August 5, 2020

New timing equipment helped a major mountain bike event adapt to Coronavirus restrictions

The largest annual mountain bike festival in Austria -- the “Salzkammergut Trophy” -- normally attracts more than 5,000 participants from over 40 nations. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 event was facing possible cancellations, race refunds, and lost sponsorships. Instead, the organizer redesigned the event and created a new...

August 5, 2020

Registration Open for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events

PITTSBURGH, PA – Registration for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events is officially open. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to register for the weekend of events scheduled for April 30 - May 2, 2021. New this year, the weekend of events is introducing a second...

August 5, 2020

2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Coming To Taupō, New Zealand

TAMPA, Fla. / TAUPŌ, New Zealand (Aug. 5, 2020) – IRONMAN announced that Taupō, New Zealand has secured the right to host the 2022 IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship, a two-day event that will take place on December 10-11, 2022. Taupō was originally set to host the 2020 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3...

August 4, 2020

BYOB: Runners must carry own bottles for trash-free Shonan Marathon

For the first time ever, marathon runners will cover the entire 42.195-km course while carrying something in their hands: their own bottles. In order to reduce waste, participants will run with their own bottles or cups, periodically refilling them from drink stations, with runners required to start the race with...

August 4, 2020

The Great American Outdoors Act has become law

One of the largest conservation bills drafted in recent memory was signed into law today, ending a months-long process. The Great American Outdoors Act guarantees mandatory, permanent financing of the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year and earmarks $1.9 billion annually for the next five years...

August 4, 2020

USA Cycling Collegiate National Championship Update

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling has spent the last few months speaking with colleges, teams and Conference Directors while monitoring the decisions of other college-based sports and organizations across the country. In addition, we have considered a number of options to hold safe and viable Collegiate National Championships for...

August 4, 2020

Pro Runners Keep Tradition and Participate in Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile

PITTSBURGH (August 4, 2020)–  Even though the make-up of the race is different this year, the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile will still challenge participants to run their fastest (and most fun) mile virtually. America’s best milers will also be joining in this year’s virtual elite field, which challenges them...

August 3, 2020

Over 9,000 Participants From 88 Nations Register to Take Part in Rock ‘N’ Roll VR14

TAMPA, Fla. (August 3, 2020) – More than 9,000 people from 88 nations and 47 states stepped up the virtual start line in the 14th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR14 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race...

August 3, 2020

Herbalife Nutrition Cancels 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon, 5k and Bike Tour Event

LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2020) - Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced it is canceling the 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour which had been scheduled for October 25, 2020. Herbalife Nutrition plans to hold a 2021 event on May 16, 2021. “We...

August 3, 2020

Colorado Classic publishes its COVID Mitigation Plan hoping to support other event organizers and riders

Denver, CO (August 3, 2020) —Despite cancelling its own event due to increased concerns around a spike in new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Colorado Classic today published its COVID Mitigation Plan in the hope it will offer assistance to other event organizers, teams and riders as the sport continues to...

August 1, 2020

Danielle Dingman (USA) and Debuting Professional Matt Mcwilliams (USA) Take Titles in The HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR17 Pro Challenge

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2020) – Danielle Dingman of Boise, Idaho and Matt McWilliams of Boulder, Colo. completed an American sweep in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 17th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This weekend’s race positioned eight professional athletes from...

July 31, 2020

haku Rolls Out Innovative Fitness Wearables Integration

haku, the unparalleled technology partner leading innovative solutions for the endurance industry, has announced the rollout of its fitness wearables integration with top brands - including Fitbit and Garmin - aiming to provide the absolute best participant experience during virtual events. Being the only technology provider to have advanced event...

July 30, 2020

U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force

U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force. Steve Brunner, chairman of the new group Cycling Events Task Force, believes traditional road races should be halted or greatly modified. Brunner's group has published a 15-page report for race directors on how to safely...

July 30, 2020

2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Goes Greener, Offsetting Twice as Much Carbon as 2019

PITTSBURGH – P3R has partnered with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) to offset the carbon footprint at this year’s GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan. Working together, they were able to offset more than twice as much carbon as last year’s event, making the GAP Relay one of the...

July 30, 2020

It’s time to compete in the Clásico El Colombiano!

The Clásico El Colombiano is a cycling event with a long history in Antioquia, Colombia, which performs competitions in different modalities, combining categories for professionals and amateurs. It is organized by the Classic Foundation of Executives El Colombiano, whose main purpose is to improve the social, educational, cultural and sporting...

July 30, 2020

Gran Fondo National Series Launches Solo Fondo Asheville and Asheville Driveway Challenge

(Gettysburg, PA) – Gran Fondo National Series has announced details of a new Solo Fondo Asheville cycling event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina on August 22-23, 2020, along with Driveway Challenges athletes can participate in from any location during the same weekend. These formats replace the in-person, mass-start...

July 30, 2020

Run Austin Virtual Series Announces Armadillo 5K as Second Event

AUSTIN, TX, July 30, 2020 -- Earlier this month, 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour and Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. The 6-event series began with the Wildflower Mile. It will continue with the Armadillo 5K, which launches on Tuesday,...

July 30, 2020

Gannet Ventures Launched Inaugural American Runs Virtual 5K

McLean, VA - (July 30, 2020) – Gannett Ventures, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the launch of the America Runs Virtual 5K presented by USA TODAY. The event is now open for registration to runners in all 50 states and will be promoted nationally by Gannett’s portfolio...

July 29, 2020

Former Olympic cyclist Johann Lienhart banned for helping son dope

The Austrian Anti-Doping Legal Committee said Tuesday that Lienhart supplied his pro triathlete son with EPO, genotropine and testosterone between December 2018 and March 2019. Read more on ESPN.

July 29, 2020

UCI to punish teams and event organizers if COVID-19 rules are not followed

Teams that fail to present proof of a rider’s diagnostic test will face fines decided by the UCI’s disciplinary commission, and the rider will also be removed from the event. Organizers that do not comply with the long list of COVID-19 safety face fines, stern warnings, and even the possible...

July 29, 2020

P3R Launches Podcast Highlighting the Running Industry and Runners’ Stories

PITTSBURGH, PA – P3R launches the first season of Behind The Start Line, a podcast series peeling back the curtain on everything that happens before runners prepare to take off on race day. Listeners will hear from co-hosts Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R, and Eric Burnett, P3R Event Emcee, as...

July 29, 2020

iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Jordan Walking Tour Series

LOGAN, Utah — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness platform, is now streaming its Jordan Walking Series, a seven-part tour. Like all of iFit’s award-winning workouts, the incline, decline and speed automatically adjust on iFit-enabled treadmills — such as NordicTrack and ProForm — to match the terrain of the actual...

July 28, 2020

USA Swimming introduces virtual competition format

This allows swimmers from across the country to compete against one another ‘from the comfort of their local pool.’ The new competition style, which marks the first time USA Swimming has held virtual meets on a national scale, allows swimmers to return to racing while reducing the risks of travel...

July 28, 2020

Spartan Race Cancels The Rest Of The U.S. 2020 Season.

Since March, it has been a never-ending series of postponements, venue changes and overall uncertainty. Spartan has been working consistently with local governments, attempting to get more events going during the pandemic, but they made the decision to pull the plug on the 2020 US racing season. Read more on...

July 28, 2020

Test Your Endurance with the Air Force Marathon’s Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – If you like to physically challenge yourself and earn some swag to show off your accomplishment, sign up for the 2020 Air Force Marathon’s Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge series. “The Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge was designed to encourage participants to challenge what they thought possible.” said...