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 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...
November 6, 2020
HOKA Postal Nationals Announces 2020 National Champions after Record Turnout
(PORTLAND, OR.), November 6, 2020 — HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), and RunnerSpace announce the girls of Mt. Prospect XC Club (IL) and the boys of the Satellite XC Club (FL), as the winners of the 2020 HOKA Postal Nationals Championship. Reviving a tradition from...
November 6, 2020
XTERRA unveils 2021 World Tour Schedule on Aloha Friday LIVE
November 6, 2020 (Honolulu, HI) - XTERRA will announce its 2021 XTERRA World Tour schedule and celebrate Maui on what would have been the XTERRA World Championship weekend with an "Aloha Friday" LIVE show on November 6 at 8am Hawaii time (10a PT, 1p ET, 7p CEST) on Facebook.com/XTERRAPlanet. Hosted...
November 5, 2020
Climbing with Refugees: Mammut Becomes a Partner of the Non-Profit Organization Climbaid
United by their shared passion for mountain sports and climbing, MAMMUT and the Swiss non-profit organization ClimbAID are embarking on a partnership designed to allow people affected by war, poverty and displacement to discover the joy of climbing. This long-term cooperation will focus on the implementation of humanitarian projects in...
November 5, 2020
A look back as The IRONMAN Group continues its safe return to racing with two successful IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons in North America and Latin America
TAMPA / TEMPE, Az. / COZUMEL (November 5, 2020) – As triathletes around the world eagerly await the opportunity to compete, The IRONMAN Group took another successful step in its Safe Return to Racing, with events officially taking place once again in Latin America and North America. On September 27,...