GIVING NEWS
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September 9, 2026
Athletes Raise Over $353,000 for First Descents at 2026 Leadville Race Series
DENVER, Colorado (September 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -- First Descents is excited to share that 43 athletes raised more than $353,000 this August, as two teams completed both Leadville Race Series events — the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the Leadville Trail 100 Run — in support of First Descents'...
September 3, 2026
Sonoma Fall Classic Ultra Launches New Programs Supporting Firefighters, Wildfire Survivors, and Future First Responders
Healdsburg, California (September 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — In response to the devastating wildfire seasons that continue to impact communities across the West Coast, the Sonoma Fall Classic Ultra, hosted by Healdsburg Running Company in partnership with Aravaipa Running, is proud to announce four new community initiatives dedicated to supporting...
September 1, 2026
Running USA Opens Applications for 2027 LEAD Collective
Sept. 1, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Running USA is now accepting applications for the 2027 LEAD Collective, a changemaking initiative designed to highlight, support and elevate professionals who are helping shape the future direction of the running industry. Each year, Running USA selects emerging leaders from minority and/or women-owned businesses,...
August 28, 2026
Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals To Run Lambeau Field Steps Together On August 28 As The Coach Knapp Stair Climb Campaign Kicks Off Its Fifth Season
New York (August 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Coach Knapp Memorial Fund, named in memory of veteran NFL assistant coach Greg Knapp, dedicated to educating drivers on the dangers of distracted driving, reduce the number of distracted driving related deaths, and promote distracted driving awareness reform, today announced its...
August 28, 2026
ShowcasedAll for Nepal
HILDEBRAN, N.C. — August 28, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DeFeet International announces the immediate release of a specially designed sock created in response to the tragic flash floods that have devastated communities along the Nepal-Tibet border. The sudden flooding of rivers in the region has claimed dozens of lives, left...
August 27, 2026
ShowcasedEndurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Julie M.H. Brown, Senior Director of Industry Impact and Engagement at OIA
Do you know what your certifications actually cover, and what they leave out? One wrong claim can turn into a compliance mess fast, so we sat down with Julie M.H. Brown, Senior Director of Industry Impact and Engagement at OIA, to talk through OIA's new course, Sustainability Standards and Certifications in...
August 18, 2026
Peace Runners 773 Study Finds Belonging Drives Health and Economic Gains
CHICAGO, (August 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — A new study of Peace Runners 773’s Out West Run 13.1 training program found that participants experienced meaningful gains in mental health, physical activity, workplace productivity, and community connection, with a sense of belonging emerging as a key driver of those outcomes....
August 13, 2026
Realbuzz drives £3M+ in international charity fundraising at Tokyo Marathon 2026
London, UK (August 13, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – realbuzz, the world’s leading provider of charity running programmes, has announced a major fundraising milestone from its inaugural year as the official international charity partner of the Tokyo Marathon 2026, with a total of £3,048,741 raised for charity partners worldwide. Part of...
August 12, 2026
Colorado Families Turn Tragedy Into Action as Landmark Roadway Safety Laws Take Effect
DENVER, August 12, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Years of advocacy by Colorado families who lost loved ones to preventable roadway crashes are becoming law. On Wednesday, August 12, The White Line Foundation will join families and lawmakers along with AAA, Bicycle Colorado, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at the...
August 9, 2026
Runner Wears 125 T-Shirts During Idaho Potato Marathon to Break World Record: ‘I Just So Happened to Look Like a Potato’
An Idaho runner wore a record-breaking outfit on race day. David Rush ran the Idaho Potato Marathon wearing 125 T-shirts to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for most T-shirts worn at a marathon. “I just so happened to look like a potato,” Rush, who is in his 40s, said...
