March 22, 2023

GoFundraise Becomes Official Fundraising Provider for the San Francisco Marathon

22th March 2023 - San Francisco, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This partnership will help to raise much-needed funds for important causes while also promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. The San Francisco Marathon is one of the most iconic races in the world, drawing runners from around the globe to compete on...

March 21, 2023

Article One and Professional Runner Nikki Hiltz Team Up to Support LGBTQ Youth

FLINT, Mich. (March 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Article One, the independent eyewear brand, today announced a partnership with professional middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz. Hiltz, the first openly non-binary runner to win a US Track and Field championship title, and Article One have established a collaborative relationship intended to prioritize services...

March 21, 2023

The Booger Fund Launches the Making a Difference Scholarship

SEATTLE, Wash. – March 21, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Booger Fund is honored to launch the Making a Difference Scholarship, which recognizes student cyclists who are giving back to communities and organizations they care about. These Scholarships are provided in honor of Michael “Westy” Westover, an avid cyclist who...

March 15, 2023

REI Joins the Denver Colfax Marathon Sponsor Team

Denver, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon welcomes REI to their marathon sponsor line up to give athletes access to training support, knowledge, and merchandise like never before. “We’re beyond excited to have partnered with the Denver Colfax Marathon on their 17th anniversary,” said Josh Millward, REI’s Regional Manager...

March 14, 2023

Two-Time Paralympic Triathlon Medalist Grace Norman to Serve as Watch Us Thrive NIL Collective Ambassador

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Two-time Paralympic triathlon medalist & 2022 world champion Grace Norman will serve as an ambassador for USA Triathlon’s Watch Us Thrive NIL Collective. As a Watch Us Thrive Ambassador, Norman will drive the collective’s resource needs and impact through social media promotion, speaking appearances, fundraising...

March 9, 2023

USA Triathlon Foundation Tri Club Challenge Brings Clubs Together to Drive Multisport Forward

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon and the USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the launch of the 2023 USA Triathlon Foundation Tri Club Challenge, a nationwide fundraising campaign from April 1 to June 30 engaging USA Triathlon Clubs across the country to help grow participation and access to the sport...

March 8, 2023

Take the Lead Announces Dates for 2023 Retreat

Seattle, Wash. (March 8, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Take the Lead, a first-of-its-kind retreat, is returning in 2023 with the continued mission to provide women and femme of color (WFOC) who work in the running industry with career development programming, community building, and mentorship opportunities. After a successful launch in...

March 8, 2023

Marathon Goddess, Julie Weiss Reaches Milestone: Competitive Runner Raises One Million Dollars for Pancreatic Cancer Research

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 8, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ten years ago, at the Los Angeles Marathon, Julie Weiss finished her journey of 52 marathons in 52 weeks, in a quest to raise one million dollars for pancreatic cancer research, and eventually became known as the Marathon Goddess. On Sunday,...

March 7, 2023

Amgen Continues Longstanding Support of Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Flagship Fundraiser

LOS ANGELES - March 7, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The California Coast Classic, known to cyclists for decades as "The Ride of a Lifetime" because of its epic route down the California Coast and its fully supported bike tour format, will once again be presented by Amgen in 2023. The 23rd...

March 7, 2023

USA Triathlon Foundation to grant record $640,000 in 2023 following record fundraising year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The USA Triathlon Foundation will grant a record $640,000 in 2023 to support multisport opportunities for youth, grassroots diversity, equity, inclusion and access initiatives, and Olympic and Paralympic development and support programs. “Thanks to the generosity of so many, we’re able to affect sustainable...

March 3, 2023

Dick Hoyt Memorial “Yes You Can” Run Together running and walking event comes to Hopkinton this May

HOPKINTON, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On May 27, the Hoyt Foundation and The Hoyt Family will host the first-ever Dick Hoyt Memorial “Yes You Can” Run Together race in Hopkinton, Mass. The event begins at 10 a.m. and features a five-mile run and a two-mile walk. Funds raised by the event...

March 1, 2023

First Bourn Commits $100,000 to Scholarship Fund to Support U.S. Professional Female Endurance Athletes

Charlotte, North Carolina USA – March 1, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – First Bourn, a co-operative advocacy and endurance sports venture at the intersection of purpose and profit, today announces their commitment of $100,000 towards the Futures Fund, a college sponsorship program for the endurance sports industry. The fund is a female-focused grant...

February 22, 2023

Challenge Family and ROUVY Stand Together for Türkiye/Syria

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Family and ROUVY are deeply moved by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, where tens of thousands of people have lost their lives and many more have been injured or lost their homes and livelihoods. The people of these countries need help urgently and so ROUVY...

February 20, 2023

Pho3nix Welcomes Professional Cyclist to The Team

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pho3nix Foundation today announces Australian professional cyclist Freddy Ovett as the latest member of its Pho3nix Team. As a sport nonprofit committed to engaging and inspiring children through sport, the Pho3nix Foundation appoints as its ambassadors athletes with a shared commitment to reaching the pinnacle of...

February 18, 2023

12 Finishers of the Original 1978 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon to be Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 12 finishers of the original Hawaii Ironman Triathlon held 45 years ago today, Feb. 18, off the coast of Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach today were announced as the 12th induction class of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. The 12 finishers of the original Hawaii Ironman...

February 17, 2023

Join Team Make-A-Wish®; Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island Named Official Charity Partner for the 2023 Providence Marathon

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is teaming up with Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, as the official charity partner of the 2023 Providence Marathon and Half Marathon. The race runs through historic downtown sites on Sunday, May 7 and offers scenic...

February 17, 2023

The IRONMAN Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This month, The IRONMAN Foundation, whose mission is to create positive, tangible change in IRONMAN® and Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series race communities through grant funding and volunteerism, kicks off the celebration of its 20th anniversary of service. Since its inception in...

February 16, 2023

Ainsley’s Angels add to their rolling fleet with donations from FRESHJUNKIE Racing

BATON ROUGE, La. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On the eve of their 12th annual run at the 2023 Louisiana Marathon, the Ainsley’s Angels of America organization received a $12,000 donation from its charity partner, FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR). The funds are a combination of participant donations collected through various FJR events over the...

February 15, 2023

Why Community provides over 1600 comp race entries and raises over $135,000 in 2022

Vancouver, WA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - WHY Community, with a mission to improve the physical fitness and mental health of at-risk groups, provided 1647 individuals with the opportunity to train for and participate in local runs/walks and triathlons in 2022. Sherri McMillan, the founder of Why Community explains “the individuals we...

February 14, 2023

Road Runners Club of America Launches the Coaching Scholarship Fund

Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is proud to introduce its Coaching Scholarship Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to organizations seeking to improve access to the RRCA’s Coaching Certification Program for people who are the most impacted by overlapping...

February 13, 2023

Davis Phinney Foundation Partners with Wahoo Fitness on The Wahooligan Tour

LOUISVILLE, COLORADO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Davis Phinney Foundation is thrilled to partner with Wahoo Fitness for the upcoming indoor cycling event, The Wahooligan Tour, previously called the Tour of Sufferlandria. The event will take place from Sunday, March 12 through Saturday, March 18, 2023. All proceeds benefit the educational programs...

February 10, 2023

Parkinson’s Runners Support Davis Phinney Foundation at Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge

Black Mountain, N.C., February 10, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Two experienced ultra-runners will represent the Davis Phinney Foundation at the Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's research and education. Robert Barker, from Montreat, North Carolina, and recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, has been running this...

February 9, 2023

The Outdoorist Oath Celebrates One Year and Exceptional Community Growth

(Feb 8, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Outdoorist Oath (The Oath), an organization designed to educate and unite outdoor communities with a shared commitment to take action for planet, inclusion and adventure, is proud to announce its one year anniversary, and upcoming first workshop of 2023. The Oath is directed...

February 8, 2023

Ultra X partners with non-profit fundraising tech platform, GivenGain to empower participant fundraising

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultra X, one of the UK’s leading ultra-marathon organisers, today announced a partnership with the global non-profit fundraising platform, GivenGain, that will allow participants to make their race experience even more meaningful. Unlocking fundraising potential Founded in 2018, Ultra X is one of the world’s fastest growing and...

February 7, 2023

P3R Partners with Roberto Clemente Museum and Roberto Clemente Foundation to Expand Kids of STEEL, Promote Clemente’s Legacy

PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has partnered with The Clemente Museum and the Roberto Clemente Foundation to inspire more young people and their families to MOVE through the award-winning youth running program Kids of STEEL. Through the partnership, P3R plans to launch a Kids of STEEL site in Clemente’s birthplace of...