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August 20, 2020
Big Sur Marathon 2021 latest casualty of COVID-19
The North American road running scene took a big blow when it was announced that the Big Sur International Marathon will not be run in 2021, with the race’s return date set for 2022. Read more on Canadian Running.
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August 20, 2020
Teams with two COVID-19 cases will be removed from Tour de France
Complete teams will be removed from the Tour de France if two riders or staffers show serious symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. But will the entire Tour would be shut down if there is a confirmed case inside the peloton? Only individual riders or staffers or - if there...
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August 20, 2020
Active Lifestyle All Over 2020 Inc. 5000 List
A number of companies in the active lifestyle space landed on the 2020 Inc. 5000. The magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, a snapshot of how well companies were performing. The companies on this year’s list represent an average three-year growth rate of 165%, an astounding...
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August 20, 2020
New job roles and expanded carbon tech as AREVO raises US$25m in Series B funding
AREVO, the Silicon Valley company behind the Superstrata custom 3D printed bike concept, has opened up a number of new job positions. The company has been buoyed by a recent US$25 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to US$60 million. Read more on Endurance Business.
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August 20, 2020
XTERRA Jade Mountain VR Duathlons debut August 27-31
The XTERRA Jade Mountain VR Duathlons, to be held over five days from August 27-31, are the first of eight virtual races to engage the XTERRA family and showcase the global nature of the sport with events themed around XTERRA’s regional championship venues. The event is inspired by the island...
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August 20, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces reward program for Race Directors
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced an innovative reward program for race directors that will grow participation for the industry-leading event. Race Directors who join the reward program can earn free registration places for either in-person or virtual access to...
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August 20, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation Awards Third Round of IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund Grants and Launches September Virtual Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (August 20, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced its third distribution of IRONAIDTM COVID-19 Support Fund grants to be awarded to 40 charitable organizations and COVID-19 response programs. To date, over $300,000 in funds have been distributed to 120 health-related charitable organizations through the IRONMAN Foundation’s IRONAID COVID-19 Support...
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August 20, 2020
Roadrunner Holdings LLC Strengthens Investment Leadership with Mac Tillman as New CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Aug 20, 2020) – RoadRunner Holdings LLC (RoadRunner), the newly established holding company of sports nutrition brands and the parent company of electrolyte supplement-maker SaltStick Electrolytes (SaltStick), today announced longtime industry innovator Mac Tillman has joined as the company’s new CEO. Tillman will help guide the company...
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August 20, 2020
CamelBak® Reimagines Spring 2021 Bike Collection With New Pro Series Bike Packs
PETALUMA, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2020)– CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, introduces the new Pro series for spring 2021 as part of its continued expansion of the brand’s award-winning bike pack collection. Packs in the lineup incorporate CamelBak’s newest innovation—a new Air Support™ Pro Back Panel, along with thoughtful...
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August 20, 2020
2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Goes Virtual with First-of-Its-Kind Pittsburgh Celebration Box
PITTSBURGH (August 20, 2020) – P3R and EQT have announced that the 2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, originally scheduled for Nov. 8, 2020, will be a completely virtual event that will include the first-of-its-kind Pittsburgh Celebration Box, which will allow runners the chance to experience the very best and most...
