EVENT NEWS
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October 8, 2021
USA Triathlon, RemoteRacing To Host First-Ever Remote National Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Triathlon, in partnership with RemoteRacing™, is hosting the first-ever Remote National Championships, an opportunity for athletes from across the United States to compete for an Olympic and sprint-distance national championship regardless of where they live and train. Using RaceX's advanced simulation technology, RemoteRacing™ results will...
October 8, 2021
From the Race Track to Race Day – Danica Patrick Prepares to Run Her First Marathon in Boston
Since retiring as a professional motorsports driver three years ago, Danica Patrick has continued to take on big challenges. This includes everything from bungee jumping to skydiving to eating a scorpion, to name a few. “I realized when I was done racing that one of the things I enjoyed the...
October 7, 2021
Women’s Tour wants live TV in 2022, but it’s not going to compromise elsewhere
Race organizer, SweetSpot announced earlier this year that it would have — for the first time — live coverage of the race. However, it went back on that promise last week, saying that it would only have a highlights package in 2021. VeloNews
October 7, 2021
P3R and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Partner with Ya Jagoff! Podcast to Produce Exclusive Pittsburgh-centric Content for the YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH, PA (Oct. 7, 2021) – P3R and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh have partnered with Ya Jagoff! Podcast to add some yinzer fun and humor to this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan. As part of the partnership, Ya Jagoff! Podcast co-hosts Rachel Rennebeck and John Chamberlin...
October 6, 2021
Race mistakes lead to Maine Marathon course record, three disqualifications
A volunteer improperly moved a barrier during the half marathon portion of the Maine Marathon and a typo led organizers to believe Abby Hamilton was just shy of breaking a record. Press Herald
October 6, 2021
Texas Rangers Reporter Emily Jones Will Be The ‘Last Woman Running’ At This Year’s BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
(DALLAS) – Texas Rangers reporter Emily Jones has taken on the challenge of being this year’s ‘Last Woman Running’ at the 2021 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival weekend, where she will be the very last person to cross the starting line of the half marathon on Sunday, Dec. 12. Each year,...
October 6, 2021
Akagiyama Hill Climb Race Hosts a 2nd Virtual Edition on ROUVY On Oct 9th
Maebashi City, Japan / Oct 6th 2021 - Akagiyama Hill Climb Race hosts its second open virtual edition on ROUVY, on October 9th, with the pro riders, Takahiro Koyama and Kazuki Nagatomi, from Team Griffin. Mountain Akagiyama provides the best cycling during a beautiful autumn season in October and November....
October 6, 2021
IRONMAN Announces Mossel Bay in South Africa as New Host City for IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon
NELSON MANDELA BAY / LONDON / TAMPA (October 6, 2021) - IRONMAN announced today that it will add a brand-new event to its 2022 global race calendar with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Mossel Bay triathlon in South Africa. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay triathlon will take place on Sunday, November 6,...
October 6, 2021
Atlanta Track Club and haku Take Memberships to the Next Level Through Innovative Solutions
Effective membership programs have shifted from brands simply driving revenue to a value model where they invest in benefitting their communities – such as access, knowledge, information, experience, and belonging. Over the years, Atlanta Track Club has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking, innovative organizations that puts its...
October 6, 2021
Inaugural WineShine Half Marathon to Debut in the Napa Valley Next Summer
NAPA, CA – The nonprofit Napa Valley Marathon, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of a new summer race in wine country, the WineShine Half Marathon & 3.9-Miler. The inaugural race, which starts and finishes at the Silverado Resort & Spa, will be held on July 16, 2022. Registration...
