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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...

Studies

January 28, 2026

Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Unveils Elite Athlete Field for 35th Anniversary

AUSTIN, Texas (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is proud to announce the selection of elite athletes for the 2026 event. This long standing program aims to assemble a competitive field of top-tier male and female runners while also identifying emerging...

January 28, 2026

Celebrate Love, Fitness, and Fun at the Coronado Valentine’s Day Run on February 15, 2026

Coronado, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Coronado will come alive with color, costumes, and community spirit on Sunday, February 15, 2026, when the Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Run returns for another unforgettable Valentine’s Day Weekend celebration. Known for its fun-loving atmosphere and scenic coastal setting, this event...

January 28, 2026

Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota Returns with Strong Portland Community Focus

PORTLAND, Ore. (January 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 48th annual Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest, presented by Toyota, is returning on March 15, where it will host an estimated 19,000 participants, making it the largest running event in the City of Portland. The race organizers go beyond just producing...

January 27, 2026

Alpkit enters administration having “faced incredible challenges over the last three years”

Alpkit has entered administration after three difficult years, and is in talks with a new owner and investment partner in an attempt to secure the bicycle and outdoors brand’s future. In a letter sent to shareholders via the investment platform Crowdcube, Alpkit CEO and co-founder David Hanney writes: “It is...

Cycling

January 27, 2026

Grand Slam Track Made Just $1.8M While Racking Up $40M in Debt

The bankrupt running league Grand Slam Track revealed in new court filings that its debts have reached $40 million, and that it made less than $2 million in revenue last year when it launched with three track meets. The new filings offer the most complete financial picture of the league...

Running

January 27, 2026

Challenge Family’s 20-Meter Drafting Rule Sets the Standard for Fairer Racing

January 27, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Challenge Family celebrates a major step forward in promoting fair competition as leading events and organisations, including DATEV Challenge Roth and Ironman, adopt its 20-meter drafting zone. Since 2014, Challenge Family has been at the forefront of ensuring fair play in triathlon, introducing the...

Triathlon

January 27, 2026

DATEV Challenge Roth increases drafting distance in the professional field to 20 metres

ROTH. (January 27, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was...

Triathlon

January 27, 2026

Life Electric Vehicles set to acquire Rad Power Bikes for $13.2 million

Life Electric Vehicles Holdings Inc. is expected to acquire Rad Power Bikes' assets for $13.2 million, outbidding four other companies during an auction for the e-bike brand that declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Life EV agreed to acquire Rad Power's assets for $13,276,102...