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March 19, 2026
‘Plogging’ fitness trend is taking over New York City’s dirty streets — and keeping people in shape
Move over boring, old run club — picking up trash while jogging with pals is the hot new fitness trend. Run clubs have become increasingly popular as a way to exercise, forge friendships and make romantic connections, and now some New Yorkers are taking their passion a step further by cleaning the streets...
March 19, 2026
Pittsburgh to Host 2027 USATF Half Marathon Championships
PITTSBURGH (March 19, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R today announced that Pittsburgh has been selected to host the 2027 USATF Half Marathon Championships as part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. The national championship will be contested in conjunction with the 2027 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh...
March 19, 2026
GFNY debuts in Aguascalientes, Mexico this Sunday
New York City, March 19, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The global GFNY series continues its expansion in Mexico this Sunday with the inaugural GFNY Aguascalientes, where riders will take on a demanding course through the striking desert landscapes surrounding the city. The competitive long distance covers 144.8 km with 1,511...
March 18, 2026
15-year prison sentence sought over ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde
Prosecutors in Spain are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a man who reportedly struck Alejandro Valverde with his car in July 2022. According to the prosecution, the man, who is a retired Civil Guard officer, had a confrontation with the then Movistar cyclist and his training partner, and then drove into them. The...
March 18, 2026
UCI takes step further and mandates GPS trackers in cycling peloton
The debate about safety in cycling races was reignited after the tragic death of Swiss rider Muriel Furrer. Since then, the UCI has been advocating for the introduction of GPS trackers, but now the cycling union is taking it a step further. The UCI wants to make GPS trackers mandatory...
March 18, 2026
Annapolis Running Festival Returns for Fourth Year on March 21st
Annapolis, MD (March 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Corrigan Sports’s Annapolis Running Festival is set to return for its fourth consecutive year on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This year’s event welcomes Kaiser Permanente as the new title sponsor, reinforcing a shared commitment to health and wellness in the region. All races...
March 18, 2026
Wisconsin Marathon Announces YASH Technologies as New Presenting Sponsor
Kenosha, Wisconsin (March 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Wisconsin Marathon is proud to announce that YASH Technologies Inc has signed on as the new Presenting Sponsor of the Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. The event will now be known as the Wisconsin Marathon presented by YASH Technologies, marking an exciting new chapter...
March 18, 2026
Runners Invited to “Hit The Road, Earn The Medals” in New I-74 Challenge
CHAMPAIGN/MOLINE/PEORIA, Ill. (March 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Runners can now take part in a tour across the state of Illinois with the launch of a new partnership between Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, the Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC and the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon. The I-74 Challenge...
March 18, 2026
Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz confirmed for Gran Premio New York City
NEW YORK CITY, March 18, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - U.S. Continental team Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz has confirmed its participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, scheduled for May 17, 2026. The team joins a growing list of professional squads set to race in...
March 18, 2026
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon and LADWP’s Renewed Sustainability Partnership Hydrated Runners and Protected the Planet at 2026 Event
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, continued its partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the 2026 edition of the event, which took place on March 8. This collaboration is instrumental in the marathon’s industry-leading...
