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June 22, 2020
London Marathon still looking to hold race on Oct. 4
London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organizers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September’s Great North Run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on Reuters.
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June 22, 2020
2020 Alan Jones Timer Award Winner: Todd Henderlong
June 22, 2020 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup announces this year’s Alan Jones Timer Award winner, Todd Henderlong, with T&H Timing located in Indiana. RunSignup’s annual timer award recognizes an individual race timer who has shown exceptional efforts and has had a significant impact on the endurance race industry. Henderlong,...
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June 21, 2020
Dirty Kanza founder fired for saying police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified’
The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the organisers of the popular gravel race over a social media post in which he claimed the shooting of a black man by police in Atlanta this week was "justified". Cummins, who set up Dirty Kanza in 2006, was dismissed from...
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June 20, 2020
Skye Moench (USA) and Andi Boecherer (DEU) Earn Victories During the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge
- Over 9,000 athletes from 117 nations registered to compete in IRONMAN VR12 an IRONMAN 70.3 half-distance simulation with 5 km Run, 90 km Ride, and 21 km Run - More than 1,900 age-group athletes registered to compete in the third IRONMAN Virtual Racing Championship Series event - More than...
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June 20, 2020
Believe in the Run Kicks Off Summer Distance Project in Partnership With Polar
BALTIMORE, Md., June 20, 2020 - Believe in the Run, an independent run culture outlet, has just launched GRIT, a summer distance project presented by Polar. The event challenges runners to go beyond their average summer running goals, as runners choose between distance tiers of 25, 75, 150, 225, or...
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June 19, 2020
100%® and Movistar Team Join Forces to Debut Special Edition Racetrap® Sunglasses
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 19, 2020 – 100% has debuted a brand-new special edition of its cutting edge Racetrap eyewear, built in collaboration with the Movistar Team WorldTour cycling squad. The unique sunglasses blend 100%’s industry-leading optics with Movistar’s distinctive colors for a pair of shades that will pop...
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June 19, 2020
Iconic mountain races vie for greatest of all time title
The American Trail Running Association is supporting the World Mountain Running Association as they conduct a worldwide fan-driven competition. While the majority of races have been cancelled, the World Mountain Running Association has been generating mountain running content for its community by profiling athletes, featuring historic performances, and seeking interaction...
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June 19, 2020
8 Pro Athletes to Run Covid-19 Virtual Marathon for Detroit Charity
GROSSE POINTE (MI)– Eight professional athletes represented by Michigan-based Elite Runner Management (ERM) will be racing a virtual marathon relay on Saturday, July 18th to raise funds for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, announced Chris Mengel, founder and owner of the sports agency. “My hometown of Detroit has been hit particularly hard...
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June 18, 2020
Contemplating trade shows? Emerald releases preparedness, prevention and response plan
Emerald Holding, Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced its commitment to providing an elevated standard of health and safety protocols in preparation for the anticipated reopening of the company’s live events. Read more on SGBMedia.
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June 18, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation Awards Second Round of IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund Grants
TAMPA, Fla. (June 18, 2020) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has announced its second distribution of IRONAID™ COVID-19 Support Fund grants to be awarded to 40 charitable organizations and COVID-19 response programs. Since its launch, the IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund has awarded over $200,000 in funds to organizations around the world. Recognizing that...
