March 2, 2021

Boston Marathon announces virtual race, expects smaller field for in-person event amid coronavirus pandemic

The Boston Athletic Association has announced that it will offer a virtual Boston Marathon for up to 70,000 people on Oct. 11 as it anticipates the in-person race this fall will have a smaller field amid the coronavirus pandemic. Boston Herald

March 2, 2021

Could You Do the ‘Strongman Marathon’? 26.2 Miles of Tire Flips, Burpees, Handstands, and More

The endurance event is made up of 26 movements, each performed for a mile. So that’s a mile of burpees, a mile of tire flips, a mile of sled pulls, and more total insanity. GearJunkie  

March 2, 2021

When do you expect to deliver your next live event?

Mass Participation World recently polled race organizers on their expectations of when they would return to live events. Click to see a summary of the responses by continent. Facebook  

March 2, 2021

UltraSignup announced as Presenting Sponsor for US Trail Running Conference and webinar series

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that UltraSignup will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Race Director segment of the Conference as well as the newly launched webinar series. UltraSignup is the largest trail running registration platform in North America...

March 2, 2021

USA Triathlon Foundation, Professional Triathletes Organisation Open Application Window for $55,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), is now accepting applications for its second round of COVID-19 Relief Fund donations, with $55,000 in grant funding available. The relief fund provides financial support to members of the U.S. multisport community who have...

March 2, 2021

Stages Cycling Re-Opens Factory Install Power Meter Production

BOULDER, CO - March 2, 2021 - Stages Cycling announced the re-opening of Factory Install Power Meter production, which allows customers to send their existing crank arm to be converted into an accurate, reliable Stages Power Meter. The Factory Install program was previously paused due to COVID-19 related complications at...

March 2, 2021

SNEWS Rebrands as Outside Business Journal

Boulder, CO (March 2, 2021)— Outside, the Colorado-based parent company of more than 30 active living brands including Outside magazine, Yoga Journal, and Backpacker, announced today that the legacy trade media brand SNEWS has been rebranded as Outside Business Journal, and that all of the outlet’s content is now available at outsidebusinessjournal.com. For almost...

March 2, 2021

Sun Valley 2021-22 Winter Season Passes on Sale March 1

Sun Valley, Idaho (March 2, 2021)–The 2021-22 winter season passes for Sun Valley Resort are on sale from March 1, 2021 with special early pricing and enhanced benefits. With the purchase of any Challenger Pass, Sun Valley’s season pass which includes unlimited and unrestricted season-long skiing and riding, individuals will...

March 2, 2021

Cotopaxi Announces Grant Partnership with the Mona Foundation

Salt Lake City, UT. March 2, 2021 -- This International Women’s Day, Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel brand, and Benefit Corporation, has expanded its major grant program to include the Mona Foundation. The Cotopaxi major grant program encompasses a selection of carefully vetted non-profit grantees who showcase sustainable, tangible...

March 2, 2021

TriggerPoint Introduces New RUSH Foam Roller With a Unique Textured Pattern

Carlsbad, Calif. (March 2, 2021) —TriggerPoint, the leader in recovery and massage products in the fitness and wellness markets, expands its collection of innovative foam rollers with the addition of the RUSH Roller. This new specialty foam roller features a unique textured surface, firm and high ridges, and a hollow...