LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
May 28, 2020
IRONMAN Champion Chris Lieto Gets Up Close and Personal With World Class Athletes In New Podcast Series
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 28, 2020 – World champion athletes may seem like they are blessed with super powers and immune to issues that most “mortals” face. But on the inside, they are all human and experience the same challenges and controversies that any “normal” person does in their day-to-day...
May 28, 2020
Alysia Montaño’s Feel-Good Fitness Will Reboot Your Workout Routine
Boulder, CO, USA — May 28, 2020 —Alysia Montaño, Olympic runner, activist, and mother of three, provides fitness inspiration with creative and fun workout challenges in her new book Feel-Good Fitness. Alysia’s 2- to 6-week challenges combine running, strength, and circuit work to give a well-balanced program. The challenges only...
May 28, 2020
Sports Backers Announce ‘Firecracker 4-Miler’ Virtual Event in Celebration of Independence Day
Richmond, VA – To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in a fun and active way, Sports Backers is announcing the new Firecracker 4-Miler, a virtual event that includes a variety of Independence Day-themed participant items and aims to make social distancing feel not quite as isolating. Registration is now...
May 28, 2020
Now available: Race Roster’s upgraded ASICS Runkeeper™ app integration for virtual events
London, ON (Tuesday, May 28, 2020) - Race Roster and the ASICS Runkeeper™ app have collaborated to take the virtual event experience another step further. Their latest enhancements to the Runkeeper app integration is exactly what event organizers have been looking for to deliver an end-to-end virtual event experience like...
May 27, 2020
30th Annual Austin Marathon Registration Opens June 1st
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2020 - Registration for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour officially opens Monday, June 1st. Every year, thousands travel to Austin to run the city’s streets, soak up its amazing atmosphere, and enjoy live music and delicious food. Participants earn finisher medal belt...
May 27, 2020
INFINIT Nutrition Extends Team Membership into 2021
Cincinnati, OH May 27, 2020 — INFINIT Nutrition, the original custom nutrition company, is excited to announce a year long membership extension for Team INFINIT Performance. The nationwide endurance team was formed by athletes with a passion for competition, and a desire to be fueled by clean, simple nutrition. Due...
May 27, 2020
Beyond Monumental Announces Virtual Race Options and Cancellation Policy
INDIANAPOLIS –– Beyond Monumental has announced virtual options for two Indianapolis signature running events: The Indy Half Marathon and Fort Ben, and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Both events are still planned to occur in-person, as scheduled. Participants now also have the option of participating...
May 26, 2020
Over 18,000 From Across the Globe Register to Take Part In 6K, 10K or Remix Challenge for Rock ‘N’ Roll VR5
TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the fifth edition in the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll VR5, with over 18,000 people from 95 nations and 47 states registered to step up to the virtual start...
May 26, 2020
Run the Perfect Mile in Support of Frontline Workers
BOSTON (May 26, 2020) – Today, a cohort of outdoor industry brands announced the Perfect Mile, a global virtual run to raise money for those helping to fight COVID-19. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Roger Bannister, the doctor-medic who ran his perfect sub-four minute mile after a day’s work in...
May 26, 2020
ATRA helps get the Vote out for G.O.A.T.
Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) is supporting the effort of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), to recognize the amazing achievements of mountain runners worldwide. To this end, the WMRA has taken a look back at some of the “greatest of all time” athletes in mountain running...