EVENT NEWS
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June 5, 2022
Thousands of Runners Cross the Finish Line in the Inaugural Bank of America Chicago 13.1
CHICAGO/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Beneath an overcast sky and under nearly ideal race conditions, thousands of runners gathered on Chicago’s West Side to run the inaugural Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Starting and finishing in Garfield Park, runners toured Humboldt and Douglass Parks while traversing the neighborhoods that line the city’s historic...
June 3, 2022
Family of 6-year-old who ran Flying Pig tells their story on big screen with documentary
They have done the same thing for most of their other kids, some of whom also ran a marathon at that age. It was only after the explosion in media coverage and online backlash did Ben Crawford decide to turn it into a movie. Local 12
June 3, 2022
ShowcasedLong-time Race Director Transitions Out, Organization Seeks New Leadership
CARMEL, CA. /ENDURANCE PORTSWIRE/ - After nine years at the helm of the Big Sur Marathon Foundation, Race Director Doug Thurston has announced he will be leaving the organization. The Board of Directors has begun their search for his replacement to carry on the nonprofit’s tradition of producing world-class events...
June 3, 2022
World’s Most Exclusive Half Marathon is back and running this weekend
Pelee Island, Ontario June 3rd 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After two years of covid-19 delays and deferrals, runners will have the opportunity to run Canada’s southernmost half marathon, the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon, this Saturday. The 13.1-mile (21 km) course will run around the island, starting near the Vin Villa Miniature and...
June 2, 2022
Women’s Tour gets live TV for first time, Challenge by La Vuelta reveals new five-day route
The women’s peloton got a big boost this week with two major races announcing significant developments for 2022. The organizers of the Women’s Tour in the UK confirmed that it would have live television for the first time in its history, while the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta confirmed its...
June 2, 2022
The Wasatch All-Road Bicycle Race
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Now in its second year, the Wasatch All-Road Bicycle Race returns August 27, 2022, with a challenging day of riding around Utah’s stunning Wasatch County and the Uinta National Forest. This year’s iteration features two big changes: the race will start and finish at Soldier Hollow Nordic...
June 1, 2022
Amazon to Sponsor Corporate Challenge at this Year’s Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride
Arlington, Va. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Arlington Sports, the promoting organization of the DC region’s premier cycling event, announces Amazon as the supporting sponsor for this year’s Corporate Challenge. The Corporate Challenge is one of the featured events during the weekend's Armed Forces Cycling Classic, presented by The Boeing company. The...
June 1, 2022
Ex-Spanish pro reveals ‘pay-to-race’ schemes
Spanish ex-pro Oscar Pujol revealed details of “pay-to-race” schemes soffered to him during his pro racing career. Pujol raced a few seasons in the WorldTour with Cervelo and Omega Pharma, and then for nearly another decade in second and third-tier teams before retiring in 2018. Yahoo Sports
June 1, 2022
ShowcasedCows, fording a stream, and mud all part of 2022 adventure challenge
MAINE, WI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – For the seventh year running, the Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge adventure race had racers trekking, paddling, biking (including through a cow barn), and fording rivers this past Memorial Day weekend. The race drew both new and experienced racers alike from 14 states, and also Japan, to...
June 1, 2022
Ford GFNY Monterrey this Sunday
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ford GFNY Monterrey offers riders a 137km course with an elevation gain of 1549m and a hilltop finish on iconic Chipinque. This year's race will start on Macroplaza which true to its name is the world's fifth largest plaza. “We’re excited to be back in Monterrey,” says Shaun...