EVENT NEWS
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August 3, 2020
Herbalife Nutrition Cancels 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5k and Bike Tour Event
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2020) - Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced it is canceling the 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour which had been scheduled for October 25, 2020. Herbalife Nutrition plans to hold a 2021 event on May 16, 2021. “We...
August 3, 2020
Colorado Classic publishes its COVID Mitigation Plan hoping to support other event organizers and riders
Denver, CO (August 3, 2020) —Despite cancelling its own event due to increased concerns around a spike in new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Colorado Classic today published its COVID Mitigation Plan in the hope it will offer assistance to other event organizers, teams and riders as the sport continues to...
August 1, 2020
Danielle Dingman (USA) and Debuting Professional Matt Mcwilliams (USA) Take Titles in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR17 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2020) – Danielle Dingman of Boise, Idaho and Matt McWilliams of Boulder, Colo. completed an American sweep in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 17th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend’s race positioned eight professional athletes from...
July 31, 2020
haku Rolls Out Innovative Fitness Wearables Integration
haku, the unparalleled technology partner leading innovative solutions for the endurance industry, has announced the rollout of its fitness wearables integration with top brands - including Fitbit and Garmin - aiming to provide the absolute best participant experience during virtual events. Being the only technology provider to have advanced event...
July 30, 2020
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force. Steve Brunner, chairman of the new group Cycling Events Task Force, believes traditional road races should be halted or greatly modified. Brunner's group has published a 15-page report for race directors on how to safely...
July 30, 2020
2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Goes Greener, Offsetting Twice as Much Carbon as 2019
PITTSBURGH – P3R has partnered with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) to offset the carbon footprint at this year’s GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan. Working together, they were able to offset more than twice as much carbon as last year’s event, making the GAP Relay one of the...
July 30, 2020
It’s time to compete in the Clásico El Colombiano!
The Clásico El Colombiano is a cycling event with a long history in Antioquia, Colombia, which performs competitions in different modalities, combining categories for professionals and amateurs. It is organized by the Classic Foundation of Executives El Colombiano, whose main purpose is to improve the social, educational, cultural and sporting...
July 30, 2020
Gran Fondo National Series Launches Solo Fondo Asheville and Asheville Driveway Challenge
(Gettysburg, PA) – Gran Fondo National Series has announced details of a new Solo Fondo Asheville cycling event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina on August 22-23, 2020, along with Driveway Challenges athletes can participate in from any location during the same weekend. These formats replace the in-person, mass-start...
July 30, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Announces Armadillo 5K as Second Event
AUSTIN, TX, July 30, 2020 -- Earlier this month, 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour and Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. The 6-event series began with the Wildflower Mile. It will continue with the Armadillo 5K, which launches on Tuesday,...
July 30, 2020
Gannet Ventures Launched Inaugural American Runs Virtual 5K
McLean, VA - (July 30, 2020) – Gannett Ventures, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the launch of the America Runs Virtual 5K presented by USA TODAY. The event is now open for registration to runners in all 50 states and will be promoted nationally by Gannett’s portfolio...