EVENT NEWS
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February 17, 2023
Climate change could force ‘decoupling’ of long-distance athletics events – World Athletics chief
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said long-distance events could be "decoupled" from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 many competitors struggled with extremely hot and humid conditions. News24
February 17, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Weekend Kicks Off Today
AUSTIN, Texas, February 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is set to take place this weekend in Austin, Texas. Highlights of this world-class event include three race distances for participants of all speeds and abilities, the Health & Fitness Expo, and a 3-block-long...
February 16, 2023
Three Perspectives on Ironman’s Controversial New Open Category and Transgender Policy
In a larger press release sent out on February 6, Ironman announced the creation of a new Open participatory division, with the hopes of “[providing] a welcoming and inclusive field for able-bodied athletes that cannot or do not wish to race in a competitive age or gender group.” The press...
February 16, 2023
AbbottWMM Global Run Club launches The Road to the Majors
MEDIA ALERT February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The AbbottWMM Global Run Club today launched a virtual six-race half marathon series - The Road to the Majors – to give runners on their Six Star journey additional chances to enter draws for the Abbott World Marathon Majors they still need to accomplish. For each...
February 16, 2023
USA Triathlon Releases 2023 Multisport Competition Rules
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today released the USA Triathlon 2023 Multisport Competition Rules, a comprehensive new ruleset that aligns USA Triathlon’s competition rules with the global standards set by World Triathlon. The 2023 Multisport Competition Rules will go into effect on March 15. "This has been several years...
February 16, 2023
GFNY Mandalika: bikes meet Superbikes
NEW YORK CITY, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series announces GFNY Mandalika, scheduled for May 28, 2023. The competitive long distance stretches over 136km with 1675m of climbing. Start and finish will be hosted at the international race track at Mandalika Street Circuit. The one year...
February 16, 2023
Ainsley’s Angels add to their rolling fleet with donations from FRESHJUNKIE Racing
BATON ROUGE, La. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On the eve of their 12th annual run at the 2023 Louisiana Marathon, the Ainsley’s Angels of America organization received a $12,000 donation from its charity partner, FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR). The funds are a combination of participant donations collected through various FJR events over the...
February 16, 2023
ShowcasedBelgian Waffle Ride Teams up with INFINIT Nutrition as Official Hydration and Recovery Partner
Cincinnati, Ohio, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Monuments of Cycling, producer of The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), is excited to announce a new partnership with INFINIT Nutrition to support the riders of all the 2023 editions of the BWR, all of which are a part of the largest and premier gravel...
February 16, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Provides Music to Runners’ Ears
AUSTIN, Texas, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k has finalized the lineup for its on-course entertainment for the multi-distance event happening this Sunday, February 19th in Austin, Texas. The twenty-six local bands and National Anthem solo guitarist join the race-day excitement and...
February 16, 2023
Super League Triathlon Expands in the USA and Grows Mass Participation
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Super League Triathlon (SLT) has continued its rapid expansion plans by acquiring the iconic New York and Chicago Triathlons. The acquisition of two additional major city triathlons provides SLT with a stable of mass participation events in the USA, which also includes Malibu Triathlon. SLT acquired the New...