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 20, 2020
Pittsburgh Area Corporate Employees Participate in the First-Ever Explore Your Parks Adventure
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 20, 2020) – The first annual Explore Your Parks Challenge, spanning throughout the month of October, inspired local corporate employees participating in the FedEx Corporate Challenge to explore the nine Allegheny County Parks; Boyce Park, Deer Lakes Park, Harrison Hills Park, Hartwood Acres Park, North Park, Round...
November 20, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Releases New Deferral Feature For an Easier 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup released a new feature to streamline the process of deferring registrations from one year to another. With thousands of races cancelling throughout 2020, this tool simplifies logistics for the many events that offered deferrals as a resolution for participants. The feature makes the process of completing a...
November 20, 2020
Race Roster introduces virtual team relays using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app
London, ON (Friday, November 20, 2020) - Race Roster recently released NEW team-based features, allowing event organizers to host virtual team relay events using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app. Using these tools, event organizers can display detailed team results including rankings by team, rankings by leg, custom filters, team finisher certificates,...
November 20, 2020
Run Local® Welcomes Community to Free Virtual Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K Benefiting Local Youth Runners
Santa Barbara, Calif. (November, 2020) – Run Local’s latest addition to its event portfolio, welcomes runners to the American Riviera for a free, virtual Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K benefiting local youth runners in partnership with the Santa Barbara Athletic Association (SBAA). Registration opens on Wednesday, November 18 and...
November 19, 2020
ATRA shares survey results regarding trail running trends during the pandemic
Colorado Springs - To better understand trail running and racing trends during the pandemic, the American Trail Running Association conducted a survey to find out how people have been competing, how they are staying connected, and if they are spending more or less time on the trails. The survey was...
November 19, 2020
Despite Cancellation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & ½ Marathon, Participants From Around the World able to Take Part in St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Nashville Through the Virtual Rock ‘n’ Road Trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) – Despite not being able to physically join each other at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon and ½ Marathon start line for the first time in over 20 years due to the recent impacts of COVID-19, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip...
November 19, 2020
USA Triathlon Foundation Partners with Professional Triathletes Organisation, CHALLENGE DAYTONA on COVID-19 Triathlon Relief Fund
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —The USA Triathlon Foundation, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation, today announced the launch of a COVID-19 Triathlon Relief Fund leading into the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGE DAYTONA®,taking place next month in Daytona Beach, Florida. Donations contributed to the COVID-19 Triathlon Relief Fund will be used...
November 19, 2020
Triple Bypass Announces 2021 Plan, Returns to Vail
EVERGREEN, COLO, November 19th 2020 — The Triple Bypass Ride (a Colorado-based cycling event, presented by Team Evergreen) is pleased to announce an exciting development to its legendary course. It will celebrate its 32nd anniversary ending in the iconic and welcoming Town of Vail, CO on August 21st, 2021. No...
November 19, 2020
Why Racing Events offers 31-day FIT-MAS Challenge
Vancouver WA – Washington state has just put on another 4-week lockdown with business closures and strict restrictions on personal behaviors. Sherri McMillan explains “These recent shutdowns will be so tough on Washingtonians, especially as we head into the holidays. The feelings of isolation and the associated depression, anxiety and...
November 19, 2020
Run Matters Launches New Podcast Episode with Edward Cheserek
Run Matters Powered by Skechers Performance is a new podcast that offers a unique take on the sport of running during the pandemic era. The six-episode series, which debuted earlier this fall, is quickly gaining traction with runners thanks to exclusive segments featuring Skechers elite runners Meb Keflezighi and Edward...