April 30, 2021

Legacy Capital Agrees to Become Title Sponsor of The Woodlands Marathon and Speaker Series

THE WOODLANDS, TX (April 30, 2021) The Woodlands Marathon Management is pleased to announce Legacy Capital has agreed to become the title sponsor of The Woodlands Marathon. Legacy Capital agreed to a five-year agreement and will serve as title sponsor from 2022-2026. Today’s announcement creates a partnership that has an...

April 30, 2021

Sports Backers, CarMax announce partnership for CarMax Richmond Half Marathon

RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers announced today a new partnership with CarMax, making the Richmond-based retailer of used cars the title sponsor of the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon starting with the 2021 event on November 13. The event is slated to return to downtown Richmond in 2021, along with the...

April 30, 2021

DTU and RACE RESULT joining forces // Bringing back triathlon races in Germany

The German Triathlon Union (DTU) is increasing its commitment to clubs and organizers in order to make more competitions possible again this year, and at the same time to ensure the best possible health protection at the events. The DTU is now working in cooperation with RACE RESULT, who last...

April 30, 2021

Chevron Houston Marathon Kicks-Off Registration for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022

Houston (April 30, 2021) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) will open its first window of registration – Guaranteed Registration – for the 2022 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events this Saturday, May 1, with Open Registration available to all runners on June 2, 2021. The in-person race for the 50th Anniversary...

April 29, 2021

2021 IRONMAN North American Season Kicks Off Following Successful Events in Texas and Florida; Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in St. George, Utah Set for this Weekend

TAMPA, Fla. (April 29, 2021) – The 2021 IRONMAN® North American season is officially underway following the successful kick off with IRONMAN 70.3® Texas in Galveston on April 11 and IRONMAN 70.3 Florida in Haines City on April 18, and continues with this weekend’s Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in...

April 29, 2021

Tour of Utah to Return in 2022 with Medalist Sports

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah has entered into a licensing agreement with Medalist Sports to operate the professional cycling stage race and the Tour of Utah Ultimate Challenge, a non-competitive gran-fondo-style endurance event for amateur riders. Also, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both events are postponed in 2021, with...

April 29, 2021

U.S. Police & Fire Championships Announces Virtual 5k/10k

SAN DIEGO – April 29, 2021 – The 2021 United States Police & Fire Championships (USPFC) are going virtual. At least partially. What began 55 years ago as the “California Police Olympics,” the USPFC are celebrating Public Safety and First Responders and planning for a mix of live and virtual athletic...

April 29, 2021

Challenged Athletes Foundation Hosts Virtual 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Moments Featuring Professional Athletes

WHAT: On Thursday, April 29th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in online for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube. Viewers will experience firsthand how physically challenged athletes become stronger through sport. Several surprise moments will be...

April 29, 2021

Course Records Smashed at Epic Jackpot Ultra Running Festival

HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 29, 2021 – Beyond Limits Running, the founder, owner and producer of the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Southern Nevada’s premier ultra-running endurance event, is proud to announce results for the 8th annual Festival which took place April 23-26, 2021 at Cornerstone Park.  Despite windy conditions with...

April 29, 2021

XTERRA Trail Marathon Series partners with International Trail Running Association

April 29, 2021 (Minneapolis, MN) - The newly established XTERRA Trail Marathon Series has joined forces with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) to provide athletes with ITRA Performance Index points, build upon the shared values of both organizations, and form a deeper connection with the worldwide trail running community....

April 29, 2021

Michael Epstein Sports Productions Celebrates the Opening of California with the 2021 HERMOSA BEACH TRIATHLON – August 15th

Michael Epstein Sports Productions (MESP Inc.) is proud to announce the 2021 Hermosa Beach Triathlon has been rescheduled to August 15th at the world-famous Hermosa Beach Pier. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2021 Hermosa Beach Triathlon celebrating the official “Opening of California” said Company Founder and...

April 29, 2021

Team Evergreen Announces BASE Performance as Presenting Sponsor of the Triple Bypass

EVERGREEN, CO - Team Evergreen announces BASE Performance as a presenting sponsor of the 2021 Triple Bypass bicycle ride and a supporting sponsor of The Hundo, Beti Bike Bash, and Mount Evans Hill Climb. The Triple Bypass, an iconic 110-mile cycling event that carves through the heart of the Rocky...

April 29, 2021

Blistering Pace Race Management Welcomes Hillary Fujii as Director of Marketing

NAPA, CALIFORNIA—Blistering Pace Race Management is thrilled to announce that Hillary Fujii has joined the growing staff as Director of Marketing, bringing valuable perspective and expertise to the organization’s expanding list of clients and events. Fujii began her career in race marketing in 2015 with Destination Races, based in Sonoma....

April 28, 2021

Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have confirmed all athletes will be tested for COVID-19 daily as part of coronavirus countermeasures set to be in operation at the Games. Inside the Games

April 28, 2021

Pic2Go Partners with Rhode Races & Events to deliver Lasting Digital Memories to 2021 Participants!

Pic2Go, the global race photography solution provider and JKP Sports, a leading full-service sports photography company, have partnered with Rhode Races & Events to deliver free races photos to participants during 2021. The Pic2Go innovative sponsored race photography technology will be used to deliver free race day photos to participants, while offering...

April 28, 2021

Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon Returns to Southwest Utah in 2022; St. George, Utah Selected as Host of 2022 IRONMAN North American Championship

ST. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (April 28, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group announced today that the city of St. George, Utah, for the first time since 2012, will once again play host to a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon with the first event scheduled for May 7, 2022 and again in...

April 28, 2021

The IRONMAN Group Retains DE&I Consultancy Firm Kaleidoscope Group

TAMPA, Fla. (April 28, 2021) – The words Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are not just buzz words or trends, but an intrinsic part of the work and community cultures that The IRONMAN Group is looking to further foster. The organization understands that in order to achieve their goals, it...

April 28, 2021

To Help Races Make a Comeback, Running USA Shares White Paper with Epidemiologist Guidance

(April 28, 2021) - As vaccination rates increase and understanding of the virus that causes COVID-19 transmission improves, there is a clear path towards a return to racing. That’s the focus of a new white paper for the running industry, which is being shared today for the first time by...

April 27, 2021

Sodisp virtual platform to selected to host the 2nd Annual Mermaid 24 Hour Virtual Relay starting on May 15th

San Jose, CA (April 27, 2021) The Mermaid Series, a women’s focused triathlon and running race series is gearing up for the 2nd Annual 24 Hour Virtual Relay. Last year the event filled to capacity with participants from five different continents joining together and handing off the baton from one runner...

April 27, 2021

P3R Enhances 2021 Race Weekend Experience with New Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Experience Powered by Brooks Running

PITTSBURGH (April 27, 2021) - Runners and spectators will be able to experience the 2021 Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with a new immersive digital platform. The Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Experience powered by Brooks Running brings to life the journey runners experience during race weekend with...

April 27, 2021

New CDC Guidelines Say You Don’t Have to Wear a Mask When Running Outdoors

Yearning for a run without worrying about a mask? The time has come. According to new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), you don’t need to wear a mask outdoors if you’re walking, running, biking, or hiking on your own or with members of your household, whether you’re fully...

April 27, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup Spring Forward Seminar Caps a Year of Virtual Learning

(Moorestown, NJ)– GiveSignup | RunSignup capped off a year of extensive virtual education on April 22nd with the Spring Forward Seminar, a half-day session focused on creating agile, hybrid event plans for 2021. More than 600 event directors, timers, and nonprofits registered for the half-day event covering expectations for 2021,...

April 27, 2021

F2C Nutrition Inks Multi-Year Nutrition Partnership with Gran Fondo Hincapie

F2C Nutrition Inc. is proud to be the official nutrition partner for the Gran Fondo Hincapie series. F2C Nutrition, known for its clean, athlete-focused, science driven premium sports nutrition products and internationally recognized for quality and innovation, will be at all the events with nutritional and electrolyte beverages. “We are...

April 27, 2021

2021 Austin Half Marathon Signals Austin’s Successful Return to Running

AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2021 -- On Sunday, April 25th, the Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour signaled Austin’s successful return to running. Nearly 5400 registered for the Austin Half Marathon or KXAN Simple Health 5K benefitting Paramount Theatre. Austin’s successful return to running was highlighted by...

April 27, 2021

Life Time Announces $10,000 in Prize Purse Winnings for 2021 Chequamegon MTB Festival Presented by Trek

CABLE, Wis., April 27, 2021—Winners of the 2021 Chequamegon (sheh-wah-meh-gun) MTB Festival presented by Trek will receive a combined total of $10,000 in prize purse winnings this September. The festival, which was founded in 1983 with only 27 riders in its inaugural year, is owned and produced by Life Time...