LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
February 28, 2020
Paul Chelimo, American Olympian and U.S. Army veteran, tapped to be the Air Force Marathon featured speaker
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – American Olympian and US. Army veteran Paul Chelimo is scheduled to be the guest speaker for the 24th Air Force Marathon. Chelimo was the 2016 Olympic silver medalist at 5000 meters in Rio and the 2017 World Championship bronze medalist at 5000 meters. He...
February 27, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Creates Tokyo Marathon Challenge in Response to Race Cancellation Due to Coronavirus
LOGAN, Utah — When the Tokyo Marathon was canceled for all non-professional runners in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, naturally, 38,000 registered runners were disappointed. In response, iFit created a Tokyo Marathon challenge. Discouraged marathon registrants and running enthusiasts alike are able to virtually run the...
February 27, 2020
Ten Monumental Champions to Run U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS – (February 27, 2020) – Ten previous champions of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon, including all four champions from the previous two years, will compete this weekend in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Atlanta, Georgia. They will compete among the best athletes in...
February 26, 2020
The 2020 St. Jude Rock ‘N’ Roll Nashville announces New Music Festival presented by PNC Bank
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (February 26, 2020) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® announced today the addition of the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll® Nashville Music Festival presented by PNC Bank. The new music festival event moves the post-race concert to the race finish line at Nissan Stadium; creating an all-day music festival...
February 26, 2020
Tracksmith Supports 138 Amateur Runners for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
ATLANTA (Feb. 26, 2020) – The 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta will feature the largest field in Trials history, with the majority of athletes competing as non-professionals. Tracksmith, an independent running brand based in Boston, has supported 138 qualified amateur runners in their journey to the Trials as part of...
February 26, 2020
P3R launches two-year partnership with alcohol-free Heineken® 0.0, announcing the first of its kind Earth Day Run
PITTSBURGH (February 26, 2020) – P3R and Heineken® 0.0 are teaming up to bring a completely sustainable race to Pittsburgh this year, encouraging sustainability efforts and benefiting the local community. In honor of Earth Day, runners can join the sustainable efforts with this 5K run on April 18, 2020. Participants...
February 26, 2020
2020 TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Running Program Launches with Goal of Raising $50 Million for Charity to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
New York, February 26, 2020—New York Road Runners (NYRR), the world’s premier community running organization, today launched the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program with a goal of exceeding $50 million raised by runners for charity. The goal of $50 million celebrates the marathon’s 50th anniversary...
February 26, 2020
Hartford HealthCare Named Title Sponsor of Annual Mystic Half Marathon and 10K Event
Glastonbury, CT, February 26, 2020 - The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) is proud to announce Hartford HealthCare as the title sponsor of the Hartford HealthCare Mystic Half Marathon & 10K. The early Sunday morning race draws more than 2,000 participants to enjoy the beautiful coastline area of Mystic and Stonington...
February 25, 2020
CamelBak® Bolsters 2020 Running Team Roster with Three New Additions
PETALUMA, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2020)– CamelBak®,the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, today announces the expansion of its running team athlete roster for 2020. Focused on road, track and trail running athletes, the strongly positioned team is set to compete in top races domestically and globally including world-class competitions in the...
February 25, 2020
CTS Bolsters Coaching Staff with 3 New Coaches
(Colorado Springs, CO – February 25, 2020) – CTS, the industry leader in personal endurance coaching, today announced the addition of three new coaches to the CTS Coaching Staff. Stephanie Howe, Sarah Scozzaro, and John Croom bring unique strengths to staff of 56 total coaches, and are available to take...