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November 22, 2022

Cardiologist saves lives of two runners during Monterey Half Marathon

Lome helped get the male runner into an ambulance with paramedics, and noted the runner was awake, alert and stable before he was taken to the hospital. Monterey Half Marathon race director John Ellison told the Monterey Herald that after the first incident, he thought: “that was our once-in-a-decade event at...

November 22, 2022

Running brand On adds apparel to resale program

With the resale industry predicted to grow, activewear brand On has added men’s and women’s apparel to its resale program, the company announced on Friday. After launching Onward in September for footwear only, the brand decided to extend the resale program to include tops, pants, running tights, jackets and other...

November 22, 2022

Professional Triathletes Organisation set to air all PTO Tour Events across the United States on FS1

London /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –  The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced a programming agreement with FOX Sports, to televise highlights of all PTO Tour races from its 2022 season across the USA next month. The new deal, brokered by IMG, follows the success of the inaugural PTO Tour season this year and...

November 22, 2022

IRONMAN Extends Partnership with Nirvana to provide Enhanced Travel and Race Experiences for Athletes starting in 2023

TAMPA, Fla. / LONDON, UK (November 22, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN and Nirvana Europe Limited, the British-based sport specialist travel agency, have extended and expanded their partnership across North America, Europe, and Oceania to provide enhanced travel and race experiences for athletes starting in 2023. Nirvana has been the official...

November 22, 2022

Leading tour operator industry body T.O.U.R.S announce election of Jeff Adams as new president

Tuesday 22nd November 2022 - UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – T.O.U.R.S - also known as Tour Operators United for Runners, are a leading industry body that represents 41 running tour organisations across 26 different countries. As a working group it helps to send over 200,000 runners to events around the globe, by working...

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...

November 22, 2022

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 Cycling Returns to UCI Status

ROANOKE, Va. (November 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 is announcing its transition back to a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) team. The team has a roster representing dynamic and diverse professionals in road, track, mountain biking, gravel, ultra, eSports, and para-cycling. Since its inception 18 years ago, VBR TWENTY24...

November 22, 2022

Expedition Canada to use live tracking services by Enabled Tracking

Front Royal, Va. /Adventure Enablers. November 22, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Expedition Canada is a multi-day expedition race that kicks off May 23, 2023 and will run through May 29, 2023. The event is in its third year and will once again work with Enabled Tracking to provide real-time tracking for the...

November 21, 2022

Nike Opens First Nike Rise Location In North America

Nike opened Nike Aventura in Miami, FL. It is the first Nike Rise store in the U.S., signaling the next stage of its retail expansion in North America. The Nike Rise concept features a Sport Pulse a digital storytelling platform; screens displaying local sports, city and athlete data; The Sport...

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...

November 21, 2022

Founder and CEO of Rad Power Bikes steps down

Mike Radenbaugh, the founder of North America's largest e-bike company, Rad Power Bikes (opens in new tab), will step down from his role as CEO, BRAIN reports. After 15 years at the helm, Radenbaugh will step down into the role of chairman of the board while he shifts his focus to...

November 21, 2022

ROUVY drops the best deal of the year on a Black Friday Week

November 21st, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – It is time for great deals, and ROUVY’s indoor cycling platform is no exception. Providing a great service and marquee events all year round non-stop, ROUVY always offers some options of small discounts here and there, which are devoted to various specific cycling and tri...

November 21, 2022

2023 Air Force Marathon Registration Opens Cyber Monday

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Holiday shopping deals will not end after Thanksgiving weekend as Air Force Marathon participants will have the chance to earn early savings on their 2023 event registrations Cyber Monday. Registration opens for the Air Force Marathon at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 with participants receiving an early bird...

November 21, 2022

3M Half Marathon Continues Partnership with Nuun

AUSTIN, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, welcomes back Nuun as the Official Hydration of the 3M Half Marathon. The agreement means Nuun will hydrate runners chasing their half marathon Personal Records (PR) through 2023. The 29th...

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...

November 20, 2022

Joe Skipper (GBR) and Sarah True (USA) Victorious at the 2022 Biostarks IRONMAN Arizona Triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN U.S. Series

TEMPE, Arizona (November 20, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Valley of the Sun and Tempe played host to the 17th edition of the Biostarks IRONMAN Arizona triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN U.S. Series on Sunday, Nov. 20. This year’s edition of the event saw athletes swim 2.4 miles, bike 112...

November 18, 2022

Bureau of Economic Analysis Estimates Increases in GDP for Bicycling in the U.S.

BOULDER, COLO (November 15, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released their 2021 estimate of the outdoor recreation economy for the U.S., all 50 states, and the District of Columbia, linked here. The data includes estimates of value added (or gross domestic product) for the overall...

November 18, 2022

Côte d’Azur in Southern France Welcomes Two Challenge Family Races for 2023

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Frèjus and Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer, both on the Côte d’Azur, have joined the Challenge Family race calendar for 2023, bringing two new middle distance races to the south of France next summer. On 13-14 May, Ekoï Challenge Fréjus is a two-day family triathlon festival with five races...

November 18, 2022

Former Owners of Jackpot Ultra Running Festival Issue Statement Regarding Course Length for the 2022 USATF 100-Mile Championship Race

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – November 18, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In response to recent media reports and comments made by USATF officials suggesting the course run during the 2022 USATF 100 Mile Championship race hosted during the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival yielded less than 100 miles, Beyond Limits Running, the prior owner...

November 18, 2022

GU Energy Labs and The McCourt Foundation Announce Multi-Year Partnership

LOS ANGELES & BERKELEY, Calif. – November 18, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GU Energy Labs and The McCourt Foundation (TMF) today announced that GU will be the official Energy Gel of The McCourt Foundation events beginning with The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K in January and continuing with the 2023 Los Angeles...

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...

November 17, 2022

You Can Now Shop For Vans, Merrell and Saucony Sneakers With Google’s New 3D View Feature

Google has launched a new way to shop for shoes – in 3D. The company has expanded the three-dimensional and augmented reality (AR) shopping technology it uses for home goods and beauty to the footwear space. Now, consumers can shop for shoes using AR, allowing the user to spin and zoom in...

November 17, 2022

Motiv Group names John Smith SVP of Strategy and Partnerships

SAN DIEGO – November 17, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – One of the premier race production companies in the United States, Motiv Group today announced that running industry veteran, John Smith, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships. Motiv owns and operates 12 iconic events including the Long...

November 17, 2022

First Paris 2024 Qualification Opportunity for Experienced U.S. Teams at Upcoming IBSA Goalball World Championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Nov. 17, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With a combined 23 Paralympic Games appearances and 15 Paralympic medals to their credit, an experienced roster of 12 athletes has been selected to represent the U.S. at the 2022 IBSA Goalball World Championships in Matosinhos, Portugal, Dec. 7-16. This year’s tournament provides...

November 17, 2022

Outside Inc makes 12% workforce cut on advertising slowdown

Outside Inc – the parent publisher to VeloNews, CyclingTips, PinkBike, B2B Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, plus the Trailforks platform – has announced a number of staff layoffs this week. Among those laid off are senior journalists across the portfolio Caley Fretz, Dave Rome, Matt de Neef and Daniel Benson,...