LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
August 24, 2021
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon announced as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race
(Cape Town, 24 August 2021) - The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially been confirmed as an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) candidate race - the first marathon in Africa to be nominated. The announcement marks the commencement of a multi-year evaluation process conducted by AbbottWMM. In order to become...
August 24, 2021
Peloton Releasing New Treadmill, Linked to Rowing
Following the recall of its Tread and Tread+ treadmills over safety concerns, the company announced it will launch a revamped treadmill next week. At $2,495, the new Tread model is far less expensive than the original $4,300 version. The treadmill news comes amid signs that Peloton is moving into connected rowing. Last month, the company listed an...
August 24, 2021
Shamrock Marathon Weekend Welcomes Team RWB As The Premier Charity
AUGUST 24, 2021 – VIRGINIA BEACH – J&A Racing is proud to welcome Team Red, White, & Blue (Team RWB) as the official charity partner of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia Beach, a part of the Hampton Roads Community, has the world’s largest naval base...
August 24, 2021
Trail Runner Nation Hosts Exclusive Interview with Kilian Jornet
24 August 2021 - This past Friday, Trail Runner Nation podcast released a special-edition program with trail running legend Kilian Jornet. Episodes of Trail Runner Nation are downloaded more than 30,000 times each week. The program is ranked either first or second each week in the “All Time” category in North...
August 24, 2021
US Trail Running Conference position statement on Arkansas Anti-LGTBTQ Legislation
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference is incredibly disappointed in the passing of recent legislation that discriminates against Arkansas’s LGBTQ community. Senate Bill 354 was signed into law on March 25, 2021. The bill is an anti-transgender bill that bans transgender women...
August 24, 2021
Registration Now Open for Second Annual Women Run The Vote Relay
Seattle, WA - August 23, 2021 - The 2021 Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women will take place from September 20 - 26, 2021. The second annual event will support indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice organizations. Registration is now open for teams...
August 24, 2021
Superfeet Introduces ADAPT™ Run Insole Family
FERNDALE, Wash. (August 24, 2021) – Superfeet, the global insole industry leader known for their iconic shape, introduces the all-new ADAPT™ Run Collection of insoles. Easy to wear and easy to run in, these insoles represent an evolution of Superfeet technology — an alternative to the firm foundation of traditional...
August 23, 2021
On Running Files for IPO
On Monday, the Swiss running brand that counts Roger Federer as an investor and ambassador, filed for a $100 million initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Yahoo! News
August 23, 2021
Fly Down the Field: Inaugural War Eagle Run Fest launches in 2022
AUBURN, Al.- On your mark, get set, go! Tiger fans can start training for a new set of races launching early next year. FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) is thrilled to present the Inaugural War Eagle Run Fest on Feb. 20, 2022 in partnership with Auburn University (AU) and the cities of...
August 22, 2021
Annie Hughes and Adrian Macdonald win Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva and produced by Life Time
Leadville, Colo., (Sunday, August 22, 2021) – The world-famous Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva race returned to Leadville this weekend, the pinnacle finale event of the 2021 Leadville Race Series which is comprised of more than 15 mountain bike and trail running events each year. Event owner...