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.
October 14, 2025
New Study Ranks Vermont, Oregon, and Minnesota as Top U.S. States for Bike-Commuter Friendliness in 2025
Boca Raton, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Velosurance, a specialty insurer for bicycles and e-bikes, unveils its 2025 Bike Commuter Friendly States ranking, placing Vermont at the top, followed by Oregon and Minnesota. The analysis highlights how policy, funding, infrastructure, and road safety laws collectively influence the viability of cycling as a...
October 13, 2025
Nike Still Tops Teens’ Shopping Lists, On Running Overtakes Hoka in Footwear Must-Haves This Fall, Survey Says
Nike remains a must-have brand for teens this fall, according to the latest survey by Piper Sandler. In the investment bank’s fall 2025 “Teen Survey” Nike continues to dominate in both the footwear and apparel categories among the over 10,000 high school students questioned in its semi-annual research project. wwd
October 13, 2025
Road cycling causes more serious injuries than mountain biking, new study finds
Despite being less frequent, road cycling accidents result in more serious injuries than mountain biking, according to a new study conducted in a hospital in Barcelona. The study, which assessed 149 cycling-related emergency care visits, found “injuries from road cycling are less frequent but more severe than those from mountain...
October 9, 2025
Parkrun will make you happier, new study says
A huge U.K. study backs up what many parkrunners have long suspected: parkrun boosts happiness. As reported by News Medical, researchers surveyed nearly 80,000 participants to see how running, walking and volunteering affect life satisfaction. Canadian Running Magazine
October 8, 2025
Record-Breaking Supertri Chicago Triathlon Delivers USD 17.5M Economic Impact and Sells Out Early Bird Registration for 2026 at Highest-Ever Levels
CHICAGO, IL (October 8, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following the record-breaking Supertri Chicago Triathlon held on August 23–24, early bird registration for the 2026 Chicago Triathlon has closed at the highest level in the event’s history – double the figure achieved in 2024. The 42nd annual Supertri Chicago Triathlon, once again...
October 6, 2025
1000 Mile Ruck Across Texas
Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In a remarkable demonstration of human endurance and spirit, Terrence Ogden, the founder of Official Project Grit, commenced an unprecedented journey: a 1,000-mile solo ruck across the vast landscapes of Texas. Averaging 25 miles a day for 40 consecutive days, Ogden is moving fully self-supported, cowboy camping...
October 1, 2025
AI is not yet replacing workers in the US, researchers find
ChatGPT is not yet causing the massive upheaval in the US labor market that many have feared since the chatbot’s launch in 2022, according to a new study by a research center at Yale University. The study comes amid widespread concerns that the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence, the technology...
September 30, 2025
Supertri Toronto Sees Explosive Growth in Inaugural Year, Sets Stage for Major Triathlon Legacy in Canada
TORONTO, ON (September 30, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In its first year operating the Toronto Triathlon Festival, Supertri delivered the biggest race weekend in the event’s history, far exceeding expectations in scale, participation and impact. The debut edition under Supertri’s banner saw dramatic growth across all key metrics, laying a...
September 27, 2025
Running on empty? Trinity study warns of anxiety and depression experienced by regular marathon runners
Running multiple marathons does not universally protect against mental health issues, a new study by Trinity College Dublin has found. Ireland boasts one of the highest rates of multi-marathoners — or people who run marathons — in the world. Irish Independent
September 26, 2025
Wearables Uncover Hidden Insights Into Overeating in New Study
A necklace that counts your bites, a wristband that tracks your motions and a bodycam that only turns on when you eat. Northwestern researchers strapped all three to dozens of adults with obesity and uncovered five hidden overeating styles that may shape the next generation of digital health tools. Researchers at Northwestern...
