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 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...
September 17, 2025
Spartan Launches Project 300 – The Most Demanding Transformation Study in America
Boston, MA (September 17, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Spartan, the world’s leading endurance and obstacle race brand, has announced the launch of Project 300, a six-month real-world study designed to test the limits of discipline, training, and lifestyle transformation. Spartan is recruiting 300 Americans from all walks of life to commit...
September 15, 2025
Study investigates how running a marathon impacts brain health
Marathoners hear plenty of scary claims about what running 26.2 miles can do to the brain. A new open access study paints a clearer, calmer picture. Exercise research over the past two decades has consistently linked regular activity with sharper attention, memory, and learning. This foundational review summarizes how aerobic training supports brain...
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