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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January 25, 2023
Record Gift to the USA Triathlon Foundation Ignites Olympic Dreams to Launch the Mallow Junior/U23 National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon and the USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the formation of the Mallow Junior/U23 National Team, a new men’s and women’s high performance developmental team named after USA Triathlon Foundation donors Audra and Michael Mallow (Pacific Palisades, Calif.). With a donation of $550,000, this transformational gift...
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January 19, 2023
Running USA Announces Six Scholarship Recipients
DENVER (Jan. 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Running USA Industry Conference scholarships. Each of the recipients will be provided with the opportunity to accelerate their business by receiving all-expense paid inclusion at the 2023 Running USA Industry Conference in Denver....
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January 19, 2023
PNC Bank Named Title Sponsor of Rush to Crush Cancer
PITTSBURGH (Jan. 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Rush to Crush Cancer has announced that Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank has been named title sponsor of the inaugural Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride benefitting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The biking event, launching May 20, 2023, will bring people to pedal, partner and participate...
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January 17, 2023
Rebranded RUN Varsity Aims to Support Teenagers Moving
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced that 4RUN2 Varsity has rebranded to RUN Varsity. The rebrand is designed to be more inclusive of ALL youth in the area. RUN Varsity adds to P3R’s robust programming to motivate any and all to MOVE and will continue to support, educate and encourage teenage...
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January 10, 2023
BUFF® Joins the B Corporation™ Movement
SANTA ROSA, California (Jan. 10, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Original BUFF®, S.A., a world leader in headwear and neckwear accessories for outdoor activities, is proud to join the movement of registered B Corporations™, scoring 105.7 in its first round of testing, a major accomplishment in elevating its DO MORE NOW...
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January 4, 2023
Volunteering provides fun, easy way to engage with 2023 Race Weekend festivities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Volunteer Team registration for the 2023 Little Rock Marathon opens today. Everyone who registers before January 27 is guaranteed a souvenir Marathon shirt. To register, simply go to the official Volunteer Team signup page on Race Roster: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/66451/2023-little-rock-marathon-volunteers Race weekend runs March 4-5, 2023. The Little Rock Marathon...
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December 28, 2022
ShowcasedTop Viewed Endurance Sports Stories and Press Releases of 2022
As we embark upon 2023, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. A few milestones include over 3,270 press release distributed through Endurance Sportswire and Outdoor Sportswire in 2022. Our most popular press release was opened...
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December 22, 2022
Pho3nix Foundation Projects Support Thousands Globally
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pho3nix Foundation celebrates a banner year of providing pathways for participation, progression, and performance in sport and making an impact on people and communities all around the world. A not-for-profit that assists and inspires children to engage in sport, Pho3nix has expanded its footprint globally through...
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December 19, 2022
The IRONMAN Foundation Teams Up with Kennedy Law Racing and Kinder’s Kids to Ensure Children Impacted by Hurricane Ian Enjoy a Memorable Christmas
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The IRONMAN® Foundation, Kennedy Law Racing, and Kinder’s Kids have teamed up to provide children impacted by Hurricane Ian Christmas gifts this holiday. On Saturday, December 17, representatives from The IRONMAN Foundation and Kinder’s Kids delivered over $20,000 worth of bicycles and toys...
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December 19, 2022
BikeFlights Buck Up For Bikes Program Donates $16,000
PORTLAND, OR (December 19, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BikeFlights has donated $16,000 to Trip for Kids, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, Little Bellas and the International Mountain Bike Association from funds raised via its Buck Up for Bikes program throughout 2022. “We value the excellent work that the beneficiaries of our...
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December 15, 2022
PeopleForBikes Announces 2022 Industry Community Grant Recipients
BOULDER, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy organization and the U.S. bicycle industry’s trade association, announced its latest round of community grants totaling $92,000. The 11 projects funded in 2022 will support bicycle infrastructure and advocacy projects across the U.S. PeopleForBikes’ Industry Community Grants Program is funded...
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December 14, 2022
BibBoards and Race Announcer Fitzness Partner Up
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards has partnered with Fitz Koehler to provide customized BibSNAPS for the Noisy Nation, a group of Fitz's followers that are using fitness to add ten years to their life. Fitzness International works to provide fitness education to anyone looking to live a healthier life, especially those...
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December 12, 2022
Legendary IRONMAN Announcer Mike Reilly Hangs Up the Mic After Making His Final Calls at Nutri Grain IRONMAN New Zealand
TAUPŌ, New Zealand / TAMPA, Fla. (Dec.12, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN community has bid an emotional farewell to Mike Reilly, the most famous voice in the sport of triathlon, after a storied career spanning 33 years, 33 IRONMAN World Championship events, and a total of 214 IRONMAN events...
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December 11, 2022
3Mgives Names FindingHomeATX the 2023 Beneficiary of 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, December 11, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 3Mgives selects FindingHomeATX as the beneficiary of the 2023 3M Half Marathon. This grant will allow the Austin-based community organization to help reach its goal of ending unsheltered homelessness in Austin by scaling up Austin’s Homelessness Operating System (OS) into one that's sustainable...
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December 7, 2022
Run Project Kicks Off 2023 Footraces With Flapjacks and $50,000 Fundraising Goal
PLANO, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With the return of the Hotcake Hustle 10K, 5K, and fun run, Run Project has announced their fundraising goals for 2023. The locally-owned and produced race series raises money for seven local charities through its nine running events in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. After raising...
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December 6, 2022
P3R Announces New Board of Directors’ Scholarships to Recognize Outstanding High School Seniors Who Inspire Others to MOVE
PITTSBURGH (December 6, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced that a new Board of Directors’ Scholarship has been established to recognize and support graduating high school seniors who inspire others to MOVE. As part of this new program, the P3R Board of Directors will award scholarships to students who demonstrate...
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November 30, 2022
O’Side Turkey Trot closing in on $500,000 milestone for local charities
OCEANSIDE, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nearly 8,000 runners made waves at the 17th annual O’Side Turkey Trot, San Diego County’s largest Thanksgiving day running and walking event, on Thanksgiving Day. As runners and walkers gave thanks, they also helped the event give back. The event is nearing $500,000 raised for local...
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November 29, 2022
Unprecedented 50 NFL Coaches & Former Players Across Eight NFL Teams To Support First-Ever Campaign Honoring Coach Gregg Knapp This December
(New York, November 29, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Eight NFL teams today announced that select coaches, athletes and staff will participate in different ways to support the first-ever Coach Knapp fundraiser this December, which will benefit The Coach Knapp Memorial Fund. The fund exists to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving,...
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November 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday — Two Gifts for the Price of One
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – ROAD iD and the Paul Sherwen Project Team Up for the Perfect Holiday Gift, ROAD iD, the premiere line of wearable identification products for cyclists, continues its support of the Paul Sherwen Project, the foundation created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late...
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November 29, 2022
Charity Chaser Announced for Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
AUSTIN, Texas, November 29, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k, announces Devon Lévesque as the Austin Marathon Gives Charity Chaser for the 2023 event. Levesque’s involvement will highlight Austin Marathon’s continued support of the Austin community, elevate Austin Marathon Gives profile, and help surpass...
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November 22, 2022
Nearly 2,000 Runners Kick Off The Holiday Hustle at Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon
FORT WORTH, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As holiday lights begin to twinkle across the Metroplex, the season for festive gatherings was officially kicked off at the Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon in Forth Worth on Saturday. The seventh annual run, which also featured a 10K and 5K option, had nearly 2,000 runners...
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November 21, 2022
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2022 Kids Run the Nation Grant Recipients
ARLINGTON, Virginia – November 21, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce the 2022 Kids Run the Nation grant recipients. Since the grant fund’s inception in 2007, the RRCA has distributed more than $325,000 to youth running programs nationwide. This year, 37 programs...
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November 20, 2022
3,000 Runners hit the streets of Norfolk for the 9th Annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 – NORFOLK, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Over 3,000 runners made their way down the historic streets of Norfolk during the Chartway Norfolk Half Marathon presented by Bon Secours. Runners from 35 states crossed the finish line both Saturday and Sunday. Runners began their weekend with packet pickup on Friday...
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November 17, 2022
Cigna Renews Title Sponsorship with Denver Colfax Marathon
DENVER, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon announced today that Cigna is continuing its title sponsorship for the 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon. This renewed partnership comes with a greater emphasis on bolstering the health and wellbeing of the Denver community. As part of its 2023 sponsorship, Cigna will...
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November 16, 2022
BibBoards Helps Events Increase Revenue On Race day
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards are well known for its great products that improve race day. What you may not know is how easy and beneficial it can be to partner with BibBoards to create custom BibSNAPS for your event or business. Partnering with BibBoards is a surefire way to get...