January 25, 2023

The leading endurance calendar Ahotu has launched a new site and brand

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ahotu started off as a French calendar for long-distance running events. A lot has happened since then and now Ahotu is a global calendar covering more than twenty types of endurance sports — both well-known international events and smaller, local ones. As a next step in Ahotu’s journey,...

January 25, 2023

Science in Sport (SiS) announce partnership with Saracens’ Rugby Club

25th January 2023 - London UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – English professional rugby union club, Saracens’ are widely recognised as ‘giants’ of English rugby, and sit proudly as one of the most successful British rugby union teams in history. Their talented team have enjoyed a highly successful first few months of the 2022/23...

January 25, 2023

Inaugural Boston Run Show to feature Olympic athletes, live action and new products set to inspire enthusiasts

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Do you love running? Are you looking to start running? Inspiration, motivation, and expert advice is abundant at the brand-new event Run Show USA, Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 at the Boston Hynes Convention Center. Over 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the expo at the beginning of...

January 25, 2023

RRCA Announces 2022 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 2022 by overseeing a return to in-person events, keeping runners engaged and motivated, and by having outstanding individual...

January 25, 2023

Ultimate Direction Announces Partnership with Western States Endurance Run

BOULDER – January 25, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultimate Direction, a Colorado-based brand that designs innovative apparel and gear for self-propelled athletes of all levels, is proud to announce its partnership with Western States Endurance Run (WSER), a nonprofit that champions the delivery of a world-class ultrarunning experience to every athlete...

January 24, 2023

After Runners Apply Pressure, Boston Marathon Announces Pregnancy Deferral Policy

After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action. Women's Running  

January 24, 2023

Surf City Marathon presented by 361° announces partnership with The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel

HUNTINGTON BEACH – January 24, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon presented by 361° and Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel today announced a renewed partnership as the “Official Headquarter Hotel” for the 2023 marathon. The 27th running of Southern Californias’s premier oceanfront road race returns to...

January 24, 2023

Strava apologizes after price hike backlash: ‘We just moved too fast’

The activity-tracking behemoth responded to a blaze of criticism and canceled subscriptions with an official statement that sought to douse the flames caused by recent confusing price hikes. The past month saw social media simmering with bad vibes when the popular platform increased prices for its premium subscription. VeloNews

January 24, 2023

Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities

Strava routes are about to get three-dimensional. The popular fitness social network announced today that it’s acquired Fatmap, a mobile app known for its 3D maps for outdoor sports like hiking, trail running, skiing, and mountain biking. The Verge

January 24, 2023

Fitness Chains Dominate Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Ranking

Entrepreneur’s 44-year-old ranking formula gives each franchise a cumulative score based on its analysis of more than 150 data points. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative score are ranked from 1 to 500. The ranking accounts for costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, financial strength, and...