Giving

November 16, 2021

USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures Endurance Events community surpasses $1 million raised in donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Nov. 16, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A snack-loving cartoon canine, three caped crusaders and a steaming cup of hot chocolate helped inspire an endurance community to participate in virtual and in-person USA TODAY NETWORK Venture Endurance Events, resulting in more than $1 million raised this year for St. Jude Children’s...

November 16, 2021

Turkey Trot Los Angeles presented by UAE-USA United expands commitment to community

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Turkey Trot Los Angeles, presented by UAE-USA United, is expanding its commitment to community by focusing on a virtual and live event benefiting The Midnight Mission, the official nonprofit partner of this event. Turkey Trot Los Angeles has set a goal to raise $100,000 for The Midnight Mission....

November 15, 2021

Yamaha Bicycles Funds Santa Barbara’s First All Kids Bike Program

CYPRESS, Calif. – Nov. 15, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Last month, Yamaha Bicycles sponsored Ride Santa Barbara 100, the premier century bike ride on California’s Central Coast. Through its sponsorship of the event’s Electric Bike category, Yamaha also donated $5,000 to provide the city of Santa Barbara, California with its...

November 10, 2021

St. Jude supporters to strike a joyful chord in Music City for annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - More than 1,300 St. Jude Heroes® are stepping up to lend their support for kids at  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the 21st annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville. This year marks a decade...

November 1, 2021

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St. Jude Heroes reach $100 million milestone for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2021) / ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE /– What does it take to keep St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® running? If you’re a St. Jude Hero, that means running for a purpose for events like the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®. For years, tens of...

October 27, 2021

Challenged Athletes Foundation Caps Off Raising Over $3.5m For Individuals with Physical Challenges at The CAF Community Weekend

SAN DIEGO, CA - October 27, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Starting October, 15th and carrying through last weekend, The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) finished a full line-up of fundraising events including the Million Dollar Challenge seven-day California coastal ride raising over $2.2M, the Community Challenge powered by Strava -featuring the Aspen...

October 25, 2021

Team Evergreen Donates $500,000 in 2021

EVERGREEN, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Team Evergreen Cycling, Colorado’s largest cycling club, is thrilled to announce a $500,000 donation for 2021 through the proceeds of the Triple Bypass, Mt. Evans Hill Climb, Co2uT, Session Series, the Hundo, and Beti Bike Bash. This record-breaking Team Evergreen donation will be divided into...

October 22, 2021

Medtronic Marathon a Resounding Success For Fundraisers

Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - One of the most beautiful and fun-filled races in the country is the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, drawing runners and people who love to give back, to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Already looking ahead to 2022, the storied road race will be...

October 21, 2021

ROAD iD Teams Up with the American Cancer Society to Raise Funds for Cancer Research and Life Saving Services.

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - For the entire month of October, ROAD iD is promoting Limited Edition Pink IDs. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will be donating $10 from each Pink ID sold directly to the American Cancer Society to support research efforts and services. Located in Northern...

October 21, 2021

New Program Aims to Improve Diversity in Endurance Coaching

Lehi, UT: /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 80/20 Endurance Foundation today announced the launch of the Coaches of Color Initiative, an innovative program that aims to enhance diversity in endurance sports by awarding apprenticeship grants to persons of color who aspire to successful careers as endurance coaches. The first grant will...

October 19, 2021

“Show Your St. Jude Spirit” campaign to rally global community for 20th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 19, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+® today announced a new Show Your St. Jude Spirit campaign to celebrate 20 years running and unite St. Jude supporters in Memphis and beyond to generate funds for the lifesaving mission of St....

October 18, 2021

Ride Santa Barbara 100 Celebrates 10th Anniversary This Weekend

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Oct. 18, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After a pandemic-forced hiatus in 2020, Ride Santa Barbara 100 (RideSB100), the premier cycling event set on California’s Central Coast, returns to Leadbetter Beach this Saturday October 23, 2021, with its largest event in 10 years. Registration is sold out...

October 18, 2021

IRONMAN Foundation to Provide $35,000 in Charitable Giveback to Northern California Community in Conjunction with IRONMAN California

SACRAMENTO, Calif./TAMPA, Fla. (October 18, 2021) – In conjunction with the IRONMAN® California triathlon, the IRONMAN Foundation® will continue its mission of creating tangible impact in IRONMAN race communities throughout Northern California next week, by distributing over $35,000 in grants to nonprofit initiatives within the region. In addition, the IRONMAN Foundation...

October 15, 2021

Diamondback’s Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship Returns for its Second Year

KENT, Wash., (October, 15, 2021) — Diamondback, a leader in the gravel cycling space, and professional triathlete and gravel racer Rach McBride have teamed up for the second annual Gravel Scholarship. This year with a new name, the Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship, which will aim to encourage more female,...

October 14, 2021

Colfax Marathon Participants Raising Funds for Davis Phinney Foundation

Denver, Colo. — The iconic Colfax Marathon returns to Denver Oct. 16-17 for its 15th anniversary. Runners have a variety of distances to choose from, all very beautiful and popular with runners from around the country. After canceling its 2020 race for health reasons, the celebration has returned. Runners can raise...

October 14, 2021

Free Shuffle for SHARE 5K

Vancouver WA The 2nd annual Shuffle for Share 5K is a FREE virtual event with a mission to make a difference and help those in need. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise funds for SHARE, a local non-profit who...

October 13, 2021

Parcours and Kogel Bearings Partner to Offer The Ultimate Triathlon Bike Upgrade Package

British-brand Parcours (https://www.parcours.cc/)  are pleased to announce the launch of a competition sweepstake between themselves and Kogel Bearings, to take the winners' performance to the next level. The sweepstake prize will offer the lucky winner an upgrade package to vastly improve the aerodynamics and efficiency of a bike of their...

October 13, 2021

The CAF Million Dollar Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary

SAN FRANCISCO – October 13, 2021 – Later this month, over 160 cyclists, including 20 individuals with permanent physical challenges will ride along the California Coast in support of Challenged Athletes Foundation 15th Annual Million Dollar Challenge presented by Sully Entertainment (MDC). This annual bike ride has earned a reputation...

October 13, 2021

BMW Dallas Marathon Festival Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary at City Hall with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson

(DALLAS) – Continuing its legacy as one of Texas’ longest running marathons, the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The official countdown to the weekend of events began today with a press conference at City Hall, attended by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. Dallas City Hall...

October 7, 2021

Road Runners Club of America Announces 2021 Kids Run the Nation Grant Recipients

ARLINGTON, Virginia – October 7, 2021 – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Kids Run the Nation grant recipients. Since the grant fund’s inception in 2007, the RRCA has distributed more than $310,000 to youth running programs nationwide. This year, 17 programs from...

October 7, 2021

CAF Brings Back High Fives and Finish Lines to Reunite the Community and Raise Millions of Dollars for Athletes with Physical Challenges

SAN DIEGO, CA — October 7, 2021 – Returning in-person this year, Challenged Athletes Foundation reignites its Community Challenge, powered by Strava and the 28th annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge with an all-new location on October 22-24. This community weekend features an extraordinary series of events that...

October 6, 2021

Texas Rangers Reporter Emily Jones Will Be The ‘Last Woman Running’ At This Year’s BMW Dallas Marathon Festival

(DALLAS) – Texas Rangers reporter Emily Jones has taken on the challenge of being this year’s ‘Last Woman Running’ at the 2021 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival weekend, where she will be the very last person to cross the starting line of the half marathon on Sunday, Dec. 12. Each year,...

October 6, 2021

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GiveSignup | RunSignup Announces GivingTuesday $50K Grants Giveaway

Moorestown, NJ (October 6, 2021) — GiveSignup | RunSignup is excited to announce the GivingTuesday $50K Grants Giveaway. The first 500 nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation that raises at least $100 with their GivingTuesday campaign on the GiveSignup | RunSignup free platform on November 30, 2021 will receive a...

October 1, 2021

Women Who Rally: Pensacola Sports Gears Up for 2021 Women’s Half Marathon

Pensacola, Fla. (October 01, 2021) – This one is for the ladies! Pensacola Sports and Rally Pensacola are gearing up for the annual Women’s Half Marathon, presented by Publix. Be a part of this unique event, dedicated to empowering women within the Gulf Coast running community. Taking place Sunday, Nov. 7,...

October 1, 2021

Booze and Tennis: 2021 Bud Light Tennis Challenge Is on The Horizon

Pensacola, Fla. – (October 01, 2021)) – Start warming up those backhand and topspin hits; Pensacola Sports is two weeks away from hosting the 16th annual Bud Light Tennis Charity Challenge This year’s event takes place October 15-16 at Roger Scott Tennis Center and consists of men and women team...