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July 23, 2020
New Roll Massif Challenge Offers a 90-Day Cycling Challenge with Short- and Long-Course Routes, Weekly Prizes, and Grand Prizes
Boulder, Colorado, USA — July 23, 2020 —Roll Massif, producer of 8 iconic Colorado cycling events including Elephant Rock, Copper Triangle, and Tour of the Moon, announces the Roll Massif Challenge, a new virtual cycling event series designed to offer a fun and engaging way to ride more this fall....
July 23, 2020
French authorities approve GFNY Alpes Vaujany Anti-COVID measures for August 30 race date
NEW YORK CITY – GFNY Alpes Vaujany was the first cyclo in France to receive permission by the French authorities to hold the race on August 30, due to GFNY’s event production expertise and detailed Anti-COVID measures. GFNY Alpes Vaujany / the GFNY European Championship is one of the very...
July 22, 2020
Mizuno to sponsor the Honolulu Marathon
Mizuno has been confirmed as a supporting sponsor of the Honolulu Marathon. At this year’s event, scheduled for December 13, 2020, the Japanese run apparel specialist will provide all finisher, commemorative and volunteer shirts and sell official merchandise at the Honolulu Marathon Expo. The Honolulu Marathon was first held in...
July 22, 2020
The Pikes Peak APEX Releases Start Format Changes and COVID-19 Safety Plan for September Mountain Bike Challenge
Colorado Springs, Colorado—Sports Strategies announced today the safety plan and change in format for The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, a 4-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain. Instead of a mass start, the event will move to a small group and individual...
July 22, 2020
VirtualRun.com Releases Two New Virtual Races
PHOENIX (July 22, 2020) – Virtual Run, the world’s largest marketplace for virtual runs, released two different virtual races this week: Will Run For Coffee 5K, and Chase The Unicorn 5K. The two 5K’s are the 44th and 45th virtual events on the site. The two new virtual runs both...
July 21, 2020
New York Road Runners lays off 11 percent of its workforce
New York Road Runners, the nation’s largest nonprofit running association, announced on July 21 that it is laying off 11 percent of its workforce and furloughing another 28 percent, as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the running industry. The moves affect 91 of the organization’s 229 employees—65 were furloughed and 26...
July 21, 2020
Electrolit Beverage Brand Expands Product Line to Include Three Fruit Flavors
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded their product line to include three new flavors in response to immense demand from consumers coast to coast. Hibiscus, Fruit Punch and Berry Bliss will join Electrolit’s existing product line to...
July 21, 2020
P3R Launches Free Fitness Platform to Inspire Families to Train like Kids of STEEL
PITTSBURGH (July 21, 2020) – P3R recently launched a free fitness platform for kids and their families called Workouts of STEEL. Designed for children of all ages, Workouts of STEEL includes instructional workout videos, fitness games, running workouts and more that can be used as a resource for parents and...
July 21, 2020
A Virtual Racing Retreat to the Arima Hot Spring
Arima Onsen, Japan, July 21, 2020. The fun begins on the streets of Kobe, Japan and snakes its way through the city passing hidden gems of the metropolis. The participants will have an opportunity to race alongside the best riders of Japan. Cyclists located around Japan and the world will meet...
July 21, 2020
Clif Bar Named as Presenting Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefitting the 500 Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) –The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that Clif Bar will be the new Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge presenting partner for 2020. The Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, presented by Clif...