EVENT NEWS
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April 28, 2021
Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon Returns to Southwest Utah in 2022; St. George, Utah Selected as Host of 2022 IRONMAN North American Championship
ST. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (April 28, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group announced today that the city of St. George, Utah, for the first time since 2012, will once again play host to a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon with the first event scheduled for May 7, 2022 and again in...
April 28, 2021
The IRONMAN Group Retains DE&I Consultancy Firm Kaleidoscope Group
TAMPA, Fla. (April 28, 2021) – The words Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are not just buzz words or trends, but an intrinsic part of the work and community cultures that The IRONMAN Group is looking to further foster. The organization understands that in order to achieve their goals, it...
April 28, 2021
To Help Races Make a Comeback, Running USA Shares White Paper with Epidemiologist Guidance
(April 28, 2021) - As vaccination rates increase and understanding of the virus that causes COVID-19 transmission improves, there is a clear path towards a return to racing. That’s the focus of a new white paper for the running industry, which is being shared today for the first time by...
April 27, 2021
Sodisp virtual platform to selected to host the 2nd Annual Mermaid 24 Hour Virtual Relay starting on May 15th
San Jose, CA (April 27, 2021) The Mermaid Series, a women’s focused triathlon and running race series is gearing up for the 2nd Annual 24 Hour Virtual Relay. Last year the event filled to capacity with participants from five different continents joining together and handing off the baton from one runner...
April 27, 2021
P3R Enhances 2021 Race Weekend Experience with New Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Experience Powered by Brooks Running
PITTSBURGH (April 27, 2021) - Runners and spectators will be able to experience the 2021 Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with a new immersive digital platform. The Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Experience powered by Brooks Running brings to life the journey runners experience during race weekend with...
April 27, 2021
New CDC Guidelines Say You Don’t Have to Wear a Mask When Running Outdoors
Yearning for a run without worrying about a mask? The time has come. According to new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), you don’t need to wear a mask outdoors if you’re walking, running, biking, or hiking on your own or with members of your household, whether you’re fully...
April 27, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Spring Forward Seminar Caps a Year of Virtual Learning
(Moorestown, NJ)– GiveSignup | RunSignup capped off a year of extensive virtual education on April 22nd with the Spring Forward Seminar, a half-day session focused on creating agile, hybrid event plans for 2021. More than 600 event directors, timers, and nonprofits registered for the half-day event covering expectations for 2021,...

April 27, 2021
F2C Nutrition Inks Multi-Year Nutrition Partnership with Gran Fondo Hincapie
F2C Nutrition Inc. is proud to be the official nutrition partner for the Gran Fondo Hincapie series. F2C Nutrition, known for its clean, athlete-focused, science driven premium sports nutrition products and internationally recognized for quality and innovation, will be at all the events with nutritional and electrolyte beverages. “We are...
April 27, 2021
2021 Austin Half Marathon Signals Austin’s Successful Return to Running
AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2021 -- On Sunday, April 25th, the Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour signaled Austin’s successful return to running. Nearly 5400 registered for the Austin Half Marathon or KXAN Simple Health 5K benefitting Paramount Theatre. Austin’s successful return to running was highlighted by...
April 27, 2021
Life Time Announces $10,000 in Prize Purse Winnings for 2021 Chequamegon MTB Festival Presented by Trek
CABLE, Wis., April 27, 2021—Winners of the 2021 Chequamegon (sheh-wah-meh-gun) MTB Festival presented by Trek will receive a combined total of $10,000 in prize purse winnings this September. The festival, which was founded in 1983 with only 27 riders in its inaugural year, is owned and produced by Life Time...