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.
July 22, 2020
The Pikes Peak APEX Releases Start Format Changes and COVID-19 Safety Plan for September Mountain Bike Challenge
Colorado Springs, Colorado—Sports Strategies announced today the safety plan and change in format for The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, a 4-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain. Instead of a mass start, the event will move to a small group and individual...
July 22, 2020
VirtualRun.com Releases Two New Virtual Races
PHOENIX (July 22, 2020) – Virtual Run, the world’s largest marketplace for virtual runs, released two different virtual races this week: Will Run For Coffee 5K, and Chase The Unicorn 5K. The two 5K’s are the 44th and 45th virtual events on the site. The two new virtual runs both...
July 21, 2020
Electrolit Beverage Brand Expands Product Line to Include Three Fruit Flavors
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded their product line to include three new flavors in response to immense demand from consumers coast to coast. Hibiscus, Fruit Punch and Berry Bliss will join Electrolit’s existing product line to...
July 21, 2020
Hydro Flask Launches Down Shift™ Hip Hydration Pack
Bend, OR (July 21, 2020) – Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) brand, is excited to announce the launch of its 5 Liter Down Shift™ Hydration Hip Pack, designed to keep your...
July 21, 2020
P3R Launches Free Fitness Platform to Inspire Families to Train like Kids of STEEL
PITTSBURGH (July 21, 2020) – P3R recently launched a free fitness platform for kids and their families called Workouts of STEEL. Designed for children of all ages, Workouts of STEEL includes instructional workout videos, fitness games, running workouts and more that can be used as a resource for parents and...
July 21, 2020
A Virtual Racing Retreat to the Arima Hot Spring
Arima Onsen, Japan, July 21, 2020. The fun begins on the streets of Kobe, Japan and snakes its way through the city passing hidden gems of the metropolis. The participants will have an opportunity to race alongside the best riders of Japan. Cyclists located around Japan and the world will meet...
July 21, 2020
Clif Bar Named as Presenting Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefitting the 500 Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) –The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that Clif Bar will be the new Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge presenting partner for 2020. The Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, presented by Clif...
July 21, 2020
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Converts to Virtual Race for 2020
INDIANAPOLIS – (July 17, 2020) – Beyond Monumental has announced that it’s flagship event, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K has converted to a virtual race and will cancel the in-person experience in 2020 in the interest of public health. The annual event draws nearly 20,000...
July 21, 2020
COROS launches new colors for COROS VERTIX and new Nylon Band collection
Tustin, CA, July 21, 2020 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of premium endurance sports wearables, announced today the introduction of two new color variations of the COROS VERTIX - The Limited-Edition “Mojito” and stock variation “Space Traveler.” The Limited-Edition Mojito Color of the COROS VERTIX Premium GPS Adventure Watch. According...
July 21, 2020
2020 Editions Of IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Cancelled Due To Continued Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. (July 21, 2020) - IRONMAN today announced that, due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 editions of the IRONMAN® World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship have been cancelled. The IRONMAN World Championship will return to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 9, 2021 and...