January 25, 2021

Scott Sternberg Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that Scott Sternberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based media and technology executive, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Sternberg will serve as an Independent Director for a two-year term starting in January 2021. Sternberg has worked at companies such as...

January 25, 2021

UltraRunning Magazine Celebrates 40 Years

January 25, 2021 - BEND, OR – Founded in 1981, UltraRunning Magazine is celebrating 40 years as the Voice of the Sport.™ The February 2021 issue will provide comprehensive and in-depth historical coverage featuring a summary of each decade written by former UR publisher John Medinger. Other contributors are a...

January 25, 2021

Mammut Wins ISPO Gold Award with the World’s First Climbing Tracker

25.01.2021 - Mammut is the recipient of three awards at the ISPO Online Munich 2021 for product innovation in the category, Outdoor. The Mammut Climbax climbing tracker received the Gold Award by the international jury of experts due to its innovation and high performance capabilities. Additionally, Mammut’s «Close The Loop»...

January 25, 2021

California Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $77MM in Charitable Contributions Due to COVID-19 Mandates

JANUARY 25, 2021—LOS ANGELES—Today the California Coalition of Endurance Sports announced the results of a recent member survey of industry leaders across the state on the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions on for-profit and non-profit runs, walks, triathlons and bike rides. The survey results underscore the economic importance and financial...

January 25, 2021

Decathlon Wins Prestigious Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award

San Francisco, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2021) — Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the coveted Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award 2021 for its 2 Second Easy Tent — a groundbreaking, state-of-the-art, easy-to-pitch tent designed to make the outdoors more accessible...

January 25, 2021

HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win

Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness.  At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...

January 24, 2021

Hartford Marathon Foundation Inspires Community Giving, Fosters $513,000 in Participant Donations in 2020

Glastonbury, CT – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) pivoted its 2020 calendar of road race events to create virtual races, challenges and engagement programs for runners and walkers to keep active for physical and mental health benefits.  In the process, the non-profit race management company fostered $513,122 in donations from...

January 24, 2021

That’s a Wrap: More Than 1,000 Attend Endurance Exchange Virtual Industry Conference

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The second annual Endurance Exchange, the premier industry-wide conference for endurance sports hosted by USA Triathlon, came to a close Saturday after three days of education, inspiration and connection in and around the multisport community. The virtual event drew more than 1,000 total attendees — nearly...

January 22, 2021

Malibu Triathlon Announces 2021 Race Dates

Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America is delighted to confirm its 2021 race weekend will be held on September 25-26. This year’s Age Group races will feature the event’s prestigious Classic and Olympic distances. The Classic distance is a 0.5 mile swim, 17 mile bike and 4 mile run,...

January 22, 2021

CAKE Announces the First CAKE Kalk One Design Global Championships

(Stockholm, Sweden) – CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles, today announced that the inaugural CAKE Kalk One Design Global Championships will take place as a single event at the Gotland Ring on the island of Gotland, Sweden in summer 2021. The final date will be decided...