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.
February 28, 2020
Women’s Team Pursuit Wins Fourth World Championships in Five Years
BERLIN – The second day of the 2020 UCI Track Cycling Worlds Championships saw Team USA win their fourth world championship title in the Women’s Team Pursuit in the last five years. The team of Jennifer Valente (San Diego; Sho-Air TWENTY20), Chloe Dygert (Brownsburg, Ind.; Sho-Air TWENTY20), Lily Williams (Asheville,...
February 28, 2020
NorCalUltras Continues Sponsorship with GU Energy Labs for the 12th Year
Cool, CA – NorCalUltras is excited to announce its continuing sponsorship with GU Energy Labs for the 12th year. This long-time partnership has supported the Way too Cool 50K and American River 50 Mile Endurance Run, which are two of the most premier endurance events in the U.S. “We are...
February 28, 2020
National Spotlight for Criterium Racing on Pro Road Tour Returns in April at Alabama Cycling Classic
Anniston, Ala. (Feb. 28, 2020) - The speed and prestige of national bicycle races for amateur and elite athletes returns to Calhoun County April 18-19 for the Alabama Cycling Classic. The spring weekend begins Saturday with the 18th annual Sunny King Criterium, held adjacent to the popular Noble Street Festival...
February 28, 2020
Carlsbad 5000 Announces Partnership with Skechers
CARLSBAD, CA – Feb. 28, 2020 — Groundwork Endurance has announced its partnership with Skechers for the 35th annual Carlsbad 5000 presented by National University. The global footwear company will serve as official footwear partner as well as title sponsor of the Skechers Performance Elite Invitational, the event’s iconic professional...
February 28, 2020
Paul Chelimo, American Olympian and U.S. Army veteran, tapped to be the Air Force Marathon featured speaker
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – American Olympian and US. Army veteran Paul Chelimo is scheduled to be the guest speaker for the 24th Air Force Marathon. Chelimo was the 2016 Olympic silver medalist at 5000 meters in Rio and the 2017 World Championship bronze medalist at 5000 meters. He...
February 27, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Creates Tokyo Marathon Challenge in Response to Race Cancellation Due to Coronavirus
LOGAN, Utah — When the Tokyo Marathon was canceled for all non-professional runners in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, naturally, 38,000 registered runners were disappointed. In response, iFit created a Tokyo Marathon challenge. Discouraged marathon registrants and running enthusiasts alike are able to virtually run the...
February 27, 2020
New partnership announced between Marathon Swims and iTAB
Marathon Swims is pleased to announce a new partnership with iTAB to offer swimmers the chance to personalise their finisher medals with their name and finish time. The ultimate swimming challenge takes place on 7th and 8th November 2020 at the London Aquatics Centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – home of the London...
February 27, 2020
Ten Monumental Champions to Run U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS – (February 27, 2020) – Ten previous champions of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon, including all four champions from the previous two years, will compete this weekend in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Atlanta, Georgia. They will compete among the best athletes in...
February 27, 2020
VeloNews to Produce the Official Guide to the 2020 Giro d’Italia
Boulder, Colorado, USA — February 27, 2020 — In an exclusive agreement with RCS Sport, VeloNews, America’s leading bike racing media brand, will produce the North American edition of the Official Guide to the Giro d’Italia bicycle race for 2020. RCS Sport, the race’s owner and event producer has extended...
February 27, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation to Create Global Impact in 2020: Announces All-Star Ambassador Team, Mālama Club Members and Plans for Service Projects
TAMPA, Fla. (February 27, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® which creates positive, tangible change in race communities announced today the 2020 IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador Team, recent inductions into the Mālama Club, along with its 27 service project initiatives for this season. The 2020 IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador Team is comprised of...