LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
December 18, 2023
Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Your run is more than a workout for your muscles–it’s keeping your brain healthy, as well. Researchers out of the University of Zurich have unraveled the protective effects of physical and social activities on the brain health of older adults, as reported in Neuroscience News. While we often celebrate the cardiovascular...
December 18, 2023
MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Lifetime Achievement Award Honors Gar Williams
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gar Williams will be honored with the annual MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting in Hollywood, FL on December 12. The award is made for contributions to the sport of long-distance road running over the course of a...
December 16, 2023
Organizers of ultramarathon in which 21 runners died jailed in China
Organisers of a 2021 ultramarathon in north-west China during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles, state media reported. Five individuals involved in planning the ill-fated event were given jail terms ranging from three to five and a half years by...
December 15, 2023
Headsweats Celebrates 25th Anniversary In Ultra-Light Performance Headwear
(BOULDER, CO - DECEMBER 15, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Headsweats, a Colorado company founded by a devoted cyclist with a product line that initially consisted of just one cotton hat, is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year as an industry leader in developing ultra-light, supremely wicking performance headwear...
December 15, 2023
KOO Eyewear Supernova Sunglasses Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Fitness Awards Winner
NEW YORK, NY. December 15th, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – KOO Eyewear announced today that the Supernova Sunglasses were named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Fitness Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com/fitnessawards2024 The Supernova sunglasses are a dynamic pair of sport frames that are...
December 15, 2023
RRCA Launches New Education Resource, RunLead Badge
Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) celebrates the growing popularity of people starting and joining run clubs and crews. Participation in weekly group training and social runs is at an all-time high as people embrace running for fitness, health, mental well-being, and a positive social...
December 15, 2023
RunSignup Unveils Streamlined Pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring
Moorestown, NJ—December 15, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, introduces a simplified pricing model for its RaceDay timer technology suite. Commencing January 1, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription encompassing RaceDay Scoring, Race Director, RaceJoy, text alerts,...
December 15, 2023
RunSignup Announces Seamless Integration with Race Result Scoring Technology
Moorestown, NJ—December 15, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, announces its strategic integration with Race Result scoring technology. Embodying RunSignup's commitment to open technology, the company is diligently working on establishing automated bi-directional synchronization of participant data between the two...
December 15, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Unveils First Wave of Elite Runners for 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, December 15, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is proud to announce the initial selection of elite athletes for the 2024 event. This long standing program aims to assemble a competitive field of top-tier male and female runners while also identifying emerging...
December 14, 2023
STRAVA’S YEAR IN SPORT 2023 AWARDS: THE WINNERS
Introducing Strava’s Year In Sport Award winners. This group of athletes, creators, and clubs stood out from the crowd and motivated us to keep moving in 2023. Strava