PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the running, cycling and triathlon industries. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
December 28, 2020
ReSport offers $350 Special for 2021 Virtual Events
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced virtual races and challenges, mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, announces a year-end special for organizations that would like to hold a virtual event in 2021. All orders placed before January 15 cost $350 for events up to 1,000 participants, with...
December 23, 2020
Dawna Stone Named CEO of Running USA
(Dec. 23, 2020) – Running USA, the leading trade association for the running industry, announced today that Dawna Stone has been hired as the organization’s fourth CEO in its 22-year history. Stone is a mom of two, the author of ten books, a certified health coach, motivational speaker and successful...
December 23, 2020
Kane Footwear Names Purple Orange Brand Communications as Public Relations Agency of Record
Westport, CT — Kane Footwear, a new name in active recovery footwear, is pleased to announce a partnership with Purple Orange Brand Communications to oversee all PR efforts on behalf of the brand. Kane’s flagship slip-on shoe, the Revive, will launch on February 2, 2020 and is the company’s first...
December 23, 2020
Sasquatch Racing to Host Their Next Virtual Running Adventure: The Great Sasquatch Road Trip
San Francisco, CA (December 23, 2020) – Sasquatch Racing, the production company behind The Sasquatch Scramble, The Rattlesnake Ramble, and The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K (& Brewfest) is rolling out their second “Virtual 2.0” event, The Great Sasquatch Road Trip. This virtual running adventure starts on January 11, 2021. “The Great Sasquatch...
December 22, 2020
Triple Bypass Ride and Mt. Evans Hill Climb Join the Gran Fondo National Series as Partner Events in 2021
EVERGREEN, COLO, Dec. 22nd 2020 — Two legendary Colorado-based cycling events (The Triple Bypass Ride and the Bob Cook Memorial / Mt. Evans Hill Climb) will have “partner status” with the Colnago Gran Fondo National Series for the 2021 season. Both events are offering the opportunity to earn Gran Fondo...
December 22, 2020
Announcing ultra-flexible multi-sport support for virtual challenges
We are proud to announce the sodisp platform now supports an extremely flexible solution of hosting multi-sport events. The new features can be combined with our existing feature set bringing a unique virtual experience to virtual multi-sport events. Our unique auto-sync from a multitude of GPS watches and apps are...
December 22, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium
RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, opened registration for their 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium taking place January 19-21st.This virtual event includes two days of sessions designed to share cutting edge technology with event organizers and nonprofits, with an optional third day for timers interested in RaceJoy...
December 22, 2020
Topeak Partners with Toolbox Wars for Instagram Holiday Giveaway
TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN (December 22, 2020) —The tool battle is on! Hoping to share some bike-mechanic-joy this holiday week, Topeak is partnering with Instagram's ToolWars to give away a Topeak D-Torq Wrench to one lucky fan. With 20,000 followers and growing, the @toolboxwars instagram page is the place where bike...
December 22, 2020
The RunnerBox and RiderBox Sellout of Limited-Edition Holiday Box and Unveil Instantly Downloadable Gift Cards
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox, the leading provider of athletic gift and subscription boxes, recently announced the sellout of their highly anticipated Holiday Box. Despite increased inventory ahead of the COVID-19-induced heavy online shopping year, the seasonal Limited Edition sold out in a matter of weeks. “Our team has a...
December 21, 2020
UCAN Fuels Sara Hall to 2nd Fastest Marathon Ever Run by an American Woman
Sara Hall did it again! One of the United States’ most accomplished marathon runners set a new personal best at The Marathon Project, on her way to winning the race and running the second-fastest marathon time for an American woman (2:20:32). Hall’s time was less than a minute shy of...