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May 5, 2021
2022 Running USA Industry Conference Returns to Orlando
(May 5, 2021) - The 2022 Running USA Industry Conference presented by Race Roster will be held in-person in February 20-22, 2022, returning to the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. “Coronado Springs was one of our attendees’ favorite venues of the last decade,...
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May 5, 2021
BASE Performance Provides Custom Apparel for Special Olympics Florida
Boulder, Colorado (May 5, 2021) – BASE Performance, LLC, industry-leading provider of endurance sports products announced that it will serve as the exclusive 2021 custom triathlon kit provider for Special Olympics Florida. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with BASE Performance,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock. “BASE...
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May 5, 2021
bluerub launches hair and body care products for triathletes and swimmers
Loveland, CO: Today, bluerub, a natural body care company for all athletes, announced their SWIM collection: three products that remove chlorine, salt, and bromine from skin and hair. They also restore pH and protect hair and skin from the effects of salt water and pool chemicals. bluerub worked directly with triathletes to...
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May 5, 2021
Runners around the world take part in first AbbottWMM Global Marathon
Runners from more than 75 countries took to the streets of their cities, towns and suburbs on May 1-2 to take part in the inaugural AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Runners aged 20 to 87 from Singapore to Switzerland, the Philippines to Peru, Hong Kong to Honduras donned their race bib, laced up...
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May 5, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon Cutoff Time Set at 7:47 Below Qualifying Time
In total, 23,824 applications were received by the Friday, April 23 registration deadline. A total of 14,609 athletes applied with a qualifying time equal to or faster than 7 minutes, 47 seconds under their respective qualifying standard or applied through the early registration period for consecutive runners. The B.A.A. was unable to accept 9,215 qualifiers...
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May 4, 2021
ClassPass, Fitness Tech Firm MindBody Eye Merger, IPO
ClassPass and Mindbody, which provide technology to fitness companies worldwide, have been discussing a merger, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. ClassPass, works as a subscription-based business, allowing users to book workouts at fitness studios and other locations. In January 2020, ClassPass said its valuation was above $1 billion since it had gotten $285...
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May 4, 2021
Under Armour Rallies in Q1
The company’s Q1 2021 earnings show a major bounce back from this time last year. Sales rose 35% year-over-year, bringing revenue to $1.26 billion. Online sales led the charge with 69% growth, and the company had an overall profit of $77.8 million. Front Office Sports
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May 4, 2021
TriggerPoint Celebrates International Foam Rolling Day with Exclusive Live Programming and Social Contest
Carlsbad, Calif. (May 4, 2021) —TriggerPoint, the leader in recovery and massage products in the athletic and personal wellness markets, encourages everyone to learn about the benefits and importance of foam rolling on International Foam Rolling Day, May 11, 2021. “Foam rolling offers many benefits not only for athletes, but...
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May 4, 2021
BikeFlights Provides Best On-Time Delivery of Shipments
PORTLAND, OR (May 4, 2021) - During the peak shipping periods of what may have been the most challenging shipping year to date, BikeFlights.com, a bicycle shipping service and bike box supplier, reported the best on-time delivery performance for its bikes, wheels and gear shipments. “Like most companies, we’ve had...
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May 4, 2021
Race Directors HQ announces Race Directors Run 2021
Race Directors HQ, the online resource platform and community network for race directors worldwide, announced on Tuesday the launch of a worldwide real-time virtual race celebrating the endurance events industry. Race Directors Run 2021 is a free-to-join 5K to be held live on May 27 at 1pm ET. The race...
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May 4, 2021
Honey Stinger Partners with Professional Snowboarder Mick Dierdorff
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (May 4, 2021) Honey Stinger, the sports nutrition brand, announces today that they have entered into a three-year partnership with 2019 Snowboardcross World Champion and 2018 Team USA Olympian, Mick Dierdorff. Dierdoff, a Steamboat Springs native, grew up on the slopes near Honey Stinger’s headquarters. At nine years...
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May 4, 2021
Myovolt Launches in the US, Bringing Wearable Vibration Recovery To American Athletes
Los Angeles, California (May 4, 2021) – Myovolt, the pioneers of patented, science-backed wearable vibration technology, launches four breakthrough wearable recovery products in the US that use focal vibration to massage muscles, stimulate blood flow, promote localized circulation, relieve soreness, and increase flexibility for athletes on the move. Using Myovolt...
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May 4, 2021
The National Forest Foundation Launches Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
Seattle, WA. (May, 4 2021) - The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of our 193 million acre National Forest System, has designated Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie (MBS) as one of its Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences. As part of this four-year conservation program, the...
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May 4, 2021
mountainFLOW Unveils New Plant-Based Bike Products
(BOULDER, CO - April 2021)- mountainFLOW, the innovative and award-winning Colorado company that revolutionized the ski wax industry with its line of groundbreaking eco-friendly products, today unveiled a new collection of plant-based bike products that are biodegradable, non-toxic, and rival all other petroleum-based competitors on the market. The new line...
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May 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Buffalo Marathon to Return June 26 and 27 For 20th Anniversary
On April 29, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Buffalo Marathon will return this year on June 26 and 27 for its twentieth anniversary. The race will operate at roughly 50 percent of its typical capacity with additional health and safety protocols for participants, event staff, and volunteers. The...
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May 4, 2021
Blazing Saddles to Bring Music, Food, Beer and Cycling to Socal For A New, Three-Day Festival Experience
Wednesday, May 4, 2021 — Escondido, CA — Monuments of Cycling, a premier cycling events producer, announced today that it will be launching this fall, BLAZING SADDLES, a unique cycling, music and food festival set at Daley Ranch in Escondido on October 15 - 17, 2021. BLAZING SADDLES will bring...
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May 4, 2021
Cascade Run Off Redux to Celebrate 40-Year Anniversary of Professional Road Running
Portland, OR — Today’s runners can connect with one of the sport’s signature historical moments, while at the same time supporting current elite road racers, by signing up for Cascade Run Off Redux. The virtual 15K harkens back to the 1981 Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon, where top runners...
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May 4, 2021
Zoomo raises $12 million to bolster ‘e-bikes for businesses’ model
The newest round of funding follows an $11 million Series A raise announced in August 2020, led by the CEFC. Cumulatively, Zoomo has raised $26 million in the past 24 months. Zoomo will use the funds to invest in the development and production of the brand’s next-generation vehicle offerings as well...
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May 3, 2021
Ride Santa Barbara 100 Opens Registration for 34-mile Route
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – May 3, 2021 – Ride Santa Barbara 100 (RideSB100), the premier cycling event set on California’s Central Coast, today opened registration for the 34-mile distance ride on October 23, 2021. The event will celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2021 and registration is now open for all...
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May 3, 2021
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend registration opens May 3 for St. Jude Heroes
WHAT: St. Jude Heroes® registration is now open for the 2021 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the marathon celebrates 20 years running, when thousands of participants from around the world plan to gather to show their support for the lifesaving mission of...
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May 3, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas announces new Race Experiences to create the Ultimate Running Party Weekend
LAS VEGAS (May 3, 2021) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series today announced that registration for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas will open this Wednesday, May 5 at stripatnight.com. In addition to debuting a new race date of Feb. 26-27, 2022, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las...
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May 3, 2021
Skratch Labs Introduces New, Vegan Sport Recovery Drink Mix
Boulder, CO - Skratch Labs, an innovator in performance nutrition, announces the release of Sport Vegan Recovery Drink Mix. This new, plant-based version of their popular milk-based Sport Recovery Drink Mix, is the result of feedback from vegan consumers seeking a recovery product from Skratch Labs to fill their sports nutrition...
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May 3, 2021
Runners Proved They’re Made of STEEL during Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2021) – For the second year in a row, thousands of runners laced up their running shoes and committed to MOVE in the Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. This year’s Virtual Race Experience presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods and Brooks Running allowed runners to...
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May 3, 2021
Saucony® Unveils All-New Ride 14
WALTHAM, MA (May 3 2021) – As the pandemic-driven growth of running continues to evolve with seasoned runners running more and new runners finding their pace, the demand for a versatile, reliable trainer has never been greater. Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony today unveiled the all-new Ride 14, adding...
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May 3, 2021
Challenge Taiwan celebrates 10th anniversary with Asia-Pacific Championship 2022
From fledgling event to race where thousands of athletes start each year. Last weekend was a big highlight when no less than six thousand athletes raced at CHALLENGETAIWAN and next year will be an extra big party, when the event celebrates its tenth anniversary. In honour of that anniversary the ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP moves...