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June 20, 2020
Skye Moench (USA) and Andi Boecherer (DEU) Earn Victories During the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge
- Over 9,000 athletes from 117 nations registered to compete in IRONMAN VR12 an IRONMAN 70.3 half-distance simulation with 5 km Run, 90 km Ride, and 21 km Run - More than 1,900 age-group athletes registered to compete in the third IRONMAN Virtual Racing Championship Series event - More than...
June 20, 2020
Believe in the Run Kicks Off Summer Distance Project in Partnership With Polar
BALTIMORE, Md., June 20, 2020 - Believe in the Run, an independent run culture outlet, has just launched GRIT, a summer distance project presented by Polar. The event challenges runners to go beyond their average summer running goals, as runners choose between distance tiers of 25, 75, 150, 225, or...
June 19, 2020
Iconic mountain races vie for greatest of all time title
The American Trail Running Association is supporting the World Mountain Running Association as they conduct a worldwide fan-driven competition. While the majority of races have been cancelled, the World Mountain Running Association has been generating mountain running content for its community by profiling athletes, featuring historic performances, and seeking interaction...
June 19, 2020
8 Pro Athletes to Run Covid-19 Virtual Marathon for Detroit Charity
GROSSE POINTE (MI)– Eight professional athletes represented by Michigan-based Elite Runner Management (ERM) will be racing a virtual marathon relay on Saturday, July 18th to raise funds for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, announced Chris Mengel, founder and owner of the sports agency. “My hometown of Detroit has been hit particularly hard...
June 18, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation Awards Second Round of IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund Grants
TAMPA, Fla. (June 18, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced its second distribution of IRONAID™ COVID-19 Support Fund grants to be awarded to 40 charitable organizations and COVID-19 response programs. Since its launch, the IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund has awarded over $200,000 in funds to organizations around the world. Recognizing that...
June 18, 2020
Race Roster introduces an SMS tool to help event organizers connect with their participants
London, ON (Thursday, June 18, 2020) - Race Roster has announced the launch of their SMS tool, which will provide event organizers with an effective communication channel to connect with their participants. “We discovered that SMS open rates are nearly 5x higher than email”, says Bob Pluss, Marketing Manager and...
June 18, 2020
Sanford Fargo Marathon Given Official Green Light
(FARGO, N.D.) June 18, 2020 —The Sanford Fargo Marathon announced today that it will be moving forward with its 2020 event scheduled to take place August 24 through 29 — likely making it the first in-person marathon to occur in the U.S. since March. Many normal activities were allowed to...
June 18, 2020
Velo Launches New Saddles, Expands North American Distribution
June 18, 2020: Velo, the global leader in bicycle saddle manufacturing, announced three new saddles this week in conjunction with expanded distribution in the North American market. The new distribution agreement with Ken Yamakoshi will focus primarily on enthusiast and elite level products from Velo and work directly with retailers...
June 18, 2020
Elite Releases the 2020 FLY Team Bottles for WorldTour Teams
FONTANIVA, ITALY, June 18, 2020 — Elite Cycling proudly releases the new FLY Team bottles to be used by its WorldTour partners in 2020. Long-time makers of the world’s lightest cycling water bottles (and their latest biodegradable JET bottle), Elite will be supplying 10 WorldTour teams with technical products (including...
June 18, 2020
GFNY heads to Peruvian Andes for inaugural race in 2021
NEW YORK CITY, June 18, 2020 – Cusco is the historical capital of Peru, and recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. At 3200 meters above sea level, it will offer a challenging race amidst a historical backdrop. GFNY Peru will offer two distances. The competitive long route of...