LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
July 23, 2020
Tracksmith Launches Fellowship to Support New Voices in Running
BOSTON (July 23, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today announces the launch of the Tracksmith Fellowship, a grant program to support emerging voices in the sport. Creatives across all disciplines are invited to apply for the fellowship, which will provide funding and mentorship for projects grounded in the runner’s...
July 22, 2020
Mizuno to sponsor the Honolulu Marathon
Mizuno has been confirmed as a supporting sponsor of the Honolulu Marathon. At this year’s event, scheduled for December 13, 2020, the Japanese run apparel specialist will provide all finisher, commemorative and volunteer shirts and sell official merchandise at the Honolulu Marathon Expo. The Honolulu Marathon was first held in...
July 22, 2020
VirtualRun.com Releases Two New Virtual Races
PHOENIX (July 22, 2020) – Virtual Run, the world’s largest marketplace for virtual runs, released two different virtual races this week: Will Run For Coffee 5K, and Chase The Unicorn 5K. The two 5K’s are the 44th and 45th virtual events on the site. The two new virtual runs both...
July 21, 2020
New York Road Runners lays off 11 percent of its workforce
New York Road Runners, the nation’s largest nonprofit running association, announced on July 21 that it is laying off 11 percent of its workforce and furloughing another 28 percent, as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the running industry. The moves affect 91 of the organization’s 229 employees—65 were furloughed and 26...
July 21, 2020
Electrolit Beverage Brand Expands Product Line to Include Three Fruit Flavors
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded their product line to include three new flavors in response to immense demand from consumers coast to coast. Hibiscus, Fruit Punch and Berry Bliss will join Electrolit’s existing product line to...
July 21, 2020
P3R Launches Free Fitness Platform to Inspire Families to Train like Kids of STEEL
PITTSBURGH (July 21, 2020) – P3R recently launched a free fitness platform for kids and their families called Workouts of STEEL. Designed for children of all ages, Workouts of STEEL includes instructional workout videos, fitness games, running workouts and more that can be used as a resource for parents and...
July 21, 2020
Clif Bar Named as Presenting Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefitting the 500 Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) –The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that Clif Bar will be the new Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge presenting partner for 2020. The Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, presented by Clif...
July 21, 2020
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Converts to Virtual Race for 2020
INDIANAPOLIS – (July 17, 2020) – Beyond Monumental has announced that it’s flagship event, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K has converted to a virtual race and will cancel the in-person experience in 2020 in the interest of public health. The annual event draws nearly 20,000...
July 21, 2020
COROS launches new colors for COROS VERTIX and new Nylon Band collection
Tustin, CA, July 21, 2020 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of premium endurance sports wearables, announced today the introduction of two new color variations of the COROS VERTIX - The Limited-Edition “Mojito” and stock variation “Space Traveler.” The Limited-Edition Mojito Color of the COROS VERTIX Premium GPS Adventure Watch. According...
July 21, 2020
Kelly Herron Joins RunBuddy as Chief Marketing Officer
Worcester, MA – Kelly Herron (Spring Lake, NJ), a long-time runner and runner safety advocate, was announced today as the Chief Marketing Officer for RunBuddy, Inc. Kelly has an unenviable perspective on runner safety. While on a training run for the Boston Marathon, she was brutally attacked. But she fought...