GIVING NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about charity and giving in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport giving news.
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May 17, 2022
The IRONMAN Foundation to Spotlight Fallen U.S. Military Service Member While Also Distributing More Than $50,000 in Grants During 2022 Certified Piedmontese Beef IRONMAN Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (May 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fallen United States Marine, Lance Corporal Jeremy Burris will be remembered, and his family honored at the 2022 Certified Piedmontese Beef IRONMAN® Tulsa triathlon as part of The IRONMAN® Foundation Gold Star Initiative. Through the Gold Star Initiative, athletes who have served in the...
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May 17, 2022
Grumeti Fund K2N and Specialized Bicycles are Improving Lives in Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Grumeti Fund K2N stage race presented by Specialized Bicycles sees riders cycle from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the shores of Lake Natron, through the rugged backcountry of northern Tanzania. The course boasts a diversity of landscapes, incredible wildlife viewing, and a chance for...
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May 17, 2022
RRCA Accepting 2022 Kids Run the Nation Grant Applications
ARLINGTON, Virginia/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, events and schools that are interested in implementing or currently offer a youth running program. Since then, the RRCA has awarded more than $300,000 to deserving programs...
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May 12, 2022
United Rentals and DelMoSports Renew Partnership to Support the US Military during May’s National Military Appreciation Month
Cape May, NJ/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – DelMoSports and United Rentals have partnered up again in 2022 to provide active military the opportunity to race in two of DelMoSports’ major events this summer. With United Rentals’ support, DelMoSports will be offering a 50% registration discount at the Atlantic City Triathlon and Tri the...
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May 11, 2022
39th Annual Run for Education Returns to San Ramon Valley This October
SAN RAMON, Calif. (May 11, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following two years of virtual runs, the biggest family event of the year is returning to San Ramon Valley with a weekend of in-person events. The 39th edition of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s annual Run for Education will be held on Sunday,...
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May 10, 2022
Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host A Celebration of Heart at The Chase Center Presented by the Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 10, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In strong collaboration with the Golden State Warriors, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host the fifth annual Celebration of Heart event on Thursday, May 19 at the spectacular Chase Center in downtown San Francisco. CAF will welcome back an in-person...
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May 5, 2022
ShowcasedThe Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Sponsors City of Boston’s Swim Safely Partnership
BOSTON, MA – May 5, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon today announced its financial support of the Swim Safely Partnership, an initiative aimed at increasing access to swimming lessons, especially for those in the Greater Boston area who have historically faced economic or logistic barriers....
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May 5, 2022
ShowcasedDavis Phinney Foundation Proudly Announces the 2022 Tour de Victory Cycling Challenge Sponsored by Team Evergreen Cycling
Boulder, Colo., May 5, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Tour De Victory Cycling Challenge, a unique Colorado charity ride that raises funds and awareness for the Davis Phinney Foundation, is now open for registration and their list of 2022 sponsors and partners has been released. This year marks the fourth that...
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May 4, 2022
ShowcasedTower 26 Hermosa Beach Triathlon Partners with Sophia’s Buddies
Malibu CA/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Tower 26 Hermosa Beach Triathlon is proud to announce a fundraising partnership with Sophia’s Buddies, an incredible organization dedicated to helping children and families of children fight Pediatric Cancer. Founded by her parents in memory of Sophia, who fought stage 4 neuroblastoma for 2 1/2 years...
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April 28, 2022
Arthritis Foundation Adds Arthritis Challenge Experience to the 2022 California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour, Presented by Amgen
LOS ANGELES - April 28, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organizers of the 2022 California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour + Arthritis Challenge Experience presented by Amgen, today announced that 70 spaces remain for its 8-day, 525-mile, in-person tour down the California Coast this September 10-17. May is Arthritis Awareness Month and Bike Month,...
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April 27, 2022
ShowcasedLace Up for Veteran’s in Maine!
April 27, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 9am, Rick’s Run 5k walk/run will host runners locally at Spring Hill in South Berwick, Maine and virtually around the country. Over the past 6 years, Rick’s Run 5k has become a community favorite event, raising funds for Veterans...
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April 26, 2022
Do Good, Run Better. BibBoards partners with Run Ottawa
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Run Ottawa is the nation’s leader when it comes to race planning and execution. Run Ottawa is the organization behind the country’s biggest marathon weekend, Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend taking place May 28-29th. In addition to high-quality races, Run Ottawa has used its events to raise money...
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April 22, 2022
ShowcasedGSI Outdoors Expands Partnership with Nonprofit Organization SeaTrees
Spokane, Wash. — April 22, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – GSI Outdoors today announced an expanded donation-based collaboration with the nonprofit organization SeaTrees, an ocean-positive project from the non-profit charity Sustainable Surf. GSI Outdoors has a goal to actively counterbalance its carbon emissions, and will donate one mangrove tree for every purchase over...
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April 22, 2022
SPEC PR Joins 2022 California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour + Arthritis Challenge Experience, Presented by Amgen
LOS ANGELES – April 22, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Arthritis Foundation has signed SPEC PR, a public relations agency specializing in outdoor recreation and cycling, to spearhead public relations for its leading annual fundraiser, the California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour + Arthritis Challenge Experience, presented by Amgen. The award-winning...
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April 21, 2022
ShowcasedBras for Girls Launches as 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 21, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Bras for Girls has formally launched as a 501c3 non-profit organization. The mission originated in 2017 as an internal giveback initiative for Oiselle, a women’s running apparel company that aims to increase girls’ and women’s participation in movement. As of today, the...
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April 16, 2022
Tifosi Optics Celebrates Earth Week with the Arbor Day Foundation
Watkinsville, GA (April 16, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tifosi Optics, a leading sport and lifestyle sunglasses brand, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation during Earth Week (April 16-22) to plant one tree for every sunglass purchase made on TifosiOptics.com. As a brand that designs and manufactures superior optics, Tifosi recognizes...
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April 12, 2022
Challenged Athletes Foundation Announces Largest Grant Distribution Totaling $6.2 Million in Support for 3,256 Individuals Across 83 Different Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 12, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Dedicated to providing life-changing access to sports and physical activity, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is thrilled to announce its largest grant distribution ever. This year, 3,256 grants were distributed valued at $6.2 million to athletes ranging from first-time applicants to...
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April 6, 2022
Be Good and Be GU’d at Sea Otter and Beyond
BERKELY, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GU Energy Labs is thrilled to be working with the Be Good™ Foundation at the Sea Otter Classic and future events, including Rebecca’s Private Idaho, during the 2022 riding season. Longtime GU Team ROCTANE Athlete and partner, Rebecca Rusch founded the Be Good Foundation to enrich...
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April 6, 2022
Record-Setting ALS Athlete Launches the 50for50 Challenge to Celebrate Completing 50 Marathons in 50 States
RALEIGH, N.C. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As Andrea Lytle Peet draws closer to becoming the first person with ALS to complete 50 marathons and 50 states, the Team Drea Foundation is launching a unique customizable wellness challenge to raise funds for ALS research. The 50for50 Challenge, which begins on April 8,...
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March 31, 2022
Joggin’ for Frogmen 5K Race Series, benefiting Travis Manion Foundation, Expanding to Five Cities in 2022
March 31, 2022 (Doylestown, PA) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Joggin’ for Frogman 5K race series, honoring the sacrifices of service members and support families of fallen heroes, is expanding to a five-race national series in 2022. Registration is currently open for this year’s races including in-person events in Pittsburgh, PA (May 21),...
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March 31, 2022
Tough Ruck is Back! March Honors Fallen Heroes and Raises Funds to Support Fallen Military and First Responders
CONCORD, MA – March 31, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Military Friends Foundation, a nonprofit that provides critical assistance to Massachusetts military families and the families of the fallen in times of need, announced today that the 2022 event will take place on Saturday, April 16 at The Fenn School in Concord. Servicemembers, first responders, as well...
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March 30, 2022
Bivo Partners with Burlington, Vt. based Local Motion for inaugural Bivo Fund Allocation
RICHMOND, Vt. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bivo, the Vermont based stainless steel cycling bottle manufacturer is thrilled to announce that the inaugural donation from the Bivo Fund has been made, going to Local Motion, a nonprofit advocate for walking, biking, and rolling in Vermont. Bivo donates 1% of all sales both direct...
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March 30, 2022
IRONMAN Foundation and Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host the Fourth Junior Seau Adaptive Surf Clinic in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE, Calif. / TAMPA, Fla. (March 30, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With the kickoff of the 2022 North America IRONMAN season at Athletic Brewing IRONMAN® 70.3® Oceanside triathlon on Saturday, April 2, the IRONMAN® Foundation will distribute more than $30,000 in charitable giveback to nonprofit initiatives and groups in the greater Oceanside...
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March 30, 2022
IRONMAN Foundation Expands its Race For Change Diversity Initiative at the Grassroots Level with New Partnerships
TAMPA, Fla. (March 30, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN® Foundation today announced partnerships with Black Kids Swim®, Black Runners Connection, and Major Taylor Cycling Club to build awareness and expand outreach in support of its Race For ChangeTM diversity initiative. The IRONMAN Foundation and the three affinity sports clubs will...
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March 22, 2022
Ready to Run?
YAKIMA, WA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Make the Downtown Yakima Mile part of your Fourth of July weekend festivities! This year’s race will be held on Saturday, July 2, and will feature heats for kids, families, veterans, elite runners, and more. Walkers and dogs are welcome too! The Downtown Yakima Mile...