EVENT NEWS
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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...
January 27, 2026
IRONMAN Announces Change to 20-Meter Draft Zone for Professional Racing Following Comprehensive Testing Process
Formal testing conducted in partnership with RaceRanger and Aerodynamics expert Marc Graveline delivers conclusive insights supporting adjustment from 12 to 20 meters draft zone for pros. Updated professional race draft zone distance to be implemented beginning March 1, 2026, and will be included in upcoming release of 2026 IRONMAN Competition...
January 27, 2026
Belgian Waffle Ride and Bike MS Announce National Partnership Across 2026 Event Series
Encinitas, CA (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), the original and most irreverent unroad cycling series in the world, today announced a new national partnership with Bike MS, the premier cycling fundraising movement of the National MS Society. The partnership will launch during the 2026 BWR season and...
January 27, 2026
Quintana Roo Expands Support Program, Pro Team & Product Offerings for 2026
Chattanooga, TN (Jan. 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Records broken. Victories achieved. Personal goals met. Quintana Roo achieved new heights last year, despite headwinds across the industry. Quintana Roo plans to carry this momentum into 2026 by increasing its event presence and athlete support, growing its star-studded pro lineup, introducing all-new...
January 26, 2026
Wearables Enter the Spotlight at Australian Open Amid Whoop Controversy
Top players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were ordered to remove their Whoop bands before matches. Whoop, in response, says athletes have a “fundamental right” to track their data while competing Health and fitness wearable maker Whoop is at the center of a controversy making waves at the...
January 26, 2026
Entry Application Now Open for 2026 Boston 5K
BOSTON (January 26, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that 2026 Boston 5K registration will occur over four days in January, featuring a new random selection process. The 2026 Boston 5K will take place on Saturday, April 18, two days prior to the 130th Boston...
