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April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
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April 9, 2026
UCI pulls plug on Visma’s tire system on eve of Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike has been forced to abandon its in-race tire pressure system after a last-minute ruling from the UCI, a move the team says came without warning, according to WielerFlits. The team had been using the Gravaa system throughout the cobbled races. Most recently, the Dutch team used them at the...
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April 9, 2026
Antarctica Marathon® 2026 – Race Report
BOSTON, MA (April 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2026 Antarctica Marathon® returned to King George Island this March, bringing together over 300 runners from over 30 countries across two voyages, to tackle one of the most remote marathon courses on the planet. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel and...
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April 9, 2026
Third 2025-26 PRRO Circuit Stop Headed to Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on Sunday morning, April 12 will host the third stop on the 2025-26 PRRO Circuit, and like past race editions, competitive international and U.S. fields with six Olympians, vying for the win and a piece...
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April 9, 2026
Bay Area 100 Announces Official Partnerships for Inaugural Trail Ultramarathon
APRIL 9. 2026, OAKLAND, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Bay Area 100 is proud to announce its official corporate sponsors and partnerships for the race’s inaugural running on June 13. This premier slate of partners, led by presenting sponsor Mount to Coast, brings together a group of brands deeply committed...
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April 9, 2026
1300 riders tackle GFNY Cannes this Sunday
New York City, April 9, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY Cannes returns this Sunday, offering riders the perfect start to the European season. The 115.7 km racecourse takes participants from the Côte d’Azur into the scenic hinterland and back, featuring a demanding 2,159 meters of elevation gain. After a fast...
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April 8, 2026
Ironman Disqualifies Athlete After Viral Video Showing Theft of On-Course Nutrition
American triathlete Cody Kraut made waves on Instagram last week after posting a self-shot video during Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. In the footage, Kraut was seen pulling numerous energy gels from his trisuit and handing them off to his partner to take home. The stunt has now backfired, as Ironman officials have officially...
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April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
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April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
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April 8, 2026
Internet sleuths call out fake finish-time tattoos
Getting your race time tattooed on your body might seem like a bold move. But what about getting a time tattooed that doesn’t match your official result? A pair of internet sleuths, who call themselves the Official Marathon Time Investigation Unit (OMTIU), compared three runners’ race data, GPS activity and social...
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