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March 10, 2020
100%® Is in It for The Long Run
SAN DIEGO, California – March 10, 2020 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, is excited to announce the addition of Pau Capell, Fernanda Maciel and Judith Wyder to its growing roster of elite athletes. The trio of stars are the first runners to join the 100%® squad and...
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March 10, 2020
Tracksmith Debuts Spring Collection
BOSTON (March 10, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand based in Boston, introduces its Spring 2020 Collection, featuring performance pieces inspired by the runner’s journey from early season training to a goal race. Spring is the heart of the racing season. With iconic road races on the calendar from...
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March 10, 2020
Serial plaintiff sues Louis Garneau USA over website ADA compliance
An Astoria, N.Y. man who is legally blind is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed against Louis Garneau USA. The suit alleges the company's website is not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The man, Brian Fischler, is the lead plaintiff on dozens of similar lawsuits filed...
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March 10, 2020
Wanda Sports Group reports that Coronavirus could have “adverse impact” on business
In a filing sent to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) last Friday, WSG, the company that owns IRONMAN, warns that the Coronavirus could adversely affect its Mass Participation, Spectator Sports and DPSS segments, and that adverse effect could be material. Read more Triathlon Magazine.
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March 10, 2020
Leslie Jordan, Inc., proud to welcome RRCA to Portland in 2020
Portland, OR –Leslie Jordan, Inc., is proud to welcome RRCA to their hometown of Portland in 2020. The 62nd Annual Convention promises to be memorable with scenic runs through the city, culminating in a run benefiting the Oregon Zoo. As a gold conference sponsor Leslie Jordan is providing Official Conference...
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March 10, 2020
2020 Bicycle Leadership Conference Rescheduled for Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
MONTEREY, CA (March 10, 2020) — The 2020 Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC), originally slated for April 14 - 16, has been rescheduled for Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 in Monterey, California. The BLC is a PeopleForBikes event that has been produced in partnership with the Sea Otter Classic (SOC) for...
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March 10, 2020
Boston Athletic Association partners with haku as strategic technology partner
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has entered into a strategic partnership with haku, the unparalleled technology partner leading innovative solutions for the endurance industry. With technology playing an increasingly critical role in every aspect of the endurance industry, organizations are recognizing the need to further accelerate the development of digital...
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March 10, 2020
MOTUS Off-Road and BASE Performance Ink Partnership
BOULDER, CO March 10, 2020 – MOTUS Off-Road, one of the largest off-road production companies in the United States, names BASE Performance as the Official Energy Gel, Bar and Hydration of the 2020 MOTUS Off-Road series, starting in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 19. BASE will support participants at all...
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March 10, 2020
Session in a Bottle
‘Session In A Bottle’ - The first of our Intelligent Training Aid products. Yes, we know hydration while poolside is important, and you should always have a session with you when swimming un-coached. Now you can have both without the usual soggy mess on poolside. Your warmup and subset read...
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March 10, 2020
Warm Up to Winter Training with the February-March Edition RunnerBox and RiderBox
On February 1st, The RunnerBox and The RiderBox debuted their February-March, ‘Almost Spring’ box. Shipping out every other month, this athlete-run subscription company has selected products that will motivate subscribers to push through winter days while getting them prepared for the upcoming spring race season. Andrew Giniat, professional cyclist and...
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March 10, 2020
Rock This Town, the Charitable Program for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Launches Nashville Tornado Relief Effort
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (March 10, 2020) – Rock This Town®, a program of the IRONMAN® Foundation and the charitable program for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® has launched a Humanitarian Relief Effort campaign to raise critical funds in response to the major damage caused by the tornadoes in middle Tennessee....
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March 10, 2020
Professional Ultrarunner Amanda Basham Signs with rabbit
Santa Barbara, California - Amanda Basham is the latest addition to the rabbitPRO team after she recently signed with the cutting-edge running apparel brand rabbit. With top results at some of the world’s most prestigious mountain-ultra-trail races in recent years, Basham brings her speedy experience to a talent-laden rabbit squad...
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March 10, 2020
CAKE Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020
(Stockholm, Sweden – March 10, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, today announced that it is among the companies included in Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. CAKE is among the top ten transportation companies named in Fast Company’s...
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March 10, 2020
Futsum Zienasellassie & Meb Keflezighi Named Official Pacesetters for the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (March 10, 2020) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that Futsum Zienasellassie and Meb Keflezighi have teamed up to set the pace for the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. As the official Pacesetters...
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March 9, 2020
Rossignol considers restructuring, closing or selling its Time Sport frame business
France's Rossignol Group — which besides its ski business owns Rossignol Bike, Time Sport and Felt Bicycle — says it is considering making big changes to the Time frame business and its frame factory in Gajary, Slovakia. The company says frame sales have declined by almost half in the last...
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March 9, 2020
London Marathon cancellation fears grow due to coronavirus
Four major marathons or half-marathons have been called off in Europe over the past three days. The Barcelona Marathon became the latest road race to be postponed or scrapped as a result of the outbreak that has thrown sport worldwide into chaos. The event, scheduled for next Sunday, was put back...
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March 9, 2020
2020 RAAM Qualifer Race Calendar
Boulder, CO (March 9, 2020)- 2020 will mark the 39th year for the Race Across America (RAAM) – The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race. Riders and Support Crews come from across the globe to race 3,000 miles coast-to-coast across the USA. RAAM can be a life changing experience for racers and support crews....
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March 9, 2020
New Holland Announces Partnership with Ragnar Trail Series
Holland, MI, March 9, 2020 -- New Holland Brewing, craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, today announced a partnership with Ragnar Trail Series as the race’s Official Beer Partner. Renowned for flavorful and unique craft beer offerings, New Holland will offer runners and attendees high-quality craft beer, and...
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March 9, 2020
The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation announces 2020 host communities
Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the four cities that will host the prestigious race this summer. At a press event at the Colorado State Capitol, race organizers and State Governor Jared Polis welcomed Snowmass Village, Avon, Boulder and Denver as...
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March 9, 2020
Tony Kanaan, Indy 500 Champion and Beloved INDYCAR Driver, to Participate in the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that IndyCar driver, INDYCAR Series champion and 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner, Tony Kanaan will run the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on...
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March 9, 2020
Challenge Family announces Challenge Family & Friends pro ambassadors
They are some of the best athletes in the world and therefore it is with huge excitement that CHALLENGE FAMILY announces the next CHALLENGE FAMILY & FRIENDS Pro Ambassadors: Radka Kahlefeldt (CZE), Laura Siddall (GBR), Steve McKenna (AUS), Kieran Lindars (GBR) and Pablo Dapena González (SPA). "We are so proud of these athletes as...
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March 9, 2020
Tips for Raising More Money for Race Charity Partners
One of the most rewarding parts of race organizing is selecting a charity partner to fundraise for. Your race may have just one charity partner or it may allow participants to fundraise for the charity of their choice. Regardless, you want to make sure that your race raises as the...
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March 9, 2020
Cyclestream TV announces Free Livestreaming of Redlands Bicycle Classic and Tour of the Gila
LOS ANGELES, CA - Following a successful pilot streaming the Redlands Bicycle Classic in 2019, Los Angeles based CycleStream TV will return to Redlands in 2020, and add free live streaming coverage to the Tour of the Gila in Silver City, New Mexico. Cyclestream will continue to push the envelope...
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March 9, 2020
New Partnership: TriBike Transport and MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2020 and ITU World Triathlon Grand Final 2021
TriBike Transport (TBT) of Asheville, NC, and WTSBDA, producer of ITU World Triathlon Bermuda and ITU World Triathlon Grand Final, of Bermuda, are pleased to announce TBT is the Official Bike Transport and Bike Rental Partner for both races. This will be the first time triathletes will be able to...
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March 8, 2020
Run for Women Worldwide at the 9th Annual She Rocks the Trails 10K & 25K Run
She Rocks the Trails Slated for Saturday, July 11, 2020 Auburn, CA – The She Rocks the Trails 10K and 25K is back for its 9th annual race to inspire, engage and educate women of all backgrounds. On Saturday, July 11, 2020 women worldwide will come together and run to empower...
