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April 6, 2020
You can cancel the race but you can’t cancel the runners
Vancouver, WA Why Racing Events proved that you can cancel the race, but you can’t cancel the runners. Being located in Washington state, the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, they were one of the first events cancelled in the country. One week prior to the annual Couve Clover Run,...
April 3, 2020
USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run Presented by TOWER 26 Will Support Multisport Community Members Impacted by COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it will host a virtual duathlon from April 10-May 17 to support members of the multisport community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run presented by TOWER 26 is free to enter and offers both a sprint- and standard-distance option,...
April 3, 2020
New flavors of Nuun Hydration available for a limited time release
On April 1st, Seattle based clean hydration company Nuun announced the launch of two new limited-edition flavors in their Nuun Sport product family: Kona Cola and Kiwi Strawberry. Available in limited quantities and for a limited time, the flavors will be available nationwide at REI and other premium sports specialty...
April 3, 2020
Join EnMOTIVE/imATHLETE In Asking Congress for Relief for The Endurance Industry
April 3, 2020 (Chicago, IL) – The last few weeks have brought unprecedented challenges to our industry. The rapid onset of COVID-19 has forced the immediate cancellation and postponement of every endurance event in the next few months, with more to follow. Revenue in the industry has dropped by 80-90%,...
April 2, 2020
Portland Track Poised To Deliver What Track and Field Fans Want In This Time Of Uncertainty
April 2, 2020, Portland, OR: Portland Track president Michael Bergmann and his organization are ready for anything. Always have been. Even before the chaos caused by the COVID-19 crisis. When Bowerman Track Club (BTC) coach Jerry Schumacher called last summer to see if Portland Track could produce an Olympic qualifying...
April 2, 2020
Why Racing has a little fun with their athletes on April Fools Day
Why Racing Events had a little fun with their athletes on April Fools Day launching a new Naked Triathlon in Portland Oregon. Sherri McMillan, race director, explains “Our world is going through so much right now. Having a little chuckle is something we all need. We made our athletes laugh...
April 1, 2020
Boston Marathon offering refunds for first time
Race organizers say anyone who was entered in the 124th edition of the race this month can still run on the rescheduled date, Sept. 14. But if they can’t make it, they can have their money back. More than 30,000 runners had signed up for the world’s most prestigious 26.2-mile run...
April 1, 2020
Join Running USA in asking Congress for relief for the endurance industry
April 1, 2020 Endurance Industry Colleagues, The last few weeks have brought unprecedented challenges to our industry. The rapid onset of COVID-19 in the US has forced the immediate and complete cancellation and postponement of every race, triathlon, cycling and endurance event across the U.S. As we’re all proud to...
April 1, 2020
IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches as Global Go-To-Hub for Athletes
TAMPA, Fla (April 1, 2020) – The IRONMAN Group has officially launched the IRONMAN® Virtual Club™ (VC™) web-based platform today for athletes around the world. As the go-to destination for everything IRONMAN, IRONMAN VC provides athletes with a connected experience to train, compete, earn and celebrate their achievements with a...
April 1, 2020
2020 National Runner Survey Results Now Available from Running USA
DETROIT – The results of the 2020 National Runner Survey from Running USA are now available and Running USA members can download the survey report for free. “As we grapple with ongoing conditions that challenge our industry, it’s good to remain focused on the core values of our participants and...