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April 24, 2024
ASICS Falmouth Road Race Announces Registration Launch Dates
FALMOUTH, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organizers of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race have officially announced the registration dates for the 52nd annual event taking place Aug. 18. Falmouth resident applications will be accepted starting May 1 and closing May 7, while general registration for non-Falmouth residents will be open from...
April 23, 2024
British man runs 4-hour marathon while drinking 25 glasses of wine
A British man and TikToker combined two of his favourite things–running and wine–at this year’s London Marathon to complete an epic challenge for charity. Instead of opting for a flashy costume or a Guinness World Record, Tom Gilbey of London, an Internet wine connoisseur, took on the challenge of blind tasting a...
April 23, 2024
These Were the Guinness World Records Broken at the 2024 London Marathon
The 2024 London Marathon saw 44 Guinness World Records broken, including for the fastest marathon dressed in an inflatable costume. Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir may have stolen the headlines by setting a new women’s-only world record on Sunday, but she was not the only record breaker in the race. Amateur runners...
April 23, 2024
OUTSIDE Interactive, Inc. returns as media and broadcast partner of the UTMB World Series in the USA and Canada
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UTMB® World Series and Outside Interactive, Inc. are pleased to announce an expansion of their groundbreaking broadcast and media partnership in 2024. Fans from the USA and Canada will be able to watch exciting live content from eight UTMB World Series Events on OutsideTV, the broadcast arm...
April 23, 2024
Boulderthon Chooses HotelPlanner as Official Accommodation Provider
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, today announced a new partnership with Boulderthon, named among the Best Fall Marathons by Runner's World, the fifth-best Half Marathon in the U.S. by Active, the number-one best in Colorado and one of...
April 22, 2024
Kia America Returns as Official Automotive Partner of the 2024 Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
ORANGE COUNTY - (April 22, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival today announced Kia America has returned as Official Automotive Partner of the event and sponsor of the Kia Recovery Zone. Set for the weekend of May 3-5, 2024, the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival has...
April 22, 2024
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Receives Evergreen Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport
CHICAGO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and Council for Responsible Sport announced today the event earned Evergreen Certification, a recognition reserved for sporting events that demonstrate the highest possible commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The Chicago 13.1 debuted in 2022 with the vision to reimagine...
April 22, 2024
Lizzie Orchard and Benjamin Forbes Clinch XTERRA Australia Crowns
DUNSBOROUGH, AUSTRALIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The fourth stop on the XTERRA APAC Tour concluded with a closely contested elite women’s race, where Elizabeth “Lizzie” Orchard (NZL) narrowly secured victory, finishing just 27 seconds ahead of Hannah-Lee Young (AUS) alongside Ben Forbes (AUS) in the men’s race, emerging victorious at XTERRA...
April 22, 2024
Getem Services Announced as New Title Sponsor for Big Blue 5K
April 22, 2024 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Big Blue 5K presented by Bon Secours is excited to announce that Getem Services will be the new title sponsor for the next three years. The partnership with Getem Services will bring a new level of excitement and support to...
April 19, 2024
Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
The top four finishers of the Beijing Half Marathon have been stripped of their medals after an investigation found three African runners deliberately slowed down near the finish line to let a Chinese competitor win, according to organizers. All four runners’ results have been revoked and their trophies, medals and bonuses will be...