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 31, 2022
ShowcasedAndrea Peet Becomes First Person Diagnosed With ALS To Finish 50 Marathons in 50 States
PRINCE OF WALES, Alaska /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Andrea Peet has become the first person diagnosed with ALS to finish 50 marathons in 50 states, following her completion of the Prince of Wales Island Marathon on Saturday. Peet’s journey began in 2016 at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, Va., though...
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May 26, 2022
Yamaha Bicycles Increases its Support of Ride Santa Barbara 100 and the Santa Barbara Cycling Community
CYPRESS, Calif. – May 26, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Yamaha Bicycles today announced its expanded support of Ride Santa Barbara 100, the premier century bike ride on California’s Central Coast. The pioneering e-Bike brand has signed on as the Official E-Bike Sponsor of this year’s event, scheduled for October 22. It will also...
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May 24, 2022
Ventures Endurance Announces Alliance with GoFundMe
McLean, VA – May 24, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures today announced GoFundMe, the trusted leader in online fundraising, as the official giving platform for Endurance Events. The Fargo Marathon which ended on May 21, 2022 was the inaugural event with RAGBRAI, Santa Rosa...
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May 23, 2022
Davis Phinney Foundation and Team DPF Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Durango, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, a unique Colorado ride following the narrow gauge D&R GW railroad route from Durango to Silverton, partners with the Davis Phinney Foundation to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's programs in the community. This year marks the 50th anniversary of...
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May 20, 2022
Yinz Like to Run, N’at? Dress in Yer Finest Steel City Attire and Run the Yinzer 4.12K® on Aug. 20
PITTSBURGH (May 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Light of Life Rescue Mission, in partnership with P3R, will once again host the annual Yinzer 4.12K® and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run this year on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event welcomes runners from across the region to dress up in ways that represent Pittsburgh to...
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May 19, 2022
Speed Hound and Skid Row Running Club Partners on a Mission to Give People a Second Chance
Menlo Park, CA (May 19, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Speed Hound has officially joined forces with Skid Row Running Club to support athletes as they participate in upcoming events, as well as their journey toward a positive future. Speed Hound’s focus on helping everyday athletes achieve the impossible is the...
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May 19, 2022
Ventures Endurance Global Running Day
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ventures Endurance is committed to putting running shoes on the next generation of runners. To celebrate Global Running Day, they are teaming up with Shoes That Fit, an organization that provides running shoes to poverty-stricken children. Half of all proceeds will go directly to the charity. The cost to participate is $10,...
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May 18, 2022
The IRONMAN Foundation Debuts Race For Change Relay Teams to Welcome More Athletes from Diverse Backgrounds to the Sport of Triathlon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 18, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN® Foundation diversity initiative Race For ChangeTM continues to build awareness and expand outreach with the formation of three relay teams comprised of nine athletes of color to compete in the 2022 Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN® 70.3® Chattanooga North American Championship presented...
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May 18, 2022
TAPS Selected as Beneficiary for 2022 Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride
Arlington, Va./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Armed Forces Cycling Classic (AFCC), presented by The Boeing Company, returns to Arlington, Va., June 4-5, 2022. Arlington Sports, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors(TAPS) has been selected as the official beneficiary. “We are honored to continue our participation in...
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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...