EVENT NEWS
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September 4, 2020
Professional Women Victorious in first Virtual Triathlon Relay during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR22 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 4, 2020) – In the first virtual relay team chase format for the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge, three professional women, Lauren Brandon (USA), Nikki Bartlett (GBR) and Heather Jackson (USA) claimed victory for the women’s team over the professional men during the 22nd edition of the HOKA...
September 4, 2020
Malibu Triathlon Launches Virtual Races To Support CHLA
The Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America has launched a FREE virtual event to keep athletes competing and raising vital funds for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The Virtual Malibu Triathlon & Duathlon presented by Bank of America will take place over the original event...
September 4, 2020
UTMB® for the Planet: A great success for the first edition!
UTMB® for the Planet, the digital and unifying initiative launched after the cancellation of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, has come to a close. From July 20 to August 30, UTMB® for the Planet provided the global community of trail runners with an innovative way to interact remotely and to take on new challenges in the absence...
September 4, 2020
Bad to the Bone Sports Launches Second Monte Vino Races in the Series at Heards Mountain, a Limited-Entry Race Series, in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Charlottesville, VA –September 3, 2020 - The Monte Vino Races, presented by Bad to the Bone Sports, are intimate events with limited entries. In this new environment, the Monte Vino Races strive to bring together the running community in a safer, small crowd setting. With the Monte Vino Races, Bad...
September 3, 2020
Registration for 2021 Boston Marathon postponed
Participants who hope to run in the 125th Boston Marathon next April will have to wait a bit longer to register. The Boston Athletic Association’s COVID-19 Medical and Event Operations Advisory Group have yet to establish a framework to advise the B.A.A. on how the event can be held safely...
September 3, 2020
Largest Community Turkey Trot in History Encourages Participation from All Event Companies
(Chicago, IL) – EnMotive is excited to announce the launch of the largest community turkey trot in history and has opened up participation to all event and non-profit organizations. EnMotive is the only organization in endurance sports that provides full-service, turnkey solutions for virtual events; including registration, fundraising, results, photos,...
September 3, 2020
Sunbuild Top End Gran Fondo – Virtual Edition
Darwin, Australia / 3 September 2020 - Continuing the momentum of the 2020 Sunbuild Top End Gran Fondo, event organisers have partnered with ROUVY for a virtual eRace this Sunday 6th September. While the ‘actual’ event occurred on Sunday 30th August with a record 750 participants, travel restrictions prohibited many...
September 3, 2020
GFNY offered Covid-safe racing in the French Alps
NEW YORK CITY, September 3, 2020 - On August 30, GFNY Alpes Vaujany marked the return of GFNY racing since March 8, 2020. Cyclists were keen to race after the pandemic postponed almost all races globally since March. GFNY used its experience from holding 80 races around the globe for...
September 3, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces C$20,000 Prize Purse for The Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a C$20,000 prize purse for the Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship on September 13th in Caledon, Ontario. With all triathlon racing in Canada cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadian PTO Professionals have joined together to create...
September 3, 2020
The Louisiana Marathon is proud to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kids Marathon Challenge in partnership with Louisiana Department of Education
Baton Rouge, LA. – The Louisiana Marathon is excited to announce the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Kids Marathon Challenge starting Monday, September 14, 2020. The Blue Cross Kids Marathon Challenge is a virtual-based fitness program to expand the reach and access of the Blue Cross Kids Marathon that...