Events

April 22, 2021

Race director of 2022 Cyclo-cross Worlds resigns

In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Brook Watts will be stepping aside as the race director for the 2022 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, as well as the 2021 World Cup, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The move, effective immediately, comes just three weeks after Watts issued his opposition to a statewide bill, SB-354, from Arkansas Governor Asa...

April 22, 2021

Battleship 12K returns for 2021 bigger and better than ever

Mobile, AL – The Battleship 12K, a patriotic run to honor those who served, is excited to return to the USS Alabama after taking a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year promises to make up for a year off. In addition to the brand awareness the event has...

April 22, 2021

Hartford Marathon Foundation Opens Registration for 2021 RiMaConn Relay, presented by Webster Bank

GLASTONBURY, Conn. – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) today opened registration for the much-anticipated return of the three-state team RiMaConn relay race along the East Coast Greenway, presented by Webster Bank. The daylong endurance event will return on Saturday, August 28, 2021, and span 21 communities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts...

April 22, 2021

XTERRA Worlds moves to Dec. 5 + Trail Run Worlds 21K added to Maui weekend

April 22, 2021 - The 25th edition of the XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui has moved from its tentatively scheduled date of October 31 to Sunday, December 5, 2021 in order to allow the maximum amount of time for global vaccination roll-out and relaxation...

April 22, 2021

Tough Mudder Is Back, with New and Returning Partners for 2021 Global Event Season

BOSTON, Mass. - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand announces a diverse roster of partners in advance of their 2021 season kick-off this weekend in Atlanta. The partnerships unite world renowned brands with a global community of outdoor enthusiasts who pursue Tough Mudder’s unique brand of teamwork-based extreme...

April 22, 2021

The DONNA Foundation Announces “Mother’s Day Your Way” Virtual Event

April, 2021 — Jacksonville, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation invites families around the nation to show their appreciation for moms through the AARP DONNA Mother’s Day Your Way, driven by the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships. This virtual event, a new addition to the DONNA Signature Event lineup in 2021,...

April 22, 2021

IOC makes biggest esports statement yet with launch of Olympic Virtual Series

Five sports - baseball, cycling, rowing, sailing and motorsport - have signed-up for the mass participation initiative which will begin on May 13 ahead of the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympics. According to the IOC, the OVS will "mobilise virtual sport, esports and gaming enthusiasts all around the world in order...

April 21, 2021

DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Names 2021 Hall of Fame Class

 PITTSBURGH (April 21, 2021) - The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the 13th class of inductees to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees are Dave Antognoli, Mike Dudley, Gary Gargasz, and contributors Bill and Linda Phelps. DAVE ANTOGNOLI:...

April 21, 2021

Tokyo 2020 set to postpone decision on fans to June amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto has conceded a decision on whether Japanese fans can attend the rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games might not be made until June amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the host country. Fans from overseas have already been banned. Inside the Games

April 21, 2021

The world’s best athletes compete at Anfi Challenge Mogan – Gran Canaria

While there are some races getting underway again worldwide, coming weekend many eyes will be on ANFI CHALLENGE MOGAN-GRAN CANARIA. An unprecedented battle between some of the best athletes will take place on the Spanish island. It seems that Jan Frodeno and Nicola Spirig are the biggest favourites for the win, but they...

April 21, 2021

BibRave Launches First-of-its-Kind, Running-Powered Virtual Escape Room, Presented by Runkeeper

Portland, OR - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, today launched Run to Escape: Mission Mt. Olympus - a ground-breaking, immersive experience that mixes running with the clues, codes, and explosive popularity of Escape Rooms. Participants receive email and secretive social puzzles to unlock run distances and new...

April 21, 2021

Hospital Hill Run Announces New Course for Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

The Hospital Hill Run is pleased to announce the release of its course for the 2021 Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k events. The course is newly modified to include new views of neighborhoods throughout the downtown Kansas City corridor. "We are excited to announce that Hospital Hill Run has designed...

April 20, 2021

Limited spots remain for inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 20, 2021) –Endurance athletes can seize one of the few coveted spots remaining for the inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis, a true test of fitness and courage for beginner and advanced athletes, making its big debut on Saturday, Oct. 2, and benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®....

April 20, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas to host the 2021 Spartan Trail US Championship

BOSTON (April 20, 2021)– The picturesque town of Fayetteville, Arkansas will host the 2021 Spartan Trail US Championship, the foundation of the long-term vision Spartan has for its trail business. Four distances in total, with two championship distances that will split a prize purse of over $12,000. Nestled in the...

April 20, 2021

We’re Stronger, Together: Davis Phinney Foundation’s TEAM DPF Launches Season as Official Charity Partner with Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

DURANGO, COLO.— What a difference a year makes. We are thrilled to announce that the Davis Phinney Foundation [https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/] will be bringing back in-person events at limited capacity for athletes of all abilities who would like to participate in live athletic and fundraising events in 2021. And we’ll kick off...

April 20, 2021

Running With The Bears™ Begins New Chapter in Chico in 2022

Chico, CA – April 20, 2021 – Running with the Bears™ announces the 10th anniversary 2.0 and it’s official move to Chico, California. Runners re-launch on March 12, 2022!  The long-standing Boston qualifier will offer a full marathon and half marathon. Both distances feature a scenic route through Chico’s famous...

April 20, 2021

Challenge Taiwan aims to share core values: ‘Love and developing triathlon’

With just a few days to go until CHALLENGETAIWAN- over six thousand athletes will start in Taitung this weekend - the local organization is looking forward to a spectacular race. Above all, they are looking forward to send a signal to the world. "Because of COVID-19, we have all come...

April 20, 2021

Wyoming Whiskey Introduces New Collection Inspired by The Majesty and Beauty of America’s Great Wide-Open Spaces

NEW YORK (April 20, 2021) –Wyoming Whiskey, a world-class American Whiskey distillery committed to the preservation of America’s wide-open spaces, today announces a new collection inspired by the beauty of our national parks. The Wide-Open Spaces Collection is an annual, small-batch production of Wyoming Whiskey that supports parks across the...

April 20, 2021

Barkley Marathon Mastermind Lazarus Lake to Appear on HBO’s ‘Real Sports’

HBO’s new “Real Sports” episode features a profile on the genesis of the “notorious and treacherous Barkley Marathons,” held annually in Frozen Head State Park, Tenn. HBO correspondent Mary Carillo will be interviewing race founder Gary Cantrell (aka Lazarus Lake) to discuss the backstory of one of the most challenging races in existence....

April 20, 2021

2021 Austin Half Marathon Marks the Return to Running in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2021 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour is putting the final touches on Austin’s return to running. This year’s event was postponed from its original date of February 14th. Formal approval was issued by the City of Austin on March 23rd...

April 20, 2021

Sportstats chooses MYLAPS technology for timing IRONMAN races

Atlanta/Ottawa - MYLAPS Sports Timing and Sportstats USA announce a 3-year agreement to use MYLAPS timing technology at all IRONMAN races across North and South America. This means that all triathletes of these IRONMAN events will be ensured of the latest developments in timekeeping.  MYLAPS and Sportstats have worked together...

April 20, 2021

Top Elite Ultra Runners to Compete at Jackpot Ultra

HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 20, 2021 – The 8th Annual Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Sin City’s premier endurance running event, returns to Cornerstone Park in Southern Nevada April 23-26, 2021 with the most diversified field in the festival’s history. For the 4th straight year, Jackpot will again feature the USATF’s...

April 19, 2021

Easy Day Sports Launches Registration for the 2021 Dallas Cowboys Draft Day Virtual 5k

Dallas, Texas – April 19, 2021 – The Dallas Cowboys are teaming up with Easy Day Sports to launch the 2021 Dallas Cowboys Draft Day Virtual 5K presented by Baylor Scott & White Health. Fans will have the option to participate in three levels and all participants will receive a commemorative 2021...

April 19, 2021

CUORE of Switzerland Becomes Official Performance Cycling Apparel Partner of USA Cycling

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – CUORE of Switzerland, Inc. has signed a five-year agreement as the Official Performance Cycling Apparel of USA Cycling. With offices around the world, CUORE will outfit USA Cycling athletes at all competitions for cyclocross, mountain bike, road and track as USA Cycling champions performances for the...

April 19, 2021

How I Tricked Myself Into Liking Running

It’s good for your mental and physical health, and doesn’t require any equipment. So why does it seem so hard to get started? NYT