LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
May 5, 2021
Runners around the world take part in first AbbottWMM Global Marathon
Runners from more than 75 countries took to the streets of their cities, towns and suburbs on May 1-2 to take part in the inaugural AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Runners aged 20 to 87 from Singapore to Switzerland, the Philippines to Peru, Hong Kong to Honduras donned their race bib, laced up...
May 5, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon Cutoff Time Set at 7:47 Below Qualifying Time
In total, 23,824 applications were received by the Friday, April 23 registration deadline. A total of 14,609 athletes applied with a qualifying time equal to or faster than 7 minutes, 47 seconds under their respective qualifying standard or applied through the early registration period for consecutive runners. The B.A.A. was unable to accept 9,215 qualifiers...
May 4, 2021
Race Directors HQ announces Race Directors Run 2021
Race Directors HQ, the online resource platform and community network for race directors worldwide, announced on Tuesday the launch of a worldwide real-time virtual race celebrating the endurance events industry. Race Directors Run 2021 is a free-to-join 5K to be held live on May 27 at 1pm ET. The race...
May 4, 2021
Myovolt Launches in the US, Bringing Wearable Vibration Recovery To American Athletes
Los Angeles, California (May 4, 2021) – Myovolt, the pioneers of patented, science-backed wearable vibration technology, launches four breakthrough wearable recovery products in the US that use focal vibration to massage muscles, stimulate blood flow, promote localized circulation, relieve soreness, and increase flexibility for athletes on the move. Using Myovolt...
May 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Buffalo Marathon to Return June 26 and 27 For 20th Anniversary
On April 29, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Buffalo Marathon will return this year on June 26 and 27 for its twentieth anniversary. The race will operate at roughly 50 percent of its typical capacity with additional health and safety protocols for participants, event staff, and volunteers. The...
May 4, 2021
Cascade Run Off Redux to Celebrate 40-Year Anniversary of Professional Road Running
Portland, OR — Today’s runners can connect with one of the sport’s signature historical moments, while at the same time supporting current elite road racers, by signing up for Cascade Run Off Redux. The virtual 15K harkens back to the 1981 Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon, where top runners...
May 3, 2021
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend registration opens May 3 for St. Jude Heroes
WHAT: St. Jude Heroes® registration is now open for the 2021 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the marathon celebrates 20 years running, when thousands of participants from around the world plan to gather to show their support for the lifesaving mission of...
May 3, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas announces new Race Experiences to create the Ultimate Running Party Weekend
LAS VEGAS (May 3, 2021) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series today announced that registration for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas will open this Wednesday, May 5 at stripatnight.com. In addition to debuting a new race date of Feb. 26-27, 2022, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las...
May 3, 2021
Runners Proved They’re Made of STEEL during Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2021) – For the second year in a row, thousands of runners laced up their running shoes and committed to MOVE in the Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. This year’s Virtual Race Experience presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods and Brooks Running allowed runners to...
May 3, 2021
BOA Launches New Running Styles
May 3rd. 2021 - BOA is proud to announce its first capsule of new styles for both men and women in 2021. Eleven new silhouettes are launching today not only adding essential running basics, but also making merchandizing easier in-store and online. BOA has already released ten new, fully-sublimated prints...