SPONSORSHIP NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about sponsorships in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sports sponsorship news.
July 14, 2025
Nike and Special Olympics Ink Three-Year Global Partnership
The Special Olympics and Nike announced a three-year global partnership, building on Nike’s support for the Oregon organization over the past two decades. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (UCS) will facilitate the agreement in four communities: Oregon, WA; Berlin, Germany; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Tokyo. Nike employees will volunteer in...
July 9, 2025
Norseman Xtreme Triathlon motors with Land Rover Defender
With limited spots available for the extreme triathlon in Norway, through a ballot system, the competition for entry to Norseman remains fierce, and many athletes have been applying to participate for over a decade. ENDURANCE.BIZ
July 8, 2025
Ineos have no bikes for 2026, and options are running out
Ineos may have a new jersey sponsor in TotalEnergies, but the team is currently without a bike sponsor for 2026. Multiple industry sources indicate that longstanding partner Pinarello is expected to exit after a 16-year relationship with the British team, marking the end of one of the longest-running bike deals...
June 26, 2025
Lance Armstrong’s sponsorship involvement with new American pro team currently not affected by lifetime ban from cycling
Lance Armstrong's apparent involvement with George Hincapie's Modern Adventure Pro Cycling team is currently outside of UCI jurisdiction meaning his lifetime ban from the sport is "not implicated" as things stand, the US anti-doping agency [USADA] has said. Cycling WEEKLY
June 25, 2025
Nike steps up cycling involvement with lifestyle apparel deal with Visma-Lease a Bike
Sportswear brand Nike will provide the Visma-Lease a Bike team with lifestyle apparel starting from the Tour de France, with WielerFlits revealing their involvement after spotting the Nike Swoosh logo on a team car at the Netherlands national championships. CYCLING NEWS
June 14, 2025
Why Cycling Sponsorship is So Hard
Peter Abraham, cycling and running entusiast and CMO of the Los Angeles Marathon, writes about the realities in sponsoring cycling events. His key takeaways: Cycling is an expensive sport. Gravel racing has not fully taken off yet. There’s currently no organized cycling development system in particular for women. There are...
May 28, 2025
Why one company went all in on marathons
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a B2B tech services company, currently has 14 active marathon partnerships, including sponsorships with five of the seven World Marathon Majors. MARKETING BREW
April 4, 2025
London Marathon prepares for 2025 with HubSport, Shokz partnerships
The annual London Marathon has secured its latest commercial partner, with HubSpot being revealed as the event’s official customer platform in a multi-year deal. The AI-powered software company will use its marketing, sales, and customer service platform to enhance the London Marathon’s digital presence. SportCal
March 6, 2025
Running influencers are promoting Advil, but at what cost?
The popular painkiller Advil has been increasingly targeting the running community, partnering with influencers to promote ibuprofen as a post-workout essential. Running Magazine
February 26, 2025
How Pro Triathletes Make Money: A Deep Dive Into Sponsorship
Can you make a living from endorsements in professional triathlon? Is sharp social media worth more than a podium performance? Will athletes peddle any product that pays? Should you have an agent? And are negotiations really just a game of bluff and counter bluff? Tim Heming speaks to athletes, agents,...
