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.
May 26, 2020
ESPN Teams with Peloton for First Ever Pro-Athlete All-Star Ride
ESPN will air Peloton’s first ever All-Star Ride on Saturday, May 30, featuring 16 pro-athlete participants (eight male and eight female) from across the sports landscape, all of whom are current Peloton members. Read more on ESPN.
May 26, 2020
Over 18,000 From Across the Globe Register to Take Part In 6K, 10K or Remix Challenge for Rock ‘N’ Roll VR5
TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the fifth edition in the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll VR5, with over 18,000 people from 95 nations and 47 states registered to step up to the virtual start...
May 26, 2020
Salomon Hosts WMN Virtual Half Marathon
OGDEN, Utah (May 26, 2020) – Today, Salomon announces the WMN Virtual Half, in partnership with Strava, which will take place during the May 29th weekend. This virtual event replaces the inaugural Salomon WMN Trail ½ Marathon, which was cancelled like many spring races. In light of the cancellation, Salomon pivoted to put together the WMN Virtual Half to give...
May 26, 2020
Race Across America Goes Virtual For 2020
Boulder, CO (May 26, 2021) – For the first time in 39 years Race Across America (RAAM) will not be held. The announcement was made with heavy hearts and it left a void for every ultra-racer in the world. But, when adversity appears, so does opportunity. Thanks to a group...
May 25, 2020
World Endurance Coaching Business Summit
The events of 2020 have massively disrupted the world of endurance sports, requiring a fundamental shift and adaptation to the way coaches need to operate in the future. COACH 2020 VISION is the world’s first virtual business development Summit, specifically tailored to help endurance sport coaches innovate and improve their...
May 25, 2020
Imogen Simmonds (SUI) And Andi Boecherer (DEU) Put in Top Performances During IRONMAN VR8 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (May 23, 2020) – The eighth edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw four professional women and four professional men battle on a 40 km portion of the newly offered IRONMAN Arizona bike course utilizing Official Virtual Cycling partner ROUVY’s augmented reality. After the conclusion of an...
May 22, 2020
Inaugural Collins Cup Triathlon to take place exactly one year from today on May 22nd 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND--BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the new date for the inaugural Collins Cup will be exactly one year from today – on the 22nd May 2021. The race, which was originally scheduled for 29-30th May 2020 but could not go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...
May 22, 2020
NorCalUltras’ Virtual Lunacy Series 3-Part Event Raises Money for Fit for Girls
The Lunacy Series, presented by NorCalUltras, is a virtual series of races comprised of three events: the Jammie Jam, Rock Your Block – 24 Hour Event and Twilight Twinkle Toes. $5 from each event entry will be donated to Fit for Girls, a nonprofit organization that helps girls set and...
May 22, 2020
Bikerumor’s Remote Otter wraps with 27 brand stories and videos
Bikerumor’s Remote Otter “virtual Sea Otter coverage” has wrapped with videos from 27 amazing brands. “With the Sea Otter Classic and most every other major event and expo cancelled this spring and summer, we knew we needed to give brands a showcase beyond just another press release,” says Bikerumor founder...
May 21, 2020
What we can learn from endurance athletes about getting through this pandemic
The New York Times shares what long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes can teach us about how to move through extended periods of discomfort. Read more here.
