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.
February 2, 2026
RunSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows Per-Race Participation Growth of 5%
Moorestown, NJ (February 2, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for U.S. endurance events, has released its Annual RaceTrends Report, providing an appraisal of the state of the endurance industry. While growth has slowed from the rapid rise following COVID lows, races continued to see increasing participation...
January 30, 2026
What the New Study on Exercise and Longevity Really Tells Us
Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain of salt. The study was very widely covered in the media and extensively discussed on social media. The main message, as highlighted in the accompanying press release from Harvard, where the researchers are based, is that...
January 28, 2026
haku Customers Exceed Industry Benchmarks for Retention and Repeat Participation
Miami, FL (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — New data from haku, the global leader in technology for endurance events, shows that organizations using haku outperform industry benchmarks for runner retention and repeat participation. According to aggregated platform data, haku customers achieve retention rates almost 18% higher than endurance industry...
January 27, 2026
What’s Really in That Water Bottle? RDU Releases Industry’s First Hydration Safety Manual
DEKALB, Ill. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A $3 billion verdict against a bottled water company for poisoning consumers. Class action lawsuits against Aquafina, VOSS, and JUST Water for toxic "forever chemicals." Research showing 240,000 microplastic particles per liter in bottled water. For race directors handing water bottles to...
January 23, 2026
haku Releases New Research-Based Guide on Proving Economic and Community Impact for Endurance Events
Miami, FL (January 23, 2026)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - haku, the all-in-one technology platform for endurance events and nonprofits, today announced the release of a new research-based ebook, Securing Tourism Boards and Sponsorships: How Endurance Events Can Prove Both Economic Impact and Community Value. Endurance leaders need new ways to deliver direct,...
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...
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