July 9, 2020

Race Roster introduces multi-sport segments and splits for virtual events

London, ON (July 9, 2020) - Race Roster’s virtual event toolkit has continued to evolve over the past few months. New tools are being consistently released to address the present and future needs of the endurance event industry. "I am so proud to be part of a team that truly...

July 9, 2020

The interesting COVID-19 workaround of the Sierre-Zinal race

Instead of cancelling, organizers will allow runners a 33-day period to run the race individually in person so social distancing can be maintained. The famous Sierre-Zinal, which is part of the Salomon Golden Trail World Series, takes runners through the Swiss Alps, and the course features more than 2,000m of elevation gain. Read more...

July 9, 2020

The Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K Undergoes A Name Change, Becoming The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K In 2021

July 9, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The annual, sell-out Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K has become the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. The McCourt Foundation, owners and operator of the event scheduled for January 17th, 2021, announced the name change in line with an overarching rebranding campaign of its...

July 9, 2020

Austin Marathon and 3M Half Marathon Introduce Run Austin Virtual Series

AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour joined forces to create the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The Run Austin Virtual Series begins this month...

July 8, 2020

Utah Jazz, Cotopaxi Team Up to Support COVID-19 Relief with Exclusive #OneUtah T-shirts

Salt Lake City, UT. July 8, 2020 - B Corp and outdoor brand Cotopaxi and the Utah Jazz have joined together to support their home state’s COVID-19 relief efforts through sales of limited edition #OneUtah T-shirts, which are now available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which...

July 8, 2020

Garmin claims new Solar smartwatches make recharging a thing of the past

Garmin has launched a range of new solar-powered smartwatches, with multisports functionality. The three model ranges are the Fenix 6 Solar, Instinct Solar and the Tactix Delta Solar Edition, which is said to be built to military standards. If you’re outside enough and use its most economical mode, Garmin claims that the...

July 8, 2020

South Korean triathlete kills herself ‘after abuse.’

A young South Korean triathlete has taken her own life after lodging a number of complaints over alleged abuse from her coaching staff. Read more on BBC.

July 8, 2020

Lighter, Stronger, Faster – PATH Projects Teams With Toray To Build The Next-Gen Running Short

Since its debut in 2010, Toray's Airtastic fabric has become a standout for use in high-end, lightweight jackets, like the Arc'teryx Atom line and Patagonia's Nano-Air series. Airtastic is now offered in weights from 20d down to 5d, all of which can be used with different coatings to deliver light,...

July 8, 2020

USA Artistic Swimming Announces Partnership with Xero Shoes

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO– (July 8, 2020) -USA Artistic Swimming signs Xero Shoes as its official footwear partner providing athletes innovative shoes that match the team’s style in the water. “They are not your conventional shoe, and we are not your conventional sport,” said USA Artistic Swimming CEO, Adam Andrasko. “We...

July 8, 2020

Pinarello Announces Roberto Sadowsky as New US Chief Executive Officer

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - July 8, 2020– Pinarello, a leading brand of premium bicycles, accessories and apparel, announces that Roberto Sadowsky has joined the US operation as Chief Executive Officer. Sadowsky, a native Italian, is an experienced leader who has served in senior roles at numerous premium international companies, and...