EVENT NEWS
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December 28, 2021
Race Organizing in 2022: 5 Tips for Staying Competitive
The COVID-19 pandemic caused quite a stir in the race organizing industry. Race directors have had to get more creative than ever for the show to go on. Even popular racing events like the Grand Prix and the Kentucky Derby had to go virtual in 2021. Against all odds, organizers still managed...
December 28, 2021
As Olympics Near, China Tightens Rules and Athletes Invent Their Own
Athletes and sports officials around the world have for months been viewing the approaching Winter Olympics in Beijing, set to take place in February amid a still-raging pandemic, with a mixture of apprehension and weariness. Now, a global surge of cases tied to the highly contagious Omicron variant has given...
December 28, 2021
Tokyo Olympics Cost $1.8B Less Than Previous Estimates
The Tokyo Olympics faced a raft of problems related to the global pandemic, but the final bill came in well under previous estimates. The Summer Games cost organizers an estimated $13.6 billion, $1.8 billion below a prior prediction of $15.4 billion. Front Office Sports
December 28, 2021
Air Force Marathon Announces Best Pricing for Registration
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As this year’s clock ticks away, the Air Force Marathon team prepares for the New Year, and the U.S. Air Force’s 75th birthday. When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, registration opens for all with the chance to save up to $20 through Jan. 3. Race...
December 28, 2021
Endurance Town USA Host Goes International with RacingThePlanet
Morro Bay, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTWIRE/ - Endurance Town USA (ETUSA), a media production company focused on fostering human connection through outdoors, adventure, and endurance sports, is teaming up with a global ultramarathon producer RacingThePlanet. The ETUSA founder and host Samantha Pruitt will serve as the Event Director of the race in...
December 28, 2021
ShowcasedApplications for 2022 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk Lottery to Be Accepted Between Monday, January 3, and 11:59 P.M. Sunday, January 16, 2022.
December 28, 2021, Washington, DC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After an unusual couple of years due to Covid-19 wreaking havoc on the global schedule of road races, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race committee looks forward to welcoming runners back to Washington DC on April 3, 2022. Their hope is, of course,...
December 27, 2021
ROUVY partners with Animotion BV to boost its presence and activities in the Benelux countries
Zottegem, Belgium / December 27, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In order to promote the joy of indoor cycling and running in AR (augmented reality) in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Animotion BV, headquartered in Zottegem, Belgium, has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with VirtualTraining s.r.o. located in the Czech Republic; and...
December 27, 2021
Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Named One of the Extreme Swimming Challenges Around the World by Swimming World Magazine
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Swimming World Magazine included the Swim For Alligator Lighthouse 8-mile race in Islamorada, FL on its list of Extreme Swimming Challenges. The event is the fourth stop on the Speedo SALT Series. Only one of four races to be mentioned, the race continues...
December 22, 2021
Medalist announces the end of the Tour of Utah
The Tour of Utah is no more. Medalist Sports president Chris Aronhalt announced today that the race — already postponed the last two years for COVID — would no longer continue because of inadequate sponsorship. VeloNews
December 22, 2021
Believe in the Run and PUMA Partner On Activation of the Fast-R Nitro Debut
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Believe in the Run, a media company centered on run and run culture, recently partnered with PUMA on a dual activation for the debut of PUMA’s newest racing shoe, the Fast-R Nitro Elite. The activation consisted of a shakeout run and live lunch podcast and took place...