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September 11, 2021
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Presents 2021 Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award To Marsha Way In Recognition Of Her Many Years Of Service To The Race
September 11, 2021, Washington, DC: Credit Union Cherry Blossom organizers announced today that Marsha Way has been named the 2021 recipient of the Les Kinion Outstanding Service Award. Established in 2015, the award is presented at the pre-race dinner for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run. Last year’s event got...
September 10, 2021
X2 Performance Named Exclusive Energy Drink Partner of the 2021 Surf City and Long Beach Marathons
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – September 10, 2021 – Motiv Sports, operators of the Surf City Marathon and Long Beach Marathon, is pleased to welcome X2 Performance as the exclusive energy drink partner of the 2021 events. The partnership kicks off with the 25th edition of the Surf City Marathon and Half...
September 9, 2021
Running USA Launches Event Management Study, Seeks Input from Race Directors and Event Staff Nationwide
(Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021) – Running USA, the non-profit trade organization for the running industry, announced today that the 2021 Event Management Study is now open for race directors to submit their responses. “We encourage our members and non-member event professionals to take the new event management study, which helps...
September 8, 2021
Sponsorship Pulled from Portland Marathon, Raising Questions About Fall Racing
Oregon Health and Sciences University did not directly discourage runners from participating in the mass event, but stated it was "doing everything" to avoid burdening overloaded hospitals. The Podium
September 8, 2021
American Women Offer Most Intriguing Storyline of 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
September 8, 2021, Washington, DC: Jenny Simpson is the course record holder (4:16.1) and eight-time winner of the Fifth Avenue Mile — the farthest she’s ever raced on the roads. Jenny is also a three time Olympian (2008, 2012 and 2016 bronze medalist) and three time World Championship medalist (gold...
September 8, 2021
Running USA and The Running Event Announce Session Topics for the Race Director Track at 2021 Event
AUSTIN (Sept. 8, 2021) – Running USA is excited to partner with The Running Event (TRE) and provide standout industry programming relevant to events, sponsors, retailers and vendors during #TRE21, set for November 30 to December 2 in-person in Austin, Texas. Today, Running USA announces the content topics for five...
September 8, 2021
US Trail Running Conference announces Diversity Scholarship for Trail Race Directors and Community Organizers
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced an exciting new scholarship designed to bring more race directors and community organizers from underrepresented groups into the sport of trail running. This scholarship will provide complimentary passes for five trail race directors or...
September 7, 2021
On Launches Initial Public Offering
ZURICH, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss performance sportswear brand On announced today the launch of its initial public offering of 31,100,000 Class A ordinary shares. On is offering 25,442,391 Class A ordinary shares and certain selling shareholders are offering 5,657,609 Class A ordinary shares. In connection with the offering, On and...
September 7, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Celebrates Its Return with The 2021 Heineken 0.0 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Following a nearly 20-month COVID-19 induced hiatus, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series returned over the weekend as eager Rock ‘n’ Rollers once again lined up at the start line for a Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series event. On September 4 and 5, participants took to...
September 7, 2021
Neurun Launches Visualization Platform for Runners
BOSTON – September 7, 2021 – Neurun, today announced an all-new pre-race visualization technology to help athletes mentally prepare for race day. Targeted at runners at all levels preparing for road and trail races, Neurun combines interactive video tours, terrain data, and motivational course strategy tips from local coaches to...