EVENT NEWS
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September 2, 2020
New Zealand runner disqualified from cross-country race for spitting
Robbie Johnston, a former Olympian, was disqualified from a cross-country race that took place in Dunedin over the weekend for spitting. In the age of COVID-19, spitting is now a major running no-go. All runners, racing or not, should avoid spitting, sneezing and coughing on those around them. Read more...
September 2, 2020
‘Virtual London Marathon’ sells out as 45,000 sign up to run alone
More than 45,000 people have signed up to run the first “virtual” London Marathon in October after the actual race, was cancelled due to the risk of coronavirus spread. To give disappointed runners an alternative target, and to help ease the impact on charities who benefit from millions of pounds...
September 2, 2020
Run Rock ‘n Roll Across America: Introducing the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip, a 15-Stop Virtual Running Tour that Celebrates Destinations the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series is Known For
TAMPA, Fla. (September 2, 2020)– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, a part of The IRONMAN Group, today launched the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip, a 15-stop virtual running tour across the United States that connects the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Series™ (VR™) with the physical event destinations that have made...
September 2, 2020
Run Austin Virtual Series Introduces Third Event, Round the River 4-Miler
AUSTIN, Texas, September 2, 2020 - In July, the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour and 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour created the Run Austin Virtual Series. Everyone is invited to participate in the 6-month-long virtual series. The events provide monthly milestones as participants train for...
September 1, 2020
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon Presents the Million Mile Challenge
KANSAS CITY, MO (August 24, 2020) – Out of concern for the safety of race participants, partners, staff and volunteers, organizers of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon have made the difficult decision to cancel the race scheduled for October 17, 2020. Participants who have already registered should visit kcmarathon.org for...
September 1, 2020
The 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Opens Registration for Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (September 1, 2020) – Registration is open for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan -- the event’s 30th anniversary. The virtual event offers a 5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile fun run distances that families can complete from November 23 through November 29 to celebrate Thanksgiving. All...
September 1, 2020
Zwift Academy Road Returns For 2020: Unlock Your New Personal Best
(Long Beach, CA September 1, 2020) Zwift, the online training platform for athletes worldwide, has today announced the return of the Zwift Academy program for 2020 which, for the first time, will include separate programs for road, tri and run. Zwift Academy Road has been refreshed for 2020 with an...
September 1, 2020
Canyon Ride Santa Barbara 100 Goes Virtual for 2020
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – September 1, 2020 – The Canyon Ride Santa Barbara 100 (RideSB100) is going virtual for 2020, encouraging riders to #KeepYourDistance and ride one of four virtual challenges from October 17 to 25 along the world-class Santa Barbara course, on their own roads, or even stationary. “This...
September 1, 2020
Trail Racing Over Texas Announces that Brazos Bend 100 is Now a Western States 100 Qualifier
Houston, Texas (September 1, 2020)– Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), announces today that its most popular race, the Brazos Bend 100, is now a Western States qualifier race. The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race and attracts participants from all over the world. “To...
August 31, 2020
Over 8,000 Registered Participants From 94 Nations Register to Take on Rock ‘N’ Roll VR18
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – More than 8,000 people from 94 nations and 45 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 18th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. This past weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll VR18 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with...