LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
January 27, 2021
The North Face Just Dropped the First Carbon-Plated Trail Running Shoe
After the initial noise, the show is poised to take over other sub-sections of the sport. The North Face dropped a first look at its VECTIV series, the world of trail running’s first official carbon-plated running shoes. Inside Hook
January 27, 2021
City of Coronado celebrates 130-year anniversary with Easy Day Sports
Coronado, CA — January, 27, 2021 - Walk, bike, surf, or run. If you noticed more of your neighbors outside exercising last year, it wasn’t because the gyms were closed. Almost 3,000 people committed to covering 130 miles to celebrate the City of Coronado’s 130th birthday in 2020. The citywide “Coronado 130 Virtual Challenge: Actively Celebrating 130...
January 27, 2021
Oiselle Hires Alison Mariella Désir as its Director of Sports Advocacy
Seattle, WA - January 27, 2021 - Oiselle is excited to announce that Alison Mariella Désir is joining its Leadership Team in Seattle as the Director of Sports Advocacy. The newly created role combines community, culture, and movement-building as the brand strengthens both its internal team culture and community outreach...
January 27, 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows 48.1% Participation Decline, Gradual Recovery
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup released their Annual RaceTrends Report evaluating the state of the endurance industry. The impact of COVID-19 was reflected in every data point for 2020 as the evolution of events from in-person to virtual and back again caused eye-catching participation declines, shifts in marketing strategies, and an increased...
January 26, 2021
Hospital Hill Run Launches 2021 Fundraising Options for Children’s Mercy
Kansas City, MO - The Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City's oldest running tradition, launched the 2021 Hospital Hill Run Official Fundraising Program in Partnership with Children's Mercy. Funds raised will go directly to the 'I love Children's Mercy Fund,' which provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and world-class research to kids...
January 25, 2021
‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect
Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...
January 25, 2021
HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win
Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness. At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...
January 24, 2021
Hartford Marathon Foundation Inspires Community Giving, Fosters $513,000 in Participant Donations in 2020
Glastonbury, CT – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) pivoted its 2020 calendar of road race events to create virtual races, challenges and engagement programs for runners and walkers to keep active for physical and mental health benefits. In the process, the non-profit race management company fostered $513,122 in donations from...
January 22, 2021
COROS Announces First Major Software Update of 2021
Tustin, CA, January 22, 2021 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of performance sports wearables, announced today a major software and app update. The new features and advancement of existing features comes as the brand continues to respond to the ever-evolving needs of performance athletes of all disciplines. The latest update...
January 22, 2021
The RunnerBox and Another Mother Runner Release Limited Edition Sole Mates Box Ahead of Valentine’s Day
The RunnerBox, the leading provider of athletic gift boxes, and Another Mother Runner, a prominent community of like-minded female runners, have partnered to release a co-branded Valentine’s Day box aptly named the Sole Mates Box. The pair have collaborated on a Valentine’s Day special edition twice in the past, both...