LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
September 1, 2021
Lake Sonoma Race Series Expands and Diversifies for 2022
The Lake Sonoma Race Series and Trail Sisters, the leading women’s trail running community whose mission is to increase women’s participation and opportunity in trail running, will join forces to inspire, educate and empower not only women, but also BIPOC runners in the ultra-running community. With this new partnership, Trail...
August 31, 2021
Runners: gulp, don’t sip, your carbs on race day
New research shows that taking in larger amounts of carbohydrates less frequently is the better way to fuel during a race. Canadian Running t’s undeniable that carbohydrate intake during a long race improves performance, but exactly how much, what type and when you need it is less certain. Recently, researchers at Loughborough...
August 31, 2021
Event Insights: 6 Common Event-Day Issues for Endurance Events and How to Avoid Them
Races and endurance events are exciting. People train for months to compete in these events, and when race day finally arrives, they’re full of energy. As a planner, you’re probably experiencing just as much adrenaline. Finally, you’re ready for everything you’ve been putting together to finally bear fruit. What can...
August 31, 2021
Craft Sportswear becomes Official Athletic Footwear Partner of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
TAMPA, Fla. (August 31, 2021) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series and Craft Sportswear are excited to announce a new partnership making Craft Sportswear the Official Athletic Footwear Partner for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. This partnership launches the co-branded Craft x Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series shoe...
August 31, 2021
The Greatest Prize in Marathon Running
August 31, 2021 - Dreams can come true. The Abbott Spotlight on Health 6km (3.7 miles) takes place this September and all those who successfully complete the race will be entered into a prize draw with one lucky winner getting to complete the six Abbott World Marathon Majors! Whether they’re still...
August 31, 2021
NURVV Debuts First-Ever Tech to Accurately Measure Running Power Using Smart Insoles
[LONDON — AUGUST 31, 2021] — NURVV, the pioneers of wearable technology and biomechanics designed to help runners of all levels run faster, further and reduce injury risk, today unveils a landmark development in running technology. Beginning now, every pair of NURVV Run smart insoles is capable of using its...
August 31, 2021
Nikki Hiltz smashes the Washington state record at this year’s Downtown Yakima Mile
YAKIMA, WA – Nikki Hiltz charged away from Eleanor Fulton in the final two blocks of Saturday’s Downtown Yakima Mile to set a new women’s Washington state record. Her time of 4 minutes, 21.50 seconds broke the previous record of 4:23.68 and doubled her race winnings to $10,000 for taking...
August 31, 2021
Motiv Sports Announces Partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev
Southern California – August 31, 2021 – Two things every runner loves, beer and coffee. Motiv Sports today announced an exclusive partnership with Michelob ULTRA, the fastest growing beer brand in the U.S., and Super Coffee, the Number Three Bottled Coffee Brand in the U.S., on as the Official Beer...
August 30, 2021
BAA Apologizes For Holding Marathon On Indigenous Peoples Day
The Boston Athletic Association has issued a formal apology for scheduling the 2021 Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples Day, which will be recognized in local communities including Brookline and Newton on Oct. 11. The BAA said it has met with representatives from the Federal and State Recognized Tribes to come...
August 30, 2021
Charm City Run Honors Heroism, Commitment, and Sacrifice In Its Last Annual Run to Remember 5K & 11K On The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
BALTIMORE, MD – On the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, Charm City Run, a local family-owned running brand will host its annual 9/11 race for the final time, on Sat., Sept. 11, 2021, beginning distinctly at 8:46 a.m. The Mercy Foot and Ankle Institute Run...