Events

July 3, 2020

Challenge Davos takes place as planned on August 29th

Davos -  We are really happy that our patience paid off. At the end of June the Swiss Federal Council allowed events for up to 1,000 people paving the way for the fourth edition of CHALLENGE DAVOS at the end of August. However the event is limited to 700 competitors due to...

July 1, 2020

USA Cycling Cancels Road, Mountain, and Track National Championships for 2020

USA Cycling announced that it has been forced to cancel many of the national championships for the 2020 season, because of the pandemic.  The canceled races are: the Pro Road National Championships, Amateur Road National Championships, Masters Road National Championships, Grand Fondo National Championships, Mountain Bike National Championships, Elite and...

July 1, 2020

Sea Otter Classic cancels 2020 edition, plans virtual experience

The Sea Otter Classic has canceled its October 1-4 event and is instead planning a virtual experience that includes product launches and cycling challenges. Read about it on VeloNews.

July 1, 2020

Giro d’Italia to enforce spectator social distancing with sound emitting wristbands

The Giro d'Italia plans to oblige stage finish spectators to wear wristbands that emit a sound when social distancing is breached as part of a series of measures and protocols to secure the go-ahead for the three-week Grand Tour from the Italian government.  Read about it on Cycling News.

July 1, 2020

University of Denver Becomes First NCAA Division I Program in Colorado to Add Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Karlton Creech, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations, today announced that the University of Denver will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 37th in the nation, the second in Colorado and...

July 1, 2020

First Descents Launches Nationwide Virtual ‘Out Living It Relay’ Race

Denver (July 1, 2020)– First Descents, the non-profit that offers life-changing outdoor experiences to young adults living with cancer and MS, is hosting a virtual race this month to get more people Out Living It during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Out Living It Relay is a small group race that...

July 1, 2020

Hyland’s Powered Announces 2020-2021 Ambassador Team

LOS ANGELES – July 1, 2020 –Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, has announced the 2020-2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. A total of 63 diverse athletes from all over the United States have been chosen to represent the Hyland’s Powered brand. While Hyland’s Powered is perhaps...

July 1, 2020

Steelers Run and Walk Celebrates Steelers Nation with this Year’s Virtual Event

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 1, 2020) – The Steelers Run and Walk, presented by Gatorade, opened registration to Steelers Nation worldwide for this year’s virtual 5K event, which begins on Aug. 17 and will conclude on Sept. 14, when the team opens the regular season at the New York Giants on...

July 1, 2020

Title Nine Announces Third Annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest

Emeryville, Calif, July 1, 2020 - Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce its third-annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest. The Pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell their story,...

July 1, 2020

2016 U.S. Olympian Jared Ward and 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley to face-off in Virtual 5k Challenge presented by KT Tape

American Fork, Utah. – KT Tape, the leader in drug-free pain relief products, in conjunction with T.E.A.M Boulder, announced today that they will be sponsoring a virtual 5k challenge between 2016 Olympian Jared Ward (Saucony/Provo, Utah) and 2020 Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley (On/Boulder, Colo.). Ward and Riley will square...

July 1, 2020

Central Texas Food Bank Named Beneficiary of 2021 3M Half Marathon

AUSTIN, TX, July 1, 2020 - 3M Foundation selects the Central Texas Food Bank as the beneficiary of the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. This grant will allow the Central Texas Food Bank to continue its mission of nourishing hungry people and leading the community in the...

July 1, 2020

Inaugural Race to Equality races to Equality for All

Portland, OR The Inaugural Race to Equality – 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Walk/Run is a virtual event with a mission to do something tangible, positive and impactful. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise awareness for racial inequality and raise funds...

June 30, 2020

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against IRONMAN Over Lack Of Refunds

A suit filed at the end of May against IRONMAN and the World Triathlon Corporation alleges the company and its subsidiary, Competitor Group, owe athletes refunds for events canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Read more on triathlete.

June 30, 2020

Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Three Divisions from Active Interest Media and Completes Its Series A Financing

Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 30, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the leading endurance sports media platform, today announced the acquisition of the Healthy Living, Fitness, and Outdoor divisions of Active Interest Media (AIM), one of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies. The acquisition by POM coincides with the...

June 30, 2020

USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships to Return to Tempe in 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the 2021 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships will return to Tempe, Arizona, on April 9-10. The city was set to host Collegiate Club Nationals in April 2020 for the fourth time, but the event was ultimately rescheduled to Oct. 16-17,...

June 30, 2020

Rock ‘N’ Roll VR10 Sees Over 12,000 Registered Participants From 96 Nations Take On Half Marathon, 5k Or Remix Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (June 30, 2020) –More than 12,000 people from 96 nations and 48 states registered to take part in the tenth edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR10 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that included...

June 30, 2020

US Trail Running Conference announces pivot to hybrid format for 2020 Event

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will be a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees and exhibitors. This pivot is expected to encourage an expanded reach for the industry leading event, supporting access for...

June 30, 2020

Verizon New York City Triathlon Pivots to Virtual Duathlon for 2020; Event to Kick Off July 11

New York (June 30, 2020) – For the first time in its illustrious nearly 20-year history, the Verizon New York City Triathlon, owned and produced by Life Time, is going virtual. Beginning Saturday, July 11, the Virtual Duathlon will open to all 2020 Verizon NYC Triathlon registrants at no cost...

June 30, 2020

athleteReg Releases Interactive Virtual Challenge Tools

(Easthampton, MA) athleteReg is excited to announce the launch of a new set of virtual challenge tools on all athleteReg platforms. With many events cancelling or postponing, athleteReg has responded by providing a new suite of tools for event directors and athletes. These virtual challenges can be a single discipline...

June 30, 2020

Co2uT Announces Knight Composites as Official Wheel Sponsor

FRUITA, CO June 30th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Knight Composites as its official wheel sponsor of Co2uT gravel race for 2020 and 2021. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, CO, and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. A...

June 30, 2020

FRESHJUNKIE Racing launches Gulf Coast Challenge

As the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous events to be cancelled or postponed, active people have looked for an outlet for their efforts. The Gulf Coast Challenge hopes to fill that need for thousands of participants who might normally be participating in races every weekend. In addition, the pandemic has encouraged...

June 29, 2020

Get Ready for a Virtual Tour de France

A version of the biggest race on the cycling calendar, Tour de France, is about to be held on stationary bikes. The real thing will come in August—pandemic allowing. Read more about it on Bloomberg.

June 29, 2020

Badwater 135 cancelled just 10 days ahead of race start

Just days after confirming the race was a go, the running community was hit with another event cancellation, and the 135-mile ultramarathon Blackwater 135 through Death Valley in California was called off a little over a week before it was set to run on July 6 to 8. Read about...

June 29, 2020

XTERRA Adventures Premieres July 2, 2020 on Outside TV

Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2020) - An all-new 2020 season of XTERRA Adventures television shows will debut on Outside TV this Thursday, July 2, at 9pm EDT. The six-episode series will showcase incredible destinations, the determination and drive of the human spirit, and the unique stories of XTERRA with broadcast...

June 28, 2020

American riders scramble to return to Europe as possible EU travel ban looms

American riders in Europe faced a difficult choice: stay put and be forced to ride out the frightening coronavirus pandemic for an undetermined amount of time, or get on the first flight out to the USA.  However, with the US falling far behind Europe in controlling the spread of COVID-19, will...