EVENT NEWS
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January 30, 2023
Ultramarathoner sues race organizers after she was hit by motorcycle
A group of race organizers for a 12-hour ultramarathon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are being sued for negligence after one runner was hit by a motorcycle driver during the Dec. 17 race, fracturing her ankle. Canadian Running
January 27, 2023
‘Go On, Be Brave’ Documentary Profiling Andrea Lytle Peet To Premiere At Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has announced its 2023 program, which will feature the world premiere of ‘Go On, Be Brave’, which tells the story of Andrea Lytle Peet’s journey to becoming the first person with ALS to finish 50 marathons in 50 states....
January 27, 2023
Merrell Partners with the 2023 Adventure Racing World Championship in South Africa
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Merrell, the leading outdoor footwear and apparel brand, has announced a partnership with the 19th Adventure Racing World Championship, to be held in the Eastern Cape in October 2023. The race will be the first ARWC to be held in Africa, and the conclusion of the 2023 Adventure...
January 26, 2023
Corrigan Sports Enterprises Announces The Ocean City (MD) Running Festival
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Corrigan Sports Enterprises is proud to announce that they have reached an agreement with the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County to host the 1st annual Annapolis Running Festival to be held on March 11, 2023. “CSE is thrilled to bring our endurance event formula to Annapolis...
January 26, 2023
Professional Triathletes Organisation and USA Triathlon Announce Milwaukee will host The 2023 PTO US Open
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and USA Triathlon have announced that the PTO US Open will take place in the City of Milwaukee on 4-5 August, 2023, alongside USA Triathlon’s National Championships event. Partnering with Sports Milwaukee to host and with over 7,000 participants and 20,000 spectators...
January 26, 2023
Live GPS tracking comes to the Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker
January 26, 2023 /Front Royal, Va. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Enabled Tracking will be working closely with Tanawha Adventures to bring live GPS tracking to both the 50-mile and 55K distances at the Mount Michell Heartbreaker ultra run on March 25, 2023. The Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker is an extremely scenic tour of "the...
January 25, 2023
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Announces, Marcel Dinkins, As Their Designated Hype Person For 2023.
JANUARY 25, 2022 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – When 20,000 participants take to the streets in March for the 2023 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, there should be someone who can get the participants and spectators energized. J&A Racing has enlisted Peloton Instructor, Marcel Dinkins, to...
January 25, 2023
IRONMAN Announces New Event on Long Island with IRONMAN 70.3 New York – Jones Beach Triathlon
JONES BEACH, N.Y. / TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The IRONMAN Group announced today that Jones Beach State Park and the southern shore of Long Island will play host to the newest IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 New York - Jones Beach triathlon is schedule to...
January 25, 2023
RBC GranFondo Whistler posts strong early registration forecasts for 2023
Vancouver, BC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RBC GranFondo Whistler today announced early registration data for 2023 showing a 23% increase in participation numbers vs the last non-covid affected year: 2019. (2022 saw a record breaking 6,983 participants sign up). RBC GranFondo, the company behind the September event, typically forecasts performance based on end-of-January totals....
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...