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December 16, 2020
Running into a New Year of World Rankings and Races
Third edition moves to calendar year schedule - starts January 01, 2021 Places for 2022 World Championships now available through virtual qualifying events and AbbottWMM Global Marathon. Additional qualification options for all runners across the calendar, wherever they might be. The third edition of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World...
December 16, 2020
Ultimate Tri Camp 2021
Clermont, Florida, December 16, 2020 – The 11th annual Ultimate Tri Camp, a 6-day event guaranteed to improve your triathlon physical and mental limits. It’s the perfect venue in sunny and warm Florida March 23-28th to amplify your training and get you race ready for a strong 2021! Presented by...
December 14, 2020
Runners safely take over the Coast for the 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon as course records fall.
BILOXI, MS. – The 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon took over Coastal Mississippi this morning as runners from 47 states, Canada, Columbia, Venezuela, Poland, Bolivia, and Mexico competed. The event was held with COVID Mitigation and Safety Protocols. The marathon (26.2 miles), which started at Hwy 90 & Henderson Point...
December 14, 2020
Running Insight Announces Return of Market Week in 2021
PORTLAND, Maine (December 14, 2020) - Running Insight, the leading industry news source for businesses in the sport of running, announced today the 2021 dates and format for the second Market Week, a free event that connects run specialty retailers with industry experts and leading brands. It will take place...
December 14, 2020
Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent
You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running
December 14, 2020
Documentary ‘The Infinite Race’ examines hard truths about the people who run Mexico’s most controversial foot race
The Infinite Race highlights the complicated relationship between the sport and an indigenous people who, for better or worse, have had their very identity enveloped in a unique manner by their mere association with running. Forbes
December 14, 2020
Human Potential Running Series Becomes Only Major Race Series in The World to Host Full Calendar of Events in 2020
Arvada, CO – On Saturday December 12th Colorado’s Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) successfully hosted their final event of 2020 in Golden, CO. Even though the participation limit for their Sawmill Trail Runs was reduced from 200 to 75 runners, it marked the completion of hosting their full schedule of...
December 11, 2020
Here’s When Lululemon Will Launch Its First-Ever Shoe Collection
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has confirmed the upcoming debut of its inaugural shoe line as it plans to enter the footwear market in the back half of 2021, and will begin selling in early 2022. Footwear News
December 11, 2020
Registration open for ATRA’s 25th Anniversary Challenge – winter edition
Colorado Springs, CO ----------- The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) was founded in 1996 in Colorado Springs, a city located along the Front Range of Colorado at the base of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. ATRA will celebrate its founding and honor this iconic landmark by offering a distance and...
December 11, 2020
First-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ set to take place March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park, Virginia Capital Trail
RICHMOND, VA – The first-ever ‘Sports Backers Marathon’ will take place over the weekend of March 12-14, 2021, at Dorey Park and the Virginia Capital Trail, Sports Backers announced this week. The event will feature measured, marked courses for a marathon, half marathon, and 5k, allowing participants to train confidently...