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January 29, 2026
MarathonFoto Welcomes Four New Team Members Amid Continued Growth
WASHINGTON, Iowa (January 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – MarathonFoto, the industry leader in race photography, has added four new employees to its team. Shasten Hildebrand and Amanda Tobin have come on board as client relations managers. Dehn Craig and Jacob Harris have joined the team as external operations managers. This...
January 29, 2026
New Owners, Same Great Races: Wicked Fast Race Co. Acquires Seven Beloved South Shore Road Races
South Shore, Massachusetts — January 29, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A new chapter is underway for seven of the South Shore of Massachusetts’ most popular road race events. Wicked Fast Race Co. has officially acquired the St. Pat’s Day 5K, Run Through the Pines Half Marathon & 5K, Beach and...
January 29, 2026
Tokyo Marathon To Host 2027 ABBOTWMM MTT Age Group World Championships
Japan will be first Asian country to host the championship Runners can compete in more than 375 races to qualify for the championship JANUARY 29, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - THE TOKYO MARATHON will host the 2027 Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships on March...
January 28, 2026
DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon Announce International Partnership, Connecting Two Iconic Running Destinations
PITTSBURGH, Pa. and REYKJAVÍK, Iceland (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon today announced a new international marathon partnership inviting runners to experience two distinctly different, yet equally unforgettable, destinations through the shared passion of running. The partnership connects Pittsburgh’s high-energy,...
January 28, 2026
USA CRITS Announces 2026 Spring Criterium Series
Athens, GA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - USA CRITS is excited to announce the official 2026 USA CRITS calendar, bringing premier criterium racing back to passionate cycling fans and elite athletes across the Southeastern United States. The series will run April 11 through May 23, 2026, showcasing fast-paced criterium racing in vibrant...
January 28, 2026
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Unveils Elite Athlete Field for 35th Anniversary
AUSTIN, Texas (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is proud to announce the selection of elite athletes for the 2026 event. This long standing program aims to assemble a competitive field of top-tier male and female runners while also identifying emerging...
January 28, 2026
Celebrate Love, Fitness, and Fun at the Coronado Valentine’s Day Run on February 15, 2026
Coronado, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Coronado will come alive with color, costumes, and community spirit on Sunday, February 15, 2026, when the Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Run returns for another unforgettable Valentine’s Day Weekend celebration. Known for its fun-loving atmosphere and scenic coastal setting, this event...
January 28, 2026
Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota Returns with Strong Portland Community Focus
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 48th annual Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest, presented by Toyota, is returning on March 15, where it will host an estimated 19,000 participants, making it the largest running event in the City of Portland. The race organizers go beyond just producing...
January 27, 2026
Challenge Family’s 20-Meter Drafting Rule Sets the Standard for Fairer Racing
January 27, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Family celebrates a major step forward in promoting fair competition as leading events and organisations, including DATEV Challenge Roth and Ironman, adopt its 20-meter drafting zone. Since 2014, Challenge Family has been at the forefront of ensuring fair play in triathlon, introducing the...
January 27, 2026
DATEV Challenge Roth increases drafting distance in the professional field to 20 metres
ROTH. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was...
