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.
October 21, 2020
USA Triathlon Aligns with TicketSocket as Exclusive Online Registration Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has aligned with TicketSocket, an innovator in fully customized white label ticketing solutions, as the organization’s Exclusive Online Registration Partner for the next five years. The partnership gives race directors of USA Triathlon-sanctioned events access to discounted rates for TicketSocket’s industry-leading platform...
October 21, 2020
Blyss Running Celebrates Five Years of Styling Women for the Long Run
Asheville, NC – Oct 21, 2020 –Blyss Running, the Asheville-based maker of women’s athletic apparel, is excited to celebrate five years in business. Founded in October of 2015 by entrepreneur Alyson Neel, Blyss Running has become an underground cult favorite for many women runners, from beginners to ultrarunners. Neel’s story...
October 21, 2020
Race Directors Use RunSignup’s Free Email Marketing to Send 25 Million Communications in September
Moorestown, NJ – Race Directors and nonprofits using RunSignup | GiveSignup’s free technology for endurance events reached a new milestone in September by sending more than 25 million emails to their contacts in a single month. Though the endurance industry is still recovering from the impact of COVID-19, the record...
October 21, 2020
The RunnerBox Named to Runner’s World “Best Gift Subscription Boxes for Runners” List
The RunnerBox has been named to “The Best Subscription Boxes for Runners” by Runner’s World Magazine, an authority in the running community and essential guide for everyone who runs. Published ahead of the holiday season, the exclusive list contains 14 subscriptions ranging from coffee and beer to runner-centric goods and...
October 21, 2020
Date for World-Class Maryland Cycling Classic Announced for 2021
BALTIMORE, Maryland – The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top one-day professional race, has announced the inaugural event will take place September 5, 2021 and will feature several events over the course of Labor Day Weekend. The event also revealed a new composite logo featuring its supporting sponsor, UnitedHealthcare. The inaugural...
October 21, 2020
The Clermont Clay 15K Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring an Exact Treadmill Simulation of its Famous Course to Runners Across the Globe
Hopkinton, MA – October 21, 2020 – Today it was announced that the Clermont Clay 15K has partnered with Outside Interactive to create and offer an exact treadmill simulation of its 9.3-mile course to runners and walkers around the globe. On November 1st, remote participants will be able to take...
October 21, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation Awards Wildfire and COVID-19 Relief Effort Grants to 44 Charitable Organizations
TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced the fourth distribution of its IRONAIDTM COVID-19 Support Fund grants to 40 charitable organizations. To date, over $400,000 has been distributed to 160 health-related charitable organizations through the IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund grants. An additional 70 organizations have received support through Operation IRONAID...
October 21, 2020
Elite Cycling Welcomes Applicants for Worldwide Ambassador Program
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite Cycling is now taking applications for its official 2020/2021 Worldwide Ambassador Program. This initiative is aimed at all cycling enthusiasts and professionals who would be interested in promoting the Elite brand philosophy on their social media platforms and within their community. Anyone who shares a passion...
October 21, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Sam Long, Danielle Dingman, Magnus Ditlev and Renee Kiley as Wildcard Selections for PTO 2020 Championship
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Sam Long, Danielle Dingman, Magnus Ditlev and Renee Kiley have been selected as wildcards for the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA®. In Sam Long and Magus Ditlev we see the young guns of the sport, rightfully stepping up to a championship...
October 21, 2020
Running Insight Announces Launch of Footwear Week December 1-4, 2020
PORTLAND, Maine (October 21, 2020) — Running Insight, the leading news source focused on the business and sport of running, today announced the launch of Footwear Week, a new event that connects specialty retailers with the running industry’s leading footwear brands. It will take place virtually from December 1-4, 2020;...