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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...
December 10, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Continues with Jackalope 10-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, December 10, 2020 - The Run Austin Virtual Series hops into this month with the Jackalope 10-Miler. The popular series was created by the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. It began with the Wildflower Mile in July....
December 10, 2020
Napa Valley Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Race Experience
NAPA, CA -- On Thursday morning, the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon opened registration for their new wine-themed virtual experience, The Perfect Pairing. The announcement comes after the organization made the difficult decision to cancel their 2021 in-person events last month. The Perfect Pairing is a collection...
December 10, 2020
Advocate and Elite Runner Jordan Marie Daniel Partners with rabbit
Santa Barbara, California - Jill Deering and Monica DeVreese were two dreamers with a simple vision when they co-founded rabbit less than five years ago: they wanted to create running apparel that is functional but fashionable, comfortable yet practical, all while building an amazing community of runners surrounding it all....