LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
February 24, 2021
Saucony® Peregrine 11 ST Named Editor’s Choice by Runner’s World in Spring 2021 Shoe Guide
WALTHAM, MASS. (Feb. 24, 2021) – Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony is excited to announce that the Peregrine 11 ST has been named Editor's Choice in the Runner's World Spring 2021 Shoe Guide. The Peregrine 11 ST is the mud-shedding, muck-loving model of the Peregrine11Collection, a triad of grippy, protective...
February 24, 2021
Inaugural GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring
NEW YORK CITY, February 24, 2021 – The Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida will host the inaugural GFNY Marathon Florida on October 24, 2021. GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring is a centrally located, flat and fast marathon, perfect for runners looking achieve a Personal Best time or qualify for key...
February 24, 2021
Marine Corps Marathon Organization and haku Showcase Exciting Technological Innovations for Virtual Desert Storm 218-Miler
In 1991, more than 900,000 U.S.-led troops traveled nearly 218 miles from the main airport in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Kuwait City, marking the start of Operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War. In honor of the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, also known as the liberation of...
February 23, 2021
Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage
Pocket Outdoor Media, home to 22 active lifestyle publications and several technology groups, raised $150 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Heritage to fuel its recent acquisitions. Axios
February 23, 2021
USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures Virtual Events Raise $500,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN – February 23, 2021 – Runners, walkers, and superheroes across the United States came together to raise more than $500,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through virtual races and endurance activities in 2020 and early 2021. USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures hosts virtual endurance events including the Allstate...
February 23, 2021
Brazos Bend 100 is Back for 2021 as the USATF 100 Mile Trail National Championship and a Western States 100 Qualifier
Houston, Texas (February 23, 2021)– Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), announces that its most popular race, the Brazos Bend 100, is back for 2021. This year’s edition of the largest 100 miler in Texas will take place on December 4-5th in Brazos Bend State Park in Needville, TX. Brazos Bend...
February 23, 2021
Sports Backers Launch Second Edition of ‘Great American 5000’ Virtual Team Race Across America
Richmond, VA – After a highly-successful inaugural running of the Great American 5000 in 2020 that featured over 4,500 runners from all 50 states and 24 countries, Sports Backers is announcing the second edition of the virtual team race across America will kick off on Saturday, April 10. Registration is...
February 22, 2021
Pocket Outdoor Media Closes Major Acquisitions, Rebrands as Outside
Boulder, Colorado — February 22, 2021 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content and experiences, today announced the following acquisitions that significantly expand the scope of its audience and range of services provided to customers and partners: Outside Integrated Media, the iconic producer of...
February 22, 2021
Margaritaville partners with Easy Day Sports to launch virtual Margaritaville Run
Margaritaville (February 22, 2021) – It’s the most relaxed race experience outside of Key West and the perfect pour of motivation to get out the door; the Margaritaville Run will launch registration on Monday, February 22 – National Margarita Day. It’s 5 kilometers somewhere (3.1 miles), and virtual race participants...
February 22, 2021
KINeSYS Champion Applications Open for 2021
Vancouver, Canada - KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is preparing for the launch of its 2021 Ambassador Program. Now in its third year, the hugely successful program will once again be growing the Champion community, and featuring over 80 Ambassadors. KINeSYS is inviting individuals to apply from Canada, the USA and Australia,...