EVENT NEWS
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October 27, 2020
The Cyclists’ Alliance: Women’s cycling faced unique set of challenges due to COVID-19
A new survey conducted by advocacy group The Cyclists' Alliance shows inequity in medical support for women's teams. Read more on VeloNews.
October 27, 2020
Coronavirus’s Toll on Marathons and Other Races: A 95% Drop
Last Sunday’s four-mile race in New York’s Central Park had no runners bunched shoulder-to-shoulder, no cowbell-clanging spectators. This race used to draw about 5,000 runners, but on Sunday, it capped at 300. This is what recovery looks like in the road-race industry. Read more on The Wall Street Journal.
October 27, 2020
Second stop on IRONMAN VR World Tour Visits the Americas offering IRONMAN VR30 Chattanooga
IRONMAN® VR World Tour™ The IRONMAN VR World Tour: Spotlight on Americas The five-week long IRONMAN VR® World Tour focusing on specific regions of the world kicked off Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Participants have the unique opportunity to virtually travel to 20 stunning race locations around the...
October 27, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip heads to the Pacific Northwest for St. Jude Rock ‘N’ Roll VR Seattle, offering participants a Virtual Running Tour of the Emerald City with Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Remix Challenge Options
SEATTLE, Wash. / TAMPA, Fla. (October 28, 2020) – After a run in the sun that included over 6,500 participants hitting the virtual sugar sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast for the Rock ‘n’ Roll VR® Clearwater, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip tour bus heads to the...
October 27, 2020
Introducing: #VirtuallyMiamiFamous wired by 2021 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon presented by cbdMD
MIAMI, Fla., Oct 27, 2020 — Following the cancellation of the 2021 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon presented by cbdMD and Life Time Tropical 5K, Life Time today announced #VirtuallyMiamiFamous, a virtual experience available to U.S. and international participants. The event offers a trio of distance options including...
October 26, 2020
Giro d’Italia stage 19 shortened by 100km after riders refuse to race full course.
The refusal was due to the length of the planned 258km in dreary conditions, coming after a tough week of mountainous racing in cold weather and before a tough final test up the Sestriere tomorrow. Read more on Cycling Weekly.
October 26, 2020
CAKE To Host “CAKEMA” – “The Not in Milan Motorcycle Show”
(Stockholm, Sweden – October 26, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that in lieu of the cancellation of the 2020 EICMA motor show in Milan, Italy, the CAKE team will instead host a virtual event to showcase 2021 novelties and model updates and share...
October 25, 2020
Los Angeles Marathon Rescheduled For May
The 36th edition of the marathon had been scheduled to run March 21 and the LA Big 5K for March 20. The McCourt Foundation also announced Tuesday format changes to two other races it operates: The 2021 Rose Bowl 5K will be run Jan. 16-17 and the Rose Bowl Half-Marathon...
October 23, 2020
900 riders registered for inaugural GFNY Florida Sebring
NEW YORK CITY, October 23, 2020 – Under strict Covid-19 safety measures approved by local authorities, riders are extremely excited to be taking part in the race this Sunday, with many loyal GFNY riders saying it will be the highlight of their year. Riders registered from 25 countries will, however,...
October 23, 2020
Race Roster shares how ‘Jordan’s Run the Runway’ executed a safe and successful COVID-secure event
London, ON (Friday, Oct 23, 2020) - In an attempt to organize an in-person 5K event during a global pandemic, the Jordan’s Run the Runway team came across a series of challenges they were not expecting to face. Determined to carry on the traditional experience of running down the Diamond...
