venue of the Sahara desert in southern Morocco. The...

October 5, 2021

‘Ran for Our Lives’: How the Deadliest Ultramarathon Claimed 21 Runners

In all, 21 of 172 runners who started the race would die as a sudden cold front from Mongolia drove temperatures to as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit, with snow pellets and wind gusts strong enough to tear apart foil blankets. The scale of the tragedy has confounded the international...

October 5, 2021

World-Class Athletes Head to Inaugural Challenge Budva-Montenegro

Following last year’s cancellation due to COVID, CHALLENGEBUDVA-MONTENEGRO is ready to go this Sunday with a strong field of world-class athletes ready to compete against each other in spectacular Montenegro. From Nils Frommhold (DEU) and Magnus Ditlev (DEN) to Patrick Lange (DEU), recently the winner of DATEV CHALLENGEROTH, each has...

October 4, 2021

Decathlon Returns to the Professional Peloton As Official Partner of Cofidis Cycling Team

LILLE, FRANCE (October 4, 2021) — Starting January 1, 2022, Decathlon will return to the professional cycling circuit alongside the UCI World Tour Cofidis cycling team as the official supplier of performance cycling apparel and activewear for the Cofidis men, women and para cycling teams. This partnership was born out...

October 4, 2021

Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Deal with Eclat Media Group for Collins Cup Highlights Coverage Across Asia

4th October 2021 - The Professional Triathletes Organisation and Eclat Media Group have announced a deal that will see The Collins Cup highlights show as well as the Beyond Human documentary televised across 16 markets in Asia. Eclat Media Group is aiming to fill the gap left by the closure of...

October 4, 2021

World Champions Crowned in London

More than 3,300 World Championship finishers from 82 countries World’s most competitive marathon lineup ever The inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships took place as part of the 41st Virgin Money London Marathon today with World Champion status the goal for more than 3,300 runners. The camaraderie between these...

October 4, 2021

Gravel Riders and Runners Take on a New Off-Road Adventure in Life Time’s The ‘Rad Dirt Fest

Trinidad, Colo., (October 4, 2021) – The first-ever edition of Life Time’s The ‘Rad Dirt Fest took place this weekend in Trinidad, Colo. Off-road athletes either took on the three distances of the gravel race or two distances of the running event while some athletes took on both events in the...

October 4, 2021

12th annual Northshore Half Marathon and 10-miler return to St. Tammany Sunday

BATON ROUGE, La. - The 12th annual Northshore Half Marathon and 10-miler return to St. Tammany on Sunday, Oct. 10 as one of the first events the parish will host since Hurricane Ida made landfall in August. Over 800 participants from 14 different states will flock to the historic streets...

October 4, 2021

Keegan Swenson finishes 7th in 2021 Marathon MTB World Championships

ELBA ISLAND, Ita. – The 2021 Marathon Mountain Bike World Championships took on the island of Elba in Tuscany. Almost every part of this course is demanding single track with challenging climbs. The men raced 71 miles with 14,000 feet of climbing. The women raced 50 miles with over 10,000...

October 4, 2021

After two years, the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend welcomed 2,000 runners back to Hampton, Virginia

October 3, 2021 – HAMPTON, VIRGINIA –  Nearly 2,000 athletes were welcomed back to the streets of Hampton for the 10th Annual BayPort Foundation Crawlin’ Crab Race Weekend presented by Bon Secours In Motion. After hosting a virtual event in 2021 due to COVID-19, the excitement and energy of the participants,...

October 4, 2021

Jason West (USA) and Ellie Salthouse (AUS) Claim Victories at The Inaugural 2021 St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 2, 2021) – Memphis, Tennessee and Shelby Farms Park played host to the inaugural edition of the 2021 St. Jude IRONMAN® 70.3® Memphis triathlon on Sunday, Oct. 2. With some of triathlon’s best on hand, the event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® saw Jason West (Boulder,...

October 4, 2021

Norden and Chartier Dominate at Challenge Salou

CHALLENGESALOU 2021 didn’t start as planned with high winds causing the cancellation of the Sailfish Swim for safety reasons but it didn't make the middle distance race along the shores of the Mediterranean any less exciting with Colin Chartier (USA) and Lisa Norden (SWE) taking the wins. With the race...

October 3, 2021

She Tris Sprint Triathlon Concludes 2021 Season

Charleston, SC (October 3, 2021). Over 200 women and girls from ages 5 to 78 participated in the final triathlon events for She Tris Sprint Triathlon on September 26, 2021. The triathlon events took place in the Carnes Crossroads neighborhood in Summerville. Title sponsor Crews Subaru, represented by Ken French,...

October 2, 2021

More than 1,200 Runners Take Flight at the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH (October 2, 2021) – More than 1,200 runners and walkers raced the runway and earned their wings at this morning’s FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. This family-friendly race offered participants the rare opportunity to be up close to specialized aircraft and equipment as they...

October 2, 2021

Popular Half Marathon Returns to Live Start Line

LAWRENCE, IN - The 25th edition of the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben took place Saturday morning in Lawrence, IN. Competitors returned to a live start line for the 13.1-mile half marathon, 5K run, and Kids One Mile Run. The race welcomed over 2,000 racers back to historic Fort...

October 1, 2021

Sponsors investigating Black Cyclists Network over bullying allegations against founder

Following allegations of bullying and harassment by a member of the Black Cyclists Network, sponsors have taken action to distance themselves from the grassroots organisation while the claims are investigated. Cycling Weekly

October 1, 2021

Women Who Rally: Pensacola Sports Gears Up for 2021 Women’s Half Marathon

Pensacola, Fla. (October 01, 2021) – This one is for the ladies! Pensacola Sports and Rally Pensacola are gearing up for the annual Women’s Half Marathon, presented by Publix. Be a part of this unique event, dedicated to empowering women within the Gulf Coast running community. Taking place Sunday, Nov. 7,...

October 1, 2021

Booze and Tennis: 2021 Bud Light Tennis Challenge Is on The Horizon

Pensacola, Fla. – (October 01, 2021)) – Start warming up those backhand and topspin hits; Pensacola Sports is two weeks away from hosting the 16th annual Bud Light Tennis Charity Challenge This year’s event takes place October 15-16 at Roger Scott Tennis Center and consists of men and women team...

October 1, 2021

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The Los Angeles Skid Row Runners Set to Compete in the Los Angeles Herbalife24 Triathlon

LOS ANGELES—Oct. 1, 2021-- The Los Angeles Skid Row Running Club will take on a new challenge, the Los Angeles Herbalife24 Triathlon on October 24, 2021, to raise funds for its club that works to improve the lives of those who are at risk of homelessness and addiction. “We believe...

October 1, 2021

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C-119 Flying Boxcar revealed as final aircraft in Air Force Marathon virtual race series

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The C-119 Flying Boxcar will be the sixth and final historical aircraft featured in the inaugural History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning November 1. The History & Heritage Race Series will hold six virtual races throughout the year....