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May 8, 2026
Inaugural Mt. Soledad Hill Climb to Take Place Memorial Day Weekend in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural Mt. Soledad Hill Climb presented by Kaiser Permanente will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering participants a unique Memorial Day weekend experience centered around effort, reflection, and community. The 1.8-mile (3km) uphill course begins at the base of Mt. Soledad...
May 7, 2026
Half the peloton is ill’ – manure blamed as riders fall ill ahead of Giro d’Italia, creating drama for some teams
Multiple riders fell ill after competing in the Famenne Ardenne Classic in Belgium last weekend, with symptoms blamed on campylobacter bacteria from cow manure splashed onto their drinking bottles during rainy conditions. The illness, causing stomach pains, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, has lasted up to a week for many, hitting...
May 7, 2026
MyWhoosh introduces anti-doping tests to virtual cycling races – here’s how it will work
MyWhoosh has today announced a “first of its kind” anti-doping initiative for virtual racers on its cycling platform. The indoor cycling app says the random drug tests will “strengthen trust in elite virtual racing and protect clean athletes” and “represents a major step in MyWhoosh’s commitment to professional standards”. MyWhoosh, which hosts...
May 7, 2026
Dean Karnazes Is Still Running Big Miles at Age 63. Here’s How He Does It.
The man who ran 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days—and once ran 350 miles without sleep—talks about aging, the evolution of ultrarunning, and why he’s still running toward the horizon. There was a time when the name Dean Karnazes was synonymous with the impossible. In the mid-2000s, he...
May 7, 2026
FRESHJUNKIE Racing Celebrates Dual Honors as Best Marathons in Mississippi and Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA / Biloxi, MS (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — FRESHJUNKIE Racing is proud to announce that two of its signature events have earned top honors in the 2026 rankings by FindMyMarathon.com, one of the most trusted resources for marathon reviews and race discovery. The Keesler Federal Mississippi...
May 7, 2026
Rachel Entrekin becomes first woman to win Cocodona 250 ultramarathon – and pets dogs along the way
Rachel Entrekin has made history by beating a field of elite men and women to win the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon. Entrekin had won the women’s race on two occasions but on Wednesday she headed the entire field, winning in a record time of 56 hours 9 minutes and 48 seconds....
May 7, 2026
Buchanan, Parker Win 50th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K at 2025-26 PRRO Circuit Fourth Stop
SPOKANE, WA (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On a spectacular sunny Sunday morning on May 3 at the 50th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, the fourth stop on the 2025-26 PRRO Circuit, Americans Reid Buchanan and Kasandra Parker used different displays of running prowess to win their respective races in...
May 7, 2026
Spurs Austin International Half Launches 2027 Registration with Weeklong Community Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Registration for the 2027 Spurs Austin International Half, formerly 3M Half Marathon, officially opens Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as part of RUN AUSTIN® Launch Week, a citywide celebration running through May 19, 2026. In conjunction with its sister event, the Ascension Seton...
May 7, 2026
BibRave Partners with Take the Lead on 2026 Brand Refresh and Registration Launch
Los Angeles, CA (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ —BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, partnered with the Take the Lead Retreat to manage the 2026 registration launch, including a cross-channel brand refresh designed to elevate the organization’s digital presence and community impact. The design refresh was led by Laura...
May 7, 2026
Expanding Sweat-Activated Shirts: Now Available in Cotton-Blend Fabrics
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - For many race directors, sweat-activated shirts have become a creative way to add an interactive element to race merchandise. The idea is simple: as runners sweat, a hidden message appears — creating a moment of surprise and engagement during the event. Until now, however, this type of...
