November 11, 2021

Shanghai Marathon postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19

China is battling a fresh Delta-driven outbreak that has spread across the country and sparked tough new measures to stamp out the virus before the Beijing Winter Olympics in February. Organizers of the Beijing and Wuhan marathons both announced last month that those races were also postponed due to the...

November 11, 2021

GFNY Cozumel decided in incredible sprint finish

In the early hours of last Sunday, 2000 riders started at what we can probably call one of the hardest editions of GFNY Cozumel so far. The long, competitive 100-mile course is a double-loop around the beautiful island of Cozumel, with two 40 km long King of the Wind (KOW)...

November 11, 2021

Argentinian Azzem takes the win at first GFNY Colonia

Last weekend marked a comeback of GFNY in Uruguay with the first GFNY Colonia del Sacramento. Beautiful sunny weather and unusual calm winds blessed the race that offered a long, competitive route of 148km with 1122m of elevation. Already 32k into the race things got pretty heated at the San...

November 11, 2021

Richard Branson, 71, shows off gruesome injuries from ‘colossal cycling crash’ and reveals his helmet saved his life after his brakes failed during British Virgin Islands charity bike ride

Sir Richard Branson has suffered a 'colossal' bicycle crash after his brakes failed while taking part in an endurance charity race across the British Virgin Islands this week. The 71-year-old billionaire feared he had broken his back after colliding with another rider during day two of the Strive BVI event...

November 11, 2021

Nelson Mandela Bay welcomes a new IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon

NELSON MANDELA BAY, LONDON, TAMPA (November 11, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - IRONMAN announced today that it will add a brand-new event to its 2022 race calendar with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay triathlon will take place on Sunday, April 3,...

November 11, 2021

“The Last Best Ride” Gravel Race Transitions to 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status and Announces 2022 Event Registration Opening Veteran’s Day

Whitefish, Montana — November 11, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Montana Native and professional gravel cyclist Jess Cerra, and her partner Sam Boardman, announced today that they have transformed “The Last Best Ride” (TLBR) into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting scholarships for local, financially-qualified high school women seeking post-secondary education. At the...

November 11, 2021

Running USA Announces Nuun as Official Sustainability Partner of 2022 Industry Conference

(November 11, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Leading hydration solution, Nuun, has been named the Official Sustainability Partner of the 2022 Running USA Industry Conference presented by Race Roster, set for Feb. 20-22, 2022 in Orlando. A leading endurance brand with an intense focus on sustainability, both internally and for its partners, Nuun is a...

November 11, 2021

The Air Force Marathon’s military discount will extend to include veterans in 2022

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 Air Force Marathon is gearing up for registration on Jan. 1 with the new year arriving. Along with registration, veterans and active military service members will be offered a military discount. Veterans, active duty, reservists, National Guard and ROTC of all branches...

November 11, 2021

Austin Marathon, Ascension Seton Agree to Title Sponsor Extension

AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Austin Marathon and Ascension Seton have agreed to a long-term title sponsor extension. The agreement will allow the collaboration to continue to grow, further benefiting the fitness community. In addition to growing secondary community events and expanding content creation opportunities, Ascension...

November 11, 2021

Epic Winter Adventure Awaits in Colorado at 8th Annual Old Man Winter Rally

BOULDER, CO (November 11, 2021) – Adventure Fit Productions, announces open-registration for the 8th annual Old Man Winter Bike and Run Rally on February 6th, 2022. Known throughout the cycling and running community as an “epic winter adventure,” Old Man Winter 2022 is placing a strong focus on welcoming more...