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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 All four runners’ results have been revoked and their trophies, medals and bonuses will be...
April 19, 2024
Chinese runner’s win is revoked after investigation into Beijing Half Marathon
The winner of Beijing’s half marathon, He Jie, and three African runners have had their results canceled after an investigation found that the three slowed down near the finish line allowing the Chinese athlete to finish first, organizers said Friday. He had won the race held last Sunday in China’s capital...
April 19, 2024
Nike Layoffs in Oregon Headquarters Will Total 740 People by June
Nike‘s layoffs at its Beaverton, Ore. headquarters will have impacted hundreds of employees by June, according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Oregon on Friday. Nike said in the filing that by June 28, 740 employees will have been let go as part of two rounds of layoffs. Nike confirmed that...
April 18, 2024
April 21st Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Delaware Running Festival
Wilmington, DE/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) is thrilled to announce the commemoration of its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of hosting an event that promotes health and community spirit. The Delaware Running Festival will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Sunday, April 21 with over 2,500 runners. Participants of...
April 18, 2024
Tyler McCandless: The Champion Returns to Conquer DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Once More
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 18, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The streets of Pittsburgh are set to witness a battle of endurance and speed as defending champion Tyler McCandless gears up to claim victory at the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. McCandless, who broke the finisher’s tape in 2:16:08 last year,...
April 18, 2024
US Trail Running Conference Announces Advisory Committee
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The US Trail Running Conference (USTRC) is thrilled to announce the formation of its 2024 Advisory Committee, composed of individuals deeply passionate about advancing the trail running community. This distinguished group will play a pivotal role in shaping the upcoming conference, slated to take place from October...
April 18, 2024
XTERRA Portugal Preview: An Off-Road Decade of Endurance
GOLEGÃ, PORTUGAL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Revered as Portugal’s Capital of the Horse, the town of Golegã is set to host XTERRA Portugal for one of the most challenging off-road triathlons in Europe. The Full Distance race will take place on April 21, 2024 in the Jardim Equuspolis, a distinguished garden...