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January 7, 2020
Exhibitor Registration Open for 2020 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo
Vendor Opportunities Available for One of Running’s Largest Expos inside Lucas Oil Stadium INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that exhibitor registration is open for the 2020 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo....
January 6, 2020
Study Shows: A simple beginner marathon plan can produce big heart health benefits
A new study of first-time London Marathon runners found that their basic training program produced important health benefits. After four months, the runners had lower blood pressure and greater flexibility in their cardiac arteries. The researchers judged the subjects to have erased four years from their “vascular age.” Read more about...
January 6, 2020
Women’s Running Names Its Power Women of the Year
Power is not just leading by example but also bringing others up with you. Boulder, Colorado, USA — January 6, 2020 — Women’s Running, the most popular resource for women runners, has named its 20 Power Women of the Year. The January/February issue of Women’s Running magazine honors 20 of...
January 6, 2020
Registration is Open for the 35th Carlsbad 5000 Road Race
‘World’s Fastest 5k’ returns the weekend of March 21-22, 2020 CARLSBAD, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2020) - The Carlsbad 5000 will return for its 35th edition the weekend of March 21-22, 2020. Event registration opened on New Year’s Day with special pricing available for a limited time. “Our team is thrilled...
January 6, 2020
Wallis Sands Half Marathon Purchase
Portland, ME – All Sports Events and its TriME events management division is excited to announce the recent acquisition of the Wallis Sands Half Marathon from Pursuit Racing. All Sports Events has worked closely with Steph Murray and Pursuit Racing since 2012. The addition of the Wallis Sands Half Marathon to...
January 2, 2020
Endurance Sportswire Names its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2019
San Diego, Calif. - As we embark on 2020, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS RELEASES Professional Triathletes Organisation Approaches Wanda Sports Board Proposing to Enter Into Discussions to Acquire...
January 2, 2020
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Sprints into its 25th Anniversary Year with Launch of Virtual Run Club
Program ambassador & Olympic silver medalist, Shalane Flanagan, to offer members training advice Milton, Del., Jan. 2, 2020 – Calling all beer drinkers, running enthusiasts and those off-centered folks seeking a healthy balance of work and play in their day-to-day lives – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is launching a one-of-a-kind,...
January 1, 2020
Receive 25% Off the Second Largest 50-Mile Endurance Run in the U.S.
Run Into 2020 At AR50 Or AR25 Slated for April 4, 2020 Auburn, CA - The most iconic, historic and second largest 50-mile endurance run in the U.S. is returning for its 41st year. The American River 50 Mile Endurance Run will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The...
December 31, 2019
Grandma’s Marathon Registration Approaching Price Increase
Entry fee increases to $135 on January 1, 2020 (Duluth, MN): The registration price for Grandma’s Marathon increases on January 1. Registration for the 44th annual Grandma’s Marathon Weekend races opened October 1, 2019, which included Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K. All Grandma’s...
December 27, 2019
Austin Marathon Announces Second Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $26,000 AUSTIN, Texas, December 27, 2019 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the second round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth year, creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,...