September 14, 2021

Columbus Marathon will require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes

Race director Darris Blackford said the board made the decision based on protocols other marathons are implementing, such as the Akron Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Columbus Dispatch

September 14, 2021

Former Saris, Dorel Executive Jeff Frehner Named Chief Operating Officer at Lectric eBikes

PHOENIX (September 14, 2021) — Lectric eBikes, one of the fastest growing electric bike companies in the nation, announced the hire of Jeff Frehner as its new chief operating officer. Frehner, a former executive at Saris Cycling Group and Dorel Sports, joins co-founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel in their...

September 14, 2021

361° Europe Appoint New European Marketing Manager, Bryce Sage

361° Europe was formed in 2016 to offer a friendly and welcoming path into the sport of running. Their mantra of ‘One Degree Beyond’ stands for empowering athletes of every background and ability to have the opportunity to give their best and ‘Do More’. The entire team at 361° Europe...

September 14, 2021

Saucony® Unveils New Endorphin Pro+

WALTHAM, MA (September 14, 2021) – Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony announces that fast just got faster with the launch of the Endorphin Pro+, the latest iterative advancement in the brand’s award-winning Endorphin Collection. Now with a reengineered ultra-light upper, Saucony’s fastest carbon-plated shoe will be unveiled by...

September 14, 2021

LEOMO Launches Running Performance Clinic in U.S.

Boulder, CO (September 14, 2021) — LEOMO Inc., a company that helps runners and triathletes of all levels improve their technique and form with products and direct-to-customer services that enable faster, stronger, more efficient, injury-free running, has launched its Running Performance Clinic service in the U.S. In most running form...

September 13, 2021

Make It A “Race-Cation!”

PENSACOLA, FL- Pack your running shoes, flipflops, and even a light sweater or two; Pensacola, Florida will be brimming with events before and after the Women’s Half Marathon Presented by Publix. This year’s race is set for November 7 and will feature a 5k run, a mile run and a...

September 13, 2021

IRONMAN Foundation to Support Local Initiatives in St. George, Utah in Conjunction with 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

GEORGE, Utah. / TAMPA, Fla. (September 13, 2021) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $45,000 in giveback to charitable initiatives and groups in the greater St. George region in conjunction with the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, including a service project...

September 13, 2021

Nike downgraded by BTIG amid continuing COVID-related supply chain disruptions

As a result of worsening supply chain disruption in Vietnam, BTIG has downgraded Nike’s rating from Buy to Neutral. Over the past few months, COVID-19 cases in Vietnam have continued to rise, with its fully vaccinated rate only between 4% and 5%. In response, Vietnamese government officials have responded by closing down manufacturing...

September 13, 2021

Medal revealed for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships!

Monday 13 Sept. 2021 - The Abbott World Marathon Majors today launched the medal for the inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships which will take place on Sunday 3 October, as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon. The World Championships will include runners, aged 40 and above, who...

September 13, 2021

Run Show USA Partners with the Chicago Area Runners Association

Run Show USA, the inaugural consumer running exposition scheduled June 4-5, 2022, at DES Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, today announced that the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), the non-profit organization known as Chicagoland’s running club will be a key partner for the event. Run Show, USA, Chicago is set...