March 14, 2024

GFNY Puerto Rico: new organizer, host town and course

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series brings GFNY Puerto Rico back to the 2024 race schedule on November 24. The competitive long distance is 67.5 miles with 6811 feet of climbing. This year GFNY Puerto Rico will be held in the city of Ponce, also known as the...

March 14, 2024

15th Oakland Marathon Ready to Celebrate Running & Community

OAKLAND, Calif. – (March 14, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Organized by Run Local®, planning for the 15th Oakland Marathon commenced as soon as the last finisher of the 2023 event crossed the line. Welcoming 8,000 entrants, a 20% increase in participation over 2023, participants from more than 40 states and...

March 14, 2024

RRCA Announces 2023 National Running Award Recipients

Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Since 1971, the RRCA has honored the service and dedication of outstanding leaders in the running community. These individuals and organizations made significant contributions to the sport in 2023 by engaging and empowering everyone to run and by having outstanding performances in races. We are...

March 14, 2024

Adventure Cycling Secures BikeInsure as Official Bike Insurance Partner

Missoula, MT / March 14, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - We are excited to announce that Adventure Cycling Association has partnered with BikeInsure to provide our members with opt-in, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand bicycle insurance. Adventure Cycling members may access a discounted rate with BikeInsure to protect their bicycles and e-bikes from...

March 14, 2024

TrainingPeaks Partners with Japan Cycling Federation as Official Software Provider

Louisville, Colo., March 14, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - TrainingPeaks, the industry-leading training app for endurance coaches and athletes, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Japan Cycling Federation (JCF). TrainingPeaks is now the official training and coaching software for the national governing body of cycle racing in Japan. Established in...

March 13, 2024

‘The ticking timebomb’ – who will get the touchscreen Barkley Marathons watch?

“In the Barkley Marathons the athletes are not allowed to rely on technology. It is map and compass time," according to race creator Lazarus Lake. "They need to know the time to make cutoffs so each runner is issued a cheap Walmart watch set to race time on 24 hour mode....

March 13, 2024

Saucony and Claima Launch New Orleans-Inspired Sneaker

Following the release of the Claima x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane “Claim A Seat” last fall, the pair have a fresh take on the silhouette. The design aims to “inspire and fund the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs.” The Massachusetts-based athletic brand and the independent creative agency just launched a new 3D...

March 13, 2024

Adidas North America Revenue Falls 25% In Q4

Adidas reported fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday that showcase the challenges the German sportswear giant continues to face amid the fallout from discontinuing its Yeezy line. Revenue for the three months ending Dec. 31 fell 8% to €4.8 billion ($5.2 billion based on current exchange rates) with a net loss of €359 million ($393...

March 13, 2024

On’s Co-CEO Says Paris Olympics Will Help Grow Brand Awareness

Despite a surprising loss in Q4, On Holding is looking towards the future, with a special focus on the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. In the fourth quarter, the Swiss running shoe brand posted a net sales increase in Q4 of 21.9 percent to 447.1 million Swiss francs. Sales came in around 1.5 percent...

March 13, 2024

New 50km ultra run distance a great success at the 2024 iteration of Antarctica Marathon®

March 13, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Located on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica, the 25th iteration of Antarctica Marathon® took place on Monday March 11, 2024, with the new addition of a 50KM ultra marathon race distance. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), the...