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.
November 10, 2020
Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon and ROUVY join forces and release a virtual edition of the race bike course
Palma de Mallorca / November 10, 2020 - The cycle leg of the Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon is a stunning 90 or 180km course with 357m of elevation change and crosses traditional mediterranean and balearic villages such as Muro, Santa Margalida, Maria de la Salut, Sineu, Llubi, Sa Pobla, Alcudia… This bike course...
November 10, 2020
Stronger Together: She.is.beautiful partners with Black Girls RUN!
She.is.beautiful 5k and 10k presented by Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, a women founded, women produced, race series and lifestyle brand in California partners with nationwide Black Girls RUN! to amplify inclusivity, compassion, and inspiration in the running and fitness industry and in life. It is not enough for the running...
November 10, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Partner to Bring Winter Sport Development to the Next Level for Athletes with Physical Disabilities
BOISE, Idaho – (November 10, 2020) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing (USPN) today announced a partnership to develop adaptive athletes from their first-time experience to the top levels of Nordic skiing and biathlon. In his new position as development coach, Wilson Dippo will lead the...
November 10, 2020
RunSignup’s RaceDay Scoring Releases Intelligent Dashboard
November 10, 2020 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup announces RaceDay Scoring’s advanced dashboard with real-time reporting features. RaceDay Scoring now offers industry timers quick access to valuable data and instant insights through RaceDay Scoring’s race dashboard and reporting metrics for timed events. By curating the most important data...
November 9, 2020
Somewear Labs’ Athlete Christin Douglas Records Fastest Known Time for Grand Canyon R2R2R-alt.
Grand Canyon, AZ — Somewear Labs’ ambassador athlete, Christin Douglas, joined colleagues Lexi Miller and Suzanne “Sunny” Stroeer to become the first females to finish the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim-alt route (R2R2R-alt). The unsupported trio completed 42miles, 15,000’ of elevation gain and two human-powered crossings of the...
November 9, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Paleo Magazine Assets
Boulder, Colorado, USA — November 9, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, today announced the asset acquisition of Paleo Magazine and all of the digital assets that accompany the brand. Paleo Magazine joins POM’s existing stable of active lifestyle brands: Climbing, Backpacker,...
November 9, 2020
Des Linden and Grayson Murphy to Run in 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (November 9, 2020) – The FRESHJUNKIE Racing team has announced that running champions Des Linden and Grayson Murphy will be traveling to Coastal Mississippi to participate in the 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon on Sunday, December 13, 2020. In 2018, Des Linden was the first American female...
November 8, 2020
From One Push-Up to an IRONMAN: Chris Nikic Makes History as The First Person with Down Syndrome to Finish a Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon
PANAMA CITY BEACH / TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Chris Nikic crossed the finish line at the 2020 Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN® Florida in 16:46:09, making history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full-distance IRONMAN triathlon. Chris Nikic, a 21-year old recent high-school graduate, keynote public...
November 6, 2020
Virtual Timer Symposium, from Running USA and Race Roster, Set for Tuesday, Nov. 17
(November 6, 2020) – Running USA is pleased to announce its next virtual education event, the Timer Symposium, presented by Race Roster. The online learning opportunity is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST. It will include three 45-minute long discussions on topics including remote...
November 6, 2020
Why Racing Events saves Halloween
Washougal WA – Halloween was cancelled due to Covid-19 and kids were devastated. With no ‘trick or treating’, parents were scrambling to try and create a festive celebration that their kids could look forward to. Swooping in to save the day, on October 15th, Why Racing Events announced they would...