LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
June 21, 2024
OUC Orlando Half Marathon Increases Prize Purse Continuing the Legacy of February’s US Marathon Trials
Orlando, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Track Shack Events announces a $24,000 prize purse for the OUC Orlando Half Marathon on Saturday, December 7 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando as part of an athlete development program for U.S. runners. Continuing the ‘history-making’ legacy of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team...
June 21, 2024
Zoë Rom Joins UltraSignup’s Trailhead Podcast as New Producer and Co-Host Alongside Buzz Burrell
June 21, 2024 — Nashville, TN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UltraSignup is thrilled to announce that journalist and podcaster Zoë Rom has joined the Trailhead Podcast as co-host and producer. Rom, a Boulder-based writer and journalist with a passion for outdoor adventure, kicked off her debut episode with an engaging interview alongside...
June 21, 2024
supertri and Varlo Sports Unite to Disrupt and Ignite the Growth of Triathlon
Cherry Hill, New Jersey (June, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Varlo Sports, a leader in sports apparel innovation is pleased to announce its multi-year strategic partnership as supertri’s Official Global Apparel Provider. Supertri is the new name and vision for Super League Triathlon, delivering fast, technical and tactical racing featuring the world’s best...
June 20, 2024
When Should You Wear a Knee Brace for Running?
If you’re experiencing knee pain, you might consider wearing a knee brace for running. But should you? The answer really depends on the severity of your injury, according to experts. The catch: It can be difficult to distinguish if your knee pain truly calls for the extra support. You can use a knee brace...
June 20, 2024
Why Michael Johnson’s $30 Million Track League Won’t Have Any Safety Pins
Michael Johnson’s new track league, formally launched this week and debuting next spring, addresses several major issues in the sport. Grand Slam Track also tackles one very small one. Sprinters and runners competing in the league won’t pin paper bibs to their jersey tops, eliminating a long-loathed anachronism. Athletes have...
June 20, 2024
Are jean shorts back? This French-running brand seems to think so
The origins of this unconventional running trend began on X earlier this month when a user tweeted a photo of the shorts on the website. The tweet quickly went viral, amassing over 80,000 views, and Satisfy Running reaped the benefits, selling out of their PeaceShell™ 5-inch inseam Digital Denim shorts in no...
June 20, 2024
Participants Set to “Race Across The Sky” with the Kickoff of 2024 Life Time Leadville Race Series
Leadville, Colo. (June 20, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Life Time Leadville Race Series, consisting of both run and cycle events, leads participants through the picturesque trails and hills of Leadville, CO as they “Race Across the Sky.” The Series will take place over five weekends in June, July and August...
June 20, 2024
J&A Racing Announce The New Beach Bum Challenge In Virginia Beach
JUNE, 2024 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – J&A Racing, the premier racing company in Coastal Virginia, announcing a new challenge for participants. The Beach Bum Challenge is a two-race challenge that includes participation in the iconic Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend and the Chartway Virginia Beach 10 Miler. The...
June 20, 2024
RunSignup’s 2024 Midyear Trends Show Increases in Per-Race Participation – and Pricing
June 20, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, released a midyear update to race trends. The report is built from internal RunSignup data (representing an estimated 40-45% of the US endurance market) to determine overall changes in the market since the release of...
June 19, 2024
IRONMAN Pro Series Returns to Europe as IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables D’olonne Vendée Gets Ready to Welcome Over 80 Professional Triathletes
- The IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables D’Olonne-Vendée triathlon offers a maximum of 2,500 towards IROMAN Pro Series standings and a $50,000 event total pro prize purse - 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, Rico Bogen (DEU) to make his IRONMAN Pro Series debut - Last year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables...