January 17, 2020

RunSignup’s RaceTrends Report Shows Slight Increase in Race Participation

Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup released their Fourth Annual RaceTrends Report exploring the state of the endurance industry. The report was built by mining RunSignup registration and finisher data over a five-year period to generate transparent statistics, identify trends in the industry, and provide recommendations to keep endurance events competitive in a crowded market....

January 17, 2020

Austin Marathon Welcomes the Expansion of Dole’s Involvement During Race Weekend

AUSTIN, Texas, January 17, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour welcomes the return of Dole Packaged Foods as presenting sponsor. The Manzano Mile presented by Dole Packaged Foods will take place on Saturday, February 15th, during Austin Marathon weekend. Dole’s involvement includes a $2600 prize...

January 17, 2020

MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition Presents How Magnesium Helps Female Endurance Athletes

Providing mineral education on women’s health Clermont, Florida-(January 17, 2020) - MOXiLIFE™ Nutrition will be presenting to  Ironman Champion Angela Naeth’s IRLAG team Camp in Clermont FL 1/17/2020, on how Magnesium affects female endurance athletes and relieves monthly hormonal issues. Magnesium has been in the nutritional spotlight for the past...

January 16, 2020

How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks

A study in the United States has found that heart rate and sleep data from wearable fitness tracker watches can predict and alert public health officials to real-time outbreaks of flu more accurately than current surveillance methods. The study used data from more than 47,000 Fitbit users in five U.S. states....

January 16, 2020

The best running technology from CES 2020

Didn't get to the Consumer Electronics Show last week? Check out Runner's World. Check out the best running technology according to Runner's World. ​​

January 16, 2020

Spartan co-founder Will Dean concedes to bankruptcy process

Will Dean filed a Notice of Consent To Order For Relief And Appointment of a Chapter 11 Trustee. The motion states that he  “…will cooperate with the trustee to preserve value for the creditors” and that the Board “consents to a sale of the business to Spartan Race Holdings. Inc.,...

January 16, 2020

Swiftwick Selects Purple Orange Brand Communications as Public Relations Agency of Record

Swiftwick makes the best socks you will ever wear. Guaranteed. Jackson Hole, WY (January 16, 2020) — Purple Orange Brand Communications is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Swiftwick to oversee all PR efforts on behalf of the brand. Swiftwick prides itself  on being inspired by adventure, made in the...

January 16, 2020

New Endurance Sports Festival Coming to Long Beach, CA in June 2020

NORWALK, Conn. (January 16, 2020) – Reed Exhibitions announced today the launch of EnduranceCon—a two-day festival that celebrates the passion and lifestyle of the endurance sports community. The event will take place June 27-28, 2020 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, and is presented in collaboration with Spartan,...

January 16, 2020

After Setting Records in 2019, P3R Looks Forward to Inspiring Even More Runners to Cross the Finish Line in 2020

More than 60,000 runners participated in P3R events in 2019, including a record number of youth; 2020 racing season kicks off with DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, May 1-3 PITTSBURGH, PA (January 16, 2020) – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s greatest races like the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend...

January 16, 2020

Carissa Galloway Will Serve as New Announcer at the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Galloway is the first female announcer in race’s 44-year history INDIANAPOLIS (January 16, 2020) –The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that Carissa Galloway will serve as the announcer at the 2020 OneAmerica 500...