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July 9, 2020
The Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K Undergoes A Name Change, Becoming The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K In 2021
July 9, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The annual, sell-out Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K has become the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. The McCourt Foundation, owners and operator of the event scheduled for January 17th, 2021, announced the name change in line with an overarching rebranding campaign of its...
July 9, 2020
Austin Marathon and 3M Half Marathon Introduce Run Austin Virtual Series
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour joined forces to create the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The Run Austin Virtual Series begins this month...
July 8, 2020
500 Festival Launches Virtual Race Series
INDIANAPOLIS (July 8, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the launch of their Virtual Race Series. The series consists of five new virtual races that will be completed from July through...
July 8, 2020
P3R Announces Diversity Initiatives
PITTSBURGH (July 8, 2020) – P3R is driving change aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive running community in Pittsburgh, including a renewed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI), as well as training for team members, and partnerships with key community organizations. “Running is a great equalizer and unifying...
July 8, 2020
2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon to be Staged as Community Fundraising Movement
July 7 - Glastonbury – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) will create a large-scale community movement this October to raise funds for local charities and bring thousands together virtually for a shared purpose. The 2020 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon will take place from October 8 through 11 as...
July 8, 2020
Beverage Company Electrolit Increases Distribution to More than 30,000 Accounts Nationwide
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded to multiple new markets through widened distribution plans with top-tier convenience store chains. To meet increased demand for their beverages, Electrolit will offer multiple flavors at participating locations nationwide. “At Electrolit,...
July 7, 2020
Introducing XTERRA Virtual Racing and Rally Around XTERRA Planet Challenge
Honolulu, HI (July 7, 2020) - XTERRA today announced the 2020 XTERRA Virtual Race Series, a universal collection of dynamic challenges to unite and inspire the global race community. XTERRA VR kicks off July 15 with the Rally Around XTERRA Planet Challenge: a 30-day quest calling for the worldwide XTERRA...
July 7, 2020
National and local celebrities participate in DMSE’S Sports’ Virtual Run Across America
Boston (July 7, 2020)— DMSE Sports today announced the formation of two celebrity teams who are participating in the Medford2Medford Run Across America. Two teams of national and local celebrities have been virtually following in Dave McGillivray’s footsteps along the course he ran during his 1978 cross-America run from Medford,...
July 6, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces the Amateur Support Program for 2021 Olympic Trials
BOSTON (July 6, 2020) – With just under a year until the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR., independent running brand Tracksmith is launching its Amateur Support Program, a platform to support up-and-coming athletes as they prepare for the Trials and the 2021 season. The program builds on...
July 3, 2020
Swiss Running Brand On Sponsors Olympic Qualifier Jake Riley
July 3, 2020 – PORTLAND, OREGON – Today, On, the fastest-growing running brand in the world, announces the sponsorship of Olympic marathon qualifier Jake Riley; the standout runner who clinched an astonishing second place in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon. Bolstering On’s roster, Riley joins the Swiss brand’s...