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.
January 21, 2026
Excellent age group triathletes need variety to live longer – 110,000 person study finds
A major BMJ Medicine study tracking over 110,000 adults for 30 years shows that exercising in multiple different ways delivers greater longevity benefits than simply doing more of one sport. Here’s why variety matters — and how to structure your training for maximum lifespan gains. The 5k Runner
January 21, 2026
Swedish study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade
A 47-year Swedish study (SPAF-1958) from Karolinska Institutet tracked over 400 individuals born in 1958, revealing physical fitness and strength peak around age 35 before gradually declining, with aerobic capacity dropping notably after 45. Participants who increased activity later in life improved capacity by 5-10%, slowing but not halting the...
January 20, 2026
How many running shoes do you actually need in your rotation?
When it comes to running footwear, things get complicated quickly. High-stack, max-cushion, minimalist, carbon-plated–the options are endless, making if difficult to decide how many (and which) shoes you need. While it’s possible to train in a single pair, most runners will benefit from a small, thoughtful rotation–especially if they’re logging...
January 20, 2026
Running USA Releases “2025’s Top Races: A Look at the Year in Review” Industry Insights Report
January 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Running USA today released 2025’s Top Races: Tracking Growth, a new Industry Insights Report examining participation trends across the U.S. running event landscape. The findings are available for download here. The report shows that participation among the nation’s top races increased in 2025 compared to...
January 15, 2026
FLOWBIO independently validates its sweat sensor against laboratory gold standard
London, UK (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - FLOWBIO has published an independent, peer reviewed validation study assessing the performance of its wearable sweat sensor against established laboratory reference methods used in sport science. The study, published in Frontiers in Physiology, evaluates the FLOWBIO Sensor by comparing wearable sweat analysis...
January 12, 2026
RunSignup Releases 2025 Top 100 Largest Road Races
Moorestown, NJ (January 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S., released a list of the 2025 Top 100 Largest Road Races in the United States. This report ranks races based on the publicly available finisher counts for each race weekend...
January 9, 2026
Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study
We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...
January 9, 2026
Endurance Events Surpass Pre-Pandemic Participation Levels
Moorestown, NJ — January 9, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, reports endurance event participation has fully rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic and now exceeds pre-pandemic levels. Based on year-over-year analysis of the same events held before and...
January 8, 2026
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a...
January 8, 2026
RunSignup Reports Record Growth in 2025
Moorestown, NJ — [January 8, 2026] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events, nonprofit fundraising, and ticketed experiences, today released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting another record-breaking year of growth, innovation, and customer success. In 2025, RunSignup helped event organizers process $650 million...
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