EVENT NEWS
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August 27, 2025
How much prize money does a Vuelta a España winner receive compared to those in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia?
Bunch sprints, summit finishes and a GC battle that is already starting to sizzle, the Vuelta a España has so far treated fans to thrills and spills aplenty. Much as they love riding bikes, every rider present has earned their spot the hard way, living an austere lifestyle and facing down the risks...
August 27, 2025
USA Triathlon to Issue Full Refunds for Athletes Affected by 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon Nationals Cancellation
USA Triathlon today announced that all athletes registered for the 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships and Paratriathlon National Championships will receive a full refund of their registration fees, following the cancellation of the event on Aug. 10 due to an unprecedented weather event that impacted the City of Milwaukee and surrounding communities. Affected...
August 27, 2025
Trail Running Is Exploding and It’s Not Just About Fitness
Off-road races are surging in popularity. Run organizers like Run Comfy Numb in Whistler reported their biggest field ever in 2025, underlining the growing appeal of outdoor competition as a powerful way to boost both endurance and mental well-being. MEN'S FITNESS
August 17, 2025
Colorado ultrarunner shatters 31-year-old women’s course record at Leadville Trail 100
Records tumbled at this year’s Leadville 100. Women’s race winner Anne Flower of Colorado Springs clocked 17:58:19, shattering Ann Trason’s long-standing women’s record from 1994 (18:06:24) and placing second overall. On the men’s side, Boulder’s David Roche charged to victory in 15:12:30, chopping more than 14 minutes off his own course record from...
August 15, 2025
Michael Johnson & Grand Slam Track admit they’re “struggling” to pay athletes – 2026 won’t happen unless they do
Grand Slam Track CEO Michael Johnson admitted Friday that the league cannot currently pay its athletes for the 2025 season, and will not hold a 2026 season until those debts are cleared. LETSRUN.COM
August 15, 2025
Tour de France Champion, Olympic Gold Medalists and Legends Headline El Tour de Tucson Prologue
TUCSON (August 15, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The annual El Tour de Tucson Prologue is as star-studded as ever with some of the best and greatest cyclists in the history of cycling. As many as 10 well-accomplished cyclists will be in Tucson to help guide cyclists for five days leading...
August 14, 2025
Leadville 100 Mile: Then and Now
This weekend, the small mountain community of Leadville, Colorado, will swell to the seams as thousands of racers, pacers, crew, families, and spectators travel in for the 2025 Leadville 100 Mile, which starts on Saturday, August 16. I RUN FAR
August 12, 2025
The Budget of Racing an IRONMAN
Triathlon is an expensive sport. The list of things you need can seem pretty endless, and the costs can add up quickly. Of course, there will always be a baseline cost with any endeavour, and you can make it more expensive from there. Slowswitch decided to take a look at...
August 11, 2025
Tour de France record has stood for 61 years. It may soon fall.
The Tour de France ranks among the most popular sporting events in the world. It’s also one of the most grueling. Tour cyclists burn 3,000 to 4,000 calories per day, more than marathon runners, and the race lasts 21 days. You have to be a world-class athlete to win the Tour once. In 1908, a...
August 11, 2025
Triathlon Race Directors on Sharks, F-Yous, and Why They Haven’t Left Yet
It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. Triathlon race directors navigate a steady stream of challenges – from declining registrations and rising costs to logistical headaches and unpredictable weather. And yet, there they are on race morning, greeting athletes at the water’s edge, ready to roll year after...
