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 18, 2019
2019 US Trail Running Conference sets attendance record
Estes Park, CO – The 7th annual US Trail Running Conference was held October 9-12, at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, and provided three and a half days of presentations, networking, vendor displays, morning trail runs, and panel discussions that inspired and educated. A new record was set...
October 17, 2019
rabbit’s Michael McKnight Sweeps Triple Crown with Historic Moab 240 Win
Santa Barbara, California - When Michael McKnight set out to complete the Triple Crown of 200s this year, he simply wanted to complete the Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and Moab 240 in a faster combined time than his record combined time of 205 hours, 4 minutes and 18 seconds from 2017....
October 15, 2019
World’s Best Water Athletes dive into San Francisco Bay for Red Bull Heavy Water
San Francisco, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2019)– Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the pro Standup Paddleboard circuit, today announced a 5-day green light for the competition weather window, as forecasting indicates that Friday October 18 will be ideal conditions. Red Bull Heavy Water welcomes 24 male and 12 female...
October 14, 2019
First Class Recovery Lounge at SLO Ultra Trail Races and Inaugural SLO County Ultra Games
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – (October 14th, 2019) – Participants of the SLO Ultra Trail Races and SLO County Ultra Games, presented by CoastHills Business Services and hosted by Visit Arroyo Grande, can look forward to a luxurious treatment in the athlete recovery lounge during the competition. The recovery lounge...
October 8, 2019
rabbit’s Sean Nakamura Accomplishes the Unimaginable by Becoming Only the Fourth Person to Complete The Great Eight of UltraRunning
October 9th, 2019 - Santa Barbara, California - After the inception of the Western States 100 Endurance Run in 1974, 100-mile races began to emerge around the country. By 1991, after the formation of the Arkansas Traveller 100, there existed at least eight big-name 100 milers around the country: Old...
October 8, 2019
Nuun Expands Availability of Nuun Endurance Into Canada
SEATTLE October 8, 2019 – The functional hydration company Nuun is now offering their new Nuun Endurance formula for purchase in Canada. As the best-selling sports drink supplement brand in sport specialty and natural food retailers in North America and the most-served sports hydration product on-course in Canada, this announcement is...
October 4, 2019
Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival opens registration Monday October 7th at 9am
Sunriver, OR – This is the premier destination event for athletes and families in the Northwest! Each year in late June nearly 20,000 people including athletes, volunteers, spectators and vendors from all over the country and across the world converge on beautiful Central Oregon in the town of Sunriver to...
October 3, 2019
Mammut-North America Adds Talent To Growing CO-based Team
(Williston, VT) Oct. 3, 2019 -- Mammut, the leading Swiss-born premium outdoors brand with over a century and a half of experience in mountain safety and outdoors activity, has added three key team members to its new Denver, CO-based marketing and sales office, as a result of steady and promising...
October 1, 2019
Diamond Brand Gear Goes Off Road at Overland Expo East
Asheville, NC – October 1, 2019 – Outdoor craft manufacturer Diamond Brand Gear is excited to expand their branch into the overlanding market at the 2020 Overland Expo East. At the event, the brand will have a booth showcasing a wide range of products, including their popular Wall Tents, Dining...
April 19, 2019
UTMB Announces Updated Race Entry Qualification System
Highlights UTMB® race organizers have updated race entry procedures so all fans can one day enter the race of their dreams. The new system will feed into the new strategic partnership between UTMB® and the Ultra Trail® World Tour and the creation of the "Running Stones." 2-Step Transition: 2020: An evolution...