LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
December 30, 2020
Nike Has Two New Running Shoes Releasing in Early 2021 Made to Reduce Injuries and Help You Run Faster
The pair of road-ready shoes, the ZoomX Invincible Run and the React Infinity Run 2, are part of its mission of creating a future where no runner gets injured and every runner gets faster. Footwear News
December 30, 2020
Anything Is Possible – The Series to Launch Sunday, January 3 on NBC: Showcases Chris Nikic’s Historic Journey of Becoming the First Person with Down Syndrome to Complete a Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon
WHAT: The IRONMAN Group will premiere the first episode of Anything Is Possible® – The Series on NBC starting with Chris Nikic’s story to launch the new series. The 60-minute series debut features Chris’s journey of becoming the first person with Down syndrome to even attempt and complete a full-distance IRONMAN triathlon –...
December 29, 2020
AdventureCORPS announces Badwater 267 VR
Death Valley, CA - In 2021, AdventureCORPS® - organizers of the world-famous Badwater® ultramarathon running races in Death Valley, across the USA, and beyond – will host a new event called Badwater® 267 VR on January 1 through 31, 2021. Unlike other Badwater races held in remote locations and generally limited to a...
December 23, 2020
Sasquatch Racing to Host Their Next Virtual Running Adventure: The Great Sasquatch Road Trip
San Francisco, CA (December 23, 2020) – Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out their second “Virtual 2.0” event, The Great Sasquatch Road Trip. This virtual running adventure starts on January 11, 2021. “The Great Sasquatch...
December 22, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium
RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, opened registration for their 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium taking place January 19-21st.This virtual event includes two days of sessions designed to share cutting edge technology with event organizers and nonprofits, with an optional third day for timers interested in RaceJoy...
December 21, 2020
UCAN Fuels Sara Hall to 2nd Fastest Marathon Ever Run by an American Woman
Sara Hall did it again! One of the United States’ most accomplished marathon runners set a new personal best at The Marathon Project, on her way to winning the race and running the second-fastest marathon time for an American woman (2:20:32). Hall’s time was less than a minute shy of...
December 21, 2020
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Experience becomes global celebration of heroism, hope
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Thousands of supporters worldwide collectively took part in the 19th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend Virtual Experience presented by Juice Plus+® on Saturday, Dec. 5, the first time the beloved Memphis event has gone entirely virtual, encouraging participants in communities around the world to take part...
December 21, 2020
iFit Celebrates the Holiday Season with Festive Workouts and a Santa-Themed 5K
(LOGAN, Utah, December 21, 2020)—iFit, the patented, interactive, connected fitness platform, celebrates this holiday season with a collection of festive workouts. iFit members can embrace this joyous time of year with a cycling series in snowy Alaska, a walking and jogging tour of Germany during the holidays, and a Santa-themed...
December 18, 2020
Grandma’s Marathon Voted to BibRave’s All-Decade List
(DULUTH, MINN.) - Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. has been included on the “Top 20 Marathons of the Decade” list, as voted on by participants and published by popular running website BibRave. Already named by BibRave voters as one of the top five marathons in the country in 2018, Grandma’s Marathon this...
December 18, 2020
New Venue, New Name for Spring 2021 Half Marathon
The Kings and Queens Half Marathon is getting a new venue and a new name. Since 2015 Pewaukee, WI has played host to the Mother’s Day Race. After acquiring the event in 2019 from Lighthouse Events and having a virtual event in 2020, Race Day Events decided the race deserved...