EVENT NEWS
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September 3, 2020
GFNY offered Covid-safe racing in the French Alps
NEW YORK CITY, September 3, 2020 - On August 30, GFNY Alpes Vaujany marked the return of GFNY racing since March 8, 2020. Cyclists were keen to race after the pandemic postponed almost all races globally since March. GFNY used its experience from holding 80 races around the globe for...
September 3, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces C$20,000 Prize Purse for The Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a C$20,000 prize purse for the Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship on September 13th in Caledon, Ontario. With all triathlon racing in Canada cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadian PTO Professionals have joined together to create...
September 3, 2020
The Louisiana Marathon is proud to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kids Marathon Challenge in partnership with Louisiana Department of Education
Baton Rouge, LA. – The Louisiana Marathon is excited to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Kids Marathon Challenge starting Monday, September 14, 2020. The Blue Cross Kids Marathon Challenge is a virtual-based fitness program to expand the reach and access of the Blue Cross Kids Marathon that...
September 2, 2020
New Zealand runner disqualified from cross-country race for spitting
Robbie Johnston, a former Olympian, was disqualified from a cross-country race that took place in Dunedin over the weekend for spitting. In the age of COVID-19, spitting is now a major running no-go. All runners, racing or not, should avoid spitting, sneezing and coughing on those around them. Read more...
September 2, 2020
‘Virtual London Marathon’ sells out as 45,000 sign up to run alone
More than 45,000 people have signed up to run the first “virtual” London Marathon in October after the actual race, was cancelled due to the risk of coronavirus spread. To give disappointed runners an alternative target, and to help ease the impact on charities who benefit from millions of pounds...
September 2, 2020
Run Rock ‘n Roll Across America: Introducing the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip, a 15-Stop Virtual Running Tour that Celebrates Destinations the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series is Known For
TAMPA, Fla. (September 2, 2020)– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, a part of The IRONMAN Group, today launched the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip, a 15-stop virtual running tour across the United States that connects the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Series™ (VR™) with the physical event destinations that have made...
September 2, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Introduces Third Event, Round the River 4-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, September 2, 2020 - In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The events provide monthly milestones as participants train for...
September 1, 2020
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon Presents the Million Mile Challenge
KANSAS CITY, MO (August 24, 2020) – Out of concern for the safety of race participants, partners, staff and volunteers, organizers of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon have made the difficult decision to cancel the race scheduled for October 17, 2020. Participants who have already registered should visit kcmarathon.org for...
September 1, 2020
The 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Opens Registration for Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (September 1, 2020) – Registration is open for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan -- the event’s 30th anniversary. The virtual event offers a 5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile fun run distances that families can complete from November 23 through November 29 to celebrate Thanksgiving. All...
September 1, 2020
Zwift Academy Road Returns For 2020: Unlock Your New Personal Best
(Long Beach, CA September 1, 2020) Zwift, the online training platform for athletes worldwide, has today announced the return of the Zwift Academy program for 2020 which, for the first time, will include separate programs for road, tri and run. Zwift Academy Road has been refreshed for 2020 with an...