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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February 1, 2021
Gwen Jorgensen, Meredith Kessler and others Lend Their Voice
Baltimore, MD. - The International Association of Black Triathletes (IABT) launched their 2021 Nationwide Initiatives focused on youth across the world impacted by the Covid19 Pandemic. IABT launched three initiatives geared towards getting youth active and engaged while closing the gap in sports, sports programming and academics. 2020 placed a...
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January 29, 2021
The International Association of Black Triathletes Launches FREE – Nationwide NCAA/Collegiate Club Virtual COMBINE
Baltimore, MD. - The International Association of Black Triathletes (IABT) is a national humanitarian nonprofit dedicated to providing advancement for urban youth and communities they represent through the sport of triathlon by being a gateway to reduce academic and health disparities and to increase opportunities for collegiate studies, internships, and...
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January 27, 2021
CAKE Launches the Kalk AP, an Anti-Poaching Electric Bush Bike
(Stockholm, Sweden – January 27, 2021) – CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today the launch of Kalk AP (Anti-Poaching), a special edition Kalk that has been redefined and optimized for rangers working to protect wildlife in the harsh conditions of the African bush. The Kalk...
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January 26, 2021
Darby Communications, Status Forward Announce 2021 Stand Up Partners
Asheville, NC – January 26, 2021 – Darby Communications and Status Forward are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Launched by Darby Communications in 2016, the Stand Up Initiative provides pro bono PR and marketing services to environmental nonprofits and expanded in 2021 to include...
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January 24, 2021
Hartford Marathon Foundation Inspires Community Giving, Fosters $513,000 in Participant Donations in 2020
Glastonbury, CT – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) pivoted its 2020 calendar of road race events to create virtual races, challenges and engagement programs for runners and walkers to keep active for physical and mental health benefits. In the process, the non-profit race management company fostered $513,122 in donations from...
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January 20, 2021
The Trans-Texas Virtual Run is Back for 2021 with Two Additional Distance Challenges and More Ways to Participate
Houston, Texas – Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), the largest trail racing company in Texas and host of the epic Trans-Texas Virtual Run announces that Trans-Texas is back and is better than ever. The 2021 version of this event adds a new “River to River” (North to South) route and...
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January 20, 2021
EnMotive Announces America’s Shamrock Run as way to Help Support the Endurance Industry
Jan 20, 2021 (Chicago, IL)– EnMotive, the leading provider of full-service solutions for the event industry, is excited to announce America’s Shamrock Run – a virtual event focused on leveraging EnMotive’s resources to help support organizations impacted by the pandemic. Following the success of the Virtual America’s Turkey Trot, in...
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January 19, 2021
Race to Equality 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and 54-mile challenge returns to make a difference and unite for change
Portland, OR The virtual Race to Equality Walk/Run was launched in 2020 with a mission to do something tangible, positive and impactful to reduce racial inequality in our community. In its inaugural year, the event had 346 participants and raised over $5000 for educational scholarships for local youth of color. In...
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January 18, 2021
Tour of Sufferlandria Raises Funds for The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s
Mythical Nation, Worldwide — Oh we are so ready for this. The 2021 virtual Tour Of Sufferlandria is ready to launch. Join The Wahoo SUF Training app and the Davis Phinney Foundation’s Team DPF for a week of inspiring (and challenging) indoor cycling workouts and a great event to raise...
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January 14, 2021
P3R Awards $10,000 in Grants to Pittsburgh Fitness Studios as Part of the MOVE Local Series
PITTSBURGH (January 14, 2021) – This past weekend, P3R kicked off its brand new 10-week MOVE Local Series, partnering with 10 local fitness studios to bring free cross-training workouts to the running community. The series kicked off with a virtual workout class taught by Pure Barre Fox Chapel that was...
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January 12, 2021
EnMotive gives over $130,000 back to the industry
Jan 11, 2021 (Chicago, IL)– EnMotive, the leading provider of full-service solutions for the event industry, is excited to be delivering one hundred thirty thousand dollars to event organizations that were partners in the Virtual America’s Turkey Trot. With 30,000 participants, the 2020 Virtual America’s Turkey Trot is the largest...
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January 5, 2021
‘Fermare la Duchenne’ – DataSight Announces A Charitable Cycling Challenge on ROUVY To Fight for a Cure for Duchenne Disease
Antwerp, Belgium / January 5, 2020 - Datasight, a Google Cloud and Looker partner with offices in Belgium and The Netherlands, is devoted to support charity organizations that collect funds to stimulate scientific research. The company organized a charity challenge together with ROUVY to raise awareness and help the Duchenne...
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January 4, 2021
The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2020
San Diego, Calif. – As we embark upon 2021, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. Congratulations go to iFit. Thanks to SEO and a great news topic, the company's press release was opened 4,021 times....
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December 21, 2020
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Experience becomes global celebration of heroism, hope
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Thousands of supporters worldwide collectively took part in the 19th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend Virtual Experience presented by Juice Plus+® on Saturday, Dec. 5, the first time the beloved Memphis event has gone entirely virtual, encouraging participants in communities around the world to take part...
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December 18, 2020
Beyond Monumental Donates $65,000 To Local Public Education
INDIANAPOLIS – (December 18, 2020) – Beyond Monumental has announced 2020 donations totaling $65,000. Receiving donations are IPS Education Foundation ($50,000), Lawrence Township Education Foundation ($10,000) and Pike Township Educational Foundation ($5,000). Donations are made in line with Beyond Monumental’s mission of educating Indianapolis youth on the benefits of exercise,...
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December 18, 2020
Endurance Magazine Raises over $500,000 to Support Food Security Through Fitness Challenges
Chapel Hill, NC — Chapel Hill-based Endurance Magazine has motivated over 26,000 people across North America to raise over $500,000 for local food banks and hunger relief programs. Since May, in the midst of COVID-19 business closures, quarantines, and unprecedented social distancing, Endurance launched a portfolio of virtual challenges that...
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December 17, 2020
Why Racing Events attributes key relationships to success in 2020
Vancouver, WA - Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn once famously stated, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.“ In terms of business success, this couldn’t be more true, especially in 2020. Why Racing Events host a series of running, triathlon, multisport...
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December 9, 2020
Instead of cancelling events, Why Racing adds races during 2020
Vancouver, WA – Why Racing Events virtual “Shuffle for Share” Leftovers-themed 5K Run/Walk Nov. 21 to 29 raised $17,410 to benefit Share. The event had no registration fee; instead a minimum $10 donation to Share was requested. The event drew 771 participants from across 15 states in the United States,...
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December 8, 2020
The 30th Annual YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Receives Record Donations
PITTSBURGH, PA (December 8, 2020) – More than 2,500 runners from 35 states and four different countries participated in this year’s virtual YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan, keeping the 30 year Thanksgiving tradition strong. “The Turkey Trot has been a hallmark event of the...
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December 7, 2020
ROAD iD’s Pink With a Purpose Campaign raises more than $40,000 in the fight against breast cancer.
In honor of national breast cancer awareness month, ROAD iD donated $10.00 from every limited-edition pink iD purchased during the month of October to the American Cancer Society, totaling $40,410 to support the Society’s breast cancer programs, research and initiatives. “Support from corporations like ROAD iD enables the American Cancer...
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December 3, 2020
Dave DeSantis XTERRA Legacy Grant award winners announced
December 3, 2020 (Honolulu, HI) - Jessica Culver-Tapp and Bill Daley were named the 2021 Dave DeSantis XTERRA Legacy Grant recipients, enabling the two to pursue their boldest XTERRA travel dreams in 2021. Made possible by 2015 XTERRA Warrior award honoree Dave DeSantis, the grant provides one man and one...
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December 3, 2020
Hospital Hill Run Announces Official 2021 Charity Partner in Children’s Mercy.
Hospital Hill Run is proud to announce Children's Mercy as its 2021 official charity partner. Runners will have the option to fundraise in 2021 to raise awareness and funds for the I love Children's Mercy Fund, which provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care and world-class research to kids across the...
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December 2, 2020
DMSE Sports Announces New Event that Aims to Motivate and Spread Holiday Cheer
Boston (December 2, 2020) - The DMSE Sports’ Merry-Thon has kicked off its 26-day streaker challenge of fitness and holiday spirit. The Merry-Thon promises to keep participants moving, even as the weather gets colder, and to spread a bit of holiday joy, even in the midst of a pandemic. For...
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December 1, 2020
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run: Virtual Raises Near Quarter of a Million Dollars for Girls On The Run
NEW YORK - Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run, the popular and award-winning fall race, raised over $230,000 for Girls on the Run in the first year of their partnership together. Gourdy’s had an initial goal of raising $50,000 for the nonprofit through the Virtual Run, but was able to raise this goal...
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December 1, 2020
The Paul Sherwen Project Announces Funding for the Matany Girls’ Vocational School and 2nd Annual Paul Sherwen Classic Bike Race
The Chairman of the Board for the Paul Sherwen Project, legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett, and fellow Board members, announce the launch of the official site for the Paul Sherwen Project. “The Paul Sherwen Project is up and running and we are delighted to be making our first two monetary...