EVENT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about running, cycling and triathlon races and events? Scroll below to view all endurance sports event news.
August 19, 2020
Tour de France does away with podium girls
ASO, parent company of the Tour de France, announced that the era of podium girls has come to an end. There will be just one hostess on one side of a stage-winner or jersey recipient, and a male host on the other side. Read more on VeloNews.
August 19, 2020
Headsweats Partners with Virtual Women’s Half Marathon for New Run Series
BOULDER, Colo. (August 19, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the Virtual Women’s Half Marathon Run Series as the exclusive headwear provider to support female runners during a fun filled weekend of virtual events on October 17 and 18, 2020. “Running is in...
August 19, 2020
Soul Focus Sports and Hustle Clean Announce Strategic Partnership
San Francisco, Calif. (August 19, 2020) – Hustle Clean, the premium active care brand formerly known as ShowerPill, has tapped San Francisco based Soul Focus Sports to engage the endurance industry with its products and socially-conscious initiatives. Founded by former athletes, and led by former NFL running back and CEO,...
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...
