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April 18, 2026
Boston Marathon Weekend Kicks Off With 2026 Boston 5K, B.A.A. Invitational Mile, and B.A.A. Youth Mile
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - It was a damp and chilly Boston spring morning, but the competition was heated in the 24th-annual Boston 5K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. Leading the 9,306 finishers from Boston Common to Boylston Street were a pair wheelchair stars, Marcel Hug (10:25) and Tatyana...
April 18, 2026
Le Mesnager and Pohle Take First Wins of the European Season at Anfi Challenge-Mogán Gran Canaria
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The European season kicked off with memorable racing today at Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria with wins by Damien Le Mesnager (FRA) and Caroline Pohle (GER). The day started with calm and warm conditions as the sold-out field gathered on the Anfi del Mar beach. In the men’s...
April 18, 2026
Suunto Expands North American Road Athlete Roster Heading in Boston Marathon
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE – Suunto, a global leader in performance sports wearables, is proud to announce a number of road athlete signings. United by a pursuit of performance on the roads, the roster brings together an accomplished group of road running athletes with plans to line up...
April 17, 2026
Mike Love to Lead Pre-Race Meditation at The Beach Boys 5k & Wellness Day on May 16 in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA (April 17, 2026)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Newly announced, The Beach Boys singer, songwriter and founding member Mike Love will be onsite for the inaugural BEACH BOYS 5K & WELLNESS DAY, leading a special pre-race meditation at the start line, bringing a moment of mindfulness and intention to kick...
April 17, 2026
Nike removes controversial Boston Marathon sign after major backlash
A Boston Marathon Nike campaign, put up outside its flagship store on Newbury St. in Boston on Thursday, has the running world up in arms. The sign, which read, “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated,” was heavily criticized for pace-shaming and not being inclusive to runners of all levels or abilities. On...
April 17, 2026
Top Favourites Ready for Thrilling Battle at Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria
April 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - There is quite a lot at stake tomorrow - January 18 - when the starting gun fires at Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria at 8am local time. This sold-out race, the European season opener for Challenge Family, features a deep and talented professional field. Many top...
April 16, 2026
46th Annual Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon Returns to the San Francisco Bay, Welcoming Amateur and Professional Athletes from Around the World
SAN FRANCISCO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The legendary Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon is set to return to the streets and waters of San Francisco on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Organized by MARI, the weekend will bring together elite professional triathletes and passionate amateur competitors from around the world...
April 16, 2026
Chinese Cities Are Issuing Housing Subsidies to Marathon Runners
Several Chinese cities have begun offering property subsidies to marathon runners in a bid to stimulate local housing markets. The most recent initiative, unveiled by the Qixia district government in Nanjing, capital of the eastern Jiangsu province, offers 100,000 yuan (roughly $14,700) in housing subsidies for select properties in the...
April 16, 2026
Marathon Printing, Inc. Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the U.S. Trail Running Conference
Nashville, TN (April 16, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The U.S. Trail Running Conference is pleased to announce that Marathon Printing, Inc. is returning as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 conference, taking place November 5–7 at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The partnership marks a continued commitment from one of...
April 16, 2026
43rd El Tour de Tucson Launches Free Youth Registration DOGs of Tucson Sponsors Youth Under Age 18
TUCSON, Arizona. (April 16, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Perimeter Bicycling of America has partnered with the DOGS of Tucson cycling group to offer free El Tour registration for all youth under age 18 to help develop the next generation of cyclists. You can register here: 43rd El Tour de Tucson....
