EVENT NEWS
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November 20, 2020
Pittsburgh Area Corporate Employees Participate in the First-Ever Explore Your Parks Adventure
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 20, 2020) – The first annual Explore Your Parks Challenge, spanning throughout the month of October, inspired local corporate employees participating in the FedEx Corporate Challenge to explore the nine Allegheny County Parks; Boyce Park, Deer Lakes Park, Harrison Hills Park, Hartwood Acres Park, North Park, Round...
November 20, 2020
Run Local® Welcomes Community to Free Virtual Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K Benefiting Local Youth Runners
Santa Barbara, Calif. (November, 2020) – Run Local’s latest addition to its event portfolio, welcomes runners to the American Riviera for a free, virtual Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K benefiting local youth runners in partnership with the Santa Barbara Athletic Association (SBAA). Registration opens on Wednesday, November 18 and...
November 19, 2020
PTO adopts Maternity Leave Policy for female pro athletes
Under the policy, a woman PTO Professional athlete shall be entitled to take up to 15 months of maternity leave, beginning from her pregnancy date and ending six months after birth. At the time of her pregnancy, the athlete’s PTO World Ranking will be fixed, and during her maternity leave...
November 19, 2020
Zwift bans two riders from racing for modifying data
Zwift has banned the two riders for six months each after virtual races. The online training platform has issued suspensions for riders Lizi Duncombe and Shanni Berger, after the two riders were found to have falsified evidence after two separate women’s races on Zwift. Cycling Weekly
November 19, 2020
Despite Cancellation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & ½ Marathon, Participants From Around the World able to Take Part in St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Nashville Through the Virtual Rock ‘n’ Road Trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) – Despite not being able to physically join each other at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon and ½ Marathon start line for the first time in over 20 years due to the recent impacts of COVID-19, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip...
November 19, 2020
Triple Bypass Announces 2021 Plan, Returns to Vail
EVERGREEN, COLO, November 19th 2020 — The Triple Bypass Ride (a Colorado-based cycling event, presented by Team Evergreen) is pleased to announce an exciting development to its legendary course. It will celebrate its 32nd anniversary ending in the iconic and welcoming Town of Vail, CO on August 21st, 2021. No...
November 19, 2020
Why Racing Events offers 31-day FIT-MAS Challenge
Vancouver WA – Washington state has just put on another 4-week lockdown with business closures and strict restrictions on personal behaviors. Sherri McMillan explains “These recent shutdowns will be so tough on Washingtonians, especially as we head into the holidays. The feelings of isolation and the associated depression, anxiety and...
November 19, 2020
High Five Events Postpones Austin Marathon, Cancels 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, November 19, 2020 - High Five Events postpones the 2021 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and cancels the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. The collaborative decision was made after meetings with the City of Austin and Austin Public Health. Registered participants of...
November 18, 2020
How do we track COVID spread at triathlons?
As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after? Triathlete
November 18, 2020
IRONMAN VR World Tour Culminates with a Trip to Oceania for IRONMAN VR33 Taupō and IRONMAN VR Global Triclub Championship
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Oceania The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have had the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around...