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August 20, 2021
VCU Health Richmond Marathon partners with Richmond Raceway to hold race expo in open-air format
Richmond, VA – The VCU Health Richmond Marathon is partnering with Richmond Raceway to host the pre-race expo in an open-air format, Sports Backers, the event organizers, announced today. The Walmart Health & Fitness Expo takes place Thursday, November 11, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, November 12,...
August 19, 2021
How This New Trail Running Brand Is Making a Splash With Help From Vibram and Ciele Athletics
Norda is set on winning trail runners over with its innovative approach to footwear creation. And the emerging brand from Canada’s new collaboration could help get more eyes on the brand. FN
August 19, 2021
Follow the transformative adventures of UTMB® Mont-Blanc
Chamonix, August 19, 2021. From 23 to 29 August, an exceptional scope of coverage will be set up to allow fans from all over the world to follow the best moments of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc. Fans can expect a unique insight into the race, including the introduction and follow-up on the...
August 19, 2021
P3R Renews Partnership with Fifth Season as the Official Salad of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 19, 2021) – P3R has renewed its partnership with Fifth Season, the Official Salad of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Following a positive response from Pittsburgh Marathon runners in 2021, the two organizations look forward to expanding the partnership as the Marathon Weekend of Events...
August 19, 2021
The Buffalo Marathon Weekend Contributes $294,940 to Best-in-Class Cardiac Programs and Community Organizations in 2021
Buffalo, NY August 19, 2021. With the support of Kaleida Health, Tops Friendly Markets, and all of their sponsors, the Buffalo Marathon contributed $294,940 in cash and in-kinds to benefit their community in 2021. The Buffalo Marathon has contributed a total of $1,051,114 to community organizations and charities since 2001....
August 19, 2021
48th Edition of Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to Feature Strong Fields for 2021 Men’s and Women’s USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented by Toyota
August 19, 2021, Washington, DC: It has been a long time coming — too long — and America’s finest distance runners are eager to toe the starting line at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile (CUCB), to be held in our Nation’s Capital on Sunday, September 12. With...
August 18, 2021
Gatorade Endurance Survey Finds ‘Safety Concerns’ As Primary Barrier For Minority Entry Into Endurance Sports
CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade Endurance released results from a survey* designed to identify and understand the barriers minority athletes (specifically People of Color, Black, LGBTQ+ and Disabled) face when considering participation in endurance sports, and how to overcome these barriers. Among the key findings, safety concerns – i.e., getting injured, hate...
August 18, 2021
361º Europe announce the Launch of The Meraki 4 – a Rebirth of their Most Iconic Running Shoe
The team at 361° (https://www.361europe.com/) are pleased to launch their newest trainer, the Meraki 4. A rebirth and evolution of their best-selling icon designed to be universally loved, from competitors logging high-mileage distances to recreational runners who just enjoy the feeling of going faster for longer. The Meraki 4 features...
August 18, 2021
BibRave Rallies Industry Thought Leaders for Change at the 2021 Race Management Program Summit
Portland, OR - BibRave, the leading-edge endurance and fitness marketing agency, recently partnered with Chicago Event Management (CEM) to facilitate think tank-style workshops for top industry voices from across the country at Race Management Program (RMP), which took place in Chicago, IL on August 4, 2021. BibRave organized and led...
August 17, 2021
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test For 2021 Participants
Bank of America Chicago Marathon organizers released COVID-19 guidelines "to help create a safe racing environment for all 35,000registered participants." Registered participants of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be required to provide proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination series or a negative COVID-19 test result to participate...