LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
September 29, 2021
Run Show USA Adds Los Angeles as Its Next Location, September 24-25, 2022
LOS ANGELES – Award-winning running show organizer, Raccoon Events announced the third Run Show USA venue has been confirmed for September 24-25 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. This is following the successful launch of the Run Show USA in Boston and Chicago. The exposition will...
September 29, 2021
Vessel Athletics Launches Resource to Simplify and Drive Healthy Hydration for Runners
SAN JOSE, Cali. (September 29, 2021)— Vessel Athletics, a functional running apparel brand set to debut in 2022, today announced its launch of a free hydration resource and Ebook titled ‘Why Creating a Custom Hydration Plan Will Improve Your Running’. This Ebook is the first of many resources to come,...
September 29, 2021
Great registration kickoff for Inaugural War Eagle Run Fest
Auburn, AL.- Auburn fans and runners from across the country jumped on board during the opening of registration for the War Eagle Run Fest. During the first week open, the race saw registrations from 20 states and Canada. The inaugural race will take place on February 20, 2022. Runners will...
September 28, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar Features Marketing Strategies to Build Community
Estes Park, CO – The final webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, September 23. The session subject for this latest session was: Digital marketing, social media & podcasts. Active at Altitude, organizers...
September 28, 2021
P3R and Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation Continue to Empower Women’s Health and Wellness With Renewed Partnership
PITTSBURGH, PA (September 28, 2021) – P3R has renewed its partnership with the Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (MWRIF) to support and empower women throughout their running and wellness journeys. Transforming women’s lives and creating a better future for all, MWRIF will continue to celebrate runners’ accomplishments as the title...
September 28, 2021
Designing the Future of Performance Eyewear with Run Data
Santa Cruz, CA (September 28, 2021) – Among the run community, adoption of fitness tracking devices has become widespread and commonplace. This growing trend generates data that not only provides powerful insights into runner behavior, but is now also revolutionizing product development. Method Seven (M7), a manufacturer of high performance...
September 28, 2021
ShowcasedWomen Run The Vote Relay Raises $111,000 In Second Annual Event
SEATTLE, WA - September 28, 2021 - The Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women, raised $111,000 for three organizations whose work focuses on environmental justice and indigenous sovereignty. 277 teams, comprising 3593 total participants, covered the 907-mile virtual journey from Apsaalooké (Crow)...
September 27, 2021
The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation Bring “Race For Change” Diversity Initiative to Memphis Community in Conjunction with St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis; Stax Music Academy Tapped to Create Original Theme Song for Local Outreach Effort
MEMPHIS, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (September 27, 2021) – Through its Race For ChangeTM initiative, The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation® is teaming up with local communities and organizations to address potential barriers to entry that could prevent Black and other diverse groups from participating in triathlons. Coinciding with the...
September 27, 2021
NordicTrack-owner iFIT targets valuation of nearly $7 bln in U.S. IPO
IFIT Health & Fitness Inc, owner of the NordicTrack fitness brand, is looking to raise as much as $646.15 million through a U.S. initial public offering, valuing the company at $6.61 billion, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. Reuters
September 27, 2021
Illinois runner wins marathon after bicyclist mistakenly takes race leaders off course
An Illinois man unexpectedly won the Quad Cities Marathon this weekend when the two runners who had far outpaced him were disqualified after being diverted off the course by a race volunteer bicyclist. AP
