GIVING NEWS
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December 7, 2023
2024 San Jose Half Marathon & 8K Announces Special Olympics Northern California as Official Charitable Beneficiary
SAN JOSE, Calif. – (December 7, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The San Jose Half Marathon & 8K to be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 and produced by Bay Area based event organizers, Run Local® has announced Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) as its Official Charitable Beneficiary. Founded in 2012...
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December 6, 2023
B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Recipients Announced
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the 13 recipients of the fall edition of the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program. The program supports nonprofits across Massachusetts that advance the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities....
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December 5, 2023
Chargel Delivering Unexpected Energy Onsite At The Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu, HI (December 5, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Chargel, the first-of-its-kind, pocket sized and easy to consume athletic Gel Drink, is closing out the 2023 racing season onsite at the Honolulu Marathon. Chargel, the Official Gel of the Honolulu Marathon, will have a booth equip with mobilized ambassadors passing out the...
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December 4, 2023
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend raises $15 million for childhood cancer, estimated $43 million boost to Memphis businesses
MEMPHIS, Tenn./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2023 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend®, presented by Juice Plus+® was a resounding success for both St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the city of Memphis. More than 20,000 athletes crossed the finish line in service of this year’s event theme, “Bring Your Passion to Our Mission,”...
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November 24, 2023
2023 TCS Charity Challenge Marks 20th Anniversary With $53.5 Million Raised For Canadian Charities
TORONTO, ON (November, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Canada Running Series proudly closes the 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon season by announcing that the 20th annual TCS Charity Challenge has raised nearly $2.5 million for 159 Canadian charities. With nearly 21,000 community donations and 2,600 active fundraisers in 2023 alone, the TCS...
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November 14, 2023
Ultra X partners with leading Cancer Charity Macmillan Cancer Support
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Macmillan Cancer Support has been at the forefront of providing specialized healthcare, information, and financial assistance to people affected by cancer for many years. Their commitment to helping those facing cancer aligns perfectly with Ultra X's mission to make a positive difference in the world through their...
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November 14, 2023
Bike The Coast Raises Over $5,000 For Bike MS at Annual Oceanfront Event
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Bike the Coast returned for another year of scenic oceanfront riding this past Saturday, Nov. 4. This year’s event supported Bike MS, on behalf of the National MS Society. The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated...
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November 9, 2023
Runners Raise over $79,000 for First Descents at TCS New York City Marathon
DENVER, Colorado (November 9, 2023) - First Descents is thrilled to announce that 22 passionate individuals raced in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon as part of the Out Living It Project, raising over $79,000 to support the nonprofit organization that provides life-changing outdoor adventure experiences to young adults...
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November 8, 2023
Celebrate Veterans Day at the 24th Annual Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K, and 5K Sunday November 12th, 2023
San Diego, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - On November 12th, you can honor Veterans Day by participating in the 24th Annual Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K, and 5K, presented by KOZ Events. This event, hosted by Life Sports Foundation (LSF), will not only support veterans but also...
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November 1, 2023
Chargel Powers Up for the November Race Series with Sponsorships and Sampling at Signature California Races this Month
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Chargel, the caffeine-free, pocket-sized and easy-to-consume athletic gel drink, announced its November competitive race station lineup as Chargel aims to expand its scope among the athletic community with onsite attendance and product sampling. November’s Chargel Station will continue the fall racing season at Bike...
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October 31, 2023
2023 AKTIV Against Cancer Benefit to Honor the Philanthropic Work of the New York Road Runners
New York October 31, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – AKTIV Against Cancer, the organization co-founded by legendary runner Grete Waitz, and Helle Aanesen, announced today that New York Road Runners and the Exercise Oncology Team at Memorial Sloan Kettering will be this years honorees with the latter receiving the Gabe Grunewald Inspiration Award. This...
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October 30, 2023
Official Nonprofits Selected for 2024 Austin Marathon
AUSTIN, Texas/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon is excited to announce the full roster of charities selected for their 2024 Austin Marathon Gives program. Austin Marathon Gives is the Official Charity Program for the Austin Marathon®. Each non-profit will raise awareness for their mission and recruit runners to...
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October 27, 2023
Happy Hippie Harvest Run Names Chet Buchanan Honorary Race Starter
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Oct 27, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Beyond Limits Running, producer of the Happy Hippie Harvest Run, today announced Chet Buchanan, an iconic “Best of Las Vegas” radio personality, has been named the Honorary Race Starter for the 5th Annual Happy Hippie Harvest Run taking place Saturday,...
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October 27, 2023
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2023 Kids Run the Nation Grant Recipients
ARLINGTON, Virginia – October 27, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce the 2023 Kids Run the Nation grant recipients. Since the grant fund’s inception in 2007, the RRCA has distributed more than $355,000 to youth running programs nationwide. This year, 28...
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October 27, 2023
USA Triathlon Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Ambassador Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The USA Triathlon Foundation announced today it is now accepting applications for the sixth annual USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team. A nationwide community of multisport athletes, the Ambassador Team is a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to both fundraising and advocacy for...
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October 26, 2023
Malibu Triathlon wraps incredible Race Weekend with more than $1.25 Million Raised for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
MALIBU, Calif./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Malibu Triathlon, presented by Super League Triathlon, wrapped its 38th annual swim-bike-run race weekend with two days of racing that raised more than $1.25 million for the pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Over the race weekend, the Malibu Triathlon, its athletes and volunteers exemplified...
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October 26, 2023
The Orlando Magic Team Up with Track Shack for the Fourth Annual 5K and Kids’ Run Presented by AdventHealth Benefiting the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Orlando, Fla./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As part of the Orlando Magic's 35th anniversary season celebration and in a continuing commitment to health and wellness, registration is now open for the Magic and Track Shack’s fourth annual 5K and Kids’ Run, presented by AdventHealth benefiting the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF). The race will...
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October 23, 2023
The USA Women’s Half Marathon Sprints Into Dallas This Month
DALLAS/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On your mark. Get set. Go! USA Endurance Events, a road race company offering luxury racing experiences in select cities throughout the U.S., has chosen Dallas for its upcoming USA Women’s Half Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 28, at White Rock Lake. Since 2013, USA Endurance Events has hosted...
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October 19, 2023
ShowcasedOakland Marathon and Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Launch Strategic Partnership to Further Support Local Youth
Oakland, CA—October 19, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Oakland Marathon announced today that Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. will serve as the Official Benefiting Charity of the annual event. Through event partnerships, participant peer-to-peer fundraising, as well as staff & running community participation in Eat. Learn. Play. programs such...
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October 18, 2023
ISSA Launches Fourth Annual Scholarship Program with REIGN Total Body Fuel
PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 18, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the global leader in online fitness and wellness education, and REIGN Total Body Fuel, the ultimate performance beverage created by Monster Energy, have announced the fourth annual ISSA x REIGN Scholarship Program. In the spirit of fueling...
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October 12, 2023
Celebrating 30 Years: Challenged Athletes Foundation Hosts Ultimate Inclusive Sports Experience for Athletes with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the global leader in adaptive sports, is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration of its 30th anniversary through the CAF Community Challenge fueled by Toyota. The flagship fundraising event, featuring the iconic San Diego Triathlon Challenge presented by Dan +...
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October 10, 2023
BibBoards Announces Sponsorship of The Running Event Indie 5K Race for the 5th Consecutive Year
[San Ramon, Ca] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards, the innovative and leading provider of custom race bib fasteners, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with The Running Event’s (TRE) annual Indie 5K run and walk for the fifth consecutive year. This sponsorship showcases BibBoards' unwavering commitment to supporting the running...
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October 5, 2023
Supporting Critical Work Against Breast Cancer, Kinomap Partners with The DONNA Foundation
Oct. 5, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The DONNA Foundation kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with The DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass on Oct. 7. Kinomap for Races is proud to be filming the race course for treadmill runners and walkers around the world, in support of this worthy cause....
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October 5, 2023
Applications Open for Steve Tilford Memorial Fund
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Steve Tilford Foundation Memorial Fund, a tribute to cycling icon Steve Tilford, was created to honor Steve's passion for the sport and his commitment to its growth. The fund, originally created after his passing in 2017, is now opening grant applications to support the...
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October 4, 2023
BibBoards Partners with Centre Volunteers in Medicine to Support the 2023 Nittany Valley Half
San Ramon, Ca./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibBoards, the leading provider of innovative race bib fasteners, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) for the upcoming 2023 Nittany Valley Half Marathon. In a show of unwavering commitment to the community, BibBoards will be donating their innovative race bib...