LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
April 10, 2023
Two elite runners suspended after their marathon bib-swap breaks record
When runners sign up for marathon months in advance and a last-minute injury prevents them from making it to the start, it isn’t uncommon that they swap or sell their race bib–but it’s still against the rules at most marathons. Ivan Zarco of Honduras did just that before the start of the...
April 7, 2023
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K Presented by REI Wins USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 Travel Award Contest for Best 5K Race
April 7, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Washington, DC: Organizers of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards announced today the top-10 vote getters in their recent contest for Best 5K Race. Voting for the award opened on February 27, 2023 and closed on March 27. The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K...
April 7, 2023
Kidanu, Chelangat Claim PRRO Championship Crowns at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ WASHINGTON, DC – Under cool, sunny, windy conditions on Sunday, April 2, Tsegay Kidanu of Ethiopia and Sarah Chelangat of Uganda won the 50th Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile as well as PRRO Championship titles in 46 minutes, 8 seconds and 52:04, respectively. Each 21-year-old winner earned...
April 7, 2023
50th Anniversary Hospital Hill Run Celebrates Milestone with Half Marathon Prize Money
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Kansas City, Missouri – April 7, 2023 – The Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City's Grandfather of all Kansas City road races, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 7 AM in Crown Center. To commemorate this milestone, the event's organizers are pleased to announce...
April 6, 2023
Boston Marathon gambling proposal denied by Massachusetts Gaming Commission
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reportedly rejected a proposal from the sports betting company DraftKings requesting that in-state residents be allowed to place bets on the outcome of the 2023 Boston Marathon. The report from casino.org noted that the gaming commission turned down the DraftKings request after the Boston Athletics Association...
April 6, 2023
The Running Event Opens 2023 Call for Education
PORTLAND, Maine (April 6, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, is now accepting proposals for speaking opportunities within the 2023 educational program. The Running Event will be held this November 28-30 in Austin, TX. “As always, our goal for the...
April 5, 2023
P3R Awarded More than $30,000 to Kids of STEEL Sites to Inspire More Kids to MOVE
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has awarded more than $30,000 in grants to 30 local schools and organizations to inspire more kids to MOVE through Kids of STEEL in 2023. This year’s Kids of STEEL grants provide opportunities for sites to enhance their programming and inspire more kids and families to...
April 5, 2023
BibRave to Oversee Paid Social Marketing for Corrigan Sports Enterprises
Honolulu, HI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, is partnering with Corrigan Sports Enterprises to provide paid social media management for CSE’s impressive roster of events. BibRave will manage CSE’s paid social media marketing efforts, providing strategy, budget recommendations, content creation, and execution for their events....
April 5, 2023
Hotel Engine to be an Official Partner with Spartan
BOSTON, MASS. (4/5/23) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, announced Hotel Engine will be the Official Lodging Partner of Spartan Race U.S for the 2023 race season. “We are excited to name Hotel Engine as our Official Lodging Partner for Spartan Race in North...
April 5, 2023
KINeSYS Sunscreen Announces 2023 Brand Ambassadors
Vancouver, Canada, 05th April 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to announce our roster of 2023 KINeSYS Champions. Now in its fifth year, the Brand Ambassador program is a group of 35 individuals from all walks of life. A mix of professional athletes and keen amateur sporting enthusiasts,...