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January 7, 2020

From Australia to Singapore, Runners from 10 Countries and 48 States head to 9th Annual Louisiana Marathon

Louisiana Marathon readies to welcome thousands Baton Rouge, LA. – Now in its ninth year, The Louisiana Marathon is expecting to draw close to 8,000 runners & walkers to Baton Rouge. Projections for the 2020 event include runners from nearly all 50 states and as many as 10 countries. Starting on...

January 7, 2020

Exhibitor Registration Open for 2020 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo

Vendor Opportunities Available for One of Running’s Largest Expos inside Lucas Oil Stadium INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that exhibitor registration is open for the 2020 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo....

January 6, 2020

Study Shows: A simple beginner marathon plan can produce big heart health benefits

A new study of first-time London Marathon runners found that their basic training program produced important health benefits. After four months, the runners had lower blood pressure and greater flexibility in their cardiac arteries. The researchers judged the subjects to have erased four years from their “vascular age.” Read more about...

January 6, 2020

USA Triathlon Foundation Names 2020 Ambassador Team Powered by Newton Running

Ambassadors raise awareness for Foundation through service projects, community outreach COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The roster for the 2020 USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team Powered by Newton Running was announced today, featuring 49 age-group ambassadors and three U.S. elite athlete captains. Team members will raise awareness for the mission of...

January 6, 2020

Women’s Running Names Its Power Women of the Year

Power is not just leading by example but also bringing others up with you. Boulder, Colorado, USA — January 6, 2020 — Women’s Running, the most popular resource for women runners, has named its 20 Power Women of the Year. The January/February issue of Women’s Running magazine honors 20 of...

January 6, 2020

Registration is Open for the 35th Carlsbad 5000 Road Race

‘World’s Fastest 5k’ returns the weekend of March 21-22, 2020 CARLSBAD, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2020) - The Carlsbad 5000 will return for its 35th edition the weekend of March 21-22, 2020. Event registration opened on New Year’s Day with special pricing available for a limited time. “Our team is thrilled...

January 6, 2020

Wallis Sands Half Marathon Purchase

Portland, ME – All Sports Events and its TriME events management division is excited to announce the recent acquisition of the Wallis Sands Half Marathon from Pursuit Racing. All Sports Events has worked closely with Steph Murray and Pursuit Racing since 2012. The addition of the Wallis Sands Half Marathon to...

January 3, 2020

Challenge Family installs Board of Directors

CHALLENGEFAMILY is pleased to announce the instalment of a Board of Directors. Zibi Szlufcik will move from the CEO position to become President of the Board. The Board is completed by Jort Vlam, Richard Belderok and Jefry Visser. Szlufcik will hand over the CEO role to Jort Vlam, Jefry Visser...

January 2, 2020

XTERRA & ACTIVE Network have entered into a Global Partnership as of 2020

DALLAS - January 2, 2020 - ACTIVE Network, the premier global marketplace for activities and events and the industry leading provider of intelligence solutions, announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with TEAM Unlimited, LLC to be the exclusive online registration provider and event management solution for XTERRA events...

January 2, 2020

Endurance Sportswire Names its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2019

San Diego, Calif. - As we embark on 2020, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS RELEASES Professional Triathletes Organisation Approaches Wanda Sports Board Proposing to Enter Into Discussions to Acquire...