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January 10, 2020
Barebells Functional Foods™ Introduces Premium Protein Bars in the United States
Multiple Regions Launch Rich-in-Protein Snack LOS ANGELES - Barebells Functional Foods™ – the leading high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – announced today that four flavors will launch in the United States. Currently present in over 35 markets worldwide, the brand has extended into the U.S. to satisfy the...
January 10, 2020
High Peaks Plant-Based Sausage Announces Launch in the United States
Premium, Vegan Sausage Brand Enters US Market to Meet Increased Demand For Meat Alternatives Cohoes, NY (January 10, 2020) — High Peaks – the premium, all natural and plant-based sausage brand – announced today that it has launched in the United States to meet increased demand for meat alternatives. The...
January 9, 2020
The State of Ultra Running 2020 reveals findings
The study, undertaken by run shoe review site RunRepeat in collaboration with the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), explores the trends in ultra running over the last 23 years. Impressively, they analyzed 5,010,730 results from 15,451 ultra running events, making this the largest study ever done on the sport. Read the...
January 9, 2020
HydraPak to Support Cupless Racing at Big Sur Marathon
The Northern California-based hydration innovator aims to further the organization’s sustainability initiatives Carmel, CA (January 9, 2020) – With over a decade of uninterrupted designation as a zero-waste event organization, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation (BSMF) is excited to announce a partnership with HydraPak as their official reusable hydration gear...
January 9, 2020
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Unveils Winning Design in Participant T-Shirt Contest
Annual media day event includes several special announcements for 2020 race RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers and the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger announced the winning design in their first-ever 10k participant shirt voting contest at their annual 10k Media Day gathering at Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods on January...
January 9, 2020
Austin Marathon Announces Sizzling Sponsorship with Tacodeli
Agreement makes Tacodeli the Official Taco of the Austin Marathon AUSTIN, Texas, January 9, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour has agreed to a partnership with another Austin original, Tacodeli. They are now the Official Taco of the Austin Marathon. The Tacodeli Catering Team will...
January 8, 2020
The female ultra-athletes leading the field
From swimming the Channel four times to outrunning every man, The Guardian reports on the women at the top of their game.
January 8, 2020
Salming Sports Chooses Big Run Media To Manage Digital Marketing Efforts In North America
BALTIMORE, Md. - Big Run Media, a full-service branding, social media, and creative design agency, announced today that it will manage the digital marketing efforts for Salming Sports North America. Salming is a Swedish-based footwear and apparel company catering to a diverse array of sports around the globe, with North...
January 8, 2020
Iconic Carlsbad 5000 Selects Events.com as its Official Technology Partner
Events.com will provide registration, marketing and event technology to the ‘World’s Fastest 5K’ LA JOLLA, CA (January 8, 2020) — Events.com, a mobile-first event management and registration platform, announced today that the Carlsbad 5000, an annual road race that attracts runners from around the world, has selected Events.com as its...
January 8, 2020
Houston Marathon Committee Announces 2020 Elite Athlete Fields
HOUSTON (January 8, 2020) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced yesterday a stellar elite field for the forty-eighth running of the Chevron Houston Marathon and the eighteenth Aramco Houston Half Marathon events taking place Jan. 19, 2020. For the first year ever in HMC history, both the Chevron Houston...