EVENT NEWS
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August 19, 2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Gannett Ventures Launch Collaboration for Warner Bros. Virtual Run Series
Memphis, TN and McLean, VA – August 19, 2020 – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, and Gannett Ventures, majority owner of Rugged Races, today announced an expansive new partnership as the official charity...
August 18, 2020
Run every street or trail in your town with the latest virtual running challenge
Aravaipa Running's newest challenge will see participants run, walk or bike every street - wherever they live - to give runners and cyclists a chance to rediscover their city, their town, or their neighbourhood. Read more on Canadian Running.
August 18, 2020
The Running Event Announces Cancellation of December 2020 Event
AUSTIN, TX—AUGUST 18, 2020 -- Diversified Communications, organizer of The Running Event, announced that due to ongoing health and safety issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary to cancel the 2020 edition of The Running Event which was scheduled to take place on December 1 - 3,...
August 17, 2020
San Diego Padres Launch 2020 Friar 5k
SAN DIEGO – August 17, 2020 – The San Diego Padres are teaming up with EnMotive, producers of the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k series, to launch the first ever Friar 5k Virtual Race. All participants will receive a commemorative 2020 Friar 5k Goodie Bag featuring Padres-branded swag and themed 5k...
August 17, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR16 Sees Over 10,000 Participants From 88 Nations Register to Take Part In 1K, 5K or Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. – More than 10,000 people from 88 nations and 48 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 16th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR16 gave the global running and walking community the opportunity to challenge themselves with two...
August 17, 2020
Tulsa Williams Route 66 Marathon Moves to Virtual Event
Today, Tulsa’s Williams Route 66 Marathon announced its annual event, scheduled for November 21-22, is moving to a virtual race format for 2020. While the decision was a tough one, organizers felt strongly it was the right one for the city, the volunteers, and the participants. “We talked with our...
August 17, 2020
Lenny Ramsey (NLD) and Łukasz Wójt (DEU) Earn Victories in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR19 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Lenny Ramsey of the Netherlands and Łukasz Wójt representing Germany took titles in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 19th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend of racing saw all eight athletes make their IRONMAN...
August 17, 2020
Bikerumor offering Sea Otter PLAY virtual booth design assistance
Bikerumor has partnered with Sea Otter Classic to offer exhibitors their creative, production and copywriting services for brands needing help getting their digital booth design completed. “With the Sea Otter Classic moving to a fully virtual expo in 2020, many brands are scrambling to convert their usual booth setup to...
August 17, 2020
High Five Events Moves Up on 2020 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
AUSTIN, Texas, August 17, 2020 -- Inc. magazine revealed that High Five Events is ranked 1853 on its 2020 Inc. 5000 list with an impressive growth rate of 229 percent. That represents a jump of 310 spots from the 2019 rankings. High Five Events debuted on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list...
August 14, 2020
Riders hit by ‘icy ping pong balls’ as hailstorm descends on cycling’s Critérium du Dauphiné
The second stage of the race ended in chaos as riders were pelted by large hailstones, with riders running for cover, hit hard and some with painful welts on their backs and necks. Read more on CNN Sports.