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 15, 2020
Grandma’s Marathon signs ASICS as Official Shoe Sponsor
(DULUTH, MINN.) --- Grandma’s Marathon – Duluth, Inc. today is announcing a multi-year agreement to make ASICS the official running shoe sponsor of Grandma’s Marathon. The 45th annual race weekend will take place next summer, scheduled for June 17-19, 2021. As a presenting sponsor for the next three years, ASICS Corporation...
October 14, 2020
Mammut: New Firmware Upgrade for Barryvox
The BarryHeart 3.4 firmware upgrade makes searching for avalanche buried subjects using the market leading Barryvox avalanche transceiver even faster and more intuitive. The upgrade includes improved sound quality and optimized resolution of amplifying stages in alternative search mode, optimized battery recognition, a software update for connecting devices to the...
October 14, 2020
Ready to Rock: Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Introduces Safe Return to Running Guidelines
TAMPA, Fla. (October 14, 2020) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Marathon Series, part of The IRONMAN Group, today announced it is Ready to Rock with the release of its Safe Return to Running Guidelines, a series of comprehensive operating principles prepared in accordance with industry standards for open air mass...
October 14, 2020
Digital Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Utsunomiya | Riders from UCI World and Pro Teams will race virtually on Oct 17th on ROUVY
Utsunomiya City, Japan / October 14th, 2020 - Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee together with ROUVY presents and brings Asia's premier road race to the global community of cycling enthusiasts around the world. The 2020’ edition of Japan Cup Cycle Road Race will have 2 virtual competitions, both “pros only”...
October 14, 2020
JP Medicalwear Launches New Production Line for Reusable Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns
LYNWOOD, California (October 14, 2020)- JP Medicalwear, a subsidiary of JP Sportswear is pleased to announce their recent designation to produce FDA approved reusable Level 2 medical isolation gowns (PPE). All Level 2 medical isolation gowns are used in medical settings to protect both the wearer and the patient from transferring...
October 14, 2020
WHY Racing Launches FREE LEFTOVERS 5K
Vancouver WA The Inaugural FREE LEFTOVERS 5K is a virtual event with a mission to make a difference and help those in need. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise funds for SHARE, a local non-profit who lead the hungry and...
October 14, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Vincent Luis, Nicola Spirig, Kristian Blummenfelt and Georgia Taylor-Brown as Wildcard Selections for PTO 2020 Championship
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Vincent Luis, Nicola Spirig, Kristian Blummenfelt and Georgia Taylor-Brown have been selected as wildcards for the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® Charles Adamo, Executive Chairman of PTO, commented, “It certainly was not a difficult decision for the non-athlete members of the...
October 14, 2020
Life Time Foundation Joins Forces with Lake County School District to Improve Nutrition with $220,000 in Funding for School Food Program
Leadville, Colo., Oct. 14, 2020 — Leadville Race Series owner and producer Life Time, Inc., today announced a partnership that will deepen the Company’s commitment to Lake County. Specifically, the Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and charitable arm of Life Time, has partnered with the Lake County School District to...
October 14, 2020
Austin Marathon’s Philanthropic Program Receives Grant, Unveils New Name
AUSTIN, Texas, October 14, 2020 - Austin Marathon Gives presented by the Moody Foundation, formerly Austin Gives Miles, is the philanthropic program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour. The new name and logo stem from the growing partnership between the Austin Marathon and the Moody Foundation....
October 13, 2020
Run Rock Vote partners with HeadCount.org to give Americans a fun and healthy alternative to Run, Rock, Register and Vote
With perhaps the most pivotal election the United States has ever witnessed less than a month away on Nov. 3, San Diego-based Run Rock Vote has partnered with HeadCount.org to get Americans excited about registering and voting by creating an added element of fun and fitness. The concept is simple....