March 31, 2020

Run Local Diversifies Virtual Opportunities and Supports Community

San Jose, Calif. (March 31, 2020) – In the wake of California's shelter-in-place orders due to the spread of COVID-19, Run Local has taken a two-pronged approach to supporting its community. The first is providing new, virtual outlets for its community to continue to be engaged from home and the...

March 30, 2020

IRONMAN Foundation Announces IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund

TAMPA, Fla. (March 31, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced that in 2020, its existing IRONAID™ program will expand its resources to specifically focus on serving event communities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. IRONAID engages athletes in the healthcare industry who race IRONMAN® and IRONMAN 70.3® events, with the goal...

March 30, 2020

Cotopaxi Announces #OneUtah Campaign

Salt Lake City, UT, March 30, 2020- The Utah community is unique in the way it comes together in times of crisis. At the first sign of the COVID-19 crisis, the Utah business community rallied together and coordinated between community and civic leaders to explore how best to help the...

March 27, 2020

The Virtual Run Challenge is offering FREE entry into Earth Day 50th Anniversary Challenge amidst the outbreak of COVID-19 race cancellations

Recently, canceled races due to COVID-19 have left runners without competition Free entry is available for the Earth Day 50th Anniversary Virtual Run Challenge and is available to people of all ages The goal of the Earth Day 50th Virtual Run Challenge is for runners to collectively log enough miles...

March 27, 2020

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Distributes a Record-breaking 3,921 Individual Grants

SAN DIEGO, CA – March 27, 2020 – Many lives are rapidly changing around the globe and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has remained committed and focused on positively impacting athletes with physical challenges. CAF proudly announced today a record-breaking 3,921 individual grants awarded to empower the dreams of athletes...

March 27, 2020

The Sportstats Virtual Triathlon is the Largest Virtual Triathlon in the World

Sportstats, the world’s largest race timing company, and LifeSport Coaching, led by Olympic Gold Medal Coach, Lance Watson, have joined forces in this time of crisis to create a free, one-of-a-kind, virtual triathlon, the largest such race in the world. “Lance is my coach and I know—as both an athlete...

March 26, 2020

A Guide for Switching Your Event to a Virtual Race

COVID-19 is spreading, forcing event organizers around the world to take measures to protect their communities. Whether or not the virus has affected your area yet, you’re probably at least planning for what you will do if it becomes unsafe to hold your race on its scheduled date. While postponement...

March 23, 2020

Orucase to produce face masks for COVID-19 battle

San Diego, CA—Orucase announces they have begun production on protective face marks to help tackle supply gaps for important protective articles. Like many other companies across different industries, Orucase has pivoted to help provided needed PPE gear to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Orucase, known for their innovative and award-winning...

March 19, 2020

Under Armour announces $2M donation to support those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic

The company said it will split the donation between a pair of nonprofit organizations. Feeding America will receive a donation of $1 million and another $1 million in money and product will go to Good Sports. Under Armour announced that it will close all North American stores from March 16-28. The company, according to...

March 19, 2020

ROUVY and ŠKODA We Love Cycling Announce #RideForItaly Charitable Marathon

March 19, 2020 - ROUVY teams up with ŠKODA We Love Cycling to support Northern Italy and local riders.  ROUVY will send 1 Euro to the Veneto region administration for every rider who will ride on pre-selected Italian virtual routes on ROUVY. Everyone is welcome to join the charitable marathon,...