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December 3, 2019

Fargo Marathon sold to Rugged Races with hopes of boosting participation

According to Fargo Marathon race founder Mark Knutson, Rugged Races is expected to help push the numbers up with its national arsenal of marketing power, including a database of 500,000 runners. The Fargo Marathon began in 2005 with 2,641 participants. Growth came quickly with almost 20,000 in all events by 2010,...

December 3, 2019

Salomon Launches Women’s Trail Half Marathon in Lake Sonoma, California

OGDEN, Utah (December 3, 2019) – Today, Salomon announces its latest trail running event in the U.S., the female-only WMN Trail ½ Marathon in Lake Sonoma, California. The race comes in partnership as part of the 2020 Lake Sonoma 50 race weekend, hosted in partnership with the Healdsburg Running Company,...

November 22, 2019

Trinity Timing used race|result active timing technology at World’s Toughest Mudder

The race|result Active Transponders got muddy all year at the famous Toughest Mudder and World’s Toughest Mudder events in the US, timed by Trinity Timing. Last weekend the grand finale World’s Toughest Mudder took place at Bouckaert Farms in Atlanta, GA. The world's best obstacle racers (both individual and teams)...

November 21, 2019

IRONMAN announces Memphis, Tennessee as New Host City of 2020 St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis Triathlon

MEMPHIS, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (November 21, 2019) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced that Memphis, Tenn. will serve as a multi-year host venue for an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases,...

November 20, 2019

Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – SMACK! Media’s Elisette Carlson

Elisette Carlson grew up traveling the world helping her dad produce, promote and manage player relations for global soccer tournaments including the World Cup events. At Princeton University, she was as a NCAA First Team All-American and All-Ivy League in Women’s Rowing. So it’s no surprise that upon graduating college she landed...

November 20, 2019

Applied Material Silicon Valley Turkey Trot Athletes Seek World & American Records

San Jose, CA – The Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation announced full fields today for both their women’s Elite 5k presented by Silicon Valley Bank and their men’s Elite 5k presented by Juniper Networks. While the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is...

November 19, 2019

RaceRaves announces Best Half Marathons in the U.S.

Los Angeles, CA (November 19, 2019) — Shout it from the rooftops! RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and reviews community for runners of all levels, has published its guide to the best half marathons in every U.S. state. The authoritative new list features a synopsis of each event to...

November 19, 2019

Trail Racing Over Texas Announces 2020 Partnership with Base Performance

Houston, Texas (November 19, 2019)– Trail Racing Over Texas, the largest community-based trail racing organization in Texas and Base Performance, producer of premiere nutritional supplements for endurance athletes announce that Base Performance will be the official nutrition sponsor for all TROT events. This partnership will debut at Brazos Bend 100,...

November 18, 2019

AfterShokz Announces Partnership with Running Legend, Meb Keflezighi

Austin, TX (November 18, 2019) — AfterShokz, the leading manufacturer of bone conduction headphones, announced its latest partnership in the running and endurance space today, partnering with four-time Olympian and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon and 2014 Boston Marathon, Meb Keflezighi. As an AfterShokz Professional Athlete, Keflezighi...

November 15, 2019

The Sufferfest Releases Six New Workouts in Partnership with Global Cycling Network

November 15, 2019 - The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training app for cyclists and triathletes, today announced the release of six new workouts developed in partnership with the Global Cycling Network. Adding to The Sufferfest library of over 70 structured workouts, these sessions allow athletes to connect their fitness devices and...

November 14, 2019

Fastest GFNY Cozumel ever: 41.2 km/h average

NEW YORK CITY, November 14, 2019 – Every INTERproteccion GFNY Cozumel winner since 2014 was on the start line to contend for the title last Sunday November 10, culminating in the fastest race ever on the GFNY circuit. The sixth annual INTERproteccion GFNY Cozumel drew 3000 riders from 50 countries...

November 13, 2019

Introducing the New PEAR Sports Health and Fitness Software Platform for Enterprises and Consumers

Newport Beach, CA - November 13, 2019 - PEAR Sports, a SaaS and digital mobile solutions company that creates proprietary digital coaching and wellness solutions, today announced it has launched its new enterprise software platform. The PEAR Health & Fitness Platform elevates the user experience with dynamic, interactive audio and...

November 13, 2019

UltrAspire Welcomes Sally McRae to the Elite Athlete Team

Sally McRae is a professional mountain runner and endurance coach from Southern California. As a child she loved being outside and developed her love for competitive sports at a young age. She grew up in gymnastics, soccer, and running but it wasn’t until after college that she began to focus...

November 13, 2019

World-Renowned Leadville Trail 100 MTB and SBT GRVL Partner to Create the LeadBoat Challenge

LEADVILLE, Colo., Nov. 13, 2019 — Two iconic events, the legendary Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the renowned SBT GRVL p/b Canyon, today announced the ultimate challenge of 2020: the LeadBoat Challenge, racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB followed by SBT GRVL BLACK, two arduous endurance races taking place...

November 13, 2019

39 Athletes Qualify for the Olympic Team Trials at the 12th Annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

INDIANAPOLIS, November 13, 2019– The 12th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K was held on November 9 in downtown Indianapolis. For the first year ever, the event completely sold out in all three event distances offered: the full marathon, half marathon and 5K. The full marathon and...

November 13, 2019

Nuun Hydration Launches Immune Boosting Innovation “Nuun Immunity” in Canada

November 13, 2019 - Seattle, WA - Today Nuun is proud to announce the launch of Nuun Immunity across Canada. Introduced in the American market in April 2018, Nuun Immunity is one of the latest innovations created by the Seattle-based functional hydration company. Nuun Immunity was developed to support the...

November 12, 2019

Up for Air Series Announces Platinum Sponsor

Denver, CO (November 12, 2019) - The Up for Air Series (www.upforairseries.org), an annual series of mountain running and indoor climbing events that offers trail runners and climbers a unique opportunity to put their energy and endurance to good use in the fight for cleaner air, today announced that Patagonia...

November 12, 2019

COROS Performance Optimization Device and New Track Running Mode Hit the Market

Tustin, CA, November 12, 2019 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of endurance sports wearables, announced today their first Smart Running Accessory with the addition of the COROS Performance Optimization Device (POD). According to COROS, the POD can be used in tandem with any of their watches to provide even greater...

November 11, 2019

Anticipated 2020 Verizon New York City Triathlon Registration Opening Soon

NEW YORK CITY, Nov. 11, 2019 — Life Time today announced registration for the 2020 Verizon New York City Triathlon, taking place July 19, will open to the public via lottery on Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. EST and will remain open through Dec. 27, or until capacity is reached,...

November 11, 2019

Gran Fondo National Series Launches 2020 Calendar with 9 U.S. Events

(Colorado Springs, CO – November 11, 2019) – The largest series of one-day gran fondo cycling events in the United States, the Gran Fondo National Series (GFNS) today announced their 2020 event calendar, the opening of registration, and new brand signature: “Ride for this”. 2020 Calendar Starting in southern California...

November 8, 2019

Sixth Annual GFNY Cozumel gets ready to host 3000 riders from 55 countries

NEW YORK CITY, November 8, 2019 – GFNY, the Global Marathon Cycling Series, returns to Cozumel, Mexico for its sixth edition this Sunday, November 10th. GFNY Cozumel is Mexico’s largest and most international bike race with over 50 countries participating along with a field of top athletes from Mexico. Among...

November 8, 2019

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Hosts Voting Contest to Help Select 2020 Participant Shirt Design

RICHMOND, VA – For the first time in the history of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger, Sports Backers is hosting a public vote to help select the design for the participant shirt for the 2020 event. Voting is open now until December 7 at https://www.tfaforms.com/4772182 and the...

November 7, 2019

Going Green: 2020 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Announces New Green Initiatives, Reminds Field of Date Change

MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 7, 2019 — The 18th annual Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon presented by cbdMD is set to kick-off its two-day expo on Friday, Feb. 7, followed by the Tropical 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on...

November 7, 2019

Infographic: Running Shoes on the Podiums of World Marathon Majors in 2019

AMSTERDAM, NL (NOV. 7, 2019)- Running Shoes Guru publishes an infographic with all the running shoes worn by the runners who made the Podium at each of the 6 World Marathon Majors races in 2019. Running Shoes Guru has been tracking the shoes worn by men and women that placed...

November 7, 2019

Argentinean teamwork tops the podium at GFNY Argentina San Juan

NEW YORK CITY, Nov 7, 2019 – The return of GFNY to Argentina last Sunday November 3rd saw a fast-paced race and heavy Argentinean dominance across both the overall men’s and women’s podiums. A controlled start for 5km through the streets of San Juan created an electric atmosphere at GFNY...