STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport studies.
April 10, 2026
Not Just for Muscles — Creatine May Sharpen Memory & Mental Speed
A growing body of research suggests that creatine—commonly known as a muscle‑building supplement—may also sharpen memory and mental speed. A recent systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized trials found that creatine monohydrate significantly improved several aspects of cognitive performance in adults. Memory: Participants showed about a 14% improvement in recall...
April 10, 2026
RunSignup Reports Record Q1 2026 Growth
MOORESTOWN, N.J. – April 10, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for the endurance events in the United States, releases its Q1 2026 update, highlighting a period of significant market expansion and technological advancement. The company reports a 14% year-over-year increase in both the number...
April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
April 8, 2026
Boston Athletic Association Reports Significant Progress on Sustainability Goals in Second Annual Report
BOSTON (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing accelerating progress toward a 42% emissions reduction target, waste diversion across events, and $50.4 million raised for 172 nonprofit organizations through the Official Charity Program. Building on the B.A.A.’s inaugural sustainability...
April 3, 2026
London’s 100,000-Runner Gamble Exposes a Hard Truth for U.S. Race Directors: A Conference Badge Won’t Protect You in Court
DeKalb, Ill. (April 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Last week, The Guardian reported that the TCS London Marathon is in advanced talks to stage a two-day, 100,000-runner event in April 2027 — internally dubbed the “Double London Marathon.” If approved, the event would place 50,000 runners on the course each...
April 2, 2026
WaterMonster Powers the Shift to Cup-Free Racing—Proven at Major Marathons
Austin, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - WaterMonster is redefining how runners hydrate. Its cup-free, self-serve hydration systems eliminate paper cups, reduce waste, and simplify race-day operations—without slowing athletes. See what renown crowd control scientist Marcel Altenburg had to say. See how it works: https://watermonster.us/pages/sustainable-cup-free-events Proven on the Course WaterMonster systems have...
March 24, 2026
Study Finds Greater St. Louis Marathon Generates More Than $4.5 Million in Annual Economic Activity
ST. LOUIS (March 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — A recent economic impact analysis finds that the Greater St. Louis Marathon and associated events generate more than $4.5 million in annual economic activity within the City of St. Louis, underscoring the growing role of endurance events in the region’s sports tourism...
March 21, 2026
Movemint Redefines Results in Endurance Sports with Human-First Results Analysis Platform
San Francisco, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Movemint, the endurance sports technology platform, today announced the launch of Results Analysis, a product built on a simple but radical belief: every finisher deserves to be seen. Developed with the full spectrum of the endurance community in mind, Results Analysis tracks every finisher...
March 17, 2026
ShowcasedBiennial Road Race Management Race Director Compensation Study Shows Surging Race Participation Driving Race Director Compensation Gains
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Road Race Management’s latest Biennial Race Director Compensation Study shows race directors continuing their decades-long trend towards being true professionals with “race directing” representing paid employment for 80% of the survey respondents. More and more event management companies and running clubs now conduct multiple events as a...
