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March 1, 2021
SF Giants >> The Giant Race Series launches 2021 Dates & Registration
San Francisco, CA: The 2021 Giant Race Series Presented By Alaska Airlines is Now Open! Major League Baseball’s Spring Training has arrived, which means we’re stretching and loosening up for the 2021 Giant Race Series Presented by Alaska Airlines! Join us as we virtually run through Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose and San Francisco. Registration...
March 1, 2021
UTMB® Mont-Blanc: registration update
An adapted registration process Registrations for the 2021 edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc are now closed, marking the end of an extended registration period. Due to the exceptional situation in 2020, registration took place over several stages, giving runners the best possible chance to gain entry. 2% chance of registering...
March 1, 2021
RunFAR Racing Services Supports The Woodlands Marathon for a Safe Return to Racing
(The Woodlands, Texas) One of the last major events in Texas before the pandemic, the 10th annual The Woodlands Marathon (TWM) – with guidance from governmental entities, health authorities and life safety personnel - is set to happen on schedule as one of the largest in the Lone Star state...
February 26, 2021
New Date, New Course Announced for Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon and 5K
SAN DIEGO – February 26, 2021 – The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K today announced a new fall race date of Sunday, November 6th and will celebrate five years running in 2021. Also new this year, the half-marathon will feature a new loop course that will start and...
February 26, 2021
The Case for Running ‘Naked’: Ditch the Electronics for a Happier, Healthier Run
Most runners make their strides weighed down by watches, cellphones, iPods, and a whole assemblage of other smart wearables. But sometimes it’s better to hit the trail “naked” - without the distraction of gadgets. GearJunkie
February 26, 2021
2021 DONNA Marathon Champions Announced
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (Feb. 2021) – The 14th DONNA Marathon concluded Sunday, February 14 with thousands of runners from all 50 states, 627 cities and nine countries participating virtually. For this year’s race, which went virtual with the theme of “Everywhere, Together,” runners completed their own course and submitted times for review. This...
February 25, 2021
The dos and don’ts of Strava
If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just to make sure you’re not doing anything that might annoy your followers). Canadian Running Magazine
February 25, 2021
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Virtual Run Offers Runners Chance To Celebrate National Cherry Blossom Festival Wherever They Are
February 25, 2021, Washington, DC: While this year’s in-person Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, 5K Run-Walk, and all the usual race weekend activities have been postponed until September 10 – 12, 2021, race organizers have been busy planning for the upcoming Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and...
February 25, 2021
Nate Boyer Cruised Through Austin Marathon Course, Reaches Fundraising Goal
AUSTIN, Texas, February 25, 2021 - On Saturday morning, Feb. 13, Nate Boyer toed the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon start line ready to take on his first 26.2-miler. He was joined on that sub-freezing morning by Austin Marathon staff on bikes and the Ascension Seton support truck. Despite the Austin...
February 24, 2021
Fleet Feet adds five stores in 2020, makes key hires
Fleet Feet announced significant growth in 2020 as it added five stores to close with 182 in operation and saw triple-digit growth of its e-commerce site. The franchisor also hired a new head of human resources and marketing and made a number of promotions to support future growth. SGB Media