The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases of 2025

December 30, 2025

IRONMAN Expansion, Record-Breaking Race Participation, and Game-Changing Sponsorships Lead the Year

December 30, 2025 – San Diego, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ As we look ahead to 2026, Endurance Sportswire has compiled a list of its most viewed press releases over the past year. Endurance Sportswire’s top press releases of 2025 included major IRONMAN 70.3 expansion announcements in Nebraska and Northern California, innovative product launches from NiteCore and Garmin, record-breaking participation at the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, and groundbreaking partnerships including Nike’s sponsorship of the Portland Marathon and an unconventional athlete sponsorship deal. The most popular press release attracted more than 2,720 opens.

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MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS RELEASES

The IRONMAN Group – Nebraska Welcomes its First IRONMAN Branded Event: IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha Triathlon to Debut in 2026 – IRONMAN announced the addition of IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha, marking Nebraska’s first IRONMAN-branded event scheduled for June 7, 2026, featuring a course through Omaha and the Midlands Region with an expected economic impact of $4 million annually. MORE

The IRONMAN Group – IRONMAN Confirms the Addition of New IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California Triathlon Set to Debut in Redding, Calif. in 2026 – IRONMAN announced IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California, scheduled for August 16, 2026, in Redding, California, showcasing the Trail Capital of California with a scenic course through Whiskeytown Lake and the Shasta Cascade region. MORE

NiteCore – NiteCore Unveils the HA23 UHE: A Versatile and Powerful Flashlight Headlamp for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Professionals – NiteCore launched the HA23 UHE headlamp featuring 600 lumens maximum output, three adjustable color temperatures (warm, neutral, and cool white), dual power options, and IP68 waterproof rating, designed for outdoor adventurers and professionals requiring hands-free lighting in demanding environments. MORE

Garmin – Garmin unveils the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, its newest GPS running and triathlon smartwatches for performance-driven athletes – Garmin announced the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 GPS smartwatches featuring AMOLED displays, advanced training metrics, Garmin Triathlon Coach training plans, and enhanced battery life, with the 970 adding built-in mapping, an LED flashlight, and ECG capabilities. MORE

NYCRUNS – Record Number of Runners Set to Hit The Streets This Sunday, April 27, For The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon – NYCRUNS announced a record 24,000+ runners registered for the 2025 Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on April 27, marking the fastest-growing race in America with enhanced sponsorship from Oatly and featuring a unique course through Brooklyn’s iconic neighborhoods and bridges. MORE

GFNY – LA to NYC: America’s three week pro cycling stage race announced for spring 2026 – GFNY announced the Tour of the USA, a three-week professional cycling stage race scheduled for April 25 to May 16, 2026, spanning coast-to-coast from Los Angeles to New York City with equal prominence for both men’s and women’s races starting on the same days. MORE

Professional Trail Runner Sabrina Stanley – Sabrina Stanley Becomes First Pro-Trail Runner to Join OnlyFans Team – Professional trail runner Sabrina Stanley, a two-time Hardrock 100 winner, announced her groundbreaking partnership with OnlyFans in March 2025, making her the first runner to join the subscription platform’s team of athletes and offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes content from her training and racing. MORE

Portland Marathon – Portland Marathon Announces Nike as Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor – The Portland Marathon announced Nike as its official footwear and apparel sponsor for the 53rd annual event on October 5, with the Oregon-based brand providing race merchandise, pre-race experiences, and Nike-branded shirts for all participants. MORE

FindMyMarathon.com – FindMyMarathon.com Announces the 50 Best Boston Marathon Qualifying Races for 2025 – FindMyMarathon released its annual list of the 50 Best Boston Marathon Qualifying Races for 2025, providing runners with data-driven guidance to achieve qualifying times amid increasingly competitive BQ standards, with downhill marathons dominating the top selections. MORE

San Francisco Marathon – The 48th San Francisco Marathon Celebrates 33,000 Runners, Sold Out Full Marathon and Epic Finishers – The San Francisco Marathon announced the successful conclusion of its 48th annual event on July 27, 2025, marking a historic first with the full marathon selling out among over 33,000 registrations from all 50 states and numerous countries. MORE

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