EVENT NEWS
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January 27, 2020
Hong Kong Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has declared the highest level of emergency in response to the outbreak, raising it from the previous state of "serious", leading to the race on February 9 being abandoned. The event had already attracted a full quota of 74,000 participants who were due to...
January 24, 2020
Coronado to host 10TH Annual Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Run
Organizers Plan Valentine’s-Inspired Matchmaking Event and Wedding Vow Renewals at the Race San Diego, Calif. – The Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, returns to Tidelands Park on Coronado Island Sunday, February 9, 2020. In addition to its famed after-party at McP’s Irish Pub and Grill,...
January 24, 2020
CHALLENGE FAMILY World Bonus returns in 2020: pro field will battle for 150.000 dollar
Just after ending CHALLENGE FAMILY's 2019 World Bonus last December with amazing winners Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt, pros can already look forward to the next season of this rankings with again a USD 150.000 end-of-season bonus, which will be paid five deep across both men and women. Athletes can earn...
January 24, 2020
Austin Marathon Announces Third Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $23,200 AUSTIN, Texas, January 24, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the third round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth year, creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,...
January 24, 2020
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Announces 2020 Race
Boston’s Only Triathlon set for August 1-2, 2020, Registration Now Open BOSTON – January 23, 2020 – ethos, the mass participation event organization that produces the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon, announced today the 12th annual event will be held August 1-2, 2020. Registration is now open for Boston’s only...
January 24, 2020
Hartford Marathon Foundation and Hartford Athletic Bring O’Hartford 5K to Dillon Stadium on March 22
Running community will also support soccer team’s March 21 home opener Glastonbury, CT – January 24, 2020 – The non-profit Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF), which produces 30+ race events throughout southern New England, is bringing the annual O’Hartford 5K tradition to historic Dillon Stadium through a new partnership with Hartford...
January 23, 2020
UCI steps up anti-doping enforcement in women’s peloton
The UCI is stepping up its anti-doping efforts in the women’s peloton by carrying out testing at all Women’s WorldTour events and during training camps. Cycling’s international governing body is also increasing the number of riders who must register their whereabouts for testing and upping the amount of money it takes...
January 23, 2020
Runner who accused Canepa of cheating at Tor found guilty of defamation
Paolo Rossi, the 2014 Tor des Géants participant who accused 2012 and 2013 champion Francesca Canepa of accepting a ride in the middle of the race, has been found guilty of defaming her in an Italian court, and must pay her €15,000 in compensation as well as a €2,500 fine. Read what transpired...
January 23, 2020
Registration Now Open for 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
More than 16,000 participants expected for One Great Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 26-27; Pittsburgh’s largest fall race has become a beloved tradition for local runners PITTSBURGH, PA (January 23, 2020) – Online registration is now open for the 43rd annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by...
January 23, 2020
2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Offer $10,000 World Record Bonuses in Men’s and Women’s Competitions
Organizers Anticipate Incentive Will Produce 20th World or American Record at Event January 23, 2020, Washington, DC: The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Committee is excited to announce new World Record bonuses being offered at this year’s race, scheduled for Sunday, April 5. These new bonuses are in addition to...