EVENT NEWS
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January 27, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Debut Webinar a Success
Estes Park, CO– The first webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference was hosted on Thursday January 21. The content focused on and explored the future of safe trail races during the COVID pandemic. Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference and...
January 26, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon Is Scheduled For October 11; All Six World Marathon Majors to Be Contested in 6-Week Span
The race had already been postponed from its traditional April spot and remains to this day as the only World Marathon Major to announce a date for its 2021 edition. However, it will only take place if Massachusetts’ reopening plan allows for road races by the fall. Lets Run
January 26, 2021
Colnago Gran Fondo National Series and RGT Announce Schedule for 9-Event E-Fondo Series
(Gettysburg, PA) – The Colnago Gran Fondo National Series today announced the event schedule for the upcoming 9-event E-Fondo Series. The first e-sports cycling competition to feature timed segments, the series leverages RGT Cycling’s innovative “Magic Roads” to recreate GFNS’s real-world courses in a virtual environment. The E-Fondo Series will...
January 26, 2021
Hospital Hill Run Launches 2021 Fundraising Options for Children’s Mercy
Kansas City, MO - The Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City's oldest running tradition, launched the 2021 Hospital Hill Run Official Fundraising Program in Partnership with Children's Mercy. Funds raised will go directly to the 'I love Children's Mercy Fund,' which provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and world-class research to kids...
January 25, 2021
Tour De France Broadcaster NBC Sports will shut down by the end of the year
This leaves a question mark over the way fans will watch the network’s premier cycling property, the Tour de France, as well as a collection of other major races. Cycling Tips
January 25, 2021
Peloton braces for COVID disruptions as European race calendar draws closer
A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again. VeloNews
January 25, 2021
California Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $77MM in Charitable Contributions Due to COVID-19 Mandates
JANUARY 25, 2021—LOS ANGELES—Today the California Coalition of Endurance Sports announced the results of a recent member survey of industry leaders across the state on the economic impact of COVID-19 restrictions on for-profit and non-profit runs, walks, triathlons and bike rides. The survey results underscore the economic importance and financial...
January 25, 2021
HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win
Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness. At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...
January 24, 2021
Hartford Marathon Foundation Inspires Community Giving, Fosters $513,000 in Participant Donations in 2020
Glastonbury, CT – The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) pivoted its 2020 calendar of road race events to create virtual races, challenges and engagement programs for runners and walkers to keep active for physical and mental health benefits. In the process, the non-profit race management company fostered $513,122 in donations from...
January 22, 2021
Malibu Triathlon Announces 2021 Race Dates
Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America is delighted to confirm its 2021 race weekend will be held on September 25-26. This year’s Age Group races will feature the event’s prestigious Classic and Olympic distances. The Classic distance is a 0.5 mile swim, 17 mile bike and 4 mile run,...