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May 7, 2020
Why everyone hates runners right now
Check out the interesting editorial that puts it in perspective on Outside.
May 7, 2020
USA Triathlon Launches Safe Return to Multisport Initiative
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its Safe Return to Multisport initiative, a comprehensive and multi-pronged approach that will outline racing and training guidelines and recommendations for the multisport community to manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two documents in the series, “USA Triathlon Safe Return...
May 7, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Celebrates 2020 Heroes of Sport with Star-Studded Line-Up of Professional Athletes
Watch the re-cap video here SAN DIEGO, CA – On May 5, CAF hosted its first-ever virtual 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration. Highlighting how challenged athlete grant recipients are powering through these challenging times, the live premiere featured surprise moments from professional athletes like Drew Brees, Andre Agassi, Bill Walton,...
May 7, 2020
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Launch US Ambassador Program
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox are proud to announce the opening of the application process for the 2020 Ambassador program. Applications will be accepted for one week, from Thursday, May 7th until Friday, May 15th. Ambassadors will work with the RB Team to help inspire and motivate outdoor enthusiasts through...
May 7, 2020
“Stay Home” Virtual Races to Benefit Organizations Across the US During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Utah – In a joint effort, Vacation Races, Virtual Running Club, Wander Project and the Public Lands Alliance announce the launch of individual and team fundraising options for the Stay Home Half Marathon and the Backyard Ultras, which allow participants to run distances between 5K and 100K in exchange...
May 6, 2020
2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Now a Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (May 6, 2020) – P3R has announced that the 2020 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan, scheduled for June 19-20 on the Great Allegheny Passage, will now be a virtual relay race. Event partner UPMC Health Plan is committed to supporting runners and the Allegheny Trail Alliance and...
May 6, 2020
Why Racing Releases Comical Pre-race Instruction Video
Vancouver, WA - Why Racing Events, the race event company that did a spoof on Tiger King and promoted a Naked Triathlon as part of an April Fool’s Joke is at it again. Prior to one of their virtual events, they released this Pre-Race announcement video and asked athletes to watch...
May 6, 2020
27th Annual 3M Half Marathon Will Open Registration for 2021
AUSTIN, TX, May 6, 2020 - Registration for the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour will open on Friday, May 8th. Every year, thousands of participants take on one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country in search of their half marathon PR. Participants receive a custom...
May 6, 2020
Show Mom Some Love Special Edition RunnerBox, a collab between The RunnerBox + Another Mother Runner
The RunnerBox, the leading provider of athletic gift boxes, has successfully partnered with Another Mother Runner several times, and they are back at it again with this appropriately themed box, “Show Mom Some Love.” “Our past collaborations with AMR have been huge successes and sold out in a matter of...
May 5, 2020
RunSignup Releases Stage 1 of Virtual Challenge Events
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, has released a new Virtual Challenge capability to help race organizers and nonprofits offer long-term challenges to keep their community engaged from a distance. This initial release allows participants to submit results to challenges for automatic tabulation, with more...