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October 16, 2021
Runners Complete 150-Mile Relay from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md. in the Fourth Annual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2021) – The GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan was back to a live start line with brave participants testing their grit and running the entire 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage. This year 40 relay teams, comprised of more than 240 runners from 16 states, participated in...
October 14, 2021
Tour de France 2022 route revealed
The 2022 Tour de France route was unveiled in Paris on Thursday morning, with the 109th edition of the Grand Boucle including an opening 13km time trial in Copenhagen, a stage across the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, a first mountain finish at La Planche des Belles Filles, a return to the legendary...
October 14, 2021
Colfax Marathon Participants Raising Funds for Davis Phinney Foundation
Denver, Colo. — The iconic Colfax Marathon returns to Denver Oct. 16-17 for its 15th anniversary. Runners have a variety of distances to choose from, all very beautiful and popular with runners from around the country. After canceling its 2020 race for health reasons, the celebration has returned. Runners can raise...
October 14, 2021
TCS London Marathon to host the 2022 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships
Following the successful inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships in London earlier this month, organizers announced today that the 2022 edition will return to the British capital as part of the TCS London Marathon on October 2, 2022. Qualifying for the 2022 World Championships began on January 1, 2021...
October 14, 2021
Digital Japan Cup Cycle Road Race UTSUNOMIYA | Riders from UCI World and Pro Teams will race virtually on Oct 16th on ROUVY
Utsunomiya City, Japan / October 14th, 2021 - The Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee together with ROUVY present and bring Asia's premier road race to the global community of cycling enthusiasts. The 2021 edition of Japan Cup Cycle Road Race will have 2 virtual competitions, the “pros only” and...
October 14, 2021
Into The Lion’s Den Powered by SRAM Announces the Fourteen Men’s Teams Competing on October 30th in Sacramento, CA
SACRAMENTO, CA (October 14, 2021) – Spectators will experience a new and exciting City Team format at the inaugural Into the Lion’s Den powered by SRAM. The men’s race will feature teams representing cities instead of their traditional trade teams. Each rider will wear a unique jersey showcasing their City...
October 14, 2021
2022 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Opens Elite Athlete Program
AUSTIN, Texas, October 14, 2022 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour is accepting applications from elite runners for the 2022 Elite Athlete Program. The program creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent, pushing the entire talent pool to reach...
October 14, 2021
Strade bianche racing at GFNY Championship Europe
GFNY Endurance Sports Series is back in Europe with the GFNY Championship Europe at GFNY Italia this Sunday, October 17, 2021. The host towns are Montepulciano and Torrita di Siena, located in spectacular Tuscany which is akin to a gigantic cycling stadium. GFNY Italia offers everything of a true Italian...
October 13, 2021
World medallist Tirop dies aged 25 after stabbing at home in Kenya
wo-time world medallist and world record-holder Agnes Tirop - heralded as a "jewel" in Kenyan athletics - has been found dead at her home in Kenya. Athletics Kenya confirmed the shocking death of the 25-year-old long-distance runner following allegations she had been stabbed by her husband. According to reports, police...
October 13, 2021
CPA joins legal action against ‘Allez Opi-Omi’ fan who caused massive crash at Tour de France
The French spectator who caused a massive crash at the Tour de France this summer faces a French court this week. And the CPA riders group has joined the legal action. French media reports say the fan, who held up a sign in front of the fast-charging peloton and caused a...