LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
September 14, 2021
Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes
Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch
September 14, 2021
361° Europe Appoint New European Marketing Manager, Bryce Sage
361° Europe was formed in 2016 to offer a friendly and welcoming path into the sport of running. Their mantra of ‘One Degree Beyond’ stands for empowering athletes of every background and ability to have the opportunity to give their best and ‘Do More’. The entire team at 361° Europe...
September 14, 2021
LEOMO Launches Running Performance Clinic in U.S.
Boulder, CO (September 14, 2021) — LEOMO Inc., a company that helps runners and triathletes of all levels improve their technique and form with products and direct-to-customer services that enable faster, stronger, more efficient, injury-free running, has launched its Running Performance Clinic service in the U.S. In most running form...
September 13, 2021
Make It A “Race-Cation!”
PENSACOLA, FL- Pack your running shoes, flipflops, and even a light sweater or two; Pensacola, Florida will be brimming with events before and after the Women’s Half Marathon Presented by Publix. This year’s race is set for November 7 and will feature a 5k run, a mile run and a...
September 13, 2021
Nike downgraded by BTIG amid continuing COVID-related supply chain disruptions
As a result of worsening supply chain disruption in Vietnam, BTIG has downgraded Nike’s rating from Buy to Neutral. Over the past few months, COVID-19 cases in Vietnam have continued to rise, with its fully vaccinated rate only between 4% and 5%. In response, Vietnamese government officials have responded by closing down manufacturing...
September 13, 2021
Medal revealed for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships!
Monday 13 Sept. 2021 - The Abbott World Marathon Majors today launched the medal for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships which will take place on Sunday 3 October, as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon. The World Championships will include runners, aged 40 and above, who...
September 13, 2021
Run Show USA Partners with the Chicago Area Runners Association
Run Show USA, the inaugural consumer running exposition scheduled June 4-5, 2022, at DES Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, today announced that the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), the non-profit organization known as Chicagoland’s running club will be a key partner for the event. Run Show, USA, Chicago is set...
September 13, 2021
Rewire Fitness Launches First-To-Market Neuro Performance Mobile Platform for Athletes
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 – Rewire Fitness today announced the launch of its first-to-market neuro performance mobile platform designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery. To further elevate the athlete experience, Rewire’s training hardware solution will be available for preorder later this month...
September 13, 2021
Nell Rojas Outkicks Jenny Simpson at 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile; Edwin Kimutai Honors Recently Deceased Wife With Victory Over Abbabiya Simbassa in Men’s Race
September 12, 2021, Washington, DC: On a warm and crystal clear late summer morning in our Nation’s Capital, American Nell Rojas won a thrilling race among the top women runners at this year’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile (CUCB), while Kenyan Edwin Kimutai left the rest of the men’s...
September 12, 2021
THE EXTRA 1/3 MILE Brighton marathon runners furious after blunder made course 620 yards too long – and leader had victory snatched away
No one realised the botch-up until well after the 7,500 marathon participants had set off on what they thought was a 26.2 mile long route. It was a blow for race leader Ollie Garrod, who was well clear of rivals after completing the official marathon distance. The Sun